15 Best Places to Visit in Mysore in One Day - 2025 (Photos)
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Mysore Tour Packages Explore All (18)
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Sri Chamundeshwari Temple

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Mysore Palace

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03

Chamundi Hills

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04

Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens

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05

Brindavan Gardens

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06

St. Philomena’s Cathedral

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07

Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium

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08

Karanji Lake

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09

Railway Museum

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10

GRS Fantasy Park

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11

Mysuru Sand Sculpture Museum

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KRS Dam

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People Also Ask About Mysore

  1. Which are the best places to visit in Mysore in one day with the family?

    These are the best places in Mysore to visit with family:

    1. Mysore Palace: 
    One of the best places to visit in Mysore in one day, is the great Mysore Palace which is also amongst the country’s biggest palaces. Witness the rich history of the Wadiyar Dynasty at the magnificent residential palace known for its breathtaking blend of Rajput, Muslim, and Gothic styles of architecture.
    2. Mysore Zoo: Enjoy an entire day of fun at this wonderful zoo, home to some of the most exquisite animals like small and big cats, primates, reptiles, aquatic and terrestrial birds, and much more. You can admire 168 plus species at this orphanage for abandoned animals.
    3. Somanathapura Temple: Visit the tiny village of Somanathapura on the banks of the Holy river Kaveri which is home to the famous temple built by the Hoysala dynasty. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple is a grand example of the magnificent engineering and artistic achievements of the time.
    4. Karanji Lake: Enjoy a serene picnic at this beautiful lake and spot some exotic species of birds like herons, cormorants, Asian openbill storks, gray pelicans, and much more. The enthralling lake also has a butterfly park with more than 45 different species of butterflies fluttering all around.
  2. What is the best time to visit Mysore?

    The best time to visit Mysore is from the month of October through February when the weather is cool and pleasant. The average temperature during this time fluctuates between 15°C and 27°C making it ideal for all the sightseeing activities that the city has to offer.

    Also Checkout: Camping In Mysore
  3. How to reach Mysore from Bangalore?

    1. By Train: Mysore is well connected by rail with Bangalore and the Mysuru Junction railway station is just 2 km from the main city center. It is also the cheapest way to travel to Mysore and takes about 3 hours to complete. Some of the popular trains are Tippu Express, Chamundi Express, Kaveri Express, and Mysore Express.
    2. By Bus: You can avail of the bus service from the Kempegowda Bus Station in Bangalore for Mysore. This is one of the fastest and easiest ways to reach Mysore from Bangalore and takes about 2 hours. Some of the popular bus lines you can avail are Meenaxi Travels, Asian Express, Jabbar Travels and more.
    3. By Car: You can drive from Bangalore to Mysore by taking the Mysore Road (SH 17) via Kengeri, Ramnagaram, and Mandya to Mysore. You can also go from Jayanagar, Bangalore via Kanakpura, Malavalli, and Bannur on the Kanakpura Road (NH 209).
  4. How can I spend 1 day in Mysore?

    There are several places to visit in Mysore in one day such as the magnificent Mysore Palace, Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, and Karanji Lake, to name a few. You can also witness the wonderful light and sound show at the Brindavan Gardens, go shopping, or try out the local delicacies.

    Checkout for a fun-filled day: The Best Things To Do In Mysore
  5. Is 1 day enough for Mysore?

    If you have just one day to spend in Mysore, you can cover some of the major attractions like the Mysore Palace, Brindavan Gardens, or the Mysore Zoo. However, in order to enjoy all that this wonderful city has to offer you must spend at least 2 or 3 days here.
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Varalakshmi Patil Mysore To Coorg Car Rental
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Through this vehicle rental, we were able to cover all the sightseeing of the place even tried the street foods of the place, the vehicle was nice and the service was really great... Definitely recommended this to all the families.
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The documentation part was very easy and quick, the staff was very professional and friendly providing us with good and clean bikes with no hidden charges. Through this bike, we were able to roam the place and completed within 2-days...
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We really appreciate the operator for responding to our call from time to time and as well guide us through Whatsapp, We receive a nice warm welcome from the staff, the place was absolutely beautiful, nice tents, great meals, and the activity was something excited and fun. We explore the campsite and the nearby places by trekking... we indulged in water activity like coracle, rafting, and kayaking on day time and we enjoyed the campfire with music after sunset. Totally-satisfied.
Kannan Dubashi Forest Camp In Mysore
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We had a great stayed at this forest camp, everything was going perfect both day and night with no complaint
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Seriously I'm very happy with this camping expereince with Thrillophilia... Never thought that it will be perfectly organized... I'm amazed
Gautam Shah Camping In Mysore
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Fantastic place for family and friends for a good weekend, friendly environment, nicely arranged everything, great facilities, nice host and hospitable staff. Beautiful place and the expereince was beyond expectation. Thanks to Thrillophilia for this wonderful package at affordable prices.
Bhaves Abbott Bike Rentals In Mysore
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Renting the bike was always the best choice to travel and explore the place, this is the fast and comfortable way without hassle, I booked this bike with Thrillophilia and the operator contacted me through WhatsApp and shared the hub location which was easy to find, the staff helps with the documentation part and provided with good bike per my choice with a helmet...I must say the service was excellent... would definitely advise this to everyone who travels to Mysore
Gopaal Devar Mysore Safari Tour
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Jeep-safari was always fun to explore the forest, nice driver cum guide who explained to us in detail about the forest and its wildlife. We really had a great tour and the place was truly full of flora and fauna.
Apsara Mahajan Farm Camping Mysore
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Wonderful place to visit with loves once, this place would give you full camping expereince with various activities. Must-visit guys
Chetan Dwivedi Kayaking In Mysore
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This is one of the best watersport activity to take part and enjoyed with family and friends, My kids enjoyed this, the company we booked provided us with good kayak boat and paddle along with safety life-jackets to make sure we are safe... This activity doesn't need prior experience as it is suited for beginners as well... the staff was helpful always there with us the entire activity in-case for any emergency required... Breathtaking place and the expereince was amazing

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