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Mysore

The City of Palaces with rich royal heritage

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Famous For

Mysore Palace
Chamundi Hills
Brindavan Gardens
Mysore Silk
Best Time to Visit: October to February

Right Now in Mysore

25°C

Overcast

Feels like

25°C

Humidity

71%

Wind

17 km/h

WEATHER IN Mysore

Summer

March - May

30°C - 40°C

Hot and humid, hill stations offer relief

Monsoon

June - September (SW), Oct - Dec (NE)

25°C - 32°C

Two monsoons - Southwest and Northeast, lush green landscapes

Winter

December - February

20°C - 30°C

Pleasant and mild, best time to visit

Snowfall

N/A

None

No snowfall in South India

Accommodation

Prices per night in Indian Rupees

hostel₹300-600/night
budget₹700-1500/night
mid range₹2000-4000/night
luxury₹5000-8000/night
ultra luxury₹9000+/night

Public Transport

Getting around the city

bus₹5-25/trip
auto₹25-150/trip
taxi₹150-400/trip

Shopping Guide

Where to shop and what to buy

Devaraja Market

Sandalwood products, silk, spices

Sayyaji Rao Road

Mysore silk sarees

Cauvery Arts & Crafts

Handicrafts, rosewood

Food Guide - Mysore

Street Food

Local Snacks

₹20-50

Regional street food specialties

Local Cuisine

Regional Thali

₹100-200

Complete local meal platter

Foreign Cuisine

Chinese

₹150-300

Indo-Chinese dishes available

Safety Tips

Stay safe during your visit

Book Dasara festival accommodations early

Carry comfortable shoes for palace visits

Respect temple dress codes

Try authentic Mysore pak from old shops

Emergency Numbers in India

100
Police
102 / 108
Ambulance
1091
Women Helpline
1363
Tourist Helpline
FOR ANY EMERGENCY
📱 Dial 112
All-in-one emergency number (like 911 in USA)

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