Private Day Excursion to Mysore and Srirangapatna: Historic Regal Cities Tour from Bengaluru
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Srirangapatna
Visit historic Srirangapatna and majestic Mysore in a day excursion from Bengaluru. Enjoy a breathtaking view of beautiful city at dusk from Chamundi hill. Walk through the colourful Bazaar of Devaraja market with private local city expert as a guide. Enjoy the services of personal chauffeur along with air-conditioned comfortable car.
Duration:
15 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Srirangapatna - Start your tour early in the morning after meeting with your personal chauffeur in the hotel lobby. He will make a brief stop on the way to Srirangapatna for breakfast (at your own cost). Drive 160 Kilometres (approx) to Srirangapatna from Bangalore/Bengaluru city. Although situated a few kms from Mysore city, Srirangapatna lies in the neighbouring district of Mandya. The entire town is enclosed by the river Kaveri to form a river island. Your Private Guide will meet you at Srirangapatna.
Visit the Ranganthaswamy temple dedicated to the Hindu god Ranganatha (a manifestation of the god Vishnu) is one of the five important pilgrimage sites along the river Kaveri for devotees of Ranganatha. These five sacred sites are together known as Pancharanga Kshetrams in Southern India.
- Daria Daulat Bagh - Daria Daulat Bagh (literally ‘Garden of the Wealth’) is a palace situated in the city of Srirangapatna. The palace is built in the Indo-Sarcenic style in mostly made of teakwood. The palace has a rectangular plan and is built on a raised platform. The most stunning feature of the palace is that all the space available on the walls, pillars, canopies and arches have colourful frescoes in the style of Mysore paintings.
- Srirangapatna - Tombs of Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali, is situated in Srirangapatnam; it looks very similar to the Golconda tombs with an elegant square chamber with a brick dome. The excellent workmanship is evident in the carved stone windows, ebony doorways artistically designed with inlaid ivory. There is an ancient mosque inside the complex.
- St. Philomena’s Church - St. Philomena’s church is a Catholic church built in honour of St. Philomena in the Diocese of Mysore, India. It was constructed in 1936 using a Neo Gothic style and its architecture was inspired by the Cologne Cathedral in Germany. Your private guide will assist with few recommendations to have lunch (at your own cost) in the middle of the day.
- Mysuru Palace - The Palace of Mysore is a historical palace in the city of Mysore in Karnataka, southern India. It is the official residence and seat of the Wodeyars \
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private local guide
- Personal chauffeur with comfortable air-conditioned car
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance tickets
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Location
Srirangapatna
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Ashok
Feb 15, 2018
One of the good place to visit in Mysore - One of the good place to visit in Mysore. Kids will like this place, as they can see lot of ancient materials out there.
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