{"id":12672,"date":"2021-12-08T12:40:57","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T07:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/?p=12672"},"modified":"2024-01-31T14:11:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T08:41:23","slug":"things-to-do-in-mysore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-mysore\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things to Do in Mysore &#8211; A Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The city of Mysore<\/strong> has always been an important part of India\u2019s history and heritage. Also called the City of Palaces, it is steeped in stories of power, prestige, and grandeur, which still reflects in its edifices and culture. Home to ancient royal families and historical legends, the city invites all kinds of visitors to discover its legacy and make their travel experience a class apart. If you&#8217;re visiting Mysore and want to see everything the city has to offer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/mysore\/car-rental\">book a car rental in Mysore<\/a> with an experienced local driver who can take you to all the hidden jewels, including buzzing tech parks and lovely parks and gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1579429223126-29d2f6f9c1ac-1-min-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1579429223126-29d2f6f9c1ac-1-min-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1579429223126-29d2f6f9c1ac-1-min-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1579429223126-29d2f6f9c1ac-1-min-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1579429223126-29d2f6f9c1ac-1-min-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1579429223126-29d2f6f9c1ac-1-min-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/photo-1579429223126-29d2f6f9c1ac-1-min-1.jpg 1032w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#things\"><strong>Things to do in Mysore<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#places\">Places to visit in Mysore<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#near\">Places to visit nearby<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#eat\">Places to eat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#about\"><strong>About <\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#geo\">Geography<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#history\">History<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#plan\"><strong>How to Plan a trip to Mysore<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#reach\">How to reach<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#time\">Best time to visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#stay\"><strong>Places to stay<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"things\"><strong>Things to do in Mysore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides visiting all the famous places in Mysore, you can also engage in different activities to get the real flavour of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Explore the local wildlife at the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, 16KM outside Mysore.<\/strong> Bordered by the Cauvery River, the bird sanctuary is lined with <strong>dense mangroves<\/strong> and form the home to one of the<strong> largest bird sanctuaries<\/strong> of the state. You can visit for birding tours in the winter months and spot painted storks, pelicans, terns, ibis, swallows, egrets, kingfishers, herons, and other migratory species from Siberia, South America, and the Himalayas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/800px-Open_billed_Stork_at_the_Ranganathittu_bird_sanctuary-1-min-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/800px-Open_billed_Stork_at_the_Ranganathittu_bird_sanctuary-1-min-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/800px-Open_billed_Stork_at_the_Ranganathittu_bird_sanctuary-1-min-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/800px-Open_billed_Stork_at_the_Ranganathittu_bird_sanctuary-1-min-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/800px-Open_billed_Stork_at_the_Ranganathittu_bird_sanctuary-1-min-1-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/800px-Open_billed_Stork_at_the_Ranganathittu_bird_sanctuary-1-min-1-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Open billed Stork at the Ranganathittu bird sanctuary <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Walk the Mysore Food Trail.<\/strong> The city\u2019s<strong> multicultural history<\/strong> has led to the evolution of <strong>speciality foods<\/strong> and <strong>various cuisines<\/strong>, which you can explore across different parts of the city. Organized by professional tour groups, the food trail starts in the <strong>morning<\/strong> and ends <strong>late evening<\/strong>, covering all four meals at<strong> different iconic eateries<\/strong>. You can also plan your <strong>food trail <\/strong>and visit some of the <strong>legendary places <\/strong>like <strong>Poojaari\u2019s Fish Land, Vinayak Mylari, Anima Madhva Bhavan, <\/strong>and<strong> Guru Sweets.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Tour the silk industry. <\/strong>Besides sandalwood and sweets, silk production is Mysore\u2019s biggest feature. And you can\u2019t go back without shopping for quality silk fabrics. Visit the Government Silk Weaving Factory to see the production process of various types of silk and shop for sarees and other textiles at reasonable prices.