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On October 2, 2026, Mysuru Dasara’s full schedule went live, and tickets opened. The festival runs from October 11 to 21, with the Jamboo Savari on October 21. Palace illumination is set daily from 7 pm to 10 pm. Booking is through TicketGenie on the official portal. Bengaluru weekenders should lock travel and stays now.
Key entry windows are confirmed. Procession enclosure gates run 10 am to 12:30 pm. Torchlight Parade gates run 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The Drone Show gates open 4:30 pm on October 17 and 18. The Gold Card bundles Palace, Zoo and Chamundi Hill entry with seated enclosures. Most other events remain free. Daily illumination continues, weather permitting.
Bengaluru–Mysuru travel plan: expressway, trains and buses
From Bengaluru, trains beat traffic during festival peaks. The Vande Bharat covers the run in under two hours. KSRTC buses depart every five minutes from city terminals. If driving, avoid Friday and Sunday evenings. Leave early mornings to clear city exits. South Western Railway has also announced weekly Mysuru–Rameswaram specials from October 5, with more advisories expected.
Parking, shuttles and road diversions for Mysuru Dasara 2026
Private vehicles will be held at twelve parking hubs across the ring road. Shuttles operate every ten minutes, 9 am to 11 pm. They are free with any Dasara ticket, or ₹20 otherwise. Core roads shut from 11 am on procession day. Intercity buses face diversions along Ring Road corridors. For free viewing on Sayyaji Rao Road, arrive by 1 pm.
Hotel surge tips and rain nowcast watch
Palace‑area rooms sell out first, so use the government‑verified list. District‑run Dasara camps from about ₹500 a night add last‑minute capacity. Base within the ring road for smoother shuttle access. Track India Meteorological Department nowcasts and the Karnataka dashboard on outdoor days. Programs continue in light rain; Palace concerts shift indoors if required.