The Best of Mysore/Mysuru, Somnathpur & Srirangapatna in a Day
Overview
Visit world-class sites in three different locations in one day with an accompanying expert guide.
Experience traditional and authentic Breakfast and Lunch on this tour.
Discover ancient temples, fertile plantations, mighty fortifications, and more.
Hassle-free round-trip A/C transport from your central Bangalore hotel
Experience traditional and authentic Breakfast and Lunch on this tour.
Discover ancient temples, fertile plantations, mighty fortifications, and more.
Hassle-free round-trip A/C transport from your central Bangalore hotel
Inclusions
- A highly accomplished guide will lead and be with you throughout the 12-13 hour tour.
- Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
- Traditional and Authentic Breakfast
- All Monument entry fees and Admission tickets.
- Traditional and Authentic Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Central Bengaluru
- Entry/Admission - Somnathpur Temple
- Entry/Admission - Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
- Entry/Admission - Devaraja Market
- Entry/Admission - Mysuru Palace
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ramanagara, Ramanagara, Ramanagara District, Karnataka
We believe food is an integral part of an Indian cultural experience; hence we start our tour early and detour from the highway to visit a traditional eatery serving authentic local breakfast. Here our accompanying guide will take you through a sumptuous culinary experience.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ramanagara, Ramanagara, Ramanagara District, Karnataka
We visit India's largest silk cocoon market - a sight to behold. From our accompanying expert guide, learn the history of the famed Mysore silk and the complex stages of creating a silk garment from scratch.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Somnathpur Temple, Keshava Temple, Somanathapura Somanathapura Village, Mysuru (Mysore) 571120 India
We get off the highway for an extended detour through lush countryside to reach this stunning UNESCO World heritage temple from 1268 AD. Some of humankind's most exquisite stone carvings and sculptures are here. Our accompanying expert guide will introduce its history, Hinduism, its pantheon of gods, and the context of each beautiful carving.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mysuru Palace, Sayyaji Rao Rd Agrahara, Chamrajpura, Mysuru (Mysore) 570001 India
We explore this bejewelled palace, among the most visited sites in India and the home of one of the wealthiest individuals in the world in its heyday – the Maharaja of Mysore. From our accompanying expert guide, learn about the Wodeyar rulers and their incredible contributions to putting this region on the global map as we leisurely survey and explore the interiors & exteriors of this dazzling palace.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Devaraja Market, Shivarampet Rd, Mysuru (Mysore) 570001 India
Our accompanying expert guide will take you through a stroll inside an 1880s market stuck in a time warp. As you take a walk back in time, marvel at the sights, smells and sounds of the shops & people in the bazaar selling the choicest fruits, flowers, vegetables, bangles and local produce such as Jaggery, Attar, Masalas etc.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Srirangapatna, Srirangapatna, Mandya District, Karnataka
From Mysore, we drive to the historic river island of Srirangapatana. Here we break for a relaxed and sumptuous lunch at a picturesque setting by the gurgling waters of the River Cauvery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Nandi-Hills, Srirangapatna 571438 India
Our final stop is the exquisite 1780s wooden palace of Tipu Sultan, where every inch of its interiors has delicate frescoes and murals of evocative battle scenes, floral and geometric patterns and portraits. Our accompanying expert guide will provide context to each handpainted artwork and regale you with stories of the valiant efforts of this ruler, the Tiger of Mysore, against the colonial powers of the time.
