“The Treasures of Mysuru” Day Tour

 ‘The Treasures of Mysuru’ Day Visit Tour from Bangalore

If the south of India is on your travel list, then you cannot miss Mysuru. You will drive 160 kilometres south-west of Bangalore to get to Karnataka’s most popular tourist destination – Mysuru or ‘the royal capital’. The land fit for the Maharajah’s, a centre for sandalwood carving, yoga, silk, and incense production.

On the “Treasures of Mysuru” tour, we take a journey back in time in uncovering the history of Mysore, its countryside and life in the region. We’ll begin the journey from Bangalore covering some must-see experiences and spend the second half of the day in Mysore, visiting the Royal Amba Vilas palace, walk through the markets, craftsman streets, and visit a silk factory.

If you are short on time and still curious to get an overview of the stories leading up to Mysore and its royal history, then the Mysore day tour is perfect for you. This tour is a good blend of off-beat experiences and “touristy” essences of the city.

Some of the experiences on this trail are:

• A visit to a toy factory in the quaint little town of Channapatna
• A guided walk in the Mysore Palace that has its roots back to the 14th century
• A stroll around the colourful Devaraja Urs Market. You can delight your senses by making your own signature perfume or simply stroll about clicking some surreal market shots
• Visit the artisan’s street and a street popular for turning second hand and used wood to fine pieces of art.
• A guided walk at a silk factory. The factory that has its humble beginning in 1930 today boasts of more than 160 looms. If shopping for fine silks is on your list, this is the ideal place.
• Visit the 12th-century temple of the mother deity after whose honour and valour Mysore is named after. The drive up to the temple will reward you with the surreal sunset views above the royal city of Mysore.

Who can do this tour?

This tour is for anyone with a keen interest in taking a wholesome experience of Mysore and learning about its rich history and culture through experiences. This is a full day tour starting from Bangalore in the morning at 6:30 AM and returning late in the evening to Bangalore on the same day. The drive to Mysore and back will be around 300kms.

Physically this is not an intensive tour.  The roads are completely tarmacked and the car will be at your disposal all day making it doable for anyone who wishes to explore the royal city of Mysore.

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

• 6:30 AM – Meet at a central location, we will drive out toward Mysore
• 8:30 AM – Stopover en route for a delicious local south Indian breakfast
• 9:30 – 10:00 AM – Visit a toy factory in Channapatna en route to Mysore. Channapatna hosts craftsmen who have worked on wooden toys for generations and have known to been trained by master artisans from Persia and China.
• 11:30 – 12.30 PM – A guided walk around the Mysore Palace (Amba Vilasa) known for its intricate architecture and one of the two last standing grandiose palaces in the country
• 1:00 – 1:30 PM – Stroll around the colourful city market
• 1:30 – 2:30 PM – A sumptuous traditional meal feasting on cuisine that is special to Mysuru
• 2:30 – 3:00 PM – Walk around wood carver’s street, these are small hole in the wall shops and workspaces where carpenters toil tirelessly to make delicate wood carved furniture to wall mount posters and hand carved items to perfection. With more time to spare we’ll visit the silk weaving factory or drive up Chamundi Hills.
• 4:00 PM – Drive Back from Mysore to Bangalore
• 8:00 PM – Expected time of arrival in Bangalore 

Note: The timing mentioned on the itinerary is subject to change or modification based on traffic and other unavoidable conditions. Please set aside an entire day to truly experience the Royal City of Mysore.

If you have more than a day please look up our ‘The Royal Mysore 2 Day Getaway (Cycling or Drive)‘ tour and you will NOT be disappointed. 

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