Begin your day by exploring the grand beauty of Mysore Palace. This exquisite palace is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions in India. Admire intricate architecture, intricate carvings, beautiful stained-glass, and ornate paintings. Watch the changing of the guard ceremony every day at 10:00 AM, or visit the palace during December to witness the grandeur of the Dasara Festival. After visiting the palace, wander around the 200-acre Mysore Zoo to see exotic animals like Bengal tigers and jaguars and native plants and flowers.
Mysore is also a religious and cultural hub. Begin your day by visiting Chamundeshwari Temple, located at the top of Chamundi Hills. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Durga, who defeated the demon Mahishasura in Hindu mythology. After offering your prayers, visit the nearby Nandi Statue, which is the third-largest monolithic statue in the world. Next, visit the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, famous for its conservation of endangered species. It also houses a botanical garden with a wide variety of plants. End your day by witnessing the famous light and sound show at Mysore palace.
Begin your day by visiting the Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum, where you will witness beautiful and intricate sculptures made by sand artists. Next, visit the Regional Museum of Natural History. It displays specimens of Indian flora and fauna, fossils, and geological specimens. After that, visit the Folklore Museum, which displays ancient artifacts, musical instruments, and masks of various folk cultures of south India. End your day by visiting the famous Brindavan Gardens and enjoying the musical fountains and lush greenery.
If you have more time, you can visit the famous St. Philomena's Church, an ancient church built-in 1933 with beautiful stained-glass windows. You can also visit the Mysore Silk Factory and learn about silk production. However, if you have less time, you can skip visiting Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum or Folklore Museum. Additionally, to save time, avoid visiting Mysore Palace on Sundays as the crowds tend to be too big.