Mysore Tour Package from Pondicherry (2 Days)
2-day Mysore tour from Pondicherry: Srirangapatna and Mysuru. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹4,760 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
20° – 28°C
October in Mysore

Description
2-day Mysore tour from Pondicherry: Srirangapatna and Mysuru. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹4,760 per person.
This 2 days 1 night itinerary covers 6 handpicked stops, including Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna, Daria Daulat Bagh, Brindavan Gardens and more. October–March (Dasara in September–October) is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 1-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Mysuru. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Mysore
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 17°C – 35°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Pondicherry to Mysore via Srirangapatna
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Pondicherry in the morning. Drive from Puducherry to Srirangapatna (about 436 km, 8 hrs 45 min) and from Srirangapatna to Mysuru (about 19 km, 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Mysuru. Stop at Srirangapatna on the way for the Ranganathaswamy temple and Tipu Sultan's painted summer palace. Check in at Mysore, and in the evening watch the musical fountain at Brindavan Gardens below the KRS dam. Overnight stay in Mysuru.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Pondicherry to Srirangapatna
436 km · ~9h 23m · About 9h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Pondicherry
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SrirangapatnaSrirangapatna, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Pondicherry to Srirangapatna
436 km · ~9h 41m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Pondicherry
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pondicherry. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pondicherry → Srirangapatna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~436 km
~9h 41m|Tentative fare ₹480–₹1,270
- Arrive in Srirangapatna
Srirangapatna, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Pondicherry to Srirangapatna
Nearest railway stations: Puducherry for Pondicherry, Shrirangapatna for Srirangapatna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 18h 10m in total
Change trains at Arakkonam — about 2h 35m wait
1 change · 18h 45m in total
Change trains at Arakkonam — about 4h 30m wait
1 change · 19h 30m in total
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 6h 17m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Srirangapatna to Mysuru
19 km · ~23m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Srirangapatna
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
19 km · 23m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MysuruMysuru, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Srirangapatna to Mysuru
19 km · ~25m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Srirangapatna
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Srirangapatna. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Srirangapatna → Mysuru
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~19 km
~25m|Tentative fare ₹20–₹100
- Arrive in Mysuru
Mysuru, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Srirangapatna to Mysuru
Nearest railway stations: Shrirangapatna for Srirangapatna, Mysore Jn for Mysuru.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna
The Vishnu temple on the island in the Kaveri.
- 2
Daria Daulat Bagh
Tipu Sultan's painted summer palace.
- 3
Brindavan Gardens
Terraced gardens below the KRS dam, with a musical fountain show in the evening.
Mysore and back to Pondicherry
Visit the Mysore Palace in the morning (on Sundays and festival nights it is lit up from 7 pm), then drive up Chamundi Hill to the Chamundeshwari temple, stopping at the giant Nandi on the way down. See St Philomena's Cathedral before starting home. Drive from Mysuru to Puducherry (about 454 km, 9 hrs), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Pondicherry. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Mysuru to Pondicherry
454 km · ~9h 45m · About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mysuru
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 227Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 377Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PondicherryPondicherry, Puducherry
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Mysuru to Pondicherry
454 km · ~10h 5m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mysuru
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mysuru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mysuru → Pondicherry
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~454 km
~10h 5m|Tentative fare ₹500–₹1,320
- Arrive in Pondicherry
Pondicherry, Puducherry
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Mysuru to Pondicherry
Nearest railway stations: Mysore Jn for Mysuru, Puducherry for Pondicherry.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 12h 40m in total
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 1h 32m wait
1 change · 15h 50m in total
Change trains at Bommasamudram — about 56m wait
1 change · 16h 45m in total
Change trains at Arakkonam — about 2h 27m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Mysore Palace
The Indo-Saracenic palace of the Wodeyars.
- 2
Chamundeshwari Temple
The temple on Chamundi Hill, with the Nandi carved from a single rock on the way up.
- 3
St Philomena's Cathedral
A neo-Gothic church with twin spires.
Tour Overview
Mysore is the royal city of the Wodeyars, known for its palace lit by nearly a lakh bulbs on Sundays and festival nights, the Chamundeshwari temple on the hill above town, and Tipu Sultan's island fort of Srirangapatna.
This 2-day, 1-night package starts and ends in Pondicherry. The route runs Pondicherry → Srirangapatna → Mysuru → Pondicherry, about 909 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Mysore Tour from Pondicherry
- Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna
- Daria Daulat Bagh
- Brindavan Gardens
- Mysore Palace
- Chamundeshwari Temple
- St Philomena's Cathedral
Inclusions in the Mysore Tour Package
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Pondicherry for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Mysore Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
Online booking: pay ₹1,000 per person at the time of booking to confirm your tour (no advance for children under 6). This amount is adjusted against the 20 percent advance below.
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Mysore Tour
Best time to visit: October–March (Dasara in September–October)
Route: Pondicherry → Srirangapatna → Mysuru → Pondicherry (about 909 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 2 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Mysuru, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Pondicherry. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹12,950 | ₹7,830 | ₹6,970 |
| 33 Persons | ₹9,590 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,140 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹8,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹5,540 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹7,960 | ₹6,060 | ₹5,200 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹6,330 | ₹5,630 | ₹4,760 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 2 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna
The Vishnu temple on the island in the Kaveri.
Daria Daulat Bagh
Tipu Sultan's painted summer palace.
Brindavan Gardens
Terraced ornamental gardens laid out below the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) Dam, featuring fountains, flowerbeds, and a musical fountain show in the evenings. The illuminated gardens and dancing fountains make it a popular evening excursion from Mysuru.
Mysore Palace
The Indo-Saracenic palace of the Wodeyars.
Chamundeshwari Temple
Perched atop Chamundi Hills, about 13 km from Mysuru, this ancient temple is dedicated to Chamundeshwari, a form of Durga and the tutelary deity of the Wadiyar dynasty. The hill also features a colossal Nandi statue and a Mahishasura statue, and offers panoramic views of the city.
St Philomena's Cathedral
A Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral built in the 1930s, modeled on Cologne Cathedral, and among the tallest churches in Asia at the time of its construction. Its twin spires rise 175 feet, and the interior features beautiful stained-glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March (Dasara in September–October) is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Pondicherry for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March (Dasara in September–October)
Route: Pondicherry → Srirangapatna → Mysuru → Pondicherry (about 909 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 2 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Mysuru, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
2 days and 1 night. It starts from Pondicherry on day 1 and you are back in Pondicherry on day 2. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Pondicherry → Srirangapatna → Mysuru → Pondicherry. That is about 909 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹6,970 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹4,760 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Pondicherry and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 2 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March (Dasara in September–October).
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to
