For a visitor to this city, Devaraja market is the best way to get acquainted with the soul of the city. It is a place to get the flavour of the local life and with more than 100 years of history, this market is a part of the illustrious history of Mysore. The market today is busy, noisy, colourful and for a first time visitor, bordering almost on chaotic. There are no guide books on how best to navigate the market but with our experienced local guides you can be assured it will be an absolute thrilling and fun experience.
As you stroll
For a visitor to this city, Devaraja market is the best way to get acquainted with the soul of the city. It is a place to get the flavour of the local life and with more than 100 years of history, this market is a part of the illustrious history of Mysore. The market today is busy, noisy, colourful and for a first time visitor, bordering almost on chaotic. There are no guide books on how best to navigate the market but with our experienced local guides you can be assured it will be an absolute thrilling and fun experience.
As you stroll through the many lanes, you pass traders selling fruits, vegetables, bangles, flower garlands, spices and conical piles of kumkum (coloured powder used for bindi dots), incense, household items and everything in-between. The wafting sweet smell of flowers, the heady aroma of ripe fruits mixed with the smoky sandlewood incense smoke, the bright saris of local women, the colourful variety of flowers and mutli hued bangles all make for some great photo opportunities. And of course, be sure to practice your bargaining skills before shopping.
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