Embark on a guided private tour of Mysore from Bangalore, exploring the historic Mysore Palace, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, Bailey’s dungeons, and an ancient bazaar. Enjoy a traditional lunch for an immersive experience.
- Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace - We arrive at the historic town of Sri Rangapatnam, which served as the capital of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, in the 18th century. We will explore his life, from the day he fought and killed a tiger with a dagger, to his courageous battles with the British, his administrative and economic reforms, and his pioneering use of rockets in warfare. He is recognized as a pioneer in using rockets for warfare, a technology the British later adapted during World War I.
We visit Dariya Daulat Bagh, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace. Built in Indo-Sarcenic style, it features several magnificent murals depicting Tipu’s wars with the British. The most notable exhibit is the famous painting “Storming of Srirangapatna” by Sir Robert Ker Porter, which illustrates the final fall of Srirangapatna on May 4, 1799, when the British defeated Tipu’s forces.
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Captain Bailey’s Dungeon - Colonel Bailey Dungeon is the infamous dungeon where Tipu imprisoned several British officers during the war. Stories about this notorious place will be shared during the tour!
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Mysuru Palace - We visit the grand Mysore Palace and spend a couple of hours exploring this marvel built in Indo-Saracenic style, blending Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic architectural styles. The Palace is a three-storied stone structure with marble domes and a 145 ft five-storied tower. The guided tour will take you through the Public Hall, Private Hall, Dolls Pavilion, and the Royal Wedding Hall.
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M D TOUSEEF VEGETABLES - Next on our tour of Mysore, we visit Devraja Market, the charming old bazaar of Mysore. It’s a sensory delight filled with flowers, vegetables, fruits, jaggery, onions, potatoes, puffed rice, and coconuts!
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St. Philomena’s Church - We visit St. Philomena’s Church. Built in 1840, it was initially called St. Joseph Chavez before being renamed. Originally a small church, it took its current form in 1933 during the reign of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. In 1843, Mysore King Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar built the church to serve the European residents of Mysore. Today, it is the second-largest church in Asia.
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Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum - We visit India’s first sand sculpture museum. Conceived and built by Gowri, a leading sand sculptor, the museum took 4 months and 115 loads of construction sand to build. There are 16 themes with 150 sculptures on display.
- Pick up and drop from Bangalore Hotel
- Private car
- Entrance charges
- Guide
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Breakfast
- Any food ordered other than south Indian lunch
In this guided and private tour of Mysore from Bangalore, you will relive the golden age from 15-18th centuries when Mysore was one of the world’s most advanced and prosperous Kingdoms. Visit the iconic Mysore Palace, the Summer Palace of the legendary Tipu Sultan with magnificent paintings, the notorious Bailey’s dungeons and an ancient bazaar which captures the charm of Mysore. We will visit the spectacular St Philomena Church which is Asia’s second largest to understand the secular ideals of the Mysore Maharajas. A unique Sand sculpture museum adds to the immersive experience. Last but not the least, a traditional Mysore lunch makes this tour a sensorial experience to remember for the ages! This tour has been designed to support local livelihoods in line with the mission of our company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.
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