Explore Mysore: Top 3 Sites in One Day

Embark on a thrilling one-day exploration of Mysore, Somnathpur, and Srirangapatna. Uncover ancient temples, lush plantations, and mighty fortifications with an expert guide. Indulge in traditional breakfast and lunch. Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transport from your Bangalore hotel.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Government Cocoon (Silk) Market, Ramanagara - Please Note: The expert guide will accompany you to all the sites mentioned in the itinerary, ensuring a comprehensive experience. By avoiding overly touristy locations, the tour offers a unique and authentic perspective of the region.
    The first destination is a silk cocoon market, where sericulturists…
What's Included
  • 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
  • All Monument entry fees and Admission tickets.
What's Not Included
  • Visiting Tourist trap monuments and shops
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Personal shopping
Additional Information

Discover the Top Three Essential Destinations in the Mysore Area in a Single Day
Experience a comprehensive full-day tour with a knowledgeable expert guide, ensuring a deeper understanding than brief encounters with local guides at each site.
Savor authentic breakfast and lunch during this tour.
Benefit from convenient round-trip air-conditioned…

Location
Mahatma Gandhi Road
Hotel pick-up and drop-off or M G Road Metrorail Station
Cancellation Policy

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

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William_r
Jun 8, 2025
I had the pleasure of... - I had the pleasure of taking a private tour of Mysore and its surrounding attractions with Hidden Gems Tours, and it was truly phenomenal. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and memorable. Pradeep, my tour guide, was absolutely outstanding. His deep knowledge of the area's history and culture brought every site to life, and his comedic commentary made the drive from Bangalore fly by. He has a natural gift for storytelling, striking the perfect balance between informative and entertaining. The personalized nature of the tour allowed me to explore Mysore at a comfortable pace, taking in all the highlights without feeling rushed. I left the day with a greater appreciation for the region, thanks to Pradeep’s passion and insights. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough—if you’re looking for an enriching, engaging, and thoroughly enjoyable way to experience Mysore, this is it.
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Siam42
Apr 28, 2025
Best way to visit Mysore and around with the best guide ever! - Wow, what a wonderful day out! Not only the sights are wonderful and interesting, but what made our trip were our guide Deena and our driver Mohammed! Deena is super knowledgeable about the history, temples and palace and about India in general, very entertaining and a fantastic travelling companion. The food is delicious too of course.
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Kevin_b
Apr 24, 2025
Above and beyond! - I thoroughly enjoyed this tour mostly because of my guide Pradeep. He was so knowledgeable, thoughtful and friendly. His presence throughout the day really elevated the overall experience. I highly recommend Pradeep and the Mysore day tour!
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Relax42259940551
Apr 23, 2025
Amazing experience! - Ramesh was amazing. Our driver was a superhero. One of the best experiences I've had on an excursion like this. I highly recommend this operator.
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Jason_l
Apr 23, 2025
Awesome experience that exceeded my expectations - I just cannot say enough about this experience. Ramesh was personable, knowledgeable, attentive, engaging and an all around wonderful guide. Our driver deserved a super hero badge for getting us in and out of traffic and made sure we had ample time to enjoy each stop. This is easily the best trip I have booked on Viator. No knock on Viator, just speaks to the professionalism of this operator.
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Bokeskogen
Apr 7, 2025
A Memorable Day Trip to Mysore with Hidden Gems Tours - We’ve previously visited mysore with praveen from hidden gems tours, and this time, we were in Bangalore with our two children, eager for another day trip to Mysore. The sight of millions of silk cocoons at the cocoon market was mesmerizing. The somnathpur temple never fails to amaze, no matter how many times we visit. Thanks to our guide’s perfect timing, we experienced the 13th-century unesco heritage monument almost entirely to ourselves—what a surreal feeling! The vibrant colors and lively atmosphere of the Mysore market were delightful, as was our riverside lunch. Our children had a blast on a coracle ride, which they found incredibly fun. Driving through srirangapatna fort and hearing the captivating historical narrative about the anglo-mysore wars and the fort’s capture was truly immersive. The expansive pipu sultan’s summer palace, with just a few visitors, was a striking contrast to the more crowded palace in Mysore. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and will definitely be back again!
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S_o
Apr 7, 2025
A deeper dive into Mysore.. - We had a fantastic day with Praveen on a tour that exceeded all expectations. Despite the short notice, he went above and beyond. His dedication, deep knowledge, and infectious energy made the experience truly memorable. From seamless booking and timely pickup to fascinating insights and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, everything was flawlessly executed — he brought history to life. The highlight was exploring hidden gems around Mysore that most tours overlook, offering a unique glimpse into India’s rich cultural influences. Add in delicious local food and great company (we even made a couple of new friends!), and it really was the perfect day. If you love history and enjoy discovering both iconic sites and lesser-known treasures, this tour is a must.
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Philip
Apr 4, 2025
Great day trip to Mysore - A great day out with Praveen who was so very knowledgeable. We asked him a lot of questions regarding the history of the area and he gave us a lot of information. An interesting mix of sites visited. He also took some great photos of us. Would highly recommend.
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Andymy1970rb
Mar 20, 2025
Awesome day trip from Bengaluru to Mysore Palace! - Praveen and Chetan were excellent tour guides for our journey from Bengaluru to Mysuru. The Keshava Temple in Somanathapura and Mysore Palace in Mysuru were breathtaking, and our tour guides shared many interesting facts about them. They also knew just where to be to have a private encounter with some elephants at the palace, which was one of the highlights of my trip. The silk cocoon market was an unexpected delight, and Devaraja Market was a fun, colorful, bustling location to pick up a souvenir or two. Lunch was a lot of fun, and we really appreciated Praveen and Chetan's flexibility to make some small adjustments to the tour to suit our interests. Highly recommended!
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Dan_h
Mar 21, 2025
This is a nice tour... - This is a nice tour organized by a professional team. My wife and I enjoyed a private tour with Kiran, a local of Mysore. We enjoyed learning about the Hindu religion and Indian history while visiting multiple sites. Lots of time driving but worth every dime.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).