Mysuru Through its Markets

Mysuru Through its Markets

Exploring the bustling markets across India is an ideal way for anyone to catch the pulse of a region. This palace town boasts of one of the oldest established markets in the region, filled with flowers, fresh produce, colorful jewelry, crafts and eateries that are popular with the locals. Let us introduce you to Mysuru through its many markets. Walk with us through the flower market, the bangle and jewellery makers, fresh produce being traded and even try the typical evening “tiffin and coffee” that is popular with the Mysoreans as remnants of this city’s colonial influences. This walk is also ideal for photography enthusiasts who are keen to capture the colorful diversity in ambient light.

Here’s what to expect on this walk:

• A walk through the flower and fruit market
• Try your hand at incense stick rolling
• Walk about the Bangle and Jewellery market
• Try “Soda” at the city’s oldest pop soda maker
• Feast on local evening time snacks
• Take home some memorable images of Mysuru
• Witness the fully lit up grandiose of the Amba Vilas Palace (Only on Sunday’s and Special holidays)

Who can do this tour?

This tour is for anyone with a keen interest in walking through the bylanes of Mysuru, going off the beaten path and learning about the city’s truly local way of life. A contrast of the old and the new all amalgamated into a half day tour through the markets of the city. Ideal if you are someone who wants to immerse yourself in understanding the “local” way of life.

Physically, this is not an intensive walk making it doable for anyone who wishes to explore Mysuru through its many markets. Just be warned of a lot of people and bustling streets. What we do promise are many diverse experiences and fun-filled evening experiencing Mysuru with a local.

Please read the Cancellation Policy thoroughly before you make a booking.

4:00 PM: Meet in front of the Amba Vilas Palace

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Introduction to Mysuru

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Walk through the fruit market and incense making unit

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Walk about the flower and jewellery market

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Stop over for some pop soda at a shop that is close to 8 decades old

6:30 PM – 7:00 PM: An insight into the art of Inlay Work

7:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Walk back to Palace entrance stopping by for some local snacks along the way.

Please note the timing is an approximation and may vary depending on traffic halts and unavoidable circumstances. The start time, however, will remain unchanged.

Our city trails can be made private to suit your convenience with the choice of a private pick up option.