Name: THE BEST OF MYSORE/MYSURU, SOMNATHPUR & SRIRANGAPATNA IN A DAY
Brand: Hidden Gems Tours
Price: 15000 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (10 reviews)

Description

An action-packed day tour where the journey is as exciting as the destinations.

Typical itinerary:

Stop At: Ramanagara

We believe food is an integral part of an Indian cultural experience; hence we start our tour early and detour from the highway to visit a traditional eatery serving authentic local breakfast. Here our accompanying guide will take you through a sumptuous culinary experience.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Silk Cocoon Market

We visit India's largest silk cocoon market - a sight to behold. From our accompanying expert guide, learn the history of the famed Mysore silk and the complex stages of creating a silk garment from scratch.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Keshava Temple, Somnathpur

We get off the highway for an extended detour through lush countryside to reach this stunning Hindu temple( a ruin) from 1268 AD. It is nominated as a UNESCO heritage site and awaiting accreditation. Some of humankind's most exquisite stone carvings and sculptures are here. Our accompanying expert guide will introduce its history, Hinduism, its pantheon of gods, and the context of each beautiful carving.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mysuru/Mysore Palace

We explore this bejeweled palace, among the most visited sites in India and the home of one of the wealthiest individuals in the world in its heyday – the Maharaja of Mysore. From our accompanying expert guide, learn about the Wodeyar rulers and their incredible contributions to putting this region on the global map as we leisurely survey and explore the interiors & exteriors of this dazzling palace.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Devaraja Market, Mysore

Our accompanying expert guide will take you through a stroll inside an 1880s market stuck in a time warp. As you take a walk back in time, marvel at the sights, smells and sounds of the shops & people in the bazaar selling the choicest fruits, flowers, vegetables, bangles and local produce such as Jaggery, Attar, Masalas etc.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Srirangapatna

From Mysore, we drive to the historic river island of Srirangapatna. Here we break for a relaxed and sumptuous lunch at a picturesque setting by the gurgling waters of the River Cauvery.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Srirangapatna

Our final stop is the exquisite 1780s wooden palace of Tipu Sultan, where every inch of its interiors has delicate frescoes and murals of evocative battle scenes, floral and geometric patterns and portraits. Our accompanying expert guide will provide context to each hand painted artwork and regale you with stories of the valiant efforts of this ruler, the Tiger of Mysore, against the colonial powers of the time.

Duration: 45 minutes

Tour info

Duration

12 hours

Group Size

Up to 8

Price starts at

₹15,000

Included

Breakfast and Lunch
Transport by private air-conditioned car or minivan
Passionate and fluent English Heritage Expert
All entrance fees
Bottled water
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (From central Bangalore area only)

Excluded

Personal shopping
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Things to know

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you cancel at least 7 days (s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 days (s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 days (s) of the scheduled departure, ther...

If you cancel at least 7 days (s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 days (s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 days (s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Rescheduling: Will be strictly subject to availability

AVAILABILITY

This tour is available all days, but limited.

PRICING

Prices shown on Hidden Gems Tours website are per person unless otherwise stated. Prices are subject to change until the booking has been confirmed. Unless otherwise specified, prices do not include any local taxes, charges, or fees.

TIME

The timings of this tour are 6:30 am to 8 pm (approx).

52 Reviews Verified

Wei Liang

14th July 2024

Praveen was a fantastic guide during our daytrip out of Bangalore - he is extremely knowledgeable about the culture and history, and was able to answer just about any question posed to him. Clearly, a...

Praveen was a fantastic guide during our daytrip out of Bangalore - he is extremely knowledgeable about the culture and history, and was able to answer just about any question posed to him. Clearly, a lot of thought and planning went into the tour, as things went exceedingly smoothly, and we also got to see some fascinating sights that other tours to Mysore don't normally go to (silk cocoon auction, Somanathapura Temple). Plus, you also get to try some tasty local food during breakfast and lunch with someone who knows what to order! Perhaps my only feedback would be that the time at Devaraja Market was a little quick, and not so many pictures are needed :D But as a whole, I would definitely recommend going on this tour with Hidden Gems!

JT

10th July 2024

We toured with Pradeep in Bangalore and then Mysore. Everything was very smooth, we felt well looked after and Pradeep is extremely knowledgeable as well as being charming and funny. Our driver was al...

We toured with Pradeep in Bangalore and then Mysore. Everything was very smooth, we felt well looked after and Pradeep is extremely knowledgeable as well as being charming and funny. Our driver was also excellent. Communications with Praveen were also very good. We visited some interesting spots, with the Bangalore market and Somanathapura temple being highlights. Could not recommend this company highly enough.

W R

23rd June 2024

This was undoubtedly one of the best tours I have ever experienced. Our guide was exceptional, picking us up from our hotel in Bangalore and spending about 12 hours with us. His vast knowledge of the ...

