Start at MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Rooms) on Lalbagh Road for a classic breakfast: dosa, idli, or a plate of steaming rava idli with filter coffee. Allow about an hour, and expect roughly ₹150–350 per person. It’s popular, so a short wait is possible; arriving early is the best bet. From here, take an auto or cab to Lalbagh Botanical Garden—usually around 10–20 minutes, depending on traffic. Give yourself 1.5–2 hours to wander among the old trees, flowerbeds, and glasshouse. The garden generally opens early; check its current hours and any event-day arrangements before you go. Entry is usually a modest fee, with separate charges possible for special displays.
Head north to Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace in Chamrajpet, around 15–25 minutes by cab or auto from Lalbagh. The carved teak pillars and compact museum make this a rewarding 45–60-minute stop; check the day’s opening hours before setting out. Afterward, take a cab toward Cubbon Park for a shaded 1–1.5-hour stroll. The park is free, but access to particular roads and entrances can vary with traffic restrictions or events. Nearby, the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum is an easy next stop on Kasturba Road. Plan about 1.5 hours for its hands-on exhibits; admission is paid, and it’s sensible to verify current hours and ticket arrangements before visiting.
Finish at Koshy’s on St. Mark’s Road, a Bengaluru institution with a lively, old-school dining room. From the museum, it’s roughly a 10–15-minute walk or a quick auto ride, though allow extra time if the central streets are busy. Settle in for dinner and expect about ₹500–1,000 per person. It can get crowded, so arriving a little before the main dinner rush makes for a more relaxed end to the day.
Leave Bengaluru very early: allow roughly 3–3.5 hours door to door to reach central Mysuru, including station access and the transfer from Mysuru Junction. An early train is the best way to protect your sightseeing time; book ahead and check the live timetable, since the day will feel rushed if you arrive late. Start at Mysuru Palace as soon as you can. Allow 1.5–2 hours including entry queues; it’s generally open during the day, but check current hours and ticket prices before you go. Then walk or take a short auto-rickshaw ride to Devaraja Market for a lively 45–60-minute wander among flower garlands, fruit and spice stalls.
Head to Hotel RRR for biryani or a South Indian meal (budget about ₹250–500 per person), then take a cab or auto to Mysuru Zoo. Give the zoo 2–2.5 hours; it’s usually open 8:30 am–5:30 pm and closed Tuesdays, but confirm before setting out. This is a packed schedule, so keep the palace and market visits focused and aim to reach the zoo well before late afternoon.
Finish at Chamundi Hill and Chamundeshwari Temple, around 1–1.5 hours for the hilltop views and temple precinct. A cab is the most practical option from the zoo; allow extra time for Saturday traffic and queues, and check temple access and timings on the day. If the morning train runs late, prioritise reaching the zoo before closing and be prepared for a shorter temple visit rather than trying to rush through every stop.
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