DAY TRIP TO MYSORE BY CAR
Day Trip to Mysore
PICK UP POINT – Pick up from your Bangalore hotel / Airport
DESTINATION : Mysore
ITNERARY :Bangalore > Mysore > Bangalore
DEPARTURE TIME : 7 am
DURATION : 12 hours (approx.)
DROP OFF DETAIL : Returns to original departure point at approximately 7 pm
Tour Overview
07:00 Hrs
Pick up from your Bangalore Hotel/Airport
Pick up from your hotel OR airport in Bangalore and drive to Mysore. Mysore is 140 km away from Bangalore takes 2 hours 30 minutes to reach Mysore. Though trains are also running between these two cities but road trip is also preferred by tourist. Shatabdi is a good train to journey with but departure time of Shatabdi train is at 11:00, takes two hours to reach. Take a break en-route at any good place to eat out and freshen-up.
10:00 Hrs.
En-route visit Srirangapatna
An egg-shaped island formed by the two subdivisions of the Kaveri River, Srirangapatna is the historic capital of Tippu Sultan, famed for his brave struggle against the British and his father Hyder Ali. Known for its cultural, religious and
historical significance, this town was named after its extremely popular Ranganathaswamy temple. As the city houses a number of tourist attractions, it becomes the perfect cultural weekend getaway from Bangalore. A visit to all of these is a must. You can have a relaxed vacation with your loved ones in the serene town of Srirangapatna. This small island town bustles with tourist activity all around the world.
12:00 Hrs.
Arrive Mysore & optional lunch at local restaurant.
You have an option for lunch at any good quality restaurants in Mysore. Later continue the sightseeing tour of Mysore.
13:30 Hrs.
Visit to Mysore Palace
There are various palaces in Mysore and city is also referred as City of Palaces. But Mysore Palace refers to Amba Vilas Palace in the old fort. It was earlier an official residence of royal family of Mysore, had royal offices inside the Palace.
14:00 Hrs
Visit to Brindavan Gardens
Brindavan Gardens of Mysore is undeniably one of the best terrace gardens in the world. A must sightseeing place of a Mysore tour, Brindavan Garden mesmerizes everyone. It is located about 12km towards the north west of the Mysore city. Brindavan gardens with its illuminated fountains, botanical park, extensive varieties of plants and fulfilled boating, is place for everyone.Especially famous for its symmetric design and illuminate terrace gardens, Brindavan Gardens was built by Sir Mirza Ismail, the then diwan of Mysore state. He was the brain behind its modelling and conceptualization. Spread across an area of more than 60 acres, this garden is laid out in three terraces, and ends in a horseshoe shape.
16:00 Hrs
Drive back to the city of Bangalore.
Upon arrival transferred to Hotel.