This was undoubtedly one of the best tours I have ever experienced. Our guide was exceptional, picking us up from our hotel in Bangalore and spending about 12 hours with us. His vast knowledge of the places we visited, as well as Bangalore and India from a lifetime of living here, and his engaging personality made the tour incredibly enjoyable. Thanks to him, we explored many areas we would have missed on our own. The day was well planned and everything was perfectly organized, from skipping the queues at Mysore Palace to enjoying traditional breakfast and lunch, and visiting the Kesheva Temple in Somnathpur and Srirangapatna. I cannot emphasize enough how outstanding this tour was and how fantastic our guide was. I highly recommend setting aside a day for this tour!

Kylee C

11th June 2024

Highly recommend this tour if you want see not just the famous sites, but also the hidden gems along the way. Praveen is passionate about what he does and enthusiastic about sharing the best of India ...

Highly recommend this tour if you want see not just the famous sites, but also the hidden gems along the way. Praveen is passionate about what he does and enthusiastic about sharing the best of India with you. He is extremely knowledgeable - you will learn so much about the places you visit. It’s not a typical tour that might take you shopping or to a tourist trap. I got to see some of the greatest hits and was safely dropped off at my hotel.

Daydream11289070840

11th June 2024

My colleagues and I booked this tour for our layover in Bengaluru and it was worth every penny. We saw beautiful sights and the car rides were just as wonderful as the sights themselves. We ate amazin...

My colleagues and I booked this tour for our layover in Bengaluru and it was worth every penny. We saw beautiful sights and the car rides were just as wonderful as the sights themselves. We ate amazing authentic food (authentic Indian dishes, Fruit from the market and sweets). Praveen, our guide, was super nice and fun to be with and made the tour so much fun and we got a lot of wonderful pictures of our Trip. For me, it was my first time in India ever and this Trip made me fall in love with southern India and made me interested to explore the other regions of this diverse and beautiful country. Thank you very mich for this awesome experience 🙏🏻

Elad L

9th June 2024

I was super enjoyed the trip. Pradeep is such an amazing tour guide. It was well organized, funny and kept me with “more of those” appetite . Thank you Praveen and Pradeep for this wonderful experience!

James P

27th May 2024

Praveen was the perfect host for a beautiful, if sometimes packed with people, Mysore. The sightseeing was really great and Praveen added a ton to the experience. He knows how to navigate these sites ...

Praveen was the perfect host for a beautiful, if sometimes packed with people, Mysore. The sightseeing was really great and Praveen added a ton to the experience. He knows how to navigate these sites extremely well and is an absolute font of knowledge on the sites and regional history. He really added context that makes for a great experience. Nice sites, great people, and some good food to top it off. Highly recommend.

Natali H

26th May 2024

Praveen and our driver were so kind and helpful. Praveenâs knowledge of history, geography and culture is so impressive and his ability to navigate the different sites made the tour so enjoyable. I learnt a lot and had a lot of fun!

josephine c

2nd May 2024

If you are looking for a fun filled day, where you will get to explore some beautiful sites and learn about India's history and culture along the way, this is the tour for you. From start to finish, o...

If you are looking for a fun filled day, where you will get to explore some beautiful sites and learn about India's history and culture along the way, this is the tour for you. From start to finish, our guides Sanjana and Faizan did a great job of bringing the sites to life for us as they explained the complexity of India's past and helped us understand how India has evolved into what it is today. In addition to being fun and easy going, Sanjana and Faizan were also attentive and considerate, making sure we stayed hydrated throughout the day (it was very hot). Although the cultural aspects of the tour were beautiful, there were also other stops that were incorporated into this tour that made this experience very special. It was a real treat to stop at a local spot for lunch where we ate freshly caught river fish, and we were also able to take a stroll through the bustling market. Here we tasted bananas from a vendor who has been in business for over 100 years, as well as eat a specialty dessert made from chickpeas from another vendor who has been in business just as long. We were overwhelmed by the variety of spices, flowers, fruits and vegetables that India has to offer. This was a standout experience. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. This is where you go to see India past and present. Don't wait- book now.

Jake F

28th April 2024

Great trip overall, got to see a lot of things and Pradeep and Sanjana were both super knowledgeable and kept the large group together. It was very fun, I wish we didn't have to forgo the market porti...

Great trip overall, got to see a lot of things and Pradeep and Sanjana were both super knowledgeable and kept the large group together. It was very fun, I wish we didn't have to forgo the market portion of the trip, however it was very late running and all participants agreed that it didn't make sense.

THE BEST OF MYSORE/MYSURU, SOMNATHPUR & SRIRANGAPATNA IN A DAY

Description

Tour info

Included

Breakfast and Lunch

Transport by private air-conditioned car or minivan

Passionate and fluent English Heritage Expert

All entrance fees

Bottled water

Hotel pick-up and drop-off (From central Bangalore area only)

Excluded

Personal shopping

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities