The nearest international airport is Bangalore airport near Devanahalli (170km from Mysore) [url=http://www.airportsindia.org.in/aai/international/bangalore/blr-gi.htm].]
Mysore Airport [http://www.airportsindia.org.in/allAirports/mysore.jsp[/url] (MYQ) Mysore Airport, which is nearly 12 kilometers from the city, was inaugurated on May 15, 2010. There is only one flight to and from this airport, and its destination is Bangalore, with SpiceJet.
Mysore Junction is the city's main station, and there are daily trains plying the route to [wiki=1bc99cb2f4153c2d0d8025ee5575b2a0]Bangalore[/wiki].
The fastest and possibly the most comfortable way to travel between Mysore and [wiki=361961d900d8171b305cb8f79b1aabc2]Chennai[/wiki] is by the Shatabdi Express, which covers the Mysore-Bangalore leg of the journey in 2 hours and the Mysore-Chennai section in 7 hours. Although more expensive than other trains, all the Shatabdi's coaches are air-conditioned and meals, snacks and a bottle of mineral water are included in the cost of the fare.
There are many trains available from Mysore to Bangalore and vice versa. Tippu Express being the most popular one which covers the distance of 140 km in about 2.5 hours. Tippu Express leaves Mysore at 11AM and reaches Bangalore by 1:30PM and leaves Bangalore at 3PM and reaches Mysore at 5:30PM. Chamundi Express and Yeshvantapur-Mysore Express (17303/04)are other daily trains between the cities
Apart from above Mysore is connected to Delhi through Weekly Swarnajayanthi(12781/82), Mumbai through Weekly Sharavati, Chennai by Kaveri Express(Daily)(16221/22) & Shatabdi Express(Except Wednesday)(12007/08), Trichy/Tanjore through Daily Express(16231/32, Madurai through Daily Express(6731/32), Tirupati by Fast passenger(56213/14)Daily, Ajmer through Bi-weekly Express(16201/02), Jaipur through Bi-weekly Express(12975/76), Mangalore Daily by Express(16517/18).Apart from Sharavati and swarna jayanti all other trains as above pass via Bangalore city
Trains to Mysore depart from 1 station in Mangalore: Mangalore Jn (MAJN)
No Train Departure Arrival Duration Running Days from
Mangalore
1 Yesvantpur Exp(16518) 07:57PM(Mangalore Jn) 04:15AM(Mysore Jn) 8h 18m All Days
from mysore
16517 Kannur Express Mysore Jn 23:45 Mangalore 08:35
The track between bangalore and Mysore is in process of Doubling. work has already completed for about 60km of the strech. the entire completion of the work can reduce the running time of trains by about 15-30 minutes
Buses run every 5 minutes from Bangalore. There is a choice of airconditioned and ordinary vehicles. During the weekends, these buses can fill up, but most do not allow you to purchase your tickets in advance. However, buses to Mysore board constantly so finding a bus with seats is never a problem. The KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses are very comfortable, especially the Volvo (Luxury) buses. A one-way ticket from Bangalore to Mysore costs 280 Indian Rupees. One can get a bus for Mysore from the main city bus stand (Majestic) or the sattelite bus terminus on Mysore road.
Mysore has two major bus stands. All KSRTC buses arrive and depart from the Central bus stand (aka sub-urb bus stand), while local buses use the City bus stand.
Mysore is approximately 150 km from Bangalore, and there is a 4 lane highway (2 lanes in each direction) connecting the 2 cities. The traffic is fairly heavy but the drive is extremely comfortable if you discount the unmarked speed bumps that show up at random intervals. Recently(as of July 15th 2011) there are around 25-30 speed bumps which shall allow you to reach Mysore in 3 and 1/2 hours via car. Some speed bumps are neither marked by a zebra crossing nor any symbols to indicate the speed bumps. Probably a more easier and comfortable way to travel to Mysore from Bangalore is via train (especially the Shatabdi Express - 2:15hrs). You drive through in SH-17 via Ramnagar-Mandya and takes about 2 hrs to leave Bangalore and 2 more hrs on the highway [http://tildekarthik.blogspot.com/2010/10/trip-from-bangalore-to-mysore-by-sh-17.html]
You don't really need a car and driver to drive you from Bangalore or other destinations in India, as all the tourist sites are walking distance or a cheap ride by rickshaw. Alternatively if you must have a car and driver while there, it is very easy to arrange once you arrive.
Around 140 km drive for fitness freaks...
Bangalore-50-> Ramnagaram-30-> Maddur-20-> Mandya-22-> Srirangapatna-13->Mysore
Frequent bus service is available to all major tourist and residential areas of the city. Volvo airconditioned buses are available to Chamundi Hills, KRS-Brindavan Garden, Zoo, Infosys, and to some major residential areas.
Tourist Cabs are the best choice if you want to visit nearby places outside Mysore city like [wiki=6b2323ea94ea984d07d86a948f923b94]Srirangapatna[/wiki]. Costs about Rs 9 or Rs 10 per km.
They have meters, but drivers politely refuse to turn down the meters especially at railway stations, bus stations etc. The more your attire and luggage announce that you are a tourist the less the chances of drivers going by the meter. Price is Rs. 11.00 per km, with a minimum fare of Rs. 20. Try to insist on meter usage; threatening to call the police works sometimes when the rickshaw driver pretends that the meter is broken and wants a flat fee.
At the railway station or city bus stand, go straight to the pre-paid auto-rickshaw counter and tell them your destination (you have to pay a rupee for this service). They will give you a slip with the fare printed, along with the destination and auto rickshaw registration number. When you arrive at the destination you just pay what is printed on the slip.
Has exhibits on plants, animals and geology of the southern region of India
*Founded in 1968 and located in the university of Mysore campus in Jayalakshmivilas Mansion at Manasa Gangorti, the museum has over 6500 folk art and folklore articles on display and exhibits arts and crafts from all over the state of Karnataka, majority being Yakshgan and Puppet art.
*Exhibits vintage locomotives as they were in use. The second of such museum set up after the Rail museum in Delhi. The Musium is located near to railway station, The major attraction of the musium is the wagon used by Queen of Mysore. There is a small Toy Train. The musium is smal one and can be visited while arriving or leaving Mysore during working hours.
*Formerly known as the oriental library is was started in 1891 and contains over 33,000 palm leaf manuscripts - the most famous of which is the Kautilya Arthashastra.
*Estd.in October 2010, this unique wax museum is based on musicians and musical instruments from all over the World.
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Pure Vegetarian Mysore Heritage food served Traditionally on Plantain Leaf. Famous for Karnataka's/Mysore's Speciality dishes, Dosa Varieties and Heritage Snacks. Only Restaurant to use home grade vegetables. Only restaurant to NOT use Baking soda, MSG or any other commercial processed food ingredients .
*veg and non-vegetarian food is available.
*Good South Indian vegetarian snacks and coffee famous for dosa
*Good South Indian vegetarian snacks and coffee. Mangalore Bajji is amazing and wonderful.
*Popular foreigner hangout, nice outdoor rooftop environment and cold beers. Try the Gobi Manchurian and the Chicken Noodles
*pure vegetarian food is available.
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*Mahesh Prasad Restaurant - Near Big Bazar
*Nalpak Restaurant - Kuvempunagar
*Hotel Shree Guru Residency, JLB Road
*Hotel Indra Bhavan - Dhanvanthri Road, Mysore
*Penguin Ice Creams - Dhanvanthri Road, Mysore
*Khatta Metta - Dhanvanthri Road, Mysore
*Samrat Vegetarian Restaurant - Dhanvanthri Road, Mysore.
*Hotel Shringar - Shivrampet, Mysore
*Indra Sweet 'n Spice - 42, Kalidasa Road, VV Mohalla, Mysore
*Green Leaf - Kalidasa Road, V.V. Mohalla, Mysore
*Nalpak Restaurant - Gokulam Main Road, V.V. Mohalla
*Ramya Drive-in-Restaurant - # 995/1, Radhakrishna Avenue, Mysore
*Shri Shanthi Sagar - 1014, Udaya Ravi Road, Kuvempunagar,
*Hotel Mylari - Udaya Ravi Road, Kuvempunagar, Mysore
*Indradhanush - Hotel Airlines Complex, Geetha Road, Mysore
*Hotel Sapthagiri - Siddappa Square, Mysore
*Iyengar's Tiffin Center - Chamaraja Double Road
*Hotel Mahesh Prasad - New Kantaraj Urs Road, Ballal Circle
*Hotel Kamat Yatrinivas - Nanjangud Road, Mysore
*Kafe Mallige - Nageetha Complex, Vishwa Manava Double Road, Saraswathipurm, Mysore
*Kamat Nalpad - Highway Circle, Mysore
* Dasaprakash near the city bus-stand.
