2-Day Travel Itinerary for Mysuru

Mysuru

Here’s a 2-Day Travel Itinerary for exploring Mysuru, covering both popular and offbeat attractions.

Chamundeshwari Temple & Chamundi Hills (7:00 AM – 8:30 AM)
- Begin your day with a visit to Chamundeshwari Temple, situated atop Chamundi Hills.
- Enjoy the panoramic view of Mysuru.
- Entry Fee: Free
- Time Spent: 1.5 hours
Mysore Zoo (8:45 AM – 10:15 AM)
- Visit the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, one of India’s oldest and well-maintained zoos.
- Home to tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes, and exotic birds.
- Entry Fee: ₹100 (adults), ₹50 (children)
- Time Spent: 1.5 hours
Mysore Palace (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
- Explore the magnificent Mysore Palace, the official residence of the Wodeyar dynasty.
- Witness Indo-Saracenic architecture, exquisite interiors, and the famous golden throne.
- Entry Fee: ₹100 (adults), ₹50 (children)
- Time Spent: 2 hours

Suggested Restaurant: Vinayaka Mylari (Famous for soft Mysore Dosas) or Hotel RRR (Authentic South Indian meals).

Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
- Houses exquisite paintings by Raja Ravi Varma and other royal artifacts.
- Entry Fee: ₹75 (adults), ₹25 (children)
- Time Spent: 1 hour
St. Philomena’s Church (2:45 PM – 3:30 PM)
- A neo-Gothic church, one of the largest in India, inspired by Germany’s Cologne Cathedral.
- Entry Fee: Free
- Time Spent: 45 minutes
Railway Museum (3:45 PM – 4:30 PM)
- Showcases vintage locomotives, royal coaches, and historical railway artifacts.
- Entry Fee: ₹50
- Time Spent: 45 minutes
Karanji Lake & Butterfly Park (4:45 PM – 5:30 PM)
- A tranquil lake with boating, a butterfly park, and a bird sanctuary.
- Entry Fee: ₹25
- Time Spent: 45 minutes

Brindavan Gardens & Musical Fountain Show (6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)
- Visit the Brindavan Gardens, located next to Krishna Raja Sagara Dam.
- Enjoy the musical fountain show.
- Entry Fee: ₹50 (adults), ₹20 (children)
- Time Spent: 2.5 hours
Dinner (8:30 PM – 9:30 PM)
- Suggested Restaurant: Hotel Hanumanthu (Famous for Mutton Pulav) or Mezzaluna (Italian cuisine).

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary (7:30 AM – 9:30 AM)
- A paradise for bird lovers, with a chance to spot painted storks, pelicans, and kingfishers.
- Entry Fee: ₹70 (entry), ₹50 (boat ride)
- Time Spent: 2 hours
Srirangapatna (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
- Visit the historical town of Srirangapatna, which was the capital of Tipu Sultan.
- Attractions include Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, Gumbaz Mausoleum, and Ranganathaswamy Temple.
- Entry Fee: ₹20 (for Summer Palace)
- Time Spent: 2.5 hours

Suggested Restaurant: Parampare Veg Restaurant (Authentic Karnataka cuisine).

Lalitha Mahal Palace (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
- The second-largest palace in Mysuru, now converted into a heritage hotel.
- Entry Fee: ₹100
- Time Spent: 1 hour
Melody World Wax Museum (2:45 PM – 3:30 PM)
- Features life-size wax statues of famous musicians and musical instruments.
- Entry Fee: ₹30
- Time Spent: 45 minutes
Sand Museum (3:45 PM – 4:30 PM)
- Features intricate sand sculptures, including mythological and wildlife themes.
- Entry Fee: ₹40
- Time Spent: 45 minutes
Shopping at Devaraja Market (4:45 PM – 5:30 PM)
- A bustling market famous for Mysore silk sarees, sandalwood, spices, and sweets (Mysore Pak).
- Entry Fee: Free
- Time Spent: 45 minutes

Sunset at KRS Backwaters (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
- Enjoy a peaceful sunset at KRS Backwaters, away from the crowd.
- Entry Fee: Free
- Time Spent: 1.5 hours
Dinner (7:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
- Suggested Restaurant: Olive Garden (Multi-cuisine) or By the Blue (Poolside Dining at Grand Mercure).

Rank	Place Name	Average Time Spent	Entry Fee
1	Mysore Palace	2 hours	₹100 (adults), ₹50 (children)
2	Brindavan Gardens & Musical Fountain	2.5 hours	₹50 (adults), ₹20 (children)
3	Chamundeshwari Temple (Chamundi Hills)	1.5 hours	Free
4	Mysore Zoo	1.5 hours	₹100 (adults), ₹50 (children)
5	Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery	1 hour	₹75 (adults), ₹25 (children)
6	St. Philomena’s Church	45 minutes	Free
7	Karanji Lake	45 minutes	₹25
8	Railway Museum	45 minutes	₹50
9	Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary	2 hours	₹70 (entry), ₹50 (boat ride)
10	Srirangapatna (Tipu Sultan’s Palace)	2.5 hours	₹20
11	Lalitha Mahal Palace	1 hour	₹100
12	Sand Museum	45 minutes	₹40
13	Melody World Wax Museum	45 minutes	₹30
14	Devaraja Market	45 minutes	Free
15	KRS Backwaters	1.5 hours	Free

This 2-day itinerary ensures you experience Mysuru’s royal heritage, cultural gems, nature, and offbeat attractions at a comfortable pace.