Places to Visit in Mysore in 1 Day
As the day passes by there are lot to do to spend time in Mysore. There is a hill where Chamundi Devi is located, ancient buildings of Maharaja’s time are here. Parks, where you can speak with birds, exist here. Natural Kaveri River is here for swimming lovers. Wonders like Mysore Food Street to eat are here in Mysore. We have initiated this adventure of covering all these in one day. The first question asked by tourists coming to Mysore is at what time your one day trip begins? And more people ask whether we will show all the places in one day.
Even shopping, swimming can be done besides 15 tourists’ spots, Tiffin and lunch at famous hotels can be done in Mysore in one day. Mysore one day trip can be planned methodically. There are no restrictions on the time, and according to the convenience of the tourists, one day trip can be customized
1 Day Tour Itinerary From Mysore One day Trip ( Tour Start And End Mysore By Car / Taxi)
Mysore is a city that speaks and breathes royal heritage. With a history of more than 400 years, it’s the ‘Cultural Capital of Karnataka’. The age-old rulers of Mysore – The Wodeyars, have graced the city with some of the most beautiful palaces. These palaces are world-renowned and have held the pride of Mysore for generations. Tourists across the globe are in awe of these magnificent palaces.
The city of Mysore is also blessed with beautiful landscapes all around. There are hills, lakes, gardens, and a bird sanctuary as well. And if that’s not all… Mysore is also home to some of the most unique museums in the world.
With such a variety of spots, one often wonders… How to plan a one day trip to Mysore? Where to get the best Mysore one day tour package? Is it possible to cover all the places to visit in Mysore in one day?
We, at Fox Travels, have the ultimate itinerary for your one day trip to Mysore. Enjoy the hassle-free experience by opting for our Mysore one day tour package.
Itinerary at a glance:
- Full day Mysore sightseeing in private cab/taxi.
- Total duration of the tour: 11hrs
- Pick-up Time:
- Drop Time:
- Sightseeing spots covered (sequentially)*: Chamundi Hills→ Sand Museum→ Wax Museum→ Karanji Lake→ Mysore Zoo→ Mysore Palace→ Jaganmohan Palace→ St.Philomena’s Church→ Srirangapatna Sightseeing→ Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace→ Bird Sanctuary→ Brindavan Garden KRS
● Inclusions:
- Pickup and Drop service to your Hotel/Home in Mysore
- Vehicle hire and driver tariff
- Parking charges
- Toll charges
● Exclusions:
- Meal expenses during the Mysore one day trip
- Entry charges at the sightseeing points
- Guide charges (if hired) at the sightseeing points
- Lodging and Accommodation
- Vehicle beyond the mentioned time duration of the tour package
*Guests can either visit all of the mentioned points or choose to exclude any of them as per their interest. Additional sightseeing spots will be chargeable extra.
What’s special about places to visit in Mysore?