<\/li><li><strong>Celebrate Dussehra at the Mysore Palace. <\/strong>The palace ground hosts the largest Dasara festival and it makes for an<strong> unforgettable sight. <\/strong>With<strong> gorgeous lighting, fairs, and parades,<\/strong> it is an extravagant affair that you can\u2019t miss. The celebrations are free for everyone and bring the city to life.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/how-i-celebrated-dussehra-in-mysore-2020\/\">How I Celebrated Dussehra in Mysore<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"places\"><strong>Places to visit in Mysore<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A treasure trove of history, art, architecture, and culture, there are endless options for sightseeing. For any tourist, these are some of the best places to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mysore Palace \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>The <strong>official residence <\/strong>of the <strong>Wadiyars<\/strong>, this <strong>UNESCO World Heritage site<\/strong> is a work of marvel. The history of <strong>Mysore Palace <\/strong>dates back to 1912. An overwhelming blend of <strong>Indo-Saracenic, neoclassical, Indo-Islamic <\/strong>and <strong>Gothic architecture<\/strong>, the palace boasts delicate works of <strong>mirrors, stained glass, mosaic<\/strong> and more. Visit on Sundays to see the<strong> dazzling light play <\/strong>of<strong> 100000 bulbs <\/strong>covering the<strong> fa\u00e7ade and premise<\/strong>. The palace is also famous for hosting the <strong>grandest Dasara festival<\/strong>. You can learn more about the Mysore Palace from the gallery on the premise.<\/li><li><strong>Lalitha Palace&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Another <strong>heritage building,<\/strong> the two-storied <strong>Lalitha Mahal <\/strong>sits on a<strong> ridge at the foothills<\/strong> of the<strong> Chamundi Hills.<\/strong> The palace was transformed into a <strong>luxury hotel <\/strong>and offers <strong>stay options<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Jaganmohan Palace&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Another prominent establishment, this palace showcases<strong> stunning architecture<\/strong> with <strong>intricate work<\/strong>. Since 1915, it has been the<strong> royal art gallery, housing paintings <\/strong>of the <strong>royal family,<\/strong> art by <strong>Raja Ravi Varma,<\/strong> and <strong>other rare <\/strong>and <strong>antique musical instruments.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The Folklore Museum \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>One of the most visited in the city, this <strong>museum exhibits folk art <\/strong>and <strong>crafts<\/strong> from all over the state of Karnataka and houses more than<strong> 6500 artefacts<\/strong> including <strong>toys, models, and figurines.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Railway Museum-&nbsp;<\/strong>An outdoor exhibit of vintage locomotives, the Railway Museum showcases <strong>archaic steam engines, the Maharani\u2019s saloon, and other railway souvenirs. <\/strong>You can also visit the gallery of <strong>photographs and paintings<\/strong> depicting the <strong>history of Indian railways.<\/strong> Don\u2019t miss the<strong> battery-operated mini-train ride<\/strong> on the premise.<\/li><li><strong>Crawford Hall-<\/strong>&nbsp;Built-in <strong>1947<\/strong>, this is a must-visit historic structure in Mysore. The royal hall is now known as the <strong>Mysore University <\/strong>but still renders a rich heritage to its ambience.<\/li><li><strong>Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Opened in 2014, it is the<strong> first sand sculpture museum <\/strong>in India. It houses more than 150 sand sculptures showcasing Mysore&#8217;s<strong> cultural heritage, wildlife and religion.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Varuna Lake<\/strong> &#8211; Varuna Lake in Mysore is a captivating destination that offers a plethora of exciting activities for adventure enthusiasts. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, the lake provides an idyllic setting to indulge in various water-based adventures. With activities like kayaking, speedboating, sofa rides, bumper rides, banana rides, and pedal boating, there is something for everyone to enjoy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"near\"><strong>Places to visit near Mysore<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the popular tourist places, you can also visit other scenic locales nearby. On your trip, explore these tourist places near Mysore \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Srirangapatna, 18KM <\/strong>\u2013 The ancient town of <strong>Seringapattinam<\/strong>, was the capital of the<strong> Kingdom of Mysore<\/strong> under <strong>Tipu Sultan.<\/strong> It sits on the <strong>Cauvery River <\/strong>surrounded by abundant nature, making it a scenic locale. Visit the historical monuments like <strong>Tipu Sultan Gumbaz<\/strong> (mausoleum), and the <strong>Daria Daulat Bagh<\/strong> (emperor\u2019s summer palace), or the <strong>Ranganathaswamy Temple,<\/strong> a major pilgrimage destination.