10-day Mysore Itinerary

1. Day 1: Mysore Palace
   5 mins (1.1 km) from the hotel

   The beautiful Mysore Palace built in 1912 is a masterpiece of Indo-Saracenic architecture. Open daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm.

2. Day 2: St. Philomena's Cathedral
   7 mins (2.3 km) from Mysore Palace

   St. Philomena's Cathedral is an iconic Roman Catholic church built in the Gothic style. Open daily from 5:00 am to 6:00 pm for visitors.

3. Day 3: Chamundeshwari Temple
   22 mins (13.8 km) from St. Philomena's Cathedral

   A sacred temple dedicated to goddess Chamundeshwari, perched on top of Chamundi Hills. Open daily from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

4. Day 4: Brindavan Gardens
   30 mins (20.2 km) from Chamundeshwari Temple

   An enchanting garden located near Krishnarajasagara Dam with musical fountains. Open daily from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.

5. Day 5: Rail Museum
   30 mins (11.5 km) from Brindavan Gardens

   The Rail Museum is a fascinating place for train enthusiasts to observe the different types of locomotives and coaches. Open daily 10:00 am to 5:30 pm except on Mondays.

6. Day 6: Karanji Lake Nature Park
   15 mins (7.0 km) from Rail Museum

   A scenic nature park and bird sanctuary nearby the city center, offering boating, butterfly park, and conservation center. Open daily from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

7. Day 7: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
   30 mins (10.8 km) from Karanji Lake Nature Park

   An expansive zoo home to a wide range of exotic fauna and flora, notably the white tiger and Indian rhinoceros. Open daily from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

8. Day 8: Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery
   25 Mins (5.9 km) from Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens

   A magnificent palace turned art museum exhibiting the best of Indian traditional and contemporary art. Open daily from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm except on Mondays

9. Day 9: Mysuru Sand Sculpture Museum
   23 mins (5.7 km) from Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery

   The Mysuru Sand Sculpture Museum is a feast for your eyes, exhibits sand sculptures on folk stories, cultures, customs, and traditions of South India. Open daily from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm.

10. Day 10: Kukkarahalli Lake
    40 mins (8.5 km) from Mysuru Sand Sculpture Museum

    A serene lake located in the heart of the city surrounded by lush greenery. Offering a jogging track, bird watching, and boating. Open daily from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Mysore Palace (2 hours, INR 250)
• St. Philomena's Cathedral (1 hour, free)
• Chamundeshwari Temple (2 hours, free)
• Brindavan Gardens (2 hours, INR 60)
• Rail Museum (1.5 hours, INR 40)
• Karanji Lake Nature Park (2 hours, INR 25)
• Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (3 hours, INR 60)
• Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery (2 hours, INR 40)
• Mysuru Sand Sculpture Museum (1 hour, INR 40)
• Kukkarahalli Lake (2 hours, free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 515

Useful Tips:

If you're short on time, you can skip one of the museums or galleries. For an extended tour, you can add a trip to the Brindavan Gardens in the evening when the fountains are illuminated. Ensure to arrive at popular tourist attractions early in the day to avoid crowds.