Bengaluru Trip Overview
The royal city of Mysuru known for its heritage and monuments is replete with rich tradition and is referred as the cultural capital of Karnataka. The city is also home to the famed Mysuru silk and a visit to the silk factory reveals the work that goes into turning silk threads into silk sarees. Chamundi hill is home to the mother deity of Mysuru- Chamundeshwari, and apart from paying obeisance to her, we also get a panoramic view of the city from this hill top. The vibrant and colourful Devaraj Urs market is a delight to stroll through with spices, incense sticks and flowers on display. A visit to the silk cocoon market in Ramanagar and wooden toy factory at Channapatana offers an insight into the small scale industries that thrive in this region.
Note: Some of the tour attractions cannot be experienced on Sundays/ Public holidays as they would be closed.
Additional Info
Duration: 14 hours
Starts: Bengaluru, India
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
The royal city of Mysuru known for its heritage and monuments is replete with rich tradition and is referred as the cultural capital of Karnataka. The city is also home to the famed Mysuru silk and a visit to the silk factory reveals the work that goes into turning silk threads into silk sarees. Chamundi hill is home to the mother deity of Mysuru- Chamundeshwari, and apart from paying obeisance to her, we also get a panoramic view of the city from this hill top. The vibrant and colourful Devaraj Urs market is a delight to stroll through with spices, incense sticks and flowers on display. A visit to the silk cocoon market in Ramanagar and wooden toy factory at Channapatana offers an insight into the small scale industries that thrive in this region.
Note: Some of the tour attractions cannot be experienced on Sundays/ Public holidays as they would be closed.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ramanagara, Ramanagara, Ramanagara District, Karnataka
Get an insight into sericulture that this small town thrives on.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Channapatna, Karnataka 562160, India
Visit a toy factory and understand the making of wooden toys that this town is popular for.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mysuru Palace, Sayyaji Rao Rd Agrahara, Chamrajpura, Mysuru (Mysore) 570001 India
Listen to stories of the Wadiyars, the erstwhile rulers of Mysuru. Take a guided walk through Mysuru Palace (Amba Vilasa), known for its magnificent architecture, intricate art work and paintings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: KSIC Silk Factory and Showroom, Mananthody Road, Mysuru (Mysore) India
Get an insight into the stories of silk and how silk came to India. Watch the intricacies of silk weaving and understand how silk yarns turn into colourful sarees.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chamundi Hills, Mysuru (Mysore) India
Drive up to the top of Chamundi Hill for an aerial view of the city and visit the 12th century temple to pay obeisance to the mother deity of Mysuru – Goddess Chamundi.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Devaraja Market, Shivarampet Rd, Mysuru (Mysore) 570001 India
Stroll through the colourful and vibrant Devaraj Urs market which dates to more than 200 years. The market is a lively one with a wide display of items such as spices, incense sticks, flowers, fruits, vegetables and myriad other items being sold.
Duration: 30 minutes