<\/li><li><strong>Bandipur National Park, 80KM \u2013<\/strong> Spreading across 874 sq. km, Bandipur is one of the most famous national parks and an important tiger reserve of India. Bandipur houses some of the rarest species of wildlife, including<strong> 70 tigers and over 3000 Asian elephants<\/strong>, as well as other animals like<strong> leopards, dhole, gaur, sloth bears,<\/strong> and a variety of <strong>avifauna<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Shravanabelagola, 85KM \u2013<\/strong> A sacred and popular pilgrimage Jain site, Shravanabelagola is famous for the <strong>57 feet high Bahubali statue. <\/strong>Ranked as the first of the \u2018<strong>Seven Wonders of India<\/strong>\u2019, this idol is worshipped <strong>every 12 years for 12 days<\/strong>, by <strong>pilgrims and devotees<\/strong>, commemorating the <strong>enlightenment<\/strong> and s<strong>piritual liberation <\/strong>of Bahubali.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/800px-Shravanabelagola_Hillview-1-min-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/800px-Shravanabelagola_Hillview-1-min-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/800px-Shravanabelagola_Hillview-1-min-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/800px-Shravanabelagola_Hillview-1-min-1-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/800px-Shravanabelagola_Hillview-1-min-1-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/800px-Shravanabelagola_Hillview-1-min-1-150x110.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> Shravanabelagola Hillview <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eat\"><strong>Best Places to eat in Mysore<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find everything from <strong>local diners <\/strong>and <strong>street food <\/strong>to <strong>upscale dining<\/strong> and <strong>artsy cafes<\/strong>. Here are some of the best restaurants to try on your trip \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>By The Way Restaurant<\/li><li>Mezzaluna Indian &amp; Continental Restaurant<\/li><li>Oyster Bay<\/li><li>Mahesh Prasad<\/li><li>Gufha Restaurant<\/li><li>Poojari\u2019s Fish Land<\/li><li>Tiger Trail&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mysore.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mysore-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Mysore\" class=\"wp-image-16456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mysore-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mysore-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mysore-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mysore-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mysore.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Mysore is not only steeped in history and heritage, but it also has some of the most majestic monuments, palaces, and iconic structures, which makes the City of Palaces one of the crown jewels of Karnataka. Home to the legendary royal families, emperors, and sultans; Mysore is certainly a treasure trove of art, culture, and grandeur in the truest sense of the term.&nbsp;<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"geo\"><strong>Geography<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located at 145 km southwest of the state capital, Bangalore, the city sits at an altitude of 2526 ft. at the foothills of the Chamundi Hills and spreads across an area of 155 sq. km. It is the southernmost major city of Karnataka and serves as the administrative headquarters of Mysore District and Mysore Division. It is bordered by Kerala and Tamil Nadu on the south and surrounded by Mercara, Mandya, and Chamarajanagar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mysore produces the exclusive <strong>Mysore Silk variant<\/strong> and is the <strong>largest silk contributor<\/strong> for the state.<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-view-of-Mysore-Palace-209463-pixahive-1-min-min.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-view-of-Mysore-Palace-209463-pixahive-1-min-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-view-of-Mysore-Palace-209463-pixahive-1-min-min.jpg 777w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-view-of-Mysore-Palace-209463-pixahive-1-min-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-view-of-Mysore-Palace-209463-pixahive-1-min-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/A-view-of-Mysore-Palace-209463-pixahive-1-min-min-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Mysore Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/experience-mysore-like-local\/\">Experience Mysore like a local<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"history\">History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The name of the city is an anglicized version of the Sanskrit name Mahisuru, a derivation of the mythological demon \u2013 Mahisasura, who was defeated and killed by the Goddess Chamundeshwari, whose temple sits atop the hill overlooking the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The history of Mysore is long-standing which is showcased in the majestic