Karnataka
Mysore
A palace that lights up on Sunday nights, and the gateway to the south
- Suggested trip
- 2 days
- Suited to
- families; school groups
In 30 seconds
- Ideal length
- 2 days
- Best time
- October to February. Dasara in September or October is the biggest festival here.
- Good for
- Family, School, Couple, Friends / Group
- Popular from
- Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad
Mysore: Night Illumination of Mysore Palace
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Getting there
- From Bengaluru
- Approx 145 km, 3 hours by road or train
- Palace illumination
- Sunday evenings and public holidays
- To Coorg
- Approx 120 km, 3 hours
Make the route work for you
Before you choose Mysore
- Who this idea suits
- Family, School, Couple, Friends / Group. Travelling with children, elders or anyone with mobility needs? Tell us and we set the daily pace around them.
- Allow for your departure city
- Three hours from Bengaluru by road or train, with frequent services. Nearest major airport is Bengaluru. Travel estimates vary with your actual starting point, traffic and operating conditions.
What should my written quote confirm?
- Property name, room category and meal plan
- Vehicle type, pickup point and arrival/return times
- Total cost, taxes, inclusions and optional extras
- Availability, payment schedule and cancellation terms
About this trip
Mysore Palace is the second most visited monument in India after the Taj, and on Sunday evenings it is lit by close to a hundred thousand bulbs, which is the version most people want to see.
Read more about Mysore
The city is compact, clean and easy, and it works as a weekend from Bengaluru or the first stop on the way to Coorg or Ooty.
How to reach: Three hours from Bengaluru by road or train, with frequent services. Nearest major airport is Bengaluru.
The Reality Check
When not to go:April and May heat, unless you are coming for Dasara in September or October
Trip highlights
- Mysore Palace, and the Sunday evening illumination
- Chamundi Hill and the Nandi statue
- Devaraja market for flowers and sandalwood
- St Philomena's cathedral
- Srirangapatna and Ranganathittu bird sanctuary nearby
Local food worth a stop in Mysore
Mysore pak
The ghee-rich sweet named after the city.
Guru Sweet Mart
Old shop near Devaraja Market long associated with Mysore pak.
Hours and directions on Google MapsMylari dosa
Soft butter dosas at the original Mylari, a Mysuru favourite.
Hours and directions on Google Maps
For your own exploring. We don't book or promote these places.
Sample itinerary
A starting point, not a confirmed booking. Changes depend on dates, access and availability.
What's typically included
- Stay in hand-picked hotels or homestays for your group size
- Private or shared transport as per your plan
- Daily breakfast (more meals available on request)
- Sightseeing and activities as per itinerary
- A single Gozy Trips point of contact from booking to return
What's not included
- Flights or train tickets to the base city, unless added to your plan
- Personal expenses, tips and anything outside the listed itinerary
- Adventure activities not included in the base package (available as add-ons)
- Travel insurance
- Anything not explicitly listed as included on your final quote
Price depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how much transport you need. Send us your plan for a real quote.
- Itemised quoteEvery quote is itemised: the hotel and room type for each night, the vehicle, and which meals are included, so you can compare it line by line.
- Second opinion on any quoteAlready have a quote from another agency? Send it and we will tell you whether we can do the same trip for less. If we cannot, we will say so.
