Why choose this Mysore tour ?
Join us for the private full-day sightseeing tour to the most cleanest and well-planned city of India- Mysore / Mysuru. Known as the cultural capital of the state Karnataka, this city has huge historical, cultural, political as well as political significance. The architecture of forts and religious sites will leave you awestruck with its beauty and precision. Explore this beautiful city in air-conditioned transport, accompanied by a professional guide to ensure a memorable experience.
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What makes Private Custom Tour: Mysore (Mysuru) Sightseeing with Guide a unique experience ?
The Palace was built in 1912, at a cost of Rs.41.50 lakhs in the Indo-Saracenic style, a combination of Hindu and Saracenic features. The construction of the new palace was started in 1897, after the old wooden palace was caught in an accidental fire. Henry Irwin was the architect, and E.W. Fritchley worked as a consulting Engineer. The elevation is composed of intricately detailed and variegated elements – a profusion of rounded and slightly carved arches, canopies, slender columned colonnades, some with Hindu features in Rajput style, the intricately executed multiple mouldings, marble architraves, stained glass pavilion, durbar halls, panels, fine carvings of birds, foliage, animals in Hoysala style. It is closed only one day of the year, i.e., on the day of the Dussehra Procession. Timings: Daily 10 am to 5.30 pm.
The island fortress of the legendary Warrior-King Tipu Sultan, Srirangapatna is just 16 km from Mysuru city. The River Kaveri engulfs the town from all sides and creates unique island fortress which impenetrable. Inside the fortress is Tipu’s mosque with its twin minarets, the celebrated Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Tipu’s Summer Palace, the Wellesley Bridge, and the dungeons where British officers were once imprisoned. Equally impressive is the ornate white-domed Gumbaz, an imposing structure with doors of ebony inlaid with ivory and lacquered with Tipu’s tiger-striped emblem. About 1 km to the east of the fort is Tipu’s Summer Palace (known as the Daria Daulat Bagh) set amidst a lovely garden. The renowned Nimishambha (incarnation of Mother Parvathi) Temple on the banks of the river is located about 2 km from the town. The Wellesly Bridge was built by Dewan Poorniah in 1804 was named after Governor General Marquis of Wellesley, clearly proves a point about the abilities of constructing infrastructure for the long haul. The bridge stands tall, as a testimony to the folks who visualized the same.
Daria Daulat Bagh is a palace situated in the city of Srirangapatna, near Mysore in southern India. It is mostly made out of teakwood. Srirangapatna is an island in the river Kaveri, about 14 km from Mysore. In Srirangapatna is the Dariya Daulat Palace that is set amidst beautiful gardens called Daria Daulat Bagh.
Chamundi Hills is the prime landmark of Mysuru city, visible almost from anywhere in the city center. The hill has very close association with the founding of the city. According to mythology this was the domain of the demon called Mahishasura. The place was thus known as Mahishapura or Mahishuru, the land of Mahishasura. And that later morphed into Mysore in English and Mysuru in Kannada, the local language.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Private Custom Tour: Mysore (Mysuru) Sightseeing with Guide Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Bottled water (provided in tour vehicle)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Not Included
- Camera charges at monuments
- Food and drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Delhi Airport Service.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Kolkata.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
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Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
