Mysore Dasara Tours

Meet on arrival and transfer to a Hotel, depending on the arrival time, afternoon half-day tour to Iskcon temple - the Krishna Temple is a blend of Modern technology and spiritual harmony, Lalbagh - 240 acres of beautifully sculpted gardens, flowers abound, rare collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants, Vidhana Soudha - this massive building houses the state Legislature and the Secretariat, later on return to hotel and overnight.

Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Mysore- Known for its magnificent palaces and majestic buildings, sprawling gardens and treelined boulevards, shimmering silks and sandalwood, the ‘City Royale’ always figures in the tourist’s itinerary. En-route visit Srirangapatna - Island fortress of Tippu Sultan. Visit Tippu's summer Palace, Mosque, and Srirangapatna temple. On arrival in Mysore check into a hotel and evening visit Chamundi Hill - perched a top a hill-the 4.8 meter tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are added attractions. Return back to hotel and overnight.

Breakfast, full day excursion to Somnathapura -situated in the unobtrusive village, 35km from Mysore, the exquisitely carved, star shaped temple with triple towers is a perfect example of Hoysala architecture and Talakadu- situated on the banks of Cauvery also know as the Vaideshwara temple is completely buried beneath sand dues. The temple comes to life when it is excavated once every 12 years during the Panchalinga Darshan. Return back to Mysore and evening attend Cultural programme at Kalamandir. Overnight.

Morning breakfast and proceed for full day sight seeing, visit Maharaja Palace - the palace is a splendid structure in the Indo-Saracenic Style, among its many attractions are a magnificent gold throne displayed during the Dasara celebrations. Art Gallery - the art gallery in the Jaganmohan Palace houses an excellent collection of ceramics, sandalwood, ivory, stone, antique furniture and ancient musical instruments, St. Philomena’s church - this imposing Gothic structure with beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers is a must see. Evening attend cultural program at Jaganmohana art gallery Overnight.

Breakfast, day free for optional tour or for shopping, evening-attend rehearsal of Torch Light Parade at Bannimantap overnight.

Breakfast proceed to Maharaja Palace at 11.30 hrs to be seated to witness Dasara Pooja and procession at Maharaja Palace (Carry your sandwich and water bottle). Return to hotel at 16.00 hrs. Evening free. Overnight.

Breakfast, checkout of the hotel and carry back your Dasara experience to share with your friends. Tour ends.