10 Days of Adventure in Mysore!

Bean Snowberg

16 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the enchanting city of Mysore. Discover ancient palaces, serene gardens, fascinating museums, and more. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Mysore

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Aquatic Wonders and Exotic Birds

$223

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$93

23 - 28 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$33

9 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$98

Day 2Unveiling History's Secrets and Royal Splendor

$170

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$70

10 - 12 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

4 - 6 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$85

Day 3Gardens of Tranquility and Cultural Treasures

$159

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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44 - 53 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$28

8 - 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.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$128

Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Artistic Marvels

$34

$ 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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$30

Day 5Majestic Mansions and Royal Grandeur

$244

$ 2

Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion ಜಯಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ವಿಲಾಸ್ ಅರಮನೆ

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

17 - 21 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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139 - 167 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$228

Day 6Immersing in Folklore and Seeking Blessings

$68

$ 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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$48

42 - 51 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

Day 7Snowy Delights and Railway Marvels

$205

$ 2

Year-round indoor amusement park featuring snowmobiles, sledding & snow sculptures.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$95

10 - 12 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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$43

18 - 22 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$68

Day 8Thrilling Water Park Adventure

$40

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

Day 9Butterflies and Serene Lakes

$217

$ 1

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$198

222-acre lake set in a nature park with a walk-through aviary, butterfly garden & a museum.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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4 - 5 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$14

Day 10Wax Figures and Natural History

$238

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$45

26 - 39 min

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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$185

34 - 51 min

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Regional Museum of Natural History Mysore

Natural history museum featuring animal, insect & fossil displays suited for children.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Budget breakdown: $1603 In total

Activities & Food:$1596

Transport:$7