Let’s take a closer look at each of the places to visit in Mysore in one day:
Tour Timings |
Sightseeing spots |
Timing and Entry Fees |
Visit Duration |
What to see? |
| (Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) | Chamundi Hills | 7am to 2pm; 4pm to 8pm
Free Entry (Special Entry Rs.100) |
(Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) |
Located 13kms away from Mysore, Chamundi Hills is believed to be the home of goddess Chamundeshwari. At the top is the Chamundeshwari Temple which can be reached by climbing 1008 stone stairs. |
| Statue of Mahishasura | (Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) |
Along the way to reach the temple, you can spot a magnificent statue of Mahishasura – the Asura king of Mysore. Goddess Durga fought Mahishasura, which brought Mahishasura’s demise. It’s also believed that this epic mythological battle took place in the hills. |
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| Nandi statue and temple | (Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) |
Reach to the 700th step, and you’ll find a statue of Nandi. Believed to be Lord Shiva’s bull, Nandi is considered as a holy vehicle. Many tourists and devotees admire offer prayers in front of this marvelous monolith. |
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| (Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) | Sand Museum | 9am to 5:30pm
Entry Fees: Rs.40 |
(Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) |
The Sand Museum is the epitome of creative and artistic brilliance. Here you’d find around 150 sand sculptures. The star highlight of the sand museum is a 15-feet tall statue of Lord Ganesh at the entrance. |
| (Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) | Wax Museum | 9am to 5:30pm
Entry Fees: Rs.40 |
(Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) |
Popularly known as the Melody Wax Museum, it’s a must-visit site for music enthusiasts. The museum hosts over 300 instruments in 19 galleries. You get to play these instruments as well. |
| (Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) | Karanji Lake | 9am to 5:30pm
Entry Fees: Rs.60 |
(Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) |
Karanji lake has the largest walk-through aviary in India. One would enjoy leisure walks and birdwatching around it. A must-visit attraction is a Butterfly Park |
| (Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) | Mysore Zoo | 9am to 5:30pm
Entry Fees: Rs.100 |
(Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) |
Mysore Zoo is one of the largest and oldest in India. Spread across 64 hectares, you can spot many wild animals like brown bear, sloth bear, brown lemur, Nilgiri langur, chimpanzee, orangutan, and tiger. |
| (Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) | Mysore Palace | 9am to 5:30pm
Entry Fees: Rs.100 |
(Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) |
The Amba Vilas Palace (Mysore Maharaja Palace), is the official residence of Wodeyars, the royal family of Mysore. Admire the perfect blend of Hindu, Islamic, Rajput, and Gothic architecture style aesthetic of the palace. Out of the many special events organized here is the Dusshera festival. The palace is lit up brightly and several cultural programs are organized as well. It’s definitely a must-include place to visit in Mysore. |
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| (Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) | Jaganmohan Palace | (Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) |
The Jaganmohan Palace is the epitome of architectural excellence in Mysore. Historically, the palace served as an alternate residence for the royal family. You also get to visit the world-famous Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery |
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| (Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) | St. Philomena’s Church | 8am to 7:30pm
Free Entry |
(Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) |
One of the most visited tourist spots in Mysore is the St. Philomena’s Church. It’s also the second tallest church in Asia. This church was constructed to pay homage to Saint Philomena and stands as an example of religious harmony that exists in Mysore. The best view of the church is under the evening sky. |
| (Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) | Srirangapatna Sightseeing | Timing: 9.00 AM to 8.00 PM
Free Entry |
(Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) |
The next spot in the list of places to visit in Mysore in one day is Srirangapatna, located about 16 kms away from Mysore. The specialty of this place is river Cauvery flowing around this small town, as if it’s an island. Built in the 9th century, the famous Aadiranga Sriranganathaswamy temple is here. There is no entry fee to this place. |
| (Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) | Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace | 9am to 5:30pm
Entry Fees: Rs.30 |
(Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) |
Also referred to as the “Abode of Happiness” and “Rash-e-Jannat” meaning “Envy of Heaven”, this was the summer residence of the valiant ruler of Mysore – Tipu Sultan. Lately, a small part of the fort has also been converted into a museum showcasing various events of the life and times of Tipu Sultan. You’d feel as if you have entered a different place and a different era altogether. Tourists enjoy the vibe of serenity this palace offers. |
| (Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) | Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary | 10am to 5:30pm
Entry Fees: Rs.60 |
(Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) |
The Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is located on the banks of the river Cauvery. Some of the birds that you can spot here are Shag, White Ibis, Little Egret, Open-Billed Stork, Spoonbills, Painted Stork, Heron, Great Stone Plover, Kingfisher, River Tern, etc. Visitors can enjoy guided boat rides and catch glimpses of Crocodiles, Bats, and Otters along with the birds. |
| (Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) | Brindavan Garden KRS | 10am to 8:30pm
Entry Fees: Rs.80 |
(Please suggest timings as per your tour plan) |
Undoubtedly, one of the finest terrace gardens in the world -The Brindavan Garden is the last destination of your itinerary. Along with boating, and manicured grass with flower beds; you must attend the light and sound fountain show. |
There’s so much to admire and appreciate all of these places! However, if you feel short of time, we can customize our Mysore One Day Trip for you. With us, you get to choose which places to visit in Mysore in one day.
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