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Skip Mysore— Here's Why (and Where to Go Instead)

The city of palaces — Chamundi Hills, silk saris, sandalwood, and India's grandest Dasara festival

!Why Travelers Are Disappointed

Overcrowded Mysore Palace area vs peaceful Hoysala temples

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When It's Still Worth Visiting

Mysore scores 4+ out of 5 in these months — if you must go, this is when:

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Better Alternatives to Mysore

Go here instead

Belur

UNESCO Hoysala temple — Chennakesava's soapstone carvings are the most intricate in India

Mysore Palace silk shops charge 3-5x markup on machine-made silk passed off as handloom. Belur and Halebidu offer the same Hoysala heritage without the tour bus crowds and silk scam shops.

Mysore Palace sees 30,000+ visitors/day in season. Belur sees 500.Mysore is touristy and commercial. Belur is contemplative and spiritual.easy

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