Mysuru Tour Package from Chennai (3 Days)
3-day Mysuru tour from Chennai: Mysuru and Srirangapatna. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,240 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
20° – 28°C
October in Mysuru

Description
3-day Mysuru tour from Chennai: Mysuru and Srirangapatna. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,240 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 10 handpicked stops, including Chamundeshwari Temple, Nandi on Chamundi Hills, Mysore Palace and more. October–March (Dasara in September–October) is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Mysuru. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Mysuru
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 17°C – 35°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Mysore Palace and Chamundi Hills
Reach Mysuru by train from Chennai, where our driver meets you. Check in at your hotel in Mysuru. Drive up Chamundi Hills for darshan at the Chamundeshwari temple and stop at the great monolithic Nandi on the way down. Spend the afternoon in the Mysore Palace, the seat of the Wodeyars, with its stained-glass Kalyana Mantapa and painted Durbar Hall, and see St Philomena's Church. On Sunday and holiday evenings the palace is lit up with nearly a hundred thousand bulbs. 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: Chennai to Mysuru
471 km · ~10h 5m · About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chennai
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.
86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 236Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 386Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km · 1h 43m 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: Chennai to Mysuru
471 km · ~10h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chennai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chennai → Mysuru
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~471 km
~10h 28m|Tentative fare ₹520–₹1,370
- 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: Chennai to Mysuru
Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central for Chennai, 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
Chamundeshwari Temple
The hill temple of the goddess who guards Mysuru.
- 2
Nandi on Chamundi Hills
A huge Nandi carved from a single rock.
- 3
Mysore Palace
The Wodeyar palace with its marriage pavilion and Durbar Hall.
- 4
St Philomena's Church
A tall neo-Gothic church with twin spires.
Srirangapatna and Brindavan Gardens
Today's travel: from Mysuru to Srirangapatna (about 19 km, 30 min) and from Srirangapatna to Mysuru (about 19 km, 30 min). Cross to the island town of Srirangapatna in the Kaveri: the Ranganathaswamy temple, Tipu Sultan's summer palace Daria Daulat Bagh with its painted walls, and the Gumbaz where Tipu and Hyder Ali are buried. Stop at the Ranganathittu bird sanctuary for a boat ride past nesting birds and crocodiles. In the evening, see the terraced Brindavan Gardens below the KRS dam and its musical fountain. Overnight stay in Mysuru.
- 1
Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna
A large Vishnu temple on the Kaveri island.
- 2
Daria Daulat Bagh
Tipu Sultan's teak summer palace with murals.
- 3
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
River islets full of nesting birds, seen by boat.
- 4
Brindavan Gardens
Terraced gardens below the KRS dam with a musical fountain.
Mysuru markets and back
See the Jaganmohan Palace art gallery, with paintings by Raja Ravi Varma, and walk through the Devaraja Market for jasmine, betel leaves, sandalwood and Mysore pak. Pick up Mysore silk before leaving for home. Board the train from Mysuru back to Chennai (about 469 km), and the tour ends.
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 Chennai
469 km · ~10h 3m · 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.
85 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 235Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 385Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
85 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChennaiChennai, Tamil Nadu
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 Chennai
469 km · ~10h 25m · 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 → Chennai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~469 km
~10h 25m|Tentative fare ₹520–₹1,360
- Arrive in Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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 Chennai
Nearest railway stations: Mysore Jn for Mysuru, Chennai Central for Chennai.
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
Jaganmohan Palace
An old palace now an art gallery.
- 2
Devaraja Market
A busy old market of flowers, fruit and spices.
Tour Overview
The royal city of the Wodeyars: Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, the island fortress of Srirangapatna, Ranganathittu bird sanctuary, Brindavan Gardens and the old markets.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Chennai. The route runs Chennai → Mysuru → Srirangapatna → Mysuru → Chennai, about 978 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 Mysuru Tour from Chennai
- Chamundeshwari Temple
- Nandi on Chamundi Hills
- Mysore Palace
- St Philomena's Church
- Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna
- Daria Daulat Bagh
- Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
- Brindavan Gardens
Inclusions in the Mysuru Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Chennai 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 Mysuru 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
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 Mysuru Tour
Best time to visit: October–March (Dasara in September–October)
Route: Chennai → Mysuru → Srirangapatna → Mysuru → Chennai (about 978 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 3 days.
Before you go: Mysore Palace is lit up on Sunday and public-holiday evenings and every night of Dasara; the Mysore Zoo is closed on Tuesdays. Timings change, so check current rules when you book.
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 Chennai. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹23,810 | ₹11,440 | ₹10,500 |
| 33 Persons | ₹19,710 | ₹10,410 | ₹9,470 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹17,390 | ₹9,290 | ₹8,340 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹16,070 | ₹8,780 | ₹7,840 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹13,870 | ₹8,180 | ₹7,240 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Chennai the drive is about 471 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
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.
Nandi on Chamundi Hills
A huge Nandi carved from a single rock.
Mysore Palace
The Wodeyar palace with its marriage pavilion and Durbar Hall.
St Philomena's Church
St. Philomena's Cathedral in Mysuru is a striking Neo-Gothic church that stands as one of Asia's tallest churches. Built in 1936 under Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV, its spires and stained glass evoke the grandeur of Germany's Cologne Cathedral. Located about 3.5 km from Mysuru city center, it remains an active place of worship and a popular heritage landmark.
Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna
A large Vishnu temple on the Kaveri island.
Daria Daulat Bagh
Tipu Sultan's teak summer palace with murals.
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, located about 16 km from Mysuru, is a cluster of small islets on the Kaveri River and is the largest bird sanctuary in Karnataka. It is a vital nesting ground for several species of migratory birds, including painted storks, pelicans, and herons, best seen between November and March. Boat rides along the river offer close views of birds and crocodiles basking on the rocks.
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.
Jaganmohan Palace
An old palace now an art gallery.
Devaraja Market
A busy old market of flowers, fruit and spices.
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.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Chennai 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
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March (Dasara in September–October)
Route: Chennai → Mysuru → Srirangapatna → Mysuru → Chennai (about 978 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 3 days.
Before you go: Mysore Palace is lit up on Sunday and public-holiday evenings and every night of Dasara; the Mysore Zoo is closed on Tuesdays. Timings change, so check current rules when you book.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Mysuru, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Chennai on day 1 and you are back in Chennai on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Chennai → Mysuru → Srirangapatna → Mysuru → Chennai. That is about 978 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹10,500 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹7,240 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 Chennai and back. By cab from Chennai the drive is about 471 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. 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 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March (Dasara in September–October).
Mysore Palace is lit up on Sunday and public-holiday evenings and every night of Dasara; the Mysore Zoo is closed on Tuesdays. Timings change, so check current rules when you book.
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