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Options to stay In Bangalore
Bangalore & Mysore, India
Asia / India
Bangalore & Mysore
A 7-day heritage journey through Bangalore & Mysore, India — hand-planned by Rachana, with where to stay, what to do and where to eat all mapped out.
- Ideal stay
- 7 days
- Best season
- October to March
- From
- $1,218–$6,594 pp
The place
About this destination
A 7-day heritage journey through Bangalore & Mysore, India — hand-planned by Rachana, with where to stay, what to do and where to eat all mapped out.
My experience
This is Rachana's own 7-day itinerary for Bangalore & Mysore, India — the version she'd plan for a close friend. It threads together stays she rates like Options to stay In Bangalore and The Taj West End, a day-by-day plan, and the meals worth booking ahead. Everything here is personally travelled and curated — no filler.
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Photo journal
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Day by day
The itinerary
Day 01
Arrive in Bangalore
- 01Check-in at your luxury hotel (The Leela or The Oberoi).
- 02Relax with a spa session.
- 03Evening: Explore Indiranagar – art cafes, local boutiques.
- 04Dinner: at
- 05Fine Dining: Jamavar – The Leela Palace (North & South Indian cuisine).
- 06Stand-alone: Green Theory – beautiful garden café with global vegetarian fare.
Day 02
Discover Garden City & Heritage
- 01Visit
- 02Lalbagh Botanical Garden
- 03Bangalore Palace
- 04Cubbon Park & Vidhana Soudha (Photo op)
- 05Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace
- 06Lunch: at: Rim Naam – The Oberoi (al fresco fine dining)
- 07Evening: Stroll around UB City Mall (luxury shopping).
- 08Dinner: at
- 09Imli Café (stand-alone, casual, vegetarian North Indian dishes)
Day 03
Art, Culture & Nightlife
- 01Visit
- 02National Gallery of Modern Art
- 03Ranga Shankara (if there’s a play showing)
- 04ISKCON Temple (beautiful architecture)
- 05Lunch: Sattvam – Pure vegetarian fine dining buffet with sattvic recipes.
- 06Shop at: Mysore Saree Udyog (silks, fabrics) & Basava Ambara (textiles & crafts)
- 07Dinner: & Drinks
- 08Skyye Lounge (UB City) – Rooftop cocktails & views.
Day 04
Drive to Mysore (3.5 hours)
- 01Enroute stop at Channapatna Toy Village.
- 02Check-in to your Mysore hotel (Radisson Blu / Royal Orchid).
- 03Evening: Visit Brindavan Gardens (Illuminated fountains show).
- 04Dinner: at
- 05Spring – Radisson Blu (multi-cuisine vegetarian options)
- 06Stand-alone: Mahesh Prasad – old-school, beloved Mysorean veg food.
Day 05
The Royal Trail of Mysore
- 01Visit
- 02Mysore Palace (Guided tour recommended)
- 03Jaganmohan Palace & Art Gallery
- 04Chamundi Hills & Chamundeshwari Temple
- 05Lunch: Hotel RRR – Iconic vegetarian South Indian meals served on banana leaves.
- 06Evening: Stroll down Devaraja Market (flowers, spices, oils).
- 07Dinner: at
- 08La Uppu – Grand Mercure Mysuru (Modern Indian, vegetarian friendly)
Day 06
Craft, Sandalwood & Silk
- 01Visit
- 02Railway Museum
- 03Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum
- 04Silk Factory (Mysore silk weaving experience)
- 05Shopping
- 06Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium – sandalwood items, rosewood inlay.
- 07The Heritage – Jayalakshmi Road – best place for authentic Mysore silk sarees.
- 08Dinner: By the Blue – Grand Mercure (poolside Indian cuisine)
Day 07
Return to Bangalore / Departure
- 01Drive back to Bangalore.
- 02Optional stop at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary or Srirangapatna.
- 03Lunch: en route: Kadamba Veg Restaurant
- 04Evening: departure or relax at your hotel in Bangalore if staying another night.
- 05What to Shop
- 06Boutiques
- 07Raintree – Designer saris, stoles, and textiles
- 08Mogra – Ethnic wear with a contemporary twist
- 09House of Three, Collage, Atosa (in select pop-ups)
- 10Specialty Items
- 11Channapatna wooden toys
- 12Handcrafted jewelry from Levitate
- 13Handloom silks and linens
- 14Mysore Silk Sarees (look for KSIC showroom)
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Where to sleep
Hotels worth booking
What to order
Local cuisine
Must try
Local speciality
Paneer butter masala
Must try
Local speciality
Veg biryani
Must try
Local speciality
Masala dosa
Must try
Local speciality
Veg thali
Must try
Local speciality
Chole bhature
Must try
Local speciality
Gulab jamun
04
Logistics
Getting there & around
01 · Private chauffeur-driven car
The most comfortable way to explore — a trusted driver for door-to-door travel.
02 · Domestic flights
Quick hops between regions; book a few weeks ahead for the best fares.
03 · Airport arrival
A private meet-and-greet transfer is arranged from the moment you land.
The numbers
Budget breakdown
Total · per person
$1,218–$6,594 pp
USD
Breakdown
- Accommodation
- $120–$600 / night
- Food & dining
- $22–$132 / day
- Transportation
- $14–$90 / day
- Activities
- $18–$120 / day
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