2 Days Mysore Tour from Bangalore
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Private 2 Day Mysore Tour from Bangalore
- Destinations : Mysore
- Pickup Location : Bangalore Airport and Hotel
- Drop Location : Bangalore Hotel and Your Location
- Tour Duration : 1 Nights / 2 Days
Tour Overview
Mysore is only 150 kilometres from Bangalore. But the two cities feel completely different. Bangalore is fast, modern, and full of tech offices and traffic. Mysore is slow, royal, and unhurried. Wide tree-lined avenues, a palace that lights up with 97,000 bulbs on Sunday evenings, temples on hilltops, a famous zoo, and a garden with a musical fountain show. This is what Mysore is.
Two days is the right amount of time to see it properly. One day is not enough for everything. Three days is more than you need. Two days, one night, private car — that is the formula.
Your driver picks you up from your Bangalore hotel, airport, or railway station at 8:00 AM on Day 1. En route, you stop at Srirangapatna, the island fortress town of Tipu Sultan, for 2 to 3 hours. Then you continue to Mysore, check in, and spend the afternoon at Brindavan Gardens and the KRS Dam with the evening fountain show.
Day 2 is for Chamundi Hills, Mysore Palace, Mysore Zoo, St. Philomena’s Church, and the Devaraja Market before driving back to Bangalore.
Everything is private. No group, no fixed bus, no waiting.
Route: Bangalore to Srirangapatna to Mysore to Bangalore
Tour Highlights
- Private AC car with dedicated English-speaking driver for both days
- Visit Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace and Gumbaz tombs in Srirangapatna
- See Ranganathaswamy Temple, one of the most sacred Vaishnav temples in Karnataka
- Evening musical fountain show at Brindavan Gardens, KRS Dam
- Morning darshan at Chamundeshwari Temple on Chamundi Hill
- See the giant Nandi bull statue on the way up Chamundi Hill
- Visit the magnificent Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas) lit with 97,000 bulbs on Sundays
- Explore Mysore Zoo, one of the oldest and best maintained zoos in India
- Walk through St. Philomena’s Church, a stunning Gothic cathedral built in 1933
- Browse sandalwood products, silk sarees, and handicrafts at Devaraja Market
- Jaganmohan Palace art gallery (optional)
- Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary (optional, best October to March)
- 1 night hotel stay included in the package
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Bangalore to Srirangapatna to Mysore
Your driver arrives at your Bangalore hotel, airport, or railway station at 8:00 AM. The drive from Bangalore to Mysore covers approximately 150 kilometres on the Bangalore-Mysore Expressway, one of the best maintained highways in Karnataka. The drive takes about 3 hours without stops.
Srirangapatna (10:30 AM to 1:00 PM)
Your first major stop is Srirangapatna, a small island town in the Kaveri River located about 16 kilometres before Mysore. This is where Hyder Ali built his power base and his son Tipu Sultan ruled as the Sultan of Mysore until his defeat and death in 1799 during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.
The island holds a remarkable concentration of historical sites within a small area, all walkable from each other:
Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace (Dariya Daulat Bagh): Built in 1784, this wooden palace set in a formal garden is one of the finest examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture in South India. The interior walls are covered with detailed murals depicting scenes from the Battle of Pollilur and Tipu Sultan’s court life. The vivid colours and quality of the painting are extraordinary for their age.
Entry: INR 15 for Indian citizens, INR 200 for foreign tourists. Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed on Fridays.
Gumbaz: The mausoleum of Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan, and Tipu’s mother, set in a formal garden with ebony and cypress trees. The domed structure is built in an elegant Indo-Islamic style. The tombs inside the chamber are covered with tiger-stripe fabric in honour of Tipu Sultan’s title, the Tiger of Mysore.
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple: One of the most important Vaishnavite temples in Karnataka, dedicated to Lord Ranganatha (Vishnu). The temple complex dates back over 800 years and is a major pilgrimage site. The main shrine and the outer mandapas (pillared halls) are richly carved. The temple sits beside the Kaveri River and the setting is particularly attractive in the early morning.
Entry: Free. Timings: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Tipu Sultan’s Mosque: A simple but elegant mosque built by Tipu Sultan with distinctive minarets, located within the old fort area. Worth a 15-minute stop.
Drive to Mysore and Check-in (1:30 PM)
After Srirangapatna, drive to Mysore (30 minutes) and check in to your hotel. Have lunch in Mysore. The city has excellent restaurants serving Mysore masala dosa, bisi bele bath, Mysore pak (the famous fudge-like sweet), and traditional Karnataka thali meals.
