Bangalore Mysore Tour Packages

The city of Mysore is famous for its royal heritage and regal history. The royal palaces, art galleries, ornamental temples and gardens of this city attract tourists from all over the country. Mysore is also a center for silk weaving, Ayurveda, yoga and sandalwood and incense industries. So, booking a Bangalore-Mysore tour package is a great plan for travel enthusiasts.

Best Places To Visit

1. Bangalore Palace

The Majestic Bangalore Palace is a symbol of great architecture and beauty which was built in the year 1878. A mixture of Tudor and Scottish Gothic architecture is seen in this palace. Apart from being a major tourist destination, the palace also provides space for various cultural events, rock shows and weddings.

2. Ulsoor Lake

Spreads over an area of 50 hectares, Ulsoor Lake is one of the largest lakes in Bangalore. You can indulge in a peaceful time while visiting this lake.

3. Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace

Situated in the center of Albert Victor Road and Krishna Rajendra, the palace is the splendid residence of the illustrious ruler of Mysore, Tipu Sultan. The palace is located in Bangalore Fort and is a classic example of Indo-Islamic architecture.

4. Ranganathaswamy Temple

The temple near Mysore Fort is dedicated to the Hindu god Ranganatha. This scenic temple is one of the 5 most important pilgrimage places on the banks of the Kaveri River in the state of Karnataka. The Ranganathaswamy temple is situated on the lamp built by the river Kaveri and are known as the tallest towers or gopurams.

5. Mysore Palace

The Mysore Palace, also known as the 'Amba Vilas Palace', is a historic building that is most visited monument comes after Taj Mahal. The awe-inspiring architecture of this palace is a combination of Hindu, Rajput, Muslim and Gothic architectural styles. The main feature of this palace is its light and sound show and Dussehra festival.

Best Time To Visit

Summer (March to May)

The maximum temperature of the region is 36 °C and May is the hottest month of the year. Still the weather remains fine enough for sightseeing.

Monsoon (June to September)

The region receives moderate to heavy rainfall during Monsoon. If you are planning a tour, then you need to take a few precautions like carrying umbrellas and rainwear.

Winter (October to February)

This is the best time to visit Bangalore & Mysore as the region gets cool and pleasant with the lowest temperature of 10°C. Also, you can indulge in various adventurous activities during this time.

How To Reach

By Air

KempeGowda International Airport is one of the busiest airports in India which is connected to around 50 destinations across the country and hosts 10 domestic and 21 international airlines. You can land at Bangalore by flight and then can proceed to Mysore by road or by train.

By Train

Bangalore has two main rail terminals - Bangalore City and Yashwantpur Junction. Bangalore City is a major terminal located in the city center and most trains come and go from here. While, Yashwantpur Junction is located on NH-4 and it is for long distance trains. After arriving at the junction, you can hire a taxi or rickshaw to the main city. Then, you can take a train from Bangalore to reach Mysore Junction. The train will take approximately 2 hr and 30 min.

By Road

Here are government and private buses run from all major cities like Mumbai, Goa, Chennai, Hyderabad, etc. to take you to Bangalore. The distance between Bangalore and Mysore is 142.16kms. So, you can opt for roadways also.