Mysore Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Mysore

OVERVIEW- Mysore, also known as the City of Palaces, has preserved its quaint charm which entices you to visit it time and again. It offers a vibrant cultural heritage, exquisite temples, pilgrimage centers and scenic picnic spots. The city exudes an aura of royal extravaganza which is reflected in its palaces and temples and is a unique blend of old world charm, with its well-laid out gardens, fine architecture and a salubrious climate. Famous for its produce of silk saris, rosewood, teakwood and sandalwood products, it is also home to some exquisite handicrafts and incense sticks. An interesting mix of the contemporary and tradition, Mysore make an interesting weekend gateway all year through.

BENGALURU- Bengaluru, the Garden City of India is also the capital of Karnataka. The city ranks as one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. Its pleasant climate, friendly people and its highly educated population have made this Silicon Valley of India. Almost all computer related multinationals are setting up their Indian head office at Bengaluru. This garden city of India has many gardens and boulevards. There are number of places of tourist interest in and around Bengaluru.

MYSORE- Mysore is a pleasant city with a old world charm, contributed by its broad shady avenues, well laid out gardens, fine buildings and a salubrious climate. Mysore city is 140kms away from Bengaluru is a city of palaces, gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples and retains some of the charm of the old world with its many institutions that propagate Carnatic Classical music and dance.

Tour Destination: Bengaluru - Mysore - Bengaluru

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: BENGALURU - MYSORE

Today drive to Mysore. On the way enjoy sightseeing of

RANGANATHA SWAMY TEMPLE- The temple in Srirangapatna enshrines Lord Vishnu as Ranganatha. It is said that the Ganaga chieftain, Tirumalaiya built this temple in 894 AD. The architecture of the temple is a mixture of the Hoysala and Vijayanagar styles. The temple has fort like walls and an intricately carved Gopura in Vijayanagar style of architecture.

SRIANGAPATNANAM- The place is nestled in the banks of river Cauvery is about 3 Kms. in length and one Km. in breadth. For a short while the city of Srirangapatna was the capital of the Mysore state, while Tipu Sultan was ruling Mysore. After the death of Tipu Sultan in 1799 the British shifted the capital back to Mysore. The town, temples, mosque and other historical monuments are surrounded by a strong stone fort with four gates.

CHANNAPATNA TOY CENTRE- It is a rural area situated in the outskirts of Bengaluru noted for its famous handmade lacquer wooden toys all over the world.

Later continue your drive to Mysore. Transfer to hotel and evening free for leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: MYSORE

After breakfast visit Mysore City viewing

MAHARAJA PALACE- This palace occupies a prestigious place among the tourist attractions of Mysore,. The magnificent structure was designed by an English Architect

JAGANMOHAN PALACE- It features stained glass shutters and ventilators and also has a lovely garden setting that has now been transformed to an art gallery. Some of things this museum has on display are paintings, sculptures and musical instruments.

CHAMUNDI HILLS- Mysore is located at the foothills of Chamundi Hills. On top of the hills there is Chamundeshwari temple that serves as a famous landmark.

ST. PHILOMENA CHURCH- This church is a lure for the religious traveler and is a must watch among the tourist attractions of Mysore.

MYSORE ZOO- This is a magnificent zoo which was established in the year 1892, and houses a diverse collection of animals, including magnificent species kept in natural surroundings.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: MYSORE - BENGALURU

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Bengaluru to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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