Brindavan Gardens and KRS Dam (4:30 PM to 7:30 PM)
Drive to Krishnarajasagara (KRS) Dam, approximately 19 kilometres from Mysore, for the evening visit to Brindavan Gardens. This is best done in the late afternoon so you are there for the musical fountain show, which starts at dusk.
The KRS Dam, built across the Kaveri River between 1911 and 1931, is one of the largest masonry dams in India. The reservoir it creates, called the Krishnarajasagara Lake, stretches for miles and is visible from the dam road.
Brindavan Gardens are the formal terraced gardens on the downstream side of the dam. Designed in the Mughal style with fountains, flower beds, lawn terraces, and illuminated water features, the gardens are well-maintained and popular with both local and international visitors. The evening musical fountain show uses coloured lights and music to create a choreographed water display. It runs for about 30 to 45 minutes after dark and is genuinely enjoyable, especially for families.
Entry to Brindavan Gardens: INR 30 for adults, INR 15 for children. Musical fountain show: additional INR 15 per person. Timings: Gardens open until 8:30 PM. Fountain show after 7:00 PM.
Return to Mysore hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Mysore
Day 2: Mysore Sightseeing and Return to Bangalore
An early start on Day 2 gets you to Chamundi Hill before the crowds build and the heat of the day sets in.
Chamundi Hill and Chamundeshwari Temple (7:00 AM to 9:30 AM)
Chamundi Hill rises 1,062 metres above sea level on the outskirts of Mysore city. The Chamundeshwari Temple at the summit is dedicated to Goddess Chamundi (a form of Durga), the presiding deity of the Mysore royal family. The temple has been a site of worship for over a thousand years and the current structure dates from the 12th century with later additions by the Mysore Wadiyar kings.
The approach road winds up 13 kilometres of switchback curves. The views of Mysore city, the palace, and the surrounding plains from the hilltop are outstanding, especially in the clear morning air.
On the way up, stop at the famous Nandi Bull statue about two-thirds of the way up the hill. This monolithic granite figure of Nandi (Shiva’s sacred bull) stands 4.8 metres high and 7.5 metres long, carved from a single rock in 1659. It is one of the largest Nandi statues in India and the craftsmanship is remarkable. The statue is surrounded by small stalls selling flowers, coconuts, and incense.
At the summit, the Chamundeshwari Temple is active and busy even in the early morning. Remove footwear at the entrance. Photography inside the inner sanctum is not permitted. The outer gopuram (entrance tower) is elaborately carved and painted. The main idol of Goddess Chamundi is decorated with gold jewellery and fresh flowers.
Entry: Free. Timings: 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas) (10:00 AM to 12:30 PM)
Drive down from Chamundi Hill to Mysore Palace, the centrepiece of any visit to Mysore. Amba Vilas Palace was built between 1897 and 1912 after the previous wooden palace was destroyed by fire during a royal wedding celebration. The current palace was designed by British architect Henry Irwin in the Indo-Saracenic style, blending Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic architectural elements.
The palace covers 72,000 square feet and the exterior is an extraordinary composition of domes, towers, arches, and sculptures. The interior is even more remarkable. The Kalyana Mantapa (marriage hall) has a painted glass ceiling with floral patterns that filters coloured light into the hall below. The Durbar Hall on the upper floor has an ornate painted ceiling and gold-plated doors. The private chambers contain carved teak furniture, European oil paintings, royal armoury, and objects of extraordinary craftsmanship.
Every Sunday evening and on public holidays, the palace exterior is lit with 97,000 light bulbs for one hour after dark. If your visit coincides with a Sunday, plan to stay in Mysore until after the lighting. The sight is spectacular.
Entry: INR 70 for Indian citizens, INR 200 for foreign tourists. Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, open every day. Battery car service available inside the palace grounds.
St. Philomena’s Church (12:30 PM to 1:00 PM)
A short drive from the palace, St. Philomena’s Church is one of the largest churches in India. Built in 1933 in the Neo-Gothic style inspired by Cologne Cathedral in Germany, the church has twin spires that rise 54 metres above the ground. The interior is long, vaulted, and lit by stained glass windows depicting Biblical scenes. The blue and gold colour palette of the interior is striking.
Entry: Free. Timings: 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Lunch in Mysore (1:00 PM to 2:00 PM)
Try Mysore masala dosa at one of the local restaurants on Sayyaji Rao Road. The Mysore version is distinct from other South Indian dosas: the inside of the crepe is smeared with a red chutney made from chillies and garlic before adding the potato filling. The combination is uniquely Mysorean and worth seeking out.
