Mysore City 3.5-Hour Morning Bike Tour: Mysore by Cycle｜India

We will start the tour from Roambay Hostel in Laxmipuram the neighbourhood from where Ashtanga Yoga started a few decades ago. We will pass by several heritage buildings and by the end of the tour, you will not be able to count the total of them. We will pass by Jaganmohan Palace, another palace of the city now turned into an art museum. An ancient Shiva temple in the middle of the city is waiting for us, we will explore the stories of the temple and its connection with the city. Devraja market is next in the ride, 138-year-old market which is more than a market, it is part of the daily life of people and functions like an important organ of the city; colorful, vibrant, and yet fascinates everyone who is inside the market.

We will start riding through several small and calm lanes of the city, where tourists don't usually step into. Hyper-local and peaceful parts of the city, and old heritage buildings peeping from different corners. After crossing some big wood markets, we will reach one of the biggest mosques in the city; and have a first glimpse of St. Philomena's Church, a French Gothic-style church touching the skyline of the city. We will walk inside the cathedral and dig deeper into the history of different communities of the city.

Another old neighborhood of the city is waiting for us, with some of the last mud houses, tiled roofs, and roosters waking people up! We will stop for chai and share more stories of the city. Soon we will ride past the magnificent Mysore Palace, one of the most beautiful buildings in India and the world. Fascinating stories of the Wodeyars, their passion for their people, and the development work they did for people are great stories in their own way.

The last few roads, and points of the city along with delicious local breakfast will take you a bit closer to the tour. We will head back to the starting point exploring some more highlights of the city.