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Private Tour: Mysore Palace and Srirangapatna Day Trip from Bangalore
1 day
Private
Full Day
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Stop At: Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas), Sayyaji Rao Rd Agrahara, Chamrajpura, Mysuru (Mysore) 570001 India
Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas Palace). This impressive museum showcases royal costumes and paintings that were previously owned by the Wodeyars—a family that once called this iconic residence home. Learn about royalty who ruled Mysore for seven centuries from your local guide as you meander through the halls and galleries.. Wander the 3-story granite palace and marvel at its impressive pink marble domes and beautiful arches. Get an up close look at the rosewood doorway inlayed with ivory that leads to the Ambavilasa hall. Marvel at the ornate mosaic floor and glass ceilings and check out the Indian ceremonial objects and European sculptures that are on display here. Listen as your guide explains the significance of the marriage hall (Kalyana Mantapa) where peacock motifs and geometric patterns decorate the eight-sided room. Your guide will point out unique the unique features of this Indo-Sacacenic architectural masterpiece, which blends elements of Hindu, Raiput, Muslim and gothic styles into a thing of beauty.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Nandi-Hills, Srirangapatna 571438 India
Dariya Daulat Palace. Stretch your legs and explore the well-kept gardens of Daria Daulat Bagh, which surround this much-loved summer palace. Built in 1784, this beautiful and historically significant structure houses a museum dedicated to the sultan that’s filled with Persian manuscripts, European paintings and other rare artifacts. Your professional guide will explain the architectural features of this impressive space, which include pillars made of teakwood, frescoes of battle scenes and wide-open corridors that are perfect for exploring.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Stop At: Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas), Sayyaji Rao Rd Agrahara, Chamrajpura, Mysuru (Mysore) 570001 India
Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas Palace). This impressive museum showcases royal costumes and paintings that were previously owned by the Wodeyars—a family that once called this iconic residence home. Learn about royalty who ruled Mysore for seven centuries from your local guide as you meander through the halls and galleries.. Wander the 3-story granite palace and marvel at its impressive pink marble domes and beautiful arches. Get an up close look at the rosewood doorway inlayed with ivory that leads to the Ambavilasa hall. Marvel at the ornate mosaic floor and glass ceilings and check out the Indian ceremonial objects and European sculptures that are on display here. Listen as your guide explains the significance of the marriage hall (Kalyana Mantapa) where peacock motifs and geometric patterns decorate the eight-sided room. Your guide will point out unique the unique features of this Indo-Sacacenic architectural masterpiece, which blends elements of Hindu, Raiput, Muslim and gothic styles into a thing of beauty.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Nandi-Hills, Srirangapatna 571438 India
Dariya Daulat Palace. Stretch your legs and explore the well-kept gardens of Daria Daulat Bagh, which surround this much-loved summer palace. Built in 1784, this beautiful and historically significant structure houses a museum dedicated to the sultan that’s filled with Persian manuscripts, European paintings and other rare artifacts. Your professional guide will explain the architectural features of this impressive space, which include pillars made of teakwood, frescoes of battle scenes and wide-open corridors that are perfect for exploring.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Included
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Entry/Admission - Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas)
- Entry/Admission - Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout India; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees are recommended
- Taking photos while inside the Mysore Palace is prohibited
- Visitors must remove footwear prior to entering the Mysore Palace
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
75%
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This tour is a LONG drive from Bangalore. The driver was 30 minutes late. We started to think he wasn't going to show! He arrived in a small vehicle which was VERY uncomfortable for such a long trip! Every other tour we booked, they drove a mini-van/SUV. We picked up the tourguide in Srirangapatna, hours later.....strange. The guide's accent was so thick that he had information on cards for us to read. He was very difficult to understand, which detracted from the tour. Our lunch was supposed to be included in the price, but we were handed a bill. We paid it, thinking it was futile to try to argue with the language barrier. The guide stopped at a wedding venue, and took us inside to meet the bride, groom and family as they were taking wedding photos! He pushed us on the stage to take pictures with the couple despite our protests that we did not think this was acceptable. He then took us to the dining area and helped himself to food being prepared in the kitchen, offering it to us as well! We were flabbergasted, but he insisted that as a certified tour guide, he had access to wherever he decided to take us! Towards the end of the tour, he received a call from someone and passed the phone to my husband. The person on the other end stated he was checking up and wanted to know if there were any issues. Of course, the guide was there next to us listening, so we were afraid to speak our minds! The driver drove like a maniac, I was seriously concerned for our safety. Also, the driver and guide spent the majority of the driving time conversing together in their native language. In all, I would give this tour no stars, if I could. We've used Viator MANY times in past travels, and this tour was severely disappointing!
The trip out to Mysore was great. Plenty to see along the way. Our driver was very gracious and pointed out many interesting things along the way. My wife even saw monkeys along the trip resting in trees. The old fort, river area, summer home were fun and fascinating. The Mysore palace was great. We were lucky enough to see it later all lit up. Our guide also fit in a trip up to the granite bull temple above Mysore. All in all a great way to see the areas around Karnataka. Thanks!!!
A great trip, good communications prior to the trip, the driver arrived at our hotel nice and early. Took us to Mysore where we picked up the guide who was a local man and knew everywhere, every shortcut and loads of people. Lunch was great. The company called us personally part way through the day to make sure we were OK and were enjoying the trip. Really good service.
Great day! Our driver, Raghu, was pleasant, capable and informative. We had several hours with him on our drive from Bangalore to Mysore. He pointed out things if interest along the way, the drive was very enjoyable and informative. Our tour guide, also named Raghu, was knowledgeable, informative and funny. Mysore Palace was breathtaking! The palace alone could be an all day adventure. We enjoyed the architecture and art at both Mysore Palace and Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace. Very long but enjoyable day. If time permits, take two days to see Mysore and surrounding areas.