monuments, iconic structures, gorgeous palaces, and other historical places. The city served as the capital for the Kingdom of Mysore for six centuries, between the 1300s until 1956. This period saw the kingdom change many hands of rulers and kings, from the Wadiyar Dynasty, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. During the reigns of Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali, the first mulberry trees were planted in here, thus introducing silk production which added to the region\u2019s industrial growth. Even to this day, the city\u2019s silk quality is recognized as the finest, at both home and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"My Stay in MYSORE &amp; the Places I Visited | MYSORE VLOG 1 | Mysore, Karnataka | OGHJ\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H9c3Fe9k-mA?start=116&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Credit:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCWorbcpPxQOH4WK8ocPYcmw\">One Girl, Her Journey<\/a><br> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plan\"><strong>How to Plan a Trip to Mysore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reach\"><strong>How to reach Mysore<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Train<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mysore railway station has three lines that connect the city to <strong>Bangalore, Mangalore, and Chamarajanagar, <\/strong>among other towns and cities in Karnataka. There are<strong> frequent trains<\/strong> from these terminals to Mysore.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Road<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mysore is well-connected to the rest of the <strong>state and neighbouring states<\/strong> by road. Conveniently located on the <strong>southern edge of Karnataka,<\/strong> the city is easily accessible by <strong>highways NH212, SH17, <\/strong>and<strong> Mysore Road.<\/strong> There are several<strong> state-run <\/strong>and <strong>private buses <\/strong>that ply between Mysore and other neighbouring cities and towns lik<strong>e <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/bangalore-the-garden-city-travel-guide\/\">Bangalore<\/a>, Hosur, Chamarajanagar, Ooty, Kannur etc. <\/strong>The best way to reach Mysore is to book a cab or rent a private car from any of these places and drive. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/bangalore\/bangalore-to-mysore-cabs\">You can also directly book a cab from Bangalore to Mysore<\/a> to reach your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/bangalore\/bangalore-to-mysore\/\">Bangalore to Mysore \u2013 Useful Travel Information<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Flight<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The nearest airport in Mysore is the domestic Mysore Airport (MYQ) at <strong>Mandakalli<\/strong>, 10KM from the city centre. There are<strong> regular flights<\/strong> from all metros and other major cities across India like<strong> Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nearest<strong> international airport <\/strong>is at Kannur International Airport, 168KM from Mysore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"time\"><strong>Best time to Visit Mysore&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mysore experiences a <strong>tropical wet and dry climate<\/strong>, which makes it <strong>warm<\/strong> and <strong>humid<\/strong> for most parts of the year. The winters are<strong> dry <\/strong>and<strong> cooler.<\/strong> The monsoon period is also pleasant with <strong>ample showers.<\/strong> So, the best time to visit is either in the winter, between <strong>December and February,<\/strong> when the weather is <strong>comfortable enough<\/strong> to explore, or right after the monsoon between<strong> September to November<\/strong>, when the temperature is much lesser than the previous months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/St-Philomena-Cathedral-Mysore-169196-pixahive-1-min-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/St-Philomena-Cathedral-Mysore-169196-pixahive-1-min-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/St-Philomena-Cathedral-Mysore-169196-pixahive-1-min-1.jpg 777w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/St-Philomena-Cathedral-Mysore-169196-pixahive-1-min-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/St-Philomena-Cathedral-Mysore-169196-pixahive-1-min-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/St-Philomena-Cathedral-Mysore-169196-pixahive-1-min-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> St. Philomena Cathedral <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay\"><strong>Best hotels and resorts in Mysore&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out some of the best places to stay on your trip \u2013&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lalitha Mahal Palace<\/li><li>Sepoy Grande Hotel<\/li><li>Laika Heritage Stay<\/li><li>The Windflower Resort &amp; Spa<\/li><li>Indus Valley Ayurvedic Center<\/li><li>Fortune JP Palace<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The city of Mysore in Karnataka has always been an important part of India\u2019s history and heritage. 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