* Nalapak, Mylary and Gayathri Tiffin Room(GTR) are places to find very good dosas.
*Iyer's Mess near RTO circle. The perfect place for authentic Home cooked South Indian food served on a plantain leaf. Service is hospitable. Rs.25 per meal. Open only in the afternoons
*Santhosh Hotel,Near Sangam theater
*Vishnu Bhavan-Opp to Main Bus Stand
*Mahesh Prasad-Ballal circle
*The SIXTH MAIN- Opp To Loyal World road,6TH Main,9TH Cross, Post Office Road, Vani Vilas Mohalla, Mysore. Sixth Main is a restaurant and Coffee Shop parallel to Kalidasa Road. You would always find more foreigners than localities especially at the weekends. The ambiance is quite relaxing with jazz playing in the background.
*Little Woods- Opp.Jockey Quarters, Chamundhi Hill Road No #1,Mysore.“Little woods is a vegetarian bistro a new restaurant that is set on the Chamundi Hill Road. Beautiful environs and a homely setting make this place a perfect destination for travellers and locals. This little place gives upto four seating options- Roof top, Garden, Road View and closed.
*Hotel Komfort Suites- Medar Block, Yadavagiri, Mysore, Karnataka.
*PEPE"S- 3rd cross,9th main Saraswathi puram, Mysore. "Pepe's is a place for variety of sandwich's Club,Grilled and other south Indian treats.
Non Veg Restaurants
*Hotel RRRnear the Woodland theatr is a lovely place for biriyani
*Hotel RRR - Gandhi Square, Mysore
*Hotel Vybhav - New Sayajji Rao Road, Mysore
*Mughal-E-Durbar - New Sayyaji Rao Road, Bamboo bazaar, Mysore
*Biryani Paradise - Near Mysore Medical College, Rifah Complex, New Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysore
*Hanumanthu Mess - Mandi Mohalla, Mysore. A small joint specializing in a Macro-style cooked Mutton Pulav and Mutton Chaps,available for early breakfast and lunch. Natti (Chicken) Pulav on Sunday morning only. Strictly Non-Vegetarian place.
*Shree Devi Restaurant - Rajkamal Talkies Road, Mysore
*Hotel Annapoorna - N. S. Road, Mysore
*Tegu Mess - Adi Pampa Road, V.V. Mohalla, Mysore
*Biriyaniwalla - Adi Pampa Road, V.V. Mohalla, Mysore
*Lemon Tree - Adi Pampa Road, V.V. Mohalla, Mysore
*Top Stuff - Kalidasa Road, V.V. Mohalla, Mysore
*Temptations - Kalidasa Road, V.V. Mohalla, Mysore
*Kuttera - Kuvempunagar, Mysore
*Kafe Biryani - Vishwa Manava Double Road, Kuvempunagar, Mysore
*Da Breeze- hebbal industrial area ring road hebbal
*Spices & Sauces - B.N. Road, Hardinge Circle, Mysore. The best place to have some spicy non-vegetarian food. Even Mysore cuisine is worth trying.
Jain Food
*Jain Bhojanalay - There is Jain Bhojanaylaya on Ashoka Road, behind Sangam Theartor, near to Gandhi Square, Managed by Jain Temple Trust. The facility is available for Jain people only. No food is served after Sunset.
Hang Out
*Mysore has 7 Cafe Coffee Days, one on Kalidasa road, one on Kanthraj Urs road, one on Devraj Urs road,one on Vasanth Mahal road(Ginger Hotel),and 3 outlets in Hootagalli Infosys Campus
*Mysore has 1 Barista Outlet, on temple Road V.V.Mohalla
*Pizza Outlets------ Pizza Corner(Near Harding Circle), Pizza Hut(On Temple Road-V.V.Mohalla), Dominos(On Temple Road-V.V.Mohalla and Infosys Campus), U.S.Pizza(On Ramavilas Road Near Marimallapa College)
*Corner House in Vontikoppal is a nice place for ice creams
*Tina's Cafe at Gokulam Main road offers delicious home cooked Indian food. The decor is artistic.
*Sixth Main is a restaurant and Coffee Shop parallel to Kalidasa Road. You would always find more foreigners than localites especially at the weekends. The ambiance is quite relaxing with jazz playing in the background.
