The 13 Best Day Trips from Mandya
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Mandya, India, led by Bengaluru, Mysuru, Tumkūr. The closest is Channapatna, about 45 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Mandya at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 91 km NE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Mysuru | 38 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Tumkūr | 94 km N | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Ooty | 125 km S | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Hosūr | 104 km E | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Kumarapalayam | 149 km SE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Hassan | 102 km NW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Closepet | 47 km NE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Doddaballapura | 110 km NE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Channapatna | 37 km NE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Krishnagiri | 143 km E | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Chamrajnagar | 67 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Mettupalayam | 136 km S | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Mandya
- 1
Bengaluru, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north-east of Mandya2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for Bangalore World Trade Center.
Also nearby: Yelahanka, Electronic City Phase I.
- 2
Mysuru, India
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km south-west of Mandya1 hr 30 min round trip - 3
Tumkūr, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north of Mandya3 hr round trip - 4
Ooty, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south of Mandya3 hr 50 min round trip - 5
Hosūr, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km east of Mandya3 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Kumarapalayam, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Mandya4 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Hassan, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-west of Mandya3 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Closepet, India
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km north-east of Mandya1 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Doddaballapura, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-east of Mandya3 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Channapatna, India
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km north-east of Mandya1 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Krishnagiri, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km east of Mandya4 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Chamrajnagar, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south of Mandya2 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Mettupalayam, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south of Mandya4 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Mandya to Bengaluru
A realistic pace for Bengaluru, 91 km from Mandya. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Mandya
- 09:55Arrive in Bengaluru (1 hr 25 min drive)
- 10:10Bangalore World Trade Center
- 12:10Lunch
- 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bengaluru
- 15:55Head back to Mandya
- 17:20Home in Mandya
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Mandya?
- The best day trips from Mandya are Bengaluru, Mysuru, Tumkūr, Ooty, Hosūr. The closest is Channapatna, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Mandya?
- Channapatna is the closest, 37 km north-east of