Mysuru (Mysore)
Mysuru is the former royal capital of Karnataka in southern India, known for its palace, sandalwood and silk.
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Mysuru, often spelled Mysore, is a city in Karnataka in southern India, about three hours by train from Bengaluru. The Wodeyar kings ruled from here, and their palace is still the main sight. Mysore Palace draws most visitors, and Devaraja Market shows daily life, with stalls selling fruit, flowers and spices. The city is also known for sandalwood and silk.
Mysuru suits a trip built around a few sights. Chamundi Hill rises above the city and can be reached by road or by a long flight of steps. The cooler months, roughly October to March, are the easiest time to visit. Dasara, held in autumn, fills the city with processions and crowds, so book early if you plan around it. One to two days covers the main sights. Stay one night if you want to see the palace lit up, which happens on Sundays and public holidays.
Mysuru (Mysore) in five
- Stay one night to see the palace litThe palace is illuminated on Sundays and public holidays in the evening, a sight a day trip from Bengaluru misses. Check the current schedule and ticket arrangements for the palace before you plan.
- Arrive by train from BengaluruTrains run between Bengaluru and Mysuru in about 2.5–3 hours, and the city station sits close to the center. Book on IRCTC ahead, since day trains fill on weekends.Getting around India
- Time Dasara carefullyThe ten-day Dasara festival in the autumn brings processions and lights, and also the highest hotel rates. The date follows the lunar calendar, so check the Karnataka tourism schedule for the year.
- Add Srirangapatna by auto or taxiThe island fort town is a short ride from Mysuru and fits a morning with the Daria Daulat palace and the riverside temple. Combine it with a stop on the way to or from Bengaluru.
- Use Mysuru as the gateway to OotyThe road to Ooty passes through forest reserve land, where night traffic is restricted, so start before midday. Many travelers drive or take a taxi.Ooty
Things to do in Mysuru (Mysore)
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Need to know
- Airport
- Mysuru has a small airport; Bengaluru is the main gateway
- Getting there
- Train or road from Bengaluru in about 3 hours
- Getting around
- Autos, app cabs and walking in the center
- Best base
- Near the palace or Devaraja Market for walkability
- Time needed
- 1–2 days; 3 with Srirangapatna and Somanathapura
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh29°Low17°Cool, dryJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, dry
- FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh32°Low19°Warm, dryFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- MarchClear3 rainy daysHigh35°Low21°HotMarchClear
Mixed
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- AprilClear7 rainy daysHigh35°Low23°Hot, pre-monsoonAprilClear
Mixed
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 43 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, pre-monsoon
- MayRain20 rainy daysHigh32°Low23°ShowersMayRain
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 206 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Showers
- JuneRain21 rainy daysHigh29°Low21°MonsoonJuneRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 147 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Monsoon
- JulyRain23 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Wet, greenJulyRain
Mixed
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 177 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, green
- AugustRain21 rainy daysHigh28°Low20°Wet, greenAugustRain
Mixed
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 188 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, green
- SeptemberRain20 rainy daysHigh28°Low20°Dasara seasonSeptemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 150 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dasara season
- OctoberRain19 rainy daysHigh28°Low20°Dasara, mildOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 203 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dasara, mild
- NovemberRain13 rainy daysHigh27°Low19°PleasantNovemberRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 94 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Pleasant
- DecemberClear5 rainy daysHigh27°Low18°Cool, dryDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 44 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, dry
Average daily high and low in Mysuru, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Mysuru (Mysore)
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 24°
- Humidity
- 94%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 94%
Mysuru (Mysore)
02:06 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today30°21°94%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 30°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 94%.
- Wed29°21°90%Wednesday: Rain. High 29°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 90%.
- Thu29°20°69%Thursday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 69%.
- Fri29°20°59%Friday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 59%.
- Sat29°20°75%Saturday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 75%.
- Sun29°18°49%Sunday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 49%.
Updated 11:56 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 95.08 INR
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Day trips by train
- Srirangapatnaabout 30 minutes by roadAn island fort town on the Kaveri with a palace and temples.
- Ootyabout 4 hours by roadThe Nilgiri hill station reached through forest on a winding road.Read the guide
- Bengaluruabout 3 hours by train or roadThe state capital, usually the start or end of a Mysuru trip.Read the guide
Before you go to Mysuru (Mysore)
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Rules for Mysuru (Mysore), checked
- Most foreign visitors need an Indian e-Visa or a visa applied for before arrival; the official e-Visa portal lists eligibility and the documents needed.Source
- Stays longer than 180 days require registration with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office; check current rules before you extend a trip.
- Remove shoes before entering temples and shrines, including the temple on Chamundi Hill, and dress modestly; shoe racks are at many entrances.
- Liquor shops and bars close on some public holidays, and rules change without much notice; check local notices before a holiday visit.
- Check current safety and entry advice on the UK government India travel page before you fly.Source
Plan around Mysuru (Mysore)
The Nilgiri hill station 4 hours south
Read the guideBengaluruThe usual gateway and tech capital
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Is Mysuru worth visiting?
Yes for the palace, the market and an unhurried pace. It is a gentler stop than Bengaluru, and works well as a one- or two-night break. If you dislike crowds, avoid Dasara week.
Can you visit Mysuru as a day trip from Bengaluru?
Yes. The train takes about 2.5–3 hours each way, leaving time for the palace and Chamundi Hill. Stay a night if you want the palace illumination or Srirangapatna.
What is the best time to visit Mysuru?
October to February is dry and comfortable. March to May turns hot, and the monsoon from June to September brings rain with green hills.
How do you get from Mysuru to Ooty?
By taxi or private car through the forest road in around 4 hours. State buses run too. Leave in the morning because the road has restrictions at night.
How many days do you need in Mysuru?
One long day for the palace, market and Chamundi Hill, two with Srirangapatna. A third day works if you add Somanathapura temple or a yoga class.