India's tech capital with its craft brewery scene, gardens, and pubs, combined with Mysore's illuminated palace, silk bazaars, and the famous Dasara festival.
Bangalore (Bengaluru) at 920 m is India's fastest-growing city and the world's fourth-largest tech hub. But beneath the startup culture lies a city of remarkable greenery — Lalbagh and Cubbon Park — colonial-era buildings, the vibrant Commercial Street markets, and a craft beer scene that rivals any in Asia.
Three hours south, Mysore is the cultural capital of Karnataka. The Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas Palace) is one of India's most visited monuments — lit by 98,000 bulbs on Sundays and during the 10-day Dasara festival in October. Mysore silk, sandalwood carving, and yoga (the city where Ashtanga yoga originated) round out the experience.
Mysore Palace — One of India's most magnificent royal palaces — a blend of Hindu, Islamic, and Gothic architecture housing royal artefacts and lit by 98,000 bulbs on Sundays.
Chamundi Hills — A 1,065 m hilltop temple complex overlooking Mysore — 1,000 ancient steps carved into the hillside lead to the Chamundeshwari Devi temple.
Lalbagh Botanical Garden — A 240-acre garden in Bangalore founded in 1760 — 1,800 plant species, a 3,000 million-year-old rock formation, and a glass house modelled on London's Crystal Palace.
Mysore Silk Bazaar — Mysore is famous for its pure silk sarees with gold zari borders — Cauvery Arts & Crafts Emporium is the best place for authentic Mysore silk and sandalwood.
Coorg (Kodagu) — India's coffee country — 2 hrs from Mysore, with coffee and spice plantations, Dubare elephant camp, Abbey Falls, and the misty Brahmagiri hills.
Belur & Halebidu — Two 12th-century Hoysala temples — the intricately carved Chennakeshava temple at Belur and the twin temples at Halebidu are among India's finest sculptural masterpieces.
On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Begin local sightseeing with Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace and a drive past Vidhana Soudha. In the evening, explore MG Road and Church Street, enjoy local cuisine and unwind.
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