Best of Mysore, UNESCO Somnathpur Temple & Srirangapatna Day Tour Discount Tickets

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Best of Mysore, UNESCO Somnathpur Temple & Srirangapatna Day Tour image
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Best of Mysore, UNESCO Somnathpur Temple & Srirangapatna Day Tour image

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Overview

Explore the Top Three Must-Visit Sites in the Mysore Region in One Day Enjoy the full-day tour led by a dedicated expert guide, rather than brief interactions with local guides at each monument. Enjoy traditional breakfast and lunch on this tour. Hassle-free round-trip A/C transport from your central Bangalore hotel

Redemption Instructions

• Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Not recommended for participants with back problems Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Pickup Information

Hotel pick-up and drop-off or M G Road Metrorail Station

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Please Note: Our expert guide will take you to all the sites listed in the itinerary, not just a select few. To ensure an authentic experience, we intentionally avoid overly touristy spots, allowing us to offer you a unique and unparalleled perspective of the region. Our first stop is a silk cocoon market, where sericulturists bring in millions of silk cocoons for sale. It's an astonishing sight to behold. With insights from our expert guide, you'll learn about the various stages of the famed Mysore silk production — from the cocoon to the yarn, which is then woven into cloth before becoming a wearable garment.
Duration: 20 mins
2. We believe food is an integral part of an Indian cultural experience; hence we start our tour early and detour from the highway to visit a traditional eatery serving authentic local breakfast. Here our accompanying guide will take you through a sumptuous culinary experience.
Duration: 45 mins
3. We get off the highway for an extended detour through lush countryside to reach this stunning UNESCO World heritage temple from 1268 AD. Some of humankind's most exquisite stone carvings and sculptures are here. Our accompanying expert guide will introduce its history, Hinduism, its pantheon of gods, and the context of each beautiful carving.
Duration: 60 mins
4. We explore this bejewelled palace, among the most visited sites in India and the home of one of the wealthiest individuals in the world in its heyday – the Maharaja of Mysore. From our accompanying expert guide, learn about the Wodeyar rulers and their incredible contributions to putting this region on the global map as we leisurely survey and explore the interiors & exteriors of this dazzling palace.
Duration: 90 mins
5. Our accompanying expert guide will take you through a stroll inside an 1880s market stuck in a time warp. As you take a walk back in time, marvel at the sights, smells and sounds of the shops & people in the bazaar selling the choicest fruits, flowers, vegetables, bangles and local produce such as Jaggery, Attar, Masalas etc.
Duration: 30 mins
6. From Mysore, we drive to the historic river island of Srirangapatana. Here we break for a relaxed and sumptuous lunch at this picturesque setting by the gurgling waters of the River Cauvery.
Duration: 60 mins
7. Srirangapatna is a river island that has been coveted for millennia due to its strategic location, with the river acting as a natural barrier. The Srirangapatna Fort was established in the 1400s and served as the residence for the ruling class within its fortified precincts. This location gained global attention when the East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore clashed four times over the span of four decades. Driving through the fort and taking in the sights offers a fascinating glimpse into what it feels like to be inside one of the few 'living' forts in India.
Duration: 15 mins
8. Our final stop is the exquisite 1780s wooden palace of Tipu Sultan, where every inch of its interiors has delicate frescoes and murals of evocative battle scenes, floral and geometric patterns and portraits. Our accompanying expert guide will provide context to each handpainted artwork and regale you with stories of the valiant efforts of this ruler, the Tiger of Mysore, against the colonial powers of the time.
Duration: 45 mins

Inclusion

Tour in comfort in an A/C vehicle

Taste the flavors of South India with a traditional breakfast.

Taste the flavors of South India with a traditional lunch.

Enjoy a full-day tour with a dedicated expert guide, not brief stops with local guides at monuments.

Hassle free pick up and drop off included

Exclusion

Visiting Tourist trap sites and Souvenir shops

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Personal shopping

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dress code is smart casual

Supplied by Hidden Gems Tours

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