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Hire a Guide for Full day Mysore sightseeing with own transport

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About the Activity

This tour is ideal for those who have their own transport and just need professional guiding service to visit Mysore, Srirangapatna and Somanathapur in one day. You will be accompanied by a Govt. licensed Guide. The visits mentioned in this product can be revised to suit the tastes of the customers. The guide will also suggest a nice place to stop for lunch as per your convenience. He can also suggest nice places for shopping since Mysore is famous for Silk and Wooden handicrafts. Overall, he will ensure a wholesome experience taking into account Visitors interests. Also please note the following on this tour: The guide will join you at the first visit and leave you at the last visit; One place in your vehicle to be made available to him; Entry fee, parking fee and shoe-keeping fee to be borne by the visitors; Dresses covering legs and shoulders are preferred to visit temples; Shoes have to removed before visiting temples. You may bring an extra pair of socks if you wish.
7 hours to 8 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions

Only Guiding service
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Tip/gratuity to the guide
Mysore Palace Entry fee - Rs.100 per person to be paid directly by the client
Somanathapura entry fee - Rs.25 per person (Indian) & Rs.250 per person (non-Indian passport holder)
Srirangpatna Tipu palace - Rs.25 per person (Indian) & Rs.250/person (non-Indian passport holder)

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Locations in the itinerary

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Srirangapatnam Fort
Srirangapatna, On River Cauvery, Mandya, IndiaSrirangapatna is a historic town which was the former capital of the Wodeyar dynasty and later of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. Srirangapatna is actually an island formed by two arms of the river Kaveri which is considered as the Ganges of the South. It is town enclosed in a double-walled fortress which was first built in the 16th CE and later fortified in the 18th CE. This fort is surrounded by water on 3 sides and a moat dug around on one side. Srirangapatna has a string of attractions both for Indian as well as International visitors such as - the fort itself; Sriranganatha temple; Col. Bailey's dungeon; ruins of Tipu palace inside the fort; the impressive summer palace 'Daria Daulat Bagh' outside the fort; mausoleum of Tipu 'Gumbaz'; river ghats for bathing and rituals; the place where Tipu's dead body was found; Jami Masjid & its minarets; etc. A drive around the fort area and a visit to Tipu palace is suggested. Its a 45 minute drive from here to Somanathpur which is the next stop.2 hours • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Somnathpur Temple
Madikeri Rd, Somanathapura Village, Mysuru (Mysore), India, 570017The Keshava temple at Somanthapur, 35 km from Mysore, is an extraordinary temple built in the 13th CE during the reign of the Hoysala dynasty. It is one among the top 3 temples among the 92 built by Hoysalas during their reign. The temple is built on a star-shaped platform with high quality sculptures all around. The most prominent features of this temple are-the highly symmetric & geometric lathe-turned pillars; 16 ceilings inside the temple with each one different but with a motif of banana flower; exquisite statues of Venugopala & Janardhana in 2 of the 3 sanctum sanctora; the highly intact & ornate vimanas; 480 elephants carved on the bottom level with each one different from the other; a galaxy of gods & goddesses; etc. It took 500 artists about 40 years to build this temple which was later vandalized by the marauding Mughals in the 14th CE. It stands abandoned from a ritualistic perspective but stands tall as an artistic achievement. Its a 1 hour drive from here to Mysore palace.2 hours • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Mysuru Palace
Sayyaji Rao Rd, Agrahara, Chamrajpura, Mysuru (Mysore), India, 570001The Mysore palace is the most extravagant and luxurious palace in South India. It is called the "Palace of Versailles" of India. It was built in 1912 in Indo-Saracenic style with the Chief Architect being Henry Irwin, an Englishman. The grandeur of Mysore Palace is such that it is embellished with - tiles from England, marble from Italy, Chandeliers from Czeckoslovakia, cast iron pillars & stained glasses from Scotland, teak wood from Burma, jaguar bronze statues from England, etc. The Mysore palace stands in the middle of a sprawling 45 acres of land which houses many temples as well. It is divided into two halves - one (better) half managed by the State Govt while the other belongs to the royal Wodeyar family. The fame of Mysore palace is such that it attracts more visitors annually than the Taj Mahal! Its a 10 minute drive from here to Devaraja Market. Also a one hour break for lunch suggested sometime in between the visits. 2 hours • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Devaraja Market
Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysuru (Mysore), India, 570001One of the most fascinating visits to South India, especially in the eyes of Western travelers, is this colorful and vibrant market. A visit to this market has become a quintessential part of Mysore itineraries. So much so that sometimes the international travelers seem to prefer a visit to this market more than other well-known monuments. This market is laid out on a rectangular grid and has separate sections for Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers. It is so photogenic that tourists let loose themselves often forgetting the paths they took. Add to this the street vendors, perfume makers, chai-wallahs, garland makers, color pigment sellers, etc. all expecting to garner your attention and sell their wares to you. If ever you want to see a microcosm of India at work, visit a market such as this. Come and experience it yourself!1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

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The Guide will meet you at the entrance of the Srirangapatna Fort.View Location

End point

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This is a famous Sweet shop on Sayyaji Rao Road which makes the local delicacy Mysorepak View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point
  • Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

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Ticket Details

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

Operated by Bangalore and BeyondCreated on 07 Feb 2023Created on 25 Jun 2024
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