Editors' itinerary · Mysuru

Mysuru in 2 days: palace, market, hill and zoo

2 days / 1 nights · Cities, Food trails, Couples, Friends, Family, Heritage, Budget Friendly

Photo: Hari R / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

A relaxed two-day loop that keeps travel short. Day 1 covers the palace and old market, and day 2 the hill temple and zoo. Check that the zoo is open on your dates, as it is closed on Tuesdays.

Costs are per-person estimates. Destinations: Mysuru.

Day 1Day 1: Palace and old city
- 08:00
  Arrive in Mysuru
  Transport · at Mysuru Junction railway station
  Take an early train or bus from Bengaluru. An auto or cab to your hotel is short from the station. Check train timings for your date.
- 09:00
  Check in or drop your bags
  Stay · at Sayyaji Rao Road hotel belt
  Hotels around the palace area are usually happy to hold bags if your room isn't ready.
- 09:45
  Sweet stop
  Food · at Mysore Pak at Guru Sweet Mart
  Try a small box of Mysore Pak, and compare it with another shop if you have time.
- 10:30
  Mysore Palace visit
  Sight · at Mysore Palace
  Plan 1.5–2 hours. Shoes come off, and photography inside is generally not allowed. Check the day's fee at the counter.
- 15:00
  Wander Devaraja Market
  Activity · at Devaraja Market
  Walk the flower and spice lanes. Compare prices before buying anything expensive.
Day 2Day 2: Hilltop temple and zoo
- 07:30
  Chamundi Hill temple
  Sight · at Chamundi Hill
  Go early to avoid queues, by city bus or cab. If you climb the steps, start at the base before the heat builds.
- 11:30
  Mysuru Zoo
  Sight
  Allow 2–3 hours. Closed on Tuesdays, so swap days if needed.
- 17:30
  Head back
  Transport · at Mysuru Junction railway station
  Pick an onward train or bus that leaves after the zoo. Book ahead on weekends.

Day 1Day 1: Palace and old city

Day 2Day 2: Hilltop temple and zoo