Best of Mysore, UNESCO Somnathpur Temple & Srirangapatna Day Tour

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About this activity

Explore the Top Three Must-Visit monuments and hidden gems in the Mysore Region in One Day

Enjoy the full-day tour led by a dedicated expert guide, rather than brief interactions with local guides at each monument.

A traditional breakfast, lunch and all entrance tickets are included in the price.

Hassle-free round-trip A/C transport from your central Bangalore hotel

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At a glance

Duration: 12–13 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Hidden Gems Tours

Ages: Adults (4–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour in comfort in an A/C vehicle
Included: Taste the flavors of South India with a traditional breakfast.
Included: Taste the flavors of South India with a traditional lunch.
Included: Enjoy a full-day tour with a dedicated expert guide, not brief stops with local guides at monuments.
Included: Hassle free pick up and drop off included

Not included

Not included: Visiting Tourist trap sites and Souvenir shops
Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Personal shopping

Itinerary

Stop 1

20 min Admission included

Please Note: Our expert guide will take you to all the sites listed in the itinerary, not just a select few. To ensure an authentic experience, we intentionally avoid overly touristy spots, allowing us to offer you a unique and unparalleled perspective of the region.

Our first stop is a silk cocoon market, where sericulturists bring in millions of silk cocoons for sale. It's an astonishing sight to behold. With insights from our expert guide, you'll learn about the various stages of the famed Mysore silk production — from the cocoon to the yarn, which is then woven into cloth before becoming a wearable garment.
Stop 2

45 min Admission included

We believe food is an integral part of an Indian cultural experience; hence we start our tour early and detour from the highway to visit a traditional eatery serving authentic local breakfast. Here our accompanying guide will take you through a sumptuous culinary experience.
Chennakeshava Temple

one hour Admission included

We get off the highway for an extended detour through lush countryside to reach this stunning UNESCO World heritage temple from 1268 AD. Some of humankind's most exquisite stone carvings and sculptures are here. Our accompanying expert guide will introduce its history, Hinduism, its pantheon of gods, and the context of each beautiful carving.
Mysuru Palace

1 h 30 min Admission included

We explore this bejewelled palace, among the most visited sites in India and the home of one of the wealthiest individuals in the world in its heyday – the Maharaja of Mysore. From our accompanying expert guide, learn about the Wodeyar rulers and their incredible contributions to putting this region on the global map as we leisurely survey and explore the interiors & exteriors of this dazzling palace.
Devaraja Market

30 min Admission included

Our accompanying expert guide will take you through a stroll inside an 1880s market stuck in a time warp. As you take a walk back in time, marvel at the sights, smells and sounds of the shops & people in the bazaar selling the choicest fruits, flowers, vegetables, bangles and local produce such as Jaggery, Attar, Masalas etc.
Stop 6

one hour Admission included

From Mysore, we drive to the historic river island of Srirangapatana. Here we break for a relaxed and sumptuous lunch at this picturesque setting by the gurgling waters of the River Cauvery.
Stop 7

15 min Admission included

Srirangapatna is a river island that has been coveted for millennia due to its strategic location, with the river acting as a natural barrier. The Srirangapatna Fort was established in the 1400s and served as the residence for the ruling class within its fortified precincts. This location gained global attention when the East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore clashed four times over the span of four decades.

Driving through the fort and taking in the sights offers a fascinating glimpse into what it feels like to be inside one of the few 'living' forts in India.
Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

45 min Admission included

Our final stop is the exquisite 1780s wooden palace of Tipu Sultan, where every inch of its interiors has delicate frescoes and murals of evocative battle scenes, floral and geometric patterns and portraits. Our accompanying expert guide will provide context to each handpainted artwork and regale you with stories of the valiant efforts of this ruler, the Tiger of Mysore, against the colonial powers of the time.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

OYO 71425 Sai Luxuria
Collection O Sri Sai Palace
OYO 8476 Garden Comfort
Guru Comfort
Open Hotel by Olive - The Infantry Hotel.
Sai Suites
OYO 8737 King Suites
Royal N Deluxe
Sanctum Suites Domlur Bangalore
Le Foliage by TGI, Bangalore
Omatra Alchemy Suites
OYO 69693 The Royal Park

and 3,045 more pickup points

Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for locations within a 13 km radius of the M.G. Road Metro Station.

Please contact us if you would like to confirm whether your pick-up location falls within this area.

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for participants with back problems

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual

Options

PREMIUM TOUR

Breakfast, UNESCO Temple, Mysore Palace, Traditional Market, Summer Palace & Fort, Silk Cocoon Market, and Riverside Lunch

Pickup included
BASIC TOUR

Tour includes only the following: Breakfast, Unesco Temple, Mysore Palace, Traditional Market, and lunch in Mysore

Pickup included