Book Mysore to Virajpet Car Rental

The most popular route from Mysore to Virajpet is via Mangalore – Mysore Highway and Virajpet-Mysore Road. It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes by car to reach the town. You will drive through hilly terrains and curvy and narrow roads.

The road allows one-way traffic and the road between Virajpet and Kushalnagar is being re-laid and the surface layer is being removed. Roads are blocked and diverted due to major repair works. Hence, you can encounter slow traffic and long pauses. However, the highway road condition is excellent.

You will be traveling along the periphery of Nagarahole National Park which will provide you with stunning views of the national park. Other tourist attractions along the route are Shri Kshetra Gommatagiri Digambar Jain Temple, Kabbe Hills, Chiklihole Reservoir, Kunda Betta, and Perumbadi Lake.

An alternate route from Mysore to Virajpet is via Mananthavady Road and Thalassery – Mysore Road. It is longer than the other route. It will take around 3 hours to cover the distance of 127 kilometers.

1. Chelavara Waterfalls: Formed by a small tributary of River Cauvery, it is a less crowded spot. Chelavara Waterfalls has a depth of 150 feet with a pool below. Travelers admire its tortoise-shaped rocks and mesmerizing beauty.

2. Perumbadi Lake: Perumbadi Lake is the only lake in the land of valleys. It is an uncongested locale that will take your breath away. You can spot elephants from Nagarhole Reserve Forest.

3. St. Anne’s Church: The 226-year-old St. Anne’s Church is one of the oldest in Karnataka. The 180 feet high 17th-century church resembles a giant candle. The church has two large Gothic-style bells. It was recognized as a national monument during Portuguese rule.

4. Pollibetta: Pollibetta is a small village from where you can feast on the expansive vistas of coffee plantations. There are many resorts and bungalows for accommodation offering scenic views of the region.

Virajpet is a pleasant hill station with historic importance. The surreal environment makes it a pleasant tourist destination in South India for all types of travelers. You can visit sacred shrines like Shiva Temple, Ayyappa Temple, and Rahamaniya Mosque to seek peace.

Go for short and easy treks, swim in the pool at the base of waterfalls, and explore the nearby places like Ammathi, Gonikoppal, and Ponnampet.

Renowned as the City of Palaces, Mysore is a spectacular city in Karnataka. It houses the second most visited monument in India, the majestic Mysore Palace. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with astounding Indo-Saracenic architecture. Located at the foothills of Chamundi Hills, it is also popular for the Dussehra festival, held in October. Ashtanga School of Yoga has its origins in Mysore. Mysuru is also famous for its sandalwood and silk sarees.

You can plan your visit to Virajpet during October to be a part of the Madikeri or Mercara Dasara festival.

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You can purchase aromatic spices, dry fruits, honey, chocolates, and high-quality coffee. Silk sarees and Tibetan artifacts are also popular. Ayurvedic therapeutic oils are also popularly available in the region.

You can grab delicious bites from roadside shops. Cafés, premium restaurants, and quick eating joints serve every kind of tantalizing dish. Besides, you get both veg and non-veg, multicuisine, and authentic food options.