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ramanagara, Ramanagara, Ramanagara District, Karnataka
We believe food is an integral part of an Indian cultural experience; hence we start our tour early and detour from the highway to visit a traditional eatery serving authentic local breakfast. Here our accompanying guide will take you through a sumptuous culinary experience.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ramanagara, Ramanagara, Ramanagara District, Karnataka
We visit India's largest silk cocoon market - a sight to behold. From our accompanying expert guide, learn the history of the famed Mysore silk and the complex stages of creating a silk garment from scratch.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Somnathpur Temple, Keshava Temple, Somanathapura Somanathapura Village, Mysuru (Mysore) 571120 India
We get off the highway for an extended detour through lush countryside to reach this stunning UNESCO World heritage temple from 1268 AD. Some of humankind's most exquisite stone carvings and sculptures are here. Our accompanying expert guide will introduce its history, Hinduism, its pantheon of gods, and the context of each beautiful carving.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mysuru Palace, Sayyaji Rao Rd Agrahara, Chamrajpura, Mysuru (Mysore) 570001 India
We explore this bejewelled palace, among the most visited sites in India and the home of one of the wealthiest individuals in the world in its heyday – the Maharaja of Mysore. From our accompanying expert guide, learn about the Wodeyar rulers and their incredible contributions to putting this region on the global map as we leisurely survey and explore the interiors & exteriors of this dazzling palace.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Devaraja Market, Shivarampet Rd, Mysuru (Mysore) 570001 India
Our accompanying expert guide will take you through a stroll inside an 1880s market stuck in a time warp. As you take a walk back in time, marvel at the sights, smells and sounds of the shops & people in the bazaar selling the choicest fruits, flowers, vegetables, bangles and local produce such as Jaggery, Attar, Masalas etc.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Srirangapatna, Srirangapatna, Mandya District, Karnataka
From Mysore, we drive to the historic river island of Srirangapatana. Here we break for a relaxed and sumptuous lunch at a picturesque setting by the gurgling waters of the River Cauvery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Nandi-Hills, Srirangapatna 571438 India
Our final stop is the exquisite 1780s wooden palace of Tipu Sultan, where every inch of its interiors has delicate frescoes and murals of evocative battle scenes, floral and geometric patterns and portraits. Our accompanying expert guide will provide context to each handpainted artwork and regale you with stories of the valiant efforts of this ruler, the Tiger of Mysore, against the colonial powers of the time.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Dress code is smart casual
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- 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.
SydneyTraveller2007
April 2023
Praveen is the perfect guide to Bangalore and Mysore! In one day, he introduced us to so many facets of the Bangalore region - historical and cultural, past and present. His enthusiasm for his city is infectious - we really felt like we had taken a deep dive into what makes Bangalore tick, and w...
Praveen is the perfect guide to Bangalore and Mysore! In one day, he introduced us to so many facets of the Bangalore region - historical and cultural, past and present. His enthusiasm for his city is infectious - we really felt like we had taken a deep dive into what makes Bangalore tick, and why historically it has become the high tech Silicon Valley of India. Praveen is very accommodating - it was our first trip to India from Australia and we had business meetings/conference later in the week, so we were nervous about big crowds and food outside the hotels. Praveen obligingly altered the tour for us. Instead of meals and markets, he took us to a tiny village to see silk being made the traditional way. We then had a "David Attenborough" experience when he took us to another village with hundreds of painted storks - they have been coming to this village for 300 years each year to breed. He took us up to the flat roof of a house, so we were level with the birds' nests - unbelievable! This is where his local knowledge is exceptional and offers the flexibility/authenticity that a large tour can't offer. Then we went to the spectacular, extravagant Mysore palace (one of the top sites of India) and the ancient, serene Chennakesava stone temple. We highly recommend going on the tour during the week (esp. Monday) rather than the weekend. We almost had the temple to ourselves, which was a surreal experience in crowded India!! We finished the day at Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace - which was the residence of the Duke of Wellington when he was the Governor of Mysore before his Waterloo years. Obviously, we highly recommend Praveen's tour if you want to immerse yourself in the true India for a day! Next time we will be braver and try the meals which Praveen says are highly vetted and delicious - something to look forward to!davedM3751GO
April 2023
Mindblowing tour to see India as it is: ancient temples, a palace with colonial flare, a rural village with hundreds of storks, authentic food and a walk through a market like in an Indiana Jones movie. This tour is definitely a real adventure! I did it with Pradeep, the best Tour Guide I ever me...
