Top places to visit in Mysuru

• Mysore Palace

  palace · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · entry ₹1,000

  The resplendent Indo-Saracenic Amba Vilas Palace of the Wadiyars, a riot of domes, arches and stained glass — dazzlingly illuminated by 97,000 bulbs on Sunday and festival nights.

• Mysore Zoo

  zoo · 4.5 rating · about 2.5 h · entry ₹100

  One of India's oldest and best-managed zoos (1892), set in lush gardens with spacious enclosures for big cats, elephants, gorillas, giraffes and more.

• Chamundi Hill & Temple

  hill-temple · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · free entry

  A 1,000-step sacred hill crowned by the Chamundeshwari Temple, with a giant Mahishasura statue, the monolithic Nandi bull and panoramic views over Mysuru.

• Brindavan Gardens

  garden · 4.3 rating · about 2 h · entry ₹100

  A famous symmetrical terraced garden below the KRS Dam, celebrated for its illuminated musical fountain show each evening, about 20 km from the city.

• St Philomena's Church

  cathedral · 4.6 rating · about 0.7 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of India's largest churches, a soaring twin-spired neo-Gothic cathedral (1936) modelled on Cologne Cathedral, with a crypt holding St Philomena's relic.

• Devaraja Market

  bazaar · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A vibrant century-old covered market piled with flowers, fruit, spices, kumkum and the famous Mysore sandalwood and incense — a feast for the senses.

• Karanji Lake

  lake · 4.3 rating · about 1.5 h · entry ₹60

  A restored lake and nature park below Chamundi Hill with a walk-through aviary (India's largest), a butterfly park and boating, rich in resident and migratory birds.

• Lalitha Mahal Palace

  palace · 4.4 rating · about 0.8 h · entry ₹100

  A gleaming white twin-domed Renaissance-style palace (1921) built for the Viceroy's visits, now a heritage hotel, with grand Italianate staircases.

• Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery

  art-gallery · 4.4 rating · about 1.3 h · entry ₹50

  A 19th-century palace housing the Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, with a fine collection of Raja Ravi Varma paintings, traditional art and antique instruments.

• Mysore Rail Museum

  railway · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  An open-air railway museum displaying vintage steam locomotives, the Maharani's royal saloon carriage and a miniature working train for children.

• Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum

  art · 4.2 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A quirky museum at the foot of Chamundi Hill displaying intricate themed sculptures carved entirely from sand by a single artist — fun for families.

• Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion

  folklore · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A grand 1905 mansion on the university campus, now a folklore and art museum displaying rural Karnataka crafts, puppets, masks and artefacts.

Things to do

• Mysore Palace Guided Tour Sightseeing Tour · 2 h · from INR 800 per person
• Brindavan Gardens Musical Fountain Evening Show · 4 h · from INR 1,000 per person
• Chamundi Hill Tour Sightseeing Tour · 3 h · from INR 800 per person
• Mysore Zoo & Karanji Lake Tour Sightseeing Tour · 4 h · from INR 800 per person
• Srirangapatna Day Trip Day Trip · 5 h · from INR 2,000 per person
• Mysuru Heritage Walk Walking Tour · 2.5 h · from INR 700 per person
• Silk & Sandalwood Shopping Tour Cultural · 2.5 h · from INR 600 per person
• Mysuru Cooking Class Cooking Class · 3 h · from INR 1,800 per person

Day trips and tours

• Mysuru City Full-Day Tour 9 h · from INR 2,000
• Srirangapatna & Brindavan Day Trip 8 h · from INR 2,200
• Mysuru Heritage & Markets Day 6 h · from INR 1,700

Where to stay in Mysuru

• City Center about INR 3,000 per night

  Main commercial area near palace with mid-range hotels

• Jayanagar about INR 2,500 per night

  Residential area with boutique hotels and cafes

Hotels

• Radisson Blu Plaza Mysore 5-star · INR 7,000 to INR 13,000 per night
• Sapthasiri Holiday Homes 2-star · INR 1,620 to INR 2,100 per night
• Royal Orchid Metropole 4-star · INR 6,000 to INR 11,000 per night
• Grand Mercure Mysuru 5-star · INR 6,000 to INR 10,000 per night
• Deepa stay inn 2-star · INR 1,485 to INR 1,900 per night
• Fortune JP Palace 4-star · INR 5,000 to INR 9,000 per night

Where to eat

• Vinayaka Mylari South Indian, Vegetarian · about INR 150 per person
• RRR Restaurant Andhra, South Indian, Biryani · about INR 300 per person
• Guru Sweet Mart Desserts, South Indian · about INR 150 per person
• Mylari (Nazarbad) South Indian, Vegetarian · about INR 150 per person
• Hotel Hanumanthu South Indian, Tamil, Biryani · about INR 300 per person
• Oyster Bay Seafood, Continental, Asian · about INR 900 per person
• Vinayaka Bhavan (Dynasty) North Indian, Chinese, South Indian · about INR 500 per person
• Tiger Trail North Indian, Mughlai, Fine Dining · about INR 1,800 per person

Getting to Mysuru

Airport: Mysuru (MYQ)

How visitors arrive in Mysuru

• Train from Bengaluru By train from Bengaluru · common

  Mysuru Junction is the main station and is well connected to Bengaluru, with trains also from Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus from Bengaluru By road from Bengaluru · common

  KSRTC buses run frequently from Bengaluru; airport coaches link Kempegowda Airport to Mysuru. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Fly into Bengaluru, then onward By air from Bengaluru · possible

  Mysuru's own airport has limited service; most air arrivals use Bengaluru airport and continue by road or rail. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• KSRTC Flybus from Bengaluru Airport unconfirmed

  KSRTC Flybus connects Bengaluru Airport with Mysore's bus stand. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the railway station to the centre

• Train to Mysuru Junction

  Mysuru Junction is the main station with many trains from Bengaluru and across India. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the bus terminal to the centre

• KSRTC bus from Bengaluru

  Intercity KSRTC buses, including AC Volvo services, arrive at the Suburban bus stand. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Auto Rickshaw

  Auto-rickshaws are available in Mysuru alongside city buses, and horse-drawn tongas are popular with tourists.

• Ride Hail

  Get Uber

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Pre-paid taxi "broken meter"

  Airports, train stations, popular squares

  Driver insists meter is broken, quotes ~3x the fair price; or detours via "shopping" stops earning commission.

  How to avoid it: Use pre-paid taxi counter at airport, or Uber/Ola/Rapido apps. Insist on meter or agree price upfront.

Best time to visit Mysuru

• Jan 29°C
• Feb 31°C
• Mar 34°C
• Apr 34°C
• May 33°C
• Jun 30°C
• Jul 29°C
• Aug 29°C
• Sep 30°C
• Oct 29°C
• Nov 29°C
• Dec 28°C

More in India

• New Delhi
• Agra
• Jaipur
• Panaji
• Mumbai
• Varanasi

Frequently asked questions about Mysuru

What are the top-rated places to visit in Mysuru?

The highest-rated places in our Mysuru guide are Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill & Temple, St Philomena's Church, Mysore Zoo, Devaraja Market.

Where should I stay in Mysuru?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Mysuru: City Center, Jayanagar.

How do I get around Mysuru?

Ways to get around Mysuru covered in our guide: Auto-rickshaw, Ride-hailing app, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Mysuru?

Scams reported to us for Mysuru include Pre-paid taxi "broken meter". Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Mysuru?

Average daytime highs in Mysuru run from 28°C in Dec to 34°C in Apr.

Which airport is nearest to Mysuru?

The nearest airport to Mysuru has the code MYQ.