Heritage Walk In Mysore
Overview
Mysore was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1956 and was ruled by the Wodeyar dynasty. On this heritage walk, explore the stately buildings and bazaars for an introduction to the best of the city’s culture and heritage. You will see not only the royal buildings commissioned by the Wodeyars, but also British administrative buildings and the educational institutions that the city is famous for.
Highlights
• Royal heritage buildings
• Local markets
• A tuk-tuk ride
Highlights
• Royal heritage buildings
• Local markets
• A tuk-tuk ride
Inclusions
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick- up and drop-off
- Local English speaking guide
- Tuk-Tuk Ride
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Bottled water
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mysuru (Mysore), Mysuru (Mysore), Mysore District, Karnataka
You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and taken to the meeting place for the Heritage Walk, where your guide will meet you.
Since the area covered by the tour is large, there will be a mix of walking and a tuk-tuk ride during the tour. The initial parts of the tour are on foot. Later in the morning, you will take a tuk-tuk ride to the farther points of the city.
The tour will cover the Big Clock Tower, Town Hall, Freemasons Hall, Chamaraja Circle, Palace Gates, K R Circle, Small Clock Tower, Devaraja Market, KR Hospital, Mysore Railway Station, Maharani College, Maharaja College, DC Building, Mysore University, Oriental Research Institute and the Metropole Hotel.
You will be able to get a taste of the royal architectural style of the Wodeyars which is a combination of Hindu, Islamic, Gothic and Rajput styles as well as the colonial architectural style of the British.
At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mysuru (Mysore), Mysuru (Mysore), Mysore District, Karnataka
You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and taken to the meeting place for the Heritage Walk, where your guide will meet you.
Since the area covered by the tour is large, there will be a mix of walking and a tuk-tuk ride during the tour. The initial parts of the tour are on foot. Later in the morning, you will take a tuk-tuk ride to the farther points of the city.
The tour will cover the Big Clock Tower, Town Hall, Freemasons Hall, Chamaraja Circle, Palace Gates, K R Circle, Small Clock Tower, Devaraja Market, KR Hospital, Mysore Railway Station, Maharani College, Maharaja College, DC Building, Mysore University, Oriental Research Institute and the Metropole Hotel.
You will be able to get a taste of the royal architectural style of the Wodeyars which is a combination of Hindu, Islamic, Gothic and Rajput styles as well as the colonial architectural style of the British.
At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Not recommended for pregnant women and people with heart ailments or other serious medical conditions.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.