Mysore Dasara Festival Travel Guide
Mysore Dasara is one of India's grandest festival celebrations, and timing a trip around it takes a bit of extra planning.
What happens during Dasara
The Mysore Palace is illuminated nightly throughout the 10-day festival, culminating in the Jamboo Savari procession — a spectacular parade featuring decorated elephants.
Booking ahead matters
Hotels fill up well in advance during Dasara, and prices rise significantly. If you want to attend, we'd recommend booking your trip 2-3 months ahead.
Beyond the festival
If Dasara dates don't align with your travel plans, the palace's regular Sunday evening illumination gives a smaller-scale taste of the same spectacle year-round.
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FAQs
It falls in September-October (Ashwin month), with the exact dates varying yearly based on the lunar calendar.
Yes — hotels fill up quickly during the festival, so booking 2-3 months ahead is strongly recommended.
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