10 Days of Adventure in Mysore!

Mahesh Prasad

16 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the cultural capital of Karnataka, Mysore. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in mouthwatering seafood, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting city.

Trip to Mysore

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Snow Park, Railway Museum, and More!

$91

$ 1

Popular water park with slides, rides, multiple playgrounds & an old-fashioned carousel.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$34

15 - 18 min

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Museum with old train cars & exhibits on the history of India's rail system, plus a mini train ride.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$21

11 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 2Birds, Lakes, and Fine Dining

$221

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

21 - 26 min

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Important bird habitat & recreation area created by the damming of natural rivers in 1537.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$114

144 - 173 min

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Sanctuary for birds & other animals on 6 islets of the Kaveri River, offering guided boat tours.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$16

25 - 30 min

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By The Way is a multi cuisine restaurant in Mysore, specializing in Indian, Coastal and Oriental cuisine, with a Bar and a 200 seater Party Hall.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

10 - 12 min

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Aquarium featuring over 150 types of fish, plus birds, lizards & farming activities.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$46

13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

Day 3Wildlife, Art, and Delicious Seafood

$51

$ 1

Vast zoo with a lake featuring numerous animals, including exotic species, plus a souvenir shop.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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9 - 11 min

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Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery And Auditorium

Former royal palace built in 1861, now a gallery displaying paintings, carvings & other artifacts.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

6 - 8 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

Day 4Boating, Sand Art, and Culinary Delights

$110

$ 1

Karanji Lake - Park / Boating / Birds Sanctuary

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$71

4 - 5 min

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Compact museum devoted to sand art, housing several intricate sculptures.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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16 - 20 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

3 - 4 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

Day 5Hilltop Views, Wax Museum, and Cultural Heritage

$193

$ 2

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$75

15 - 18 min

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Wax museum housing galleries of life-size statues playing musical instruments from around the world.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$23

10 - 12 min

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Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalya

Anthropology museum with indoor exhibits in a colonial building & an open-air village exhibition.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$64

9 - 11 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

5 - 6 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

Day 6Temples, Cathedrals, and Scrumptious Seafood

$146

$ 2

Set on top of a hill, this historic Hindu temple is open to the public & offers panoramic vistas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

33 - 40 min

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$88

20 - 24 min

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Majestic Neo-Gothic cathedral known for its airy sanctuary, stained glass & soaring twin spires.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$14

7 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 7Water Park Fun and French Gardens

$53

$ 1

Family-friendly activity park with speed rides, free-fall waterslides & carousels for younger kids.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

12 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 8Historical Dungeons, Palaces, and Serene Gardens

$166

$ 2

Venerable prison with a dark history & below-ground torture chambers for foreign prisoners.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$35

7 - 10 min

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Historical landmark site featuring the ruins of Lal Mahal Palace & lush grounds.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$49

8 - 10 min

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Emperor's teak summer palace, dating to 1784, with elaborate murals, a museum & formal gardens.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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20 - 24 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

14 - 17 min

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Built for famous ruler, Tipu Sultan, this summer palace is now open to the public with a museum.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$43

19 - 23 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 9Gardens, Mansions, and Bonsai Wonders

$85

$ 1

Terraced gardens featuring colourful ornamentals, plus fountain shows & views of the adjacent dam.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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41 - 50 min

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Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion ಜಯಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ವಿಲಾಸ್ ಅರಮನೆ

Mansion on University of Mysore campus, now a regional-history museum displaying artifacts & crafts.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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24 - 29 min

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A large collection of miniaturized bonsai trees, palm trees & rare medicinal herbs fill this garden.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$41

15 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 10Museums, Palaces, and Savory Seafood

$63

$ 1

Arts & crafts from Karnataka exhibited in a grand former palace on the University of Mysore campus.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$24

16 - 20 min

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Indo-Saracenic palace, completed in 1912, with a grand durbar hall and weekly illuminations.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $1184 In total

Activities & Food:$1175

Transport:$9