Mysore travel guide

Royal palaces, Chamundi Hill and old-city Mysore charm.

Quick answer

Mysore is Karnataka's royal city, built around the illuminated Mysuru Palace and the temple-topped Chamundi Hill. Travelers on TravBuddy plan around Mysuru Palace, the Chamundeshwari temple on Chamundi Hill, the Mysuru zoo and Karanji Lake nature park, with the art gallery at Jaganmohana Palace and the railway museum for variety.

This Mysore guide ranks the spots travelers include most in real trips, so you can shape a day-by-day plan around the palace and hill.

Ideal duration: 2–3 days
Best time: October–March
Rated places: 0; in our trip data

Where to stay in Mysore

Stays travelers actually picked in their TravBuddy plans.

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How to reach Mysore

Routes with live train, bus and flight options.

Bangalore to Mysore

150 km3h 30m

Mysore: quick questions

How many days do you need in Mysore?+

Most travellers spend 2–3 days in Mysore, based on real trips planned on TravBuddy.

What are the top things to do in Mysore?+

Top experiences in Mysore include Mysuru Palace, Jaganmohana Palace (Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery) And Auditorium, Gowri’s Sand Museum Mysore, Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens.

Where should you eat in Mysore?+

Popular places to eat in Mysore include The Old House, Sattvik - Rooftop Cafe.

How do you reach Mysore?+

Travellers reach Mysore from cities like Bangalore — compare trains, buses and flights with live fares on the route pages.