Mindblowing tour to see India as it is: ancient temples, a palace with colonial flare, a rural village with hundreds of storks, authentic food and a walk through a market like in an Indiana Jones movie. This tour is definitely a real adventure! I did it with Pradeep, the best Tour Guide I ever met. Beside him being a fantastic person with a huge heart, he knows all the details of the places you are going to see and will give you a look behind the curtain of time and an insight that you would never get if you would have been on your own. Definitely worth doing this tour!Alegunda123
April 2023
What a day we spent on Mysore tour!!! It started from fantastic breakfast with almost 10 types of delicious bread with additions. It continued with breath taking view on hundreds of painted storks in 20 meters from you, ancient temple and ended with beautiful Mysore Palace. Praveen always surpris...
What a day we spent on Mysore tour!!! It started from fantastic breakfast with almost 10 types of delicious bread with additions. It continued with breath taking view on hundreds of painted storks in 20 meters from you, ancient temple and ended with beautiful Mysore Palace. Praveen always surprises: this time we had lunch in a very authentic place, tried coconut water and even seen silk cocoons! I am very thankful for this day, care and great story telling. Looking forward to join you on new tour next time!844oleb
April 2023
Great trip to Mysore. Praveen is an excellent, knowledgeable, and pleasent guide. Both the breakfast and lunch was amazing and memorable. Among the stops we did, i must highlight stork city. Fascinating.
Great trip to Mysore. Praveen is an excellent, knowledgeable, and pleasent guide. Both the breakfast and lunch was amazing and memorable. Among the stops we did, i must highlight stork city. Fascinating.goodtravelithaca
February 2023
I had an excellent all day tour tour starting with pickup from my hotel in Bangalore. The traffic was low so we made it to the first stop in just 2 hours, Tipu Sultans summer palace. Then we saw a few more interesting sights around there before going to the main attraction Mysore palace. This has...
I had an excellent all day tour tour starting with pickup from my hotel in Bangalore. The traffic was low so we made it to the first stop in just 2 hours, Tipu Sultans summer palace. Then we saw a few more interesting sights around there before going to the main attraction Mysore palace. This has lived up to the very high expectations, it really is one of the top sights in India. Lavish rooms and magnificent exterior, really definitely worth coming here. After that we visited the very vibrant market. I have been to several in India before, but this was one of the most colorful so far, and also less hectic than most others, well organized. After lunch we visited an ancient temple with amazing carvings before returning to Bangalore. My guide Faizel was really excellent. His English is great, and his explanations are just right, doesn't overwhelm you but patiently answers all questions. Also he did not try to pressure us with time, I felt very good at all sights, and we spent quite some time at Mysore palace, after the interior visit we carefully walked around the whole place for lots of photos (which are allowed both inside and outside). They also didn't try to take me for any shopping stops, which I really appreciated. Overall I was very happy with the tour, guide and driver and felt that it was a good choice to spend a day to go to Mysore, it's the main sight in Karnataka. I highly recommend this tour.AdGerWoj
February 2023
A fantastic tour of some must-see sights around Mysuru. My favourite destination was definitely the Chennekeshiva Temple with its mind-blowingly detailed stonework. Mysore Palace was also a must-see, and our tour guide Pradeep pointed out so many fantastic details for us. He is a very smart, witt...
A fantastic tour of some must-see sights around Mysuru. My favourite destination was definitely the Chennekeshiva Temple with its mind-blowingly detailed stonework. Mysore Palace was also a must-see, and our tour guide Pradeep pointed out so many fantastic details for us. He is a very smart, witty, knowledgeable and enjoyable guide! We then had a beautiful lunch and beer down by the river on Srirangapatana, where we could simply enjoy a really peaceful and relaxing surrounds. A really wonderful way to spend a day learning about history and seeing incredible architecture.