Mysore
South India · Karnataka's Palace City
MysoreMysore is built around its opulent Mysore Palace, still illuminated with close to a hundred thousand lights on Sunday evenings and during Dasara, one of South India's grandest festivals, which the city celebrates with particular scale.
Beyond the palace, Mysore is known for its silk-weaving and sandalwood-carving traditions, and its devikar market is one of Karnataka's most colourful, with mountains of flowers, spices and incense.
October to February for comfortable temperatures; visiting during Dasara (typically September/October) shows the city at its most festive.
A 3–3.5 hour drive from Bangalore, often combined with Coorg or Hampi on a Karnataka route.
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Plan My Trip WhatsApp UsThe full illumination is switched on Sunday evenings, public holidays and throughout the Dasara festival period; we'll time your visit to catch it where possible.
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