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Best Places to Visit in Mysore on a First Trip

Mysore Palace makes a good anchor for a first visit. Leave more time inside the complex than you think you will need and pair it with just one nearby stop before lunch.

Ornate arch and details at Mysore Palace

A simple afternoon

Browse Devaraja Market for produce and flowers, then choose the cathedral or a café. The market is a working place. Step aside for vendors and ask before photographing people.

A second morning

Visit Chamundi Hill early on another day if you can. Decide whether you want the temple queue or simply a view and a shorter stop.

What to set aside before you go

Bring water and a small day bag for the centre, and check the Palace’s current visitor guidance before arriving. If your family has different walking speeds, agree a meeting point near the entrance before you split up.

Put the plan together

Use the suggested route below to think through the next step, or share your dates and travel needs with our Mysore team.

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