A tour of a royal city on a shoestring budget? Yes, it is possible. A short drive from Bangalore (which means you won’t even spend too much on petrol), Mysore is perfect if you love history. You can spend the day gawking at the ornate Mysore Palace, the Gothic architecture of the Philomena Church, or touring the expansive Mysore Zoo. For food, you can dig into crispy, golden-hued masala dosas at iconic places like Vinayaka Mylari.
Distance from Bangalore: 145 kilometres or 3 hours on road
How To Reach: Mysore is easily accessible by road, train, and flight. There are private buses that ply the Bangalore-Mysore route. There are direct flights from Bangalore to Mysore as well. There are daily trains available from KSR Bengaluru to Mysuru Junction.
Best Time To Visit: During Dasara and monsoons from July to February.
Things To Do: Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Mysore Zoo, Mysore Railway Museum
Places To Stay: The Green Hotel, Lalitha Mahal, Grand Mercure, Radisson Blu, Zostel Mysore, Trippr Mysore
Places To Eat: The Old House, Hotel RRR Mysore, Minimal Coffee Roasters, Sapa Bakery, Bopy's, Vinayaka Mylari Dosa
