Dasara weekend · October 17–18, 2026

Royal nights.
Local days.

Two days, four friends and Mysuru at its best. A flexible rain-aware itinerary from Star Residency, with palace lights tonight and unique Dasara experiences tomorrow.

17–18 OctoberFour travellers · Own carStar ResidencyReturn Sun evening
⌖ Your stay · City centre

Star Residency

Kali Temple Street, Lashkar Mohalla. Ask the hotel for car parking instructions before entering the narrow streets; festival road closures may affect access.

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☁ Rain-aware planning
Saturday evening25°Rain risk
Sunday29°Drier AM

Forecast checked Saturday evening; carry umbrellas and allow extra travel time.

What changed: Palace interiors removed from Sunday's main plan. Tonight's lights run 7–10 PM. The IAF Suryakiran air display is officially listed from 10 AM Sunday at Bannimantap, so you can pick either that special event or a slower city walk tomorrow. Official programme ↗
Your itinerary

A weekend well spent.

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Tonight: Check in → palace illumination → dinner. Skip the 8 PM drone show tonight to avoid a rushed cross-town dash.

Tonight's route

Star Residency → illuminated palace exterior → optional food festival → hotel.

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Tomorrow: Start at Chamundi Hills early, grab a dosa, and choose between the 10 AM air display or a local market morning. Both end with lunch, architecture and an early drive back.

Head toward Bengaluru

Try to leave Mysuru by 4 PM. Dasara diversions may add time, so let navigation decide the best exit.

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If you change your mind

Only if there's time.

These events are alternatives to planned stops. Don't add every option to an already busy day.

Sun from 9 AM · Sathagalli

Dasara Kambala

Mysuru's first Dasara traditional buffalo races near VTU Regional Centre. A fascinating alternative to the airshow or town-centre sightseeing.

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Sat / Sun · 8 PM

Drone show

At Bannimantap Torchlight Parade Ground. Public enclosures listed as free; paid viewing also available. The Sunday show requires staying until late evening.

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Rain backup · 10 AM–5:30 PM regular hours

Palace interior tour

Only consider if heavy rain rules out outdoor sightseeing. Otherwise you've already enjoyed the palace at its most magical tonight.

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Weather backup: If heavy showers begin Sunday afternoon, skip Kuppanna Park or the market and extend lunch or head back earlier. The 10 AM airshow can be changed for operational or weather reasons; confirm locally.