Mysore or Mysuru, is one of most popular cities in south India, located at Karnataka, nearly 150 km away from Bangalore. Mysuru is a historic place as capital of Wadiyar dynasty. Tipu Sultan was a ruler of Mysuru during late 1700s. Mythologically Mysuru was ruled by Mahishasura.
We took a bus from B'luru to Mysuru at morning, reached the heritage city in 3 hours approx.
Stayed at Anurag Inn, booked via MakeMyTrip.
* These places are must visit in Mysuru!
Day 01 itinerary:
1. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary* (Boat ride for live crocodiles and migratory birds : reach there early as they have limited boat rides per day)
2. Balmuri* and Edmuri falls (man made cascade, enjoy the water and short ride on Coracles, the traditional round boats)
3. Tipu's summer palace/Daria Daulat Bagh (Srirangapatna),
4. Colonel Bailey's Dungeon, Vrindaban Gardens on KSR Dam (reach before sunset, and as sun sets in enjoy the park with dancing lightings),
5. Evening visit to Mysore Palace* (only during Sunday evening for light and sound from outside, but truly memorable)
Stayed at Anurag Inn, booked via MakeMyTrip.
* These places are must visit in Mysuru!
Day 01 itinerary:
1. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary* (Boat ride for live crocodiles and migratory birds : reach there early as they have limited boat rides per day)
2. Balmuri* and Edmuri falls (man made cascade, enjoy the water and short ride on Coracles, the traditional round boats)
3. Tipu's summer palace/Daria Daulat Bagh (Srirangapatna),
4. Colonel Bailey's Dungeon, Vrindaban Gardens on KSR Dam (reach before sunset, and as sun sets in enjoy the park with dancing lightings),
5. Evening visit to Mysore Palace* (only during Sunday evening for light and sound from outside, but truly memorable)
Day 02 itinerary:
1. Chamundi Temple and Hills* + Viewpoint (go early as much as possible to avoid crowd and willing to do puja)
2. Lalitha Mahal
3. Mysore Zoo
4. Karanji Lake
5. St Philomena's Church*
6. Jagan Mohan Palace Art Gallery* (with guide)
7. day visit to Mysuru Palace* (you can go inside to have a look into gradeur of Wadiyer kings)
1. Chamundi Temple and Hills* + Viewpoint (go early as much as possible to avoid crowd and willing to do puja)
2. Lalitha Mahal
3. Mysore Zoo
4. Karanji Lake
5. St Philomena's Church*
6. Jagan Mohan Palace Art Gallery* (with guide)
7. day visit to Mysuru Palace* (you can go inside to have a look into gradeur of Wadiyer kings)
* Day 2 may be hectic, so break it into 2 days, so that you can add some smaller private museums like Sand Museum, Sclupture Museum, Rail Museum, Folk Arts Gallery, Postal Museum, Regional Museum of Natural History and GRS Fantasy Park.
Indians and their love for sweets is known to all, and Mysuru's famous for its ' Mysore Pak' - sweets. The fudge like dessert full of ghee and cardamom was invented for the King Krishnaraja Wadiyer and later became famous across the southern India.
Indians and their love for sweets is known to all, and Mysuru's famous for its ' Mysore Pak' - sweets. The fudge like dessert full of ghee and cardamom was invented for the King Krishnaraja Wadiyer and later became famous across the southern India.
Top places to try it :
Mysuru silk is another attraction of the city. Recommended place to visit and buy Mysuru silk is Ni kauvery silk and handcrafts emporium. There are many silk stores, but I have limited interest and did no research on them.
Eat
1. Hotel RRR (zomato) - south Indian style hotel. Suggested dish: Mutton fry and Biriyani
2. Gufha Restaurant (zomato) - near busstand, cave themed restaurant with north Indian food.
3. Chinese Corner (zomato) - best Chinese in Mysuru.
Extended Trip
The extended trip around Mysuru needs another day, and I am lucky I did that during monsoon.
Booked a cab from Sri Om Shakthi Tours and Travels ( #28 Basement Floor, Sundar Arcade, Opp. KSRTC bus stand, Mysore 570 001. Call Mr Prasad 8970729875). The charge was Rs 3000.
The following 3 places can be covered in a single day. Somnathpura *
- Guru Sweets Sayyaji road
- Mahalakshmi Sweets
- Pataka Sweets
- Paras Indra Cafe
- Nandini Mysore Pak from Mysore Diary - found across Mysuru city
- Mansukhlal Mittaiwala,
- Bombay Tiffanis D. D. Urs Road, Mysore
- Vaishnavi Sweets, Kuvempunagar, Mysore
- Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall in Balepet,
Mysuru silk is another attraction of the city. Recommended place to visit and buy Mysuru silk is Ni kauvery silk and handcrafts emporium. There are many silk stores, but I have limited interest and did no research on them.
Eat
1. Hotel RRR (zomato) - south Indian style hotel. Suggested dish: Mutton fry and Biriyani
2. Gufha Restaurant (zomato) - near busstand, cave themed restaurant with north Indian food.
3. Chinese Corner (zomato) - best Chinese in Mysuru.
Extended Trip
The extended trip around Mysuru needs another day, and I am lucky I did that during monsoon.
Booked a cab from Sri Om Shakthi Tours and Travels ( #28 Basement Floor, Sundar Arcade, Opp. KSRTC bus stand, Mysore 570 001. Call Mr Prasad 8970729875). The charge was Rs 3000.
The following 3 places can be covered in a single day. Somnathpura *
Talkad*
Shivasamudra (Barachukki and Gaganchukki Water Falls) *
Detailed extended trip will be shared in a separate post.
Shivasamudra (Barachukki and Gaganchukki Water Falls) *
Detailed extended trip will be shared in a separate post.
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