Travel Tips & Safety

Money & Scam Prevention

✔ Mysuru is NOT a scam-heavy city, but basic precautions are always good.
✔ Use ATMs inside banks or malls rather than roadside ATMs.
✔ Carry some cash for autos & small purchases (₹100-₹500 notes recommended).

 Common Tourist Scams & How to Avoid Them

 Auto-Rickshaw Overcharging:
✔ Use the Namma Yatri app or insist on the meter fare.

 Fake Tour Guides at Mysore Palace:
✔ Book official guides only at the entrance ticket counter.

 Shopkeepers Overpricing for Foreigners:
✔ Bargain at street markets (Devaraja Market, KR Circle) to avoid being overcharged.

 Fake Silk & Sandalwood Shops:
✔ Buy Mysore Silk only from Government Silk Factory (KSIC) & sandalwood from Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium.