Major city · India
Mysoreಮೈಸೂರು
Give Mysore 2 nights: palace and Chamundi Hill on day one, zoo and Devaraja Market on day two. Skip it only if you have under 24 hours.
Mysore (Mysuru) is Karnataka's former royal capital, 140 km from Bengaluru and reachable in about 2 hours by train or the expressway. The Wodeyar palaces, Chamundi Hill and the Dasara festival draw most visitors. Two nights covers the core sights at an easy pace; the city is compact, cheap to get around and among India's cleaner and better-planned.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- avoid Apr–May (hottest), Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Airports
- MYQ · BLR
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mysore112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mysore, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe and calm by Indian big-city standards.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 1363 Tourist helpline (India) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMYQ Mysore Airport (10 km (6.2 mi) south of the centre; scheduled service has been intermittent — check before booking.).MYQ Mysore Airport (6.2 mi (10 km) south of the centre; scheduled service has been intermittent — check before booking.).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws have meters (about ₹11 (≈ under US$1)/km, ₹25 (≈ under US$1) minimum) but drivers often refuse to use them…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeFilter coffee₹20–60 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Auto-rickshaw, 5 km (3.1 mi)Auto-rickshaw, 3.1 mi (5 km)Meter rate about ₹11/km; agree the fare first.₹60–120 (≈ US$1–2)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus ride₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)
- Museum or sight ticketMysore Palace entry₹100 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹8,000 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹8,000 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MYQ Mysore Airport (10 km (6.2 mi) south of the centre; scheduled service has been intermittent — check before booking.) · BLR Kempegowda International (Bengaluru) (185 km (115 mi) northeast; KSRTC Flybus runs to Mysore — journey time check.)MYQ Mysore Airport (6.2 mi (10 km) south of the centre; scheduled service has been intermittent — check before booking.) · BLR Kempegowda International (Bengaluru) (115 mi (185 km) northeast; KSRTC Flybus runs to Mysore — journey time check.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (89°F)89°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (92°F)92°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
34°C (94°F)94°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (92°F)92°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (83°F)83°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (85°F)85°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (94°F)94°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mysore: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Feb
31°C (89°F)89°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (92°F)92°F (34°C)
19°C (67°F)67°F (19°C)
3 rd
Apr
34°C (94°F)94°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
May
33°C (92°F)92°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (69°F)69°F (20°C)
10 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Aug
29°C (83°F)83°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Sep
30°C (85°F)85°F (30°C)
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
11 rd
Oct
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
12 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Dec
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto-rickshaws have meters (about ₹11/km, ₹25 minimum) but drivers often refuse to use them — use the prepaid counter at the railway station or city bus stand (₹1 fee, printed fare). City buses run from the City Bus Stand; AC Volvo buses serve Chamundi Hill, the zoo and KRS. App cabs (Ola, Uber) work. A full-day tourist cab for the city and Brindavan Garden runs about ₹1,200–1,600.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Srirangapatna
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or cab, about 15 km (9.3 mi) northeastBus or cab, about 9.3 mi (15 km) northeast
Tipu Sultan's island capital; fort, Gumbaz and Ranganathaswamy temple.
Krishnarajanagara
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Train or bus northwest
Gateway to KRS dam and Brindavan Garden.
Nanjangud
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or train south, about 23 km (14 mi)Bus or train south, about 14 mi (23 km)
Temple town on the Kapila river.
Bylakuppe
overnightDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Cab or bus via Kushalnagar, about 90 km (56 mi) westCab or bus via Kushalnagar, about 56 mi (90 km) west
Tibetan settlement and monasteries; pair with Kushalnagar.
Hunsur
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus northwest, about 45 km (28 mi)Bus northwest, about 28 mi (45 km)
Small town; mostly a stop toward Nagarhole.
T. Narsipur
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or train east, about 35 km (22 mi)Bus or train east, about 22 mi (35 km)
River temple town; combine with a Talakadu run.
H.D. Kote
skipDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus southwest, about 55 km (34 mi)Bus southwest, about 34 mi (55 km)
Remote; only worth it en route to Nagarhole.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Palace area / city centre
Walk to the palace, Jaganmohan Palace and Devaraja Market; best for a short stay.
Railway Station / Yadavagiri
Quiet, close to Mysuru Junction; handy for early trains.
Gokulam
Guesthouses and cafés, popular with longer-stay and yoga visitors; 4–5 km (2.5–3.1 mi) from the palace.Guesthouses and cafés, popular with longer-stay and yoga visitors; 2.5–3.1 mi (4–5 km) from the palace.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹3,000–6,000 (≈ US$35–70) excl. bed
- High
- ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 2 nights × ₹3,500 | ₹7,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₹3,500 | ₹14,000 |
| Full-day tourist cab (non-AC)1 × ₹1,400 · check | ₹1,400 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹2,400 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,600 per person per day, bed included | ₹26,400≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights and intercity travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Filter coffee | ₹20–60 (≈ under US$1) |
| Thali or dosa meal | ₹100–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Auto-rickshaw, 5 kmMeter rate about ₹11/km; agree the fare first. | ₹60–120 (≈ US$1–2) |
| City bus ride | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Mysore Palace entry | ₹100 (≈ US$2) |
| Mysore Zoo entry | ₹40 (≈ under US$1) adults |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Auto drivers at stations often refuse the meter; use the prepaid counter or agree the fare first.
- Palace gardens close around 18:00 before the evening light-and-sound show.Palace gardens close around 6:00 PM before the evening light-and-sound show.
- Peak heat Apr–May and heavy monsoon Jun–Sep; plan indoor sights for midday.
- Book Dasara-week (Sep–Oct) accommodation well ahead — the city fills up.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- Tourist helpline (India)
- 1363
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Mysoreಮೈಸೂರು
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Emergency
- All services112
- Tourist helpline1363
Embassy
No embassies in Mysore; most are in New Delhi, with consulates in Bengaluru and Chennai (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bengaluru → Mysore, AC chair car train: about ₹260–300 (≈ US$3–4), 2–3 h
- Bengaluru → Mysore, Volvo bus: ₹300–350 (≈ US$4), about 3 h
- BLR airport → Mysore, Flybus: about ₹800 (≈ US$10), journey time check
- Auto-rickshaw, per km: about ₹11 (≈ under US$1), ₹25 (≈ under US$1) minimum
Say or show
- ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ — Hello / Namaste (namaskāra)
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದ — Thank you (dhanyavāda)
- ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much is it? (eṣṭu?)
- ಮೀಟರ್ ಹಾಕಿ — Please use the meter (mīṭar hāki)
- ಶೌಚಾಲಯ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ? — Where is the toilet? (śaucālaya ellide?)
- ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಲ್ಲಿಸಿ — Stop here, please (illi nillisi)
Auto-rickshaw meters are often refused; use the prepaid counter at the railway station or city bus stand.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mysore. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Feb · avoid Apr–May (hottest), Jun–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for MYQ and BLR Flybus: field-checked timings, taxi fallback.
- Walking clusters: palace and Devaraja Market, Chamundi Hill, zoo and Karanji Lake, Gokulam.
- Place pages with verified hours and ticket prices (palace, zoo, Jaganmohan, Chamundeshwari) and eat pages with last orders.
- Dasara-week fixtures so arrival gates can go green.
Sources
- officialMysuru City Corporation (official)
- officialMysore Palace (official)
- officialKSRTC (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage: Mysore, revision 5254391 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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