Wouldn’t it be spectacular if we could walk through the pages of Mysore’s rich cultural heritage? Well now a walk through Mysore city with a knowledgeable guide is possible for a small fee. Read on to discover the walk tour during divine celebration of the navaratris in Mysore.
The Splendour of Mysore Dasara
The Mysore Dasara, also called the Nadahabba is a ten day celebration that took shape in the 15th century. Most of the rituals and practices still observed during Dasara are remnants of a culture that has sustained the passing of five centuries.
The Wodeyars of Mysore celebrated the Dasara with great pomp, splendour and circumstance. The festivities include the ten day illumination of the Mysore Palace. The breath-taking view of the illuminated silhouette against the pitch dark night sky is indeed a wondrous sight to behold.
The festivities conclude on Vijaydashami with the Jumboo Savari or the procession on the streets of Mysore. The Goddess Chamundeshwari placed in the golden Howdah is carried atop an elephant in a colourful procession. While the procession is the most important part of the Dasara celebrations there are numerous events through the ten days that are just as mesmerizing to witness.
Royal Mysore Walks: Dressed Walking Tours
Wish to take a walk through the pages of Mysore’s rich cultural heritage and history? Follow the man in the durbar attire!
The guides at Royal Mysore Walks believe in giving the patrons a true Royal experience. The Kings of erstwhile Mysore kingdom would invite guests to a private durbar during the Dasara celebrations for intellectual conversations. The private durbar tradition has been continued by the Mysore Royal family till date.
When invited to the Durbar, guests wore a traditional long black jacket with a Nehru collar, a sash draped over the shoulder, white trousers, Mysore Peta and a walking stick that completed the attire. The guide is always dressed in the traditional durbar attire making the walk an immersive experience.
The walk lasts about two hours and stops at all the major tourist attractions around the Palace starting at the Town Hall. Between the guides’ knowledge and the spruced up splendour of Mysore it is easy to find oneself transported back in time on these walks. If you want to go on one of the walks, here are some quick facts.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE DASARA ROYAL WALK
The Dasara Royal Walk
- Time: 7:00 AM every morning
- Starting point: the Town Hall
- Cost: RS. 700 per person
- Duration: Two Hours
The Dasara Night Walk
For patrons who find the early morning inconvenient
- Time: 6:45 PM everyday
- Starting point: the Town Hall
- Cost: RS. 700 per person
- Duration: Two Hours
The Dasara Night Jeep Tour
For patrons who do not wish to walk through the city, the jeep tour is a more exhaustive tour covering more locations and sights spread over three hours.
Dates: Everyday
Time: 6:45 PM
Cost: RS. 1,500 per person
Contact Details of Mysore Dasara Walk Tour Operators
Royal Mysore Walks
#22, 17th Main, JP Nagar, Mysore- 570008
Email: info@royalmysorewalks.com
Phone: +91-96320-44188
Thrillophilia Adventure Tours Pvt. Ltd.
#419, 2nd floor, 27th Main,
1st Sector, HSR Layout, Bangalore-560102
Email: info@thrillophilia.com
Phone: +91-76767-03001