Mysore City Guided Full-Day Tour
Mysore, India
Trip Type: Full-day Tours
Duration: 10 hours
Mysore, a city steeped in history mythology and tradition is best experienced through the local people, traditional food and the monuments they hold dear. Book this full-day Mysore City Tour to discover the charms of an ancient city on a trail which only the locals know of and visit some popular attractions including Chamundi Hills and Mysore Palace. You will also meet the artisans who crafted the wooden inlay for the Maharajas of Mysore and the stone craftsmen who sculpt stunning sculptures - an ancient 800 year old tradition, still alive in the Mysore region. Learn how the traditional Mysore silk saree is woven and
witness how the world famous Sandalwood Oil from the Mysore region is
extracted.
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Mysore, a city steeped in history mythology and tradition is best experienced through the local people, traditional food and the monuments they hold dear. Book this full-day Mysore City Tour to discover the charms of an ancient city on a trail which only the locals know of and visit some popular attractions including Chamundi Hills and Mysore Palace. You will also meet the artisans who crafted the wooden inlay for the Maharajas of Mysore and the stone craftsmen who sculpt stunning sculptures - an ancient 800 year old tradition, still alive in the Mysore region. Learn how the traditional Mysore silk saree is woven and
witness how the world famous Sandalwood Oil from the Mysore region is
extracted.
We in goMowgli think that you have not experienced Southern India till you have seen and explored Mysore. On goMowgli's Mysore City Tour, you get to experience the essentials as well as the offbeat experiences of this ancient city and will leave you with the subtle, indelible flavours of Southern India. The detailed tour itinerary is as detailed below
You will be picked up at the selected locations in Mysore and start this exciting full-day city tour.
First stop is to hike up on the Chamundi Hills by walking over 500 steps up to the summit as you relive the mythological origins of Mysore city. Then stop by a local restaurant for some traditional Mysore dosas and idlis for breakfast at your own expense. After breakfast meet the artisans who crafted the wooden inlay for the Maharajas of Mysore and the stone craftsmen who sculpt stunning sculptures - an ancient 800 year old tradition, still alive in the Mysore region. Afterwards learn how the traditional Mysore silk saree is woven. You can also buy some sarees and scarves as a nice gift for your friends and family. Also witness how the world famous Sandalwood Oil from the Mysore region is extracted. You can also buy sandalwood made soaps and other oil products at an authentic shop nearby.
Have a traditional Mysore styled lunch on a plantain leaf at your own expense and then visit the majestic Mysore Palace and learn the colonial history of Mysore. Visit a forgotten museum showcasing the folk history of the Mysore region and then take a stroll through the bristling and colourful Devaraja market and learn about the local fruits and vegetables along with savoring some local delights. When the tour ends, you will be transferred back to your departure point.
You will be picked up at the selected locations in Mysore and start this exciting full-day city tour.
First stop is to hike up on the Chamundi Hills by walking over 500 steps up to the summit as you relive the mythological origins of Mysore city. Then stop by a local restaurant for some traditional Mysore dosas and idlis for breakfast at your own expense. After breakfast meet the artisans who crafted the wooden inlay for the Maharajas of Mysore and the stone craftsmen who sculpt stunning sculptures - an ancient 800 year old tradition, still alive in the Mysore region. Afterwards learn how the traditional Mysore silk saree is woven. You can also buy some sarees and scarves as a nice gift for your friends and family. Also witness how the world famous Sandalwood Oil from the Mysore region is extracted. You can also buy sandalwood made soaps and other oil products at an authentic shop nearby.
Have a traditional Mysore styled lunch on a plantain leaf at your own expense and then visit the majestic Mysore Palace and learn the colonial history of Mysore. Visit a forgotten museum showcasing the folk history of the Mysore region and then take a stroll through the bristling and colourful Devaraja market and learn about the local fruits and vegetables along with savoring some local delights. When the tour ends, you will be transferred back to your departure point.
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