Bangalore to Mysore: A Family Friendly 5-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Bangalore Palace
    Estimated travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes (9.5 miles) from Kempegowda International Airport

    Visit the Bangalore Palace, a spectacular example of Tudor-style architecture. The palace was built in 1878 and features majestic turrets, carved woodwork, and elegant furniture. You'll see photographs of the Royal Family, vintage cars, and horses!

  2. Day 2: ISKCON Temple Bangalore
    Estimated travel time: 30 minutes (6.5 miles) from Bangalore Palace

    Experience serenity and spirituality at the ISKCON Temple Bangalore, one of the largest ISKCON temples in the world. The temple complex includes a 7-acre meditation park, a Vedic museum, and a multimedia theater that explains the ancient Vedic culture and philosophy.

  3. Day 3: Mysore Palace
    Estimated travel time: 2 hours 30 minutes (82 miles) from ISKCON Temple Bangalore

    Enter the world of royalty as you visit the Mysore Palace, a spectacularly beautiful building that reflects the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. Once the residence of the Wodeyars, the palace is now a museum that showcases the rich history and cultural heritage of Mysuru.

  4. Day 4: Brindavan Gardens
    Estimated travel time: 30 minutes (13 miles) from Mysore Palace

    Relax and rejuvenate in the beautiful landscaped gardens of Brindavan Gardens, located near the Krishnarajasagar Dam. Spread across 60 acres, the gardens are famous for their symmetric design, colorful fountains, and musical fountain show that uses lights, water, and music to create a mesmerizing experience.

  5. Day 5: Chamundeshwari Temple
    Estimated travel time: 30 minutes (7 miles) from Brindavan Gardens

    End your trip by visiting the Chamundeshwari Temple, a sacred Hindu temple located atop the Chamundi Hills. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Chamundeshwari, an incarnation of Shakti. You'll see colorful sculptures, art, and intricate carvings. The view of Mysore from the hilltop is breathtaking!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bangalore Palace (2-3 hours, ₹260 per person)
  • ISKCON Temple Bangalore (2-3 hours, free entry)
  • Mysore Palace (2-3 hours, ₹70 per person)
  • Brindavan Gardens (2-3 hours, ₹50 per person)
  • Chamundeshwari Temple (2-3 hours, free entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹430 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a visit to the Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bangalore. It's a beautiful park with more than 1000 species of flora, a lake and a glass house. Another option is Karanji Lake in Mysore. It is a conservation area and home to more than 90 species of birds. However, if you have less time, you can skip Brindavan Gardens and visit the Railway Museum in Mysore instead to learn about the evolution of the Indian railways.

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