Mysore City Local Sightseeing Full Day Tour
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Trip Overview
A full-day tour of Mysore's local sightseeing can encompass a range of attractions, offering a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Highlights
- Visit Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace at Srirangapatna
- Get to know about the royalties who lived here
- Visit Ranganathaswamy Temple. An ancient Hindu temple, widely famous among locals
- Visit the marvelous St. Philip’s Cathedral in Mysore
- Enjoy the bird's-eye view of Mysore city from Chamundi Hills
- Visit the most beautiful among the palaces in India, The Mysore Palace
Detailed Overview
- Mysuru is the third-largest city in the state of Karnataka, which is popularly known as the Cultural Capital of Karnataka and is also known to be the cleanest city in India. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in India. It’s the land of heritage, culture, and wildlife. The city is known for its palaces, gardens, museums, wildlife, and scenic beauty. The kingdom was ruled by the Wadears, and the royal touch is still present in the city. In this tour, you will visit the most important places in Mysuru and feel the charm of the city's heritage.
Mysore City Local Sightseeing Full-Day Tour Itinerary
- The driver will pick up the guests from the hotel or residence in Mysore at the selected time slot.
- Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas Palace) Timing: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Start your day at the majestic Mysore Palace, one of the most famous palaces in India. The stunning blend of Indo-Saracenic architecture, intricate carvings, and lavish interiors will take you through the royal history of the Wodeyar dynasty.
- Chamundi Hill and Chamundeshwari Temple
- After visiting the palace, head to Chamundi Hill, which offers a panoramic view of the city. The Chamundeshwari Temple atop the hill is dedicated to Goddess Chamundeshwari, the city's guardian deity.
- Nandi Statue: Stop by the giant statue of Nandi, the bull mount of Lord Shiva, on your way down the hill.
- St. Philomena's Cathedral
- One of the largest churches in India, this neo-gothic cathedral is modeled after the Cologne Cathedral in Germany.
- Jaganmohan Palace and Art Gallery
- This palace, converted into an art gallery, houses a vast collection of paintings and artifacts, including works by famous artist Raja Ravi Varma.
- Lunch at a Local Restaurant
- Enjoy a traditional Mysore meal at a local restaurant. Popular dishes include Mysore masala dosa, bisibele bath, and ragi mudde.
- Brindavan Gardens
- Located about 25 km from Mysore, these gardens are a must-visit. Famous for their well-maintained lawns, vibrant flower beds, and musical fountain show in the evening, the Brindavan Gardens are a delightful place to relax.
- Musical Fountain (Timings: 6:30 PM onwards)
- Mysore Zoo (Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens)
- If time permits, take a trip to the Mysore Zoo, one of the oldest and well-maintained zoos in India, home to a wide range of species.
- Optional Add-ons:
- Rail Museum: Learn about the heritage of Indian Railways, especially the royal train carriages.
- Lalitha Mahal Palace: This palace-turned-hotel is a beautiful example of royal architecture and offers high tea with a view.
This itinerary covers some of the must-visit attractions in Mysore and offers a glimpse into the city's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. Feel free to customize it based on your interests and preferences.
Please note
- This is not a guided tour; the driver will not be the guide for the tour.
- This is a local city tour; hence, the vehicle cannot be used for any outstation tour.
Basic Details
Inclusions
- All transportation using air-conditioned private cab.
- Pickup and drop-off in Mysore city limits
- Driver and fuel charges
- 8 hours and 80 kilometers of usage (Extra hours and kilometre charges will be applicable after the limit, please refer Important Information Section for details)
- Tour as per the itinerary (you may skip or add some places in the region)
Exclusions
- Monument entrance fees.
- Any toll and parking charges (To be paid as per actuals to the driver).
- Personal expenses.
- Any meals.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions above
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Important Information
- This is not a guided tour.
- The driver will know the local language; an English-speaking driver can be requested for during the booking in "Special Request" section, though the same cannot be promised.
- Pick up and dropoff have to be in the same location.
- The guests may choose to skip or add a new place to the itinerary.
- Sedans (4-seater) models provided are Suzuki Dzire, Toyota Etios or similar.
- SUV (6-seater) models provided are Toyota Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Suzuki Ertiga or similar.
- night charge of Rs. 300 is applicable if the cab service is used between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.
- The tour has a limit of 8 hours and 80 kilometres.
- After 8 hours and 80 kilometres, additional per hour and per km charges are applicable (to be paid directly to the driver)
- For Sedan (4-seater), Rs 150 per hour (additional hour charge) and Rs. 12 per km (additional kilometre charge).
- For SUV (6-seater): Rs. 200 per hour (additional hour charge) or Rs. 16 per km (additional kilometre charge).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We have two options Sedans & bigger SUVs. In Sedans we provide Suzuki Dzire, Toyota Etios mostly, sometimes it could be Nissan Sunny. In SUVs we provide Toyotta Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Suzuki Ertiga. You can request a particular model while booking in Special Request\'s and we try to provide it however you can not pick and choose exact car models. We operate only AC vehicles and hatchbacks are not available.
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No. All our tours are private and exclusively for your family or group.
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You need to book online from this page. We accept only online bookings. Booking is confirmed instantly through SMS and Email. Driver & Cab details are automatically sent on SMS/Email/Mobile App 2-4 hours before pick-up time.
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Yes, all sightseeing tours need to be booked in advance. Tours often sell out so we suggest booking early to guarantee your desired tour day. Bookings are completely online and you can book on Website or Mobile app.
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As this is a private tour, you are free to spend as much time you seem fit on each attraction. Some landmarks are more time-consuming than others and you can decide where to spend how much time. Just keep in mind the hourly usage included in your Tour, extra charges would apply if that limit is exceeded. Also night charges apply if you cross night time, please check Inclusions/Exclusions/Important Info for details.
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The itinerary mentioned on these private tours are a suggestion for your destination. You are free to skip or add other points. Let your personal driver know if you want to visit other places.
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No these are purely sightseeing tours and we do not do provide stay/accommodation or do Hotel bookings on for you as part of these tours. For Multi-day sightseeing tours you need to book your hotels yourself.
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If you wish to have an English driver who would drive you around the tour or drop you from one place to another, please mention the same in the Special Request section while booking. Any request would be taken into consideration and we will try arranging the same, although it\'s not a 100% Guarantee.
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Meet-up Information/Reporting Point
- The driver will pick you up directly from your hotel or specified pick-up point in city limits. Please enter the full pick up address at the checkout page.
- The contact person details and phone number are shared in booking voucher sent to you via email after booking.
- The driver and cab details are share 2 to 4 hours prior to the tour starting time.
₹ 3095 Per Vehicle
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