*Kalidasa road in Jayalakshmipuram has fairly good restaurants like Anima Café, Madhva Bhavan, Green leaf, Tao. Everybody seems to like the shawarma at Casino park and Lemon Tree
Mysore Youth Hostel Tel: +91 - 821 - 2544704, clean male and female dorms, mostly frequented by Indian college students. The grounds are lovely, and it is only 100 rupee per night. No rooms, only dorm beds.
*Mannars Residency [url=http://mannarsresidency.com]](formerly known as MTR Residency), Opp to more mega store, Narayan Shastry Road,Mysore-570001, Tel: 0821-2424040, 0821-4242424, +91-9886660803.
*Mannars Yatrinivas [url=http://mannarsyatrinivas.com[/url]](formerly known as MTR Yatrinivas), Chandrahupta Road,near sangam theatre, Halladakeri, Mysore-570001, Tel: 0821-2521148,+91-821-4269105,+919886660803.
*Mannars Lodge [url=http://mannarshotels.com[/url]](formerly known as MTR Lodge), Chandrahupta Road,near sangam theatre, Halladakeri, Mysore-570001, Tel: Tel: 0821-2436412,+919886660803.
*Mannars Deluxe [url=http://mannarshotels.com[/url]](formerly known as MTR Deluxe),Near Sangam Theatre, Halladakeri, Mysore-570001, Tel: Tel: 0821-2448344,0821-2443207, +919886660803.
*Hotel Dasaprakash, Gandhi Square, Mysore-570001, Tel: 0821-2442444 single 500Rs (also for 2), double 700 Rs, very nice and efficient
*Hotel Govardhan, Sri Harsha Road, Mysore - 570 001, Tel : 0821-2434118, 2429422, 2431960
*Green House Valley Service Apartment, Near Infosys, Opposite to Damden Solarium Apartment, on Ring Road, Vijay Nagara II stage, Mysore - 570 001, Tel : 9886594321, 0821-6527802, 8880777033.
*Hotel Airlines, 1064, CH 16, Jayalakshmi VIlas Road, Chamaraja Puram, Mysore 570 005, Phone: 0821.2330745, 2330475
*Hotel Prakash Deluxe, Opposite Medical College, 1474 - Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysore - 570 021, Tel : 0821-2521676, 2529434
*Very clean A/C or non-A/C rooms. Avoid the room service food, it is not safe.
*Hotel Luciya International, Near Dasprakash, No. 1771, Old Bank Road, Mysore - 570 001, Tel : 0821-2420261
*Hotel Darshan Palace, Lokaranjan Mahal Road, Opposite to Regency Theatre, Nazarbad, Mysore - 570 010, Tel : 0821-2520794, 2564083
*Hotel Sri Nandini Lodge, Next to Bus Stand, Irwin Road, Mysore, Phone : 0821.2447085, 2447155
*Hotel Dasharath, No. 1159, Ramsons House, Near Zoo Garden, Mysore - 570 010, Tel : 0821-2449121
*Hotel Ritz, B N Road, Mysore - 570 001, Tel : 0821-2422668, 2429082, What this small, colonial-era four-room hotel lacks in cleanliness and upkeep, it makes up in charm and friendly staff. The front desk will help you book further travel, such as buses to Ooty.
*Hotel Aashraya, Dhanvantri Road, Mysore - 570 001, Tel : 0821-2427088, 2426570
*Hotel Indra Bhavan, Dhanvantri Road, Mysore - 570 001, Tel : 0821-2423933, 2423755
*Hotel Kalinga, K R Circle, Opposite City Bus Stand, Mysore - 570 001, Tel : 0821-2431310, 070, 019
*Shiva Guru Comforts, Halladakeri, Behind Suburb Bus Stand, Mysore - 570 001, Tel : 0821-2538974
*Hotel Gayathri, New Gayathri Building, Opposite Railway Station, Dhanavantri Road, Mysore - 570 001, Tel : 0821-2425654.
*Hotel Roopa [url=http://www.hotelroopa.com/[/url],] Very close to Mysore Palace. B.N. Road, Mysore - 570 001, Tel : 0821-2443770.
