7-Day Mysore City Experience

1. Day 1: Mysore Palace and Chamundi Hill
   15 minutes (5.3 km) from Mysore Railway Station

   Visit the Mysore Palace, an exquisite and grand palace in the heart of the city, and then climb Chamundi Hill to enjoy panoramic views of Mysore.

2. Day 2: Brindavan Gardens and St. Philomena's Church
   30 minutes (20 km) from Mysore Palace

   Enjoy the beautiful fountains and musical lights at Brindavan Gardens, followed by a visit to the Gothic-style St. Philomena’s Church.

3. Day 3: Rail Museum and Jaganmohan Palace
   15 minutes (3.5 km) from St. Philomena's Church

   Delve into the history of Indian Railways at the Rail Museum and then visit the Jaganmohan Palace, which houses a remarkable collection of paintings.

4. Day 4: Karanji Lake and Mysore Zoo
   20 minutes (5 km) from Jaganmohan Palace

   Explore the serene Karanji Lake, home to varied species of resident and migratory birds and then visit Mysore Zoo to watch the exotic wildlife collection at close quarters.

5. Day 5: GRS Fantasy Park and Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum
   35 minutes (11.6 km) from Mysore Zoo

   Pump up the adrenaline with thrilling water rides and activities at GRS Fantasy Park and marvel at the intricate sand sculptures at the Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum.

6. Day 6: Lalitha Mahal Palace and Kukkaranahalli Lake
   25 minutes (8 km) from Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum

   Witness the elegance of the English Tudor-style Lalitha Mahal Palace and then head to Kukkaranahalli Lake for an early morning or late evening walk, bird watching, and boating

7. Day 7: Melukote and Srirangapatna
   1 hour 15 minutes (50 km) from Kukkaranahalli Lake

   Take a day trip to the charming pilgrimage town of Melukote, famous for its temple and cuisine, and then visit the historical town of Srirangapatna to explore ancient temples, palaces, and forts.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Mysore Palace (1-2 hours, INR 40-70)
• Chamundi Hill (1-2 hours, Free)
• Brindavan Gardens (2-3 hours, INR 15-70)
• St. Philomena's Church (1 hour, Free)
• Rail Museum (1-2 hours, INR 30-50)
• Jaganmohan Palace (1-2 hours, INR 40-70)
• Karanji Lake (1-2 hours, INR 10-25)
• Mysore Zoo (2-3 hours, INR 40-80)
• GRS Fantasy Park (3-4 hours, INR 600-700)
• Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum (1-2 hours, INR 30-50)
• Lalitha Mahal Palace (1-2 hours, Free)
• Kukkarahalli Lake (1-2 hours, Free)
• Melukote (4-5 hours, Free)
• Srirangapatna (3-4 hours, Free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 825-1300

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add an excursion to nearby Coorg, or visit other places of religious and cultural significance like the Mysore Wax Museum, Srikanteshwara Temple, or the Dariya Daulat Palace Museum.

If you have less time, skip between Brindavan Gardens or Srirangapatna. Do check and reconfirm opening and closing times as they might vary depending on the season or public holidays.