Mysore

November: best2-3 dayscity

Karnataka's royal and cultural capital: the illuminated Mysuru Palace, Chamundi Hills, Devaraja Market and the ten-day Dasara festival.

Easy 2-3 day trip from Bengaluru by train or bus. Visitable all year; Dasara (September/October) is the peak, and the palace is lit up on Sunday and holiday evenings.

November: Cool

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Things to do

Tour Mysuru Palace and see it lit up: Illumination 19:00-20:00 on Sundays and public holidays and nightly during Dasara.
Climb the 1,008 steps of Chamundi Hills: Pass the giant Nandi halfway.
Browse Devaraja Market: Flowers, incense, sandalwood and spices.
Visit Mysuru Zoo: Closed Tuesdays.
Watch Mysuru Dasara and its final-day elephant procession: 11-21 October in 2026.
Eat Mylari dosa and Mysore pak
Day trip to Srirangapatna and Brindavan Gardens: Fountain show at 19:00 at KRS.

Plan your trip

Best timeVisitable all year; October-February is coolest. Dasara falls in September or October (11-21 October in 2026).

Ideal trip2-3 days

How to reachAir:

Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru: Code: BLR; Distance Km: 170; Notes: About 170 km; Mysuru Airport (MYQ) has limited flights

; Rail:

Mysuru Junction: Distance Km: 2; Notes: About 1.5-2 km from the palace; Shatabdi about 2 h and other trains about 2.5 h from Bengaluru

; Road: Frequent KSRTC buses from Bengaluru (Majestic and Mysore Road Satellite) to the Mysuru central (suburban) bus stand; city buses use the City bus stand.

Getting aroundFrequent city buses including AC Volvos to Chamundi Hills, KRS-Brindavan and the zoo; autos (use the prepaid counter at the station), app cabs, Trin Trin public bicycles and tongas.

ConnectivityGood mobile coverage and ATMs.

SafetyTouts at the bus and train stations push hotels · Occasional chain snatching; take care on late-night walks · Shops and restaurants close early, around 10 pm