*Zostel[www.zostel.com[/url], #36, Shalivahana Road , Nazarbad, Mysore - 570010
Hotel Dasaprakash Paradise, No. 104, Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri, Mysore-570020 Tel : 0821-4008400, 2410366, E-mail - hotelparadise@airtelmail.in, website - Http://www.mysoredasaprakashgroup.com/paradise
*KSTDC Mayura Hoysala, Come out of the Railway station and walk straight for roughly 500 meters. You will find it on the left hand side. No. 2, Jhansi Laxmi Bai Road, Mysore - 570 005, Tel : 0821-2425349, 2425597
*Hotel Siddhartha,Offers good variety of South and North Indian Vegetarian food.No. 73/1, Guest House Road, Nazarbad, Mysore - 570 010 Tel : 0821-2522999, 888, Fax: 0821-2520692
*Hotel Palace Plaza, No. 2716, Sri Harsha Road, Mysore - 570 001, Tel : 0821-2440875, 2430034, Fax: 0821-2421070
*Mango Hotels, Mysore - Jayalakshmipuram[http://www.staymango.com/hotel/ho1004/mango-hotels-mysore-jayalkshprm.html], 116,117,118, 6th Main, 3rd Cross, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysore - 570012, Karnataka, Tel: 022-6150-6150, +91-82-1655-9696. Email: reservations@staymango.com. Mango Hotel is located off Hunsur Road, next to the Urban Oasis Mall and BM Hospital, nestled between a quiet residential suburb of Jayalakshmipuram. The spectacular Mysore Palace, Mysore Zoo and the magnificent Chamundi Hills are just a few minutes’ drive from the hotel. The convenient short drive to the Hebbal Industrial Zone makes this hotel an ideal location for business travelers too.
*The Green Hotel, A comfortable Heritage Hotel located in an old princess house at the Chittaranjan Palace. The hotel has a lovely cafe, and the bar and restaurant on the lawn is a delight. Profits of the hotel are donated for various causes in and around Mysore, No. 2270, Vinoba Road, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysore - 570 012, Tel : 0821-2512536, 2414635, 2516134, Fax: 0821-25126139
*The Maurya Residency, Sri Harsha Road, Mysore, Tel : 0821.2523375
*KSTDC Mayura Yatri Nivas, No. 2, Jhansi Laxmi Bai Road, Mysore - 570 005, Tel : 0821-2423492
*Park Lane Hotel,Perfect place to enjoy your drink and try out some spicy Indian food No. 2720, Sri Harsha Road, Mysore - 570 001, Tel : 0821-2430400, 2434340
*Hotel Royale Heritage, 2930, Bangalore - Nilgiri Road, Mysore,Phone : 0821.5265330
*Hotel United 21 is just 2 minutes from the Mysore palace. A good and comfortable rooms at affordable rates.
*Maurya Palace, Sri Harsha Road, Phone : 0821.2435912
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel - The only luxury hotel in the city located adjacent to the Golf Course and Zoo. Connected to The Mall of Mysore, Ph:+91.821.7101234
*Nalapad Residency, Dr. Nelson Mandela Road, New Bannimantap Extn, Mysore 570 015, Phone : 0821.2491117
*The Viceroy, Sri Harsha Road, Mysore - 570 001, Tel : 0821-2424001, 2428001, Fax: 0821-2433391
*Hotel Peridotinn,minutes drive from the famous IT Companies like Infosys, L & T etc.Hebbal Mysore, Tel :0821-2303404
Amblee Holiday Resort, Bangalore - Mysore Highway, Srirangapatna, Tel : 0821-3092475, Mobile : 9845002665
*Chitravana Resorts-H.D. Kote road,Kalawadi Gate,Mysore-570008,Phone - 0821 2597794 / 9343989990 / [url=http://www.chitravanaresorts.co.in]]
*The Palmyrah Tenements,Plot No.5,Contour Road, Hebbal
*Windflower Resort and Spa [http://www.thewindflower.com/MysoreResort.html[/url], Maharanapratap Rd, Nazarbad, Phone +91 821 2522500
Home stays are a very good way of accommodation. They get you to know how the culture a little bit closer.
* Guest Inn Luxury A/c Home Stay [url=http://www.guestinnmysore.com],]2, 7 Main Road, 3 Block, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysore. Phone +91-821-6450366 Mobile: +91-9449776228
* Play Possum Home Stay [url=http://playpossumhome.com[/url],]1483, Paduvana Road, C & D Block, Kuvempunagar, Mysore. Phone +91-821-2344361
* TULIPS HOMESTAY at MYSORE [url=http://www.tulipshomestay-mysore.com/[/url],]#922, 6th main, 10th cross, Vijayanagar 1st stage, Mysore - 570017, Tel :- +91-0821-2547744, 2510244, Mob:- 96321 51035 / 80500 57042, Email:- [tulipshomestay@gmail.com[/url]