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Mysore / Palaces, Silk, and Spice-tacular Journeys

MeowScore 😸82/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

October

Cool weather & delicious Mysore Pak.

🏰🎉
january

Visit the Mysore Palace & witness the Mysore Dasara Festival

🏔️🐮
february

Explore the Chamundi Hill and Nandi Statue

🎨🎉
march

Enjoy the colorful Holi festival in Mysore

🎉🎊
april

Witness the grand celebrations of Ugadi festival

🌺🌷
may

Visit the Brindavan Gardens for its stunning beauty

🐒🌳
june

Experience the tranquility of the Mysore Zoo

🏰🌇
july

Explore the architectural beauty of the Mysore Palace

🖼️🎨
august

Visit the Jaganmohan Palace and Art Gallery

🎉👑
september

Experience the vibrant Navratri celebrations

🍯❄️
october

Enjoy the cool weather and delicious Mysore Pak

🙏🏰
november

Visit the St. Philomena's Church for its stunning architecture

🏰🏛️
december

Explore the historic town of Srirangapatna

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Mysore is reasonably priced, with many cheap street food and affordable accommodations. However, some tourist attractions and higher-end shopping can be expensive.

Try bargaining at the markets and stick to local food options for budget-friendly choices.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

tourist attractions

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

tourist attractions

People usually plan a short trip to Mysore to visit its palaces and temples.

Tipping

0%

Tipping not expected

Tipping

0%

Tipping not expected

Cash is preferred, splitting bill is common, no strict etiquette

internet situation

good Speed

decent speed for browsing and streaming

great Availability

frequent access points in most areas

great Cellular

good coverage but some dead spots exist

Electric socket type D

Common in India. Old British standard BS 546, requires grounded receptacle, doesn't accept other plug types.

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biking possible

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure and parks

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mysore boasts exquisite dining options where the fanciest felines can indulge in a gourmet spread, rain or whiskershine.

With its purrfectly groomed gardens, historical monuments, and aroma of sandalwood, Mysore will have cats ready to unleash their inner explorer, one pawrade at a time.

Things to do

The mainstream

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St. Philomena's Church
🐯
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
🌺
Brindavan Gardens
⛰️
Chamundi Hill
🏰
Mysore Palace

The mainstream

⛪
St. Philomena's Church

This gothic-style church is a stunning example of paw-some architecture, with a 175 feet tall spire that will make you feel tiny!

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🐯
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens

Explore the lives of other furry creatures at this zoo. Don't forget to check out the big cats!

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🌺
Brindavan Gardens

A furr-tastic place to relax and enjoy nature. The musical fountain show is a pawsitively magical experience at night.

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⛰️
Chamundi Hill

Cats, get ready for a climb! This sacred hill has a stunning view of Mysore and the giant Nandi statue will make you purr with awe.

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🏰
Mysore Palace

A majestic palace with paw-some architecture. Don't miss the dazzling light and sound show at night!

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Off the beaten path

🌅
Kukkarahalli Lake
🎢
GRS Fantasy Park
🐈
St. Philomena's Church
🦜
Karighatta Hill
🐾
Nanjangud

Off the beaten path

🌅
Kukkarahalli Lake

A serene lake located in the heart of Mysore. Purr-haps the most tranquil spot in the city, this place is paw-fect for a relaxing stroll or a peaceful picnic. Also, cat-ch a glimpse of some interesting migratory birds!

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GRS Fantasy Park

An amusement park with thrilling rides and fun water activities. Cats will enjoy the Splash Pad and the Rain Disco. Purr-fect for a fun-filled day with the family.

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🐈
St. Philomena's Church

A stunning example of neo-Gothic architecture. This chapel is paw-sitively breathtaking, with its tall spires and intricate detailing. A must-visit for cats who appreciate furr-midable structures.

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🦜
Karighatta Hill

A hill located near Srirangapatna and also known as a bird's paradise. Pawsibly the most paw-some thing about this place is the scenic view of the hills and the river nearby.

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🐾
Nanjangud

A small town located near Mysore, known for its ancient Temple. Meow-mazing architecture and peaceful surroundings make it a purr-fect place for cats to relax.

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biking possible

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure and parks

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Mysore Palace Illumination

Every Sunday & public holiday the Mysore Palace is illuminated, casting a warm glow over the city. Arrive at 7 pm to see the gates open and watch the palace light up from the inside-out. Don't forget your camera!

Mysore Sandalwood Soap Factory

Visit the Mysore Sandalwood Soap Factory to learn about sandalwood harvesting and soap production. Take a free tour of the factory and shop for soaps, creams, and oils.

Devaraja Fruit & Vegetable Market

This lively market offers fresh produce, flowers, and a colorful atmosphere. Get there early to beat the crowds and catch vendors setting up. Enjoy trying local fruits like jackfruit and sapodilla.

Useful external sites

mysoretourism.org

Mysore Tourism↗

Official website of Mysore tourism providing information on tourist places, festivals, events, and accommodation.

mysorepalace.gov.in

Mysore Palace↗

Website providing detailed information about Mysore Palace including history, architecture, entry fee, and visiting hours.

mysorezoo.info

Mysore Zoo↗

Official website of Mysore Zoo featuring information about animals, events, zoo timings, and ticket prices.

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