Mysore Zoo (2:00 PM to 3:30 PM)
The Mysore Zoo (Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens) was established in 1892 and is one of the oldest and best-maintained zoos in India. It covers 44 hectares and houses over 1,600 animals across 168 species. The zoo is particularly well-known for its white tigers, Asiatic lions, Indian elephants, hippopotamuses, and a good collection of birds. The animal enclosures are large and the grounds are clean and shaded.
Entry: INR 100 for adults, INR 50 for children. Timings: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, closed on Tuesdays.
Devaraja Market (3:30 PM to 4:00 PM)
Before leaving Mysore, stop at Devaraja Market on Sayyaji Rao Road for a final 30 minutes. This is one of the most atmospheric covered markets in South India, established in the 19th century. Rows of vendors sell fresh flowers (Mysore is famous for its jasmine garlands), fruits, vegetables, incense sticks, and sandalwood products. The flower section, with its colours and scent, is particularly photogenic.
Mysore is also famous for its sandalwood products, silk sarees, and Mysore pak. Good fixed-price government shops for sandalwood include Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) and Cauvery Emporium, both on Sayyaji Rao Road near the palace.
Return to Bangalore (4:30 PM to 7:30 PM)
Your driver starts the return journey to Bangalore at approximately 4:30 PM. Arriving in Bangalore between 7:00 and 7:30 PM depending on traffic. Drop-off at your hotel, airport, or railway station.
End of Tour: Bangalore
Inclusions
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- AC vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
- All tolls, parking, driver allowance
- Pickup and drop-off from Bangalore hotel, airport, or railway station
- Complimentary bottled water in the vehicle
- Support by phone and WhatsApp throughout your trip
Exclusions
- Any flight or train tickets.
- Lunches, dinners, and beverages other than breakfast
- Monument and museum entry fees
- Guide charges (available on request at extra cost)
- Personal expenses, tips, porterage
- Travel insurance
FAQs
Q 1. How far is Mysore from Bangalore?
Mysore is 150 kilometres from Bangalore. The drive takes about 3 hours on the Bangalore-Mysore Expressway. Your driver picks you up at 8:00 AM and you reach Mysore comfortably by mid-morning with a stop at Srirangapatna on the way.
Q 2. Is 2 days enough to see Mysore?
Yes, 2 days is perfect for Mysore. Day 1 covers Srirangapatna and Brindavan Gardens fountain show. Day 2 covers Chamundi Hill, Mysore Palace, Mysore Zoo, and Devaraja Market. You see everything important at a relaxed, comfortable pace.
Q 3. What is the best time to visit Mysore?
October to March is the best time. October is the most special month because of the Dasara festival with its grand royal procession. December and January offer cool, pleasant weather. Avoid April to June when temperatures rise above 35 degrees Celsius.
Q 4. Is Mysore Palace open every day?
Yes. Mysore Palace is open every day from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Entry is INR 70 for Indian citizens and INR 200 for foreign tourists. Every Sunday evening the palace exterior is lit with 97,000 bulbs from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Q 5. What is Brindavan Gardens and when is the fountain show?
Brindavan Gardens are terraced gardens at KRS Dam, 19 kilometres from Mysore. The musical fountain show runs daily after dark. Entry is INR 30 for adults plus INR 15 for the show. Show timing is between 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM.
Q 6. Can the 2-day Mysore tour be customised?
Yes, completely. You can add Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karanji Lake, Jaganmohan Palace, or Mysore Railway Museum. You can spend more time at any stop or skip a site entirely. Every tour is private and fully flexible to your interests.
Q 7. Is this tour suitable for families with children?
Yes. Mysore Zoo is one of the best in India and great for children. The Brindavan Gardens fountain show is entertaining for all ages. You travel in your own private car on your own schedule with no group pressures or fixed timing.
Q 8. What is Srirangapatna and why should I visit it?
Srirangapatna is a historic island town in the Kaveri River, 16 kilometres before Mysore. It holds Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace with rare wall murals, the Gumbaz mausoleum, and the Ranganathaswamy Temple. Allow 2 to 3 hours for a proper visit.
Q 9. What should I buy in Mysore?
Mysore is famous for three things: pure Mysore silk sarees from KSIC shops, sandalwood products including soap and carvings from Cauvery Emporium, and Mysore pak sweet from Sri Krishna Sweets on Sayyaji Rao Road near the palace.
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