. Bangalore to Mysore distance by road is about 140 kilometers. The approximate driving time is 3 hours, including a short brake in between. The driving time also depends of from where and when you are staring in Bangalore. Getting out of the Bangalore traffic mess can take one hour or even more. During the peak hours this so called Bangalore mess can extend all the way up to Kengeri or Bidadi , the outskirts of Bangalore. The traffic then thins out gradually and you are in for a pleasurable drive to Mysore.
On the map Mysore is located towards the southwest of Bangalore. There's a superb 4 lane state highway than connects the two cities. Though it is a busy route the traffic is practically uninterrupted and fast. The only manageable exceptions the the few towns and large village centers , through which the Bangalore-Mysore highway passes through.
Let us start from the Bangalore end of the highway. The Outer Ring Road that encircles Banglore intersects the Mysore Road (the way the Bangalore- Mysore highway is known in the city area of Bangalore) near Kengeri railway station and near the Deepanjali Nagar Bus Station , both located in the southwest of Bangalore. The Mysore road in fact starts from the center of Bangalore city , the Majestic.
If you are driving from the northern part of Bangalore, explore the possibility of using the peripheral ring roads , instead of driving through the middle of the city.
Bangalore to Mysore Route map
. You may save a lot of time in that way. See what leads to the ring road from your locality
In short wherever you are in Bangalore, ask for directions to get to "Mysore Road" by the easiest way.
As you reach Bidadi, the city traffic practically thins out. The uninspiring cityscape fades-out fast and you can feel that freshness in air. You start getting nice views of the rocky outcrops at a distance. Ramnagaram area has some stunningly huge boulder hills. The Mysore-Bangalore highway practically crosses through this rocky terrain.
On your right at some distance you can see a giant wheel of an amusement park.
Ramohalli , a tiny village a few kilometers to the right of the highway is home to the 400 years old giant Banyan tree. Spread over an area of more than 3 acres, this is boasted as one of the largest surviving trees in India. In fact the whole "park" is under the canopy of this Banyan.
A small road goes adjacent to the Rarajeswari Dental Collage that is facing the Mysore road. This road then crosses the railway line . After overtaking half a dozen or so bullock-carts on the way you reach this giant Banyan.
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At Ramnagaram another state highway ( SH-3) intersects the Bangalore-Mysore highway. The right branch leads towards Magedi and further to Tumkur. The left branch goes towards the National Highway 209 , passing via Kanakapura.
For those who have seen the Bollywood movie Sholay , it would be interesting to know that the movies was shot in and around theses rocky hills. Ramnagaram is also a popular spot among the rock climbing and bouldering fans.
Kamat Lokaruchi is a popular point for those driving towards Mysore. You can spot a series of huge signboards many kilometers away announcing the approach of Kamat Lokaruchi. You can spot this drive-in on your right side. The highway median is open here briefly so that you can take a turn right in front of Kamat's. Though a tad expensive comparatively , the food served here is authentic Kannada cuisine, especially the Karavali meals. There's ample parking space, nice ambiance and decent toilet facilities.
The highway then passes through Channapatina. This place is popular for the brightly colored and lacquer coated wooden toys. You may spot a number of outlets facing the highway displaying the candy colored wood articles in this area.
After Channapatana on your right are Indradanush and the Café Coffee Day on the same compound on the right side of your road.
Route map to Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, Balmuri, Yedamuri and Brindavan Gardens ( KRS ).
. While Café Coffee Day serves Cappuccino and Burger themes, Indradanush offers the typical south Indian menu.
Just next to Indradanush is the MTR . The ambient is not inspiring, but they serve tasty south Indian food.
Further ahead, near Madur the SH-33 crosses your highway. Towards right it leads to NH 48 at Kunigal and towards right the SH-33 leads to Malavalli where it meets NH 209.
Though not as 'exotic' as the other drive-ins mentioned here, Madur too have a couple of good places to stop for a snacks break.
Maddur Tiffanys before Maddur , Amaravathi just before Mandya , Nandini Deluxe in Mandya are other subsequent options before reaching Mysore.
After Mandya before hitting Srirangapatna a major road joins the Bangalore-Mysore highway on your right. A giant signboard stands across the highway announcing the entry to Srirangapatna . The above mentioned road on your right goes towards Nagamangala and SH-7.
Mysore City Map:
. Which ever way you reach Mysore, you'll cross the ring road somewhere. Click on the map for a larger version map of Mysore.
Srirangapatna is practically an island formed by two branches of Cauvery River. A number of tourist attractions are located in Srirangapatna.
Bangalore to Mysore Road
. To number it, they run well above 50. But a few of it are popular among the visitors. The remains of the fort, Rangaswamy temple , Ruins of Tippus , place where Tippus body was found etc are towards your right. After entering the town through a long bridge take the right. This is a bit messy junction and usually a traffic policeman regulates the traffic here. A little ahead on the highway on your left side you can see some signboards giving direction to the monuments on located the left side of the highway. Tippus summer palace, Gumbaz and the Nimishamba Temple etc are located in this part. A little ahead on the highway you exit Srirangapatna through the second bridge.
You can enter Mysore city through many ways. About kilometers from the bridge that you exited Srirangapatna , comes the Ring Road that crosses the Mysore highway. Mysore city center is some kilometers ahead from this point. From this point onwards there are many branch roads that goes towards and around the city. So it depends on where are you heading to in Mysore.
For example if you are heading towards KRS Dam , Hunsur , Coorg etc take the right at the Ring Road junction (this is a huge junction with traffic signals, giant sign boards with directions etc). If you dont take any deviations here, and drive straight ahead, you reach a Y junction. Both the branches heads towards the city , but different parts in the city. Either way after about 10 kilometers you would find yourself inside the Mysore city.
The weekend traffic from Banglore to Mysore is palpable. So is the return flow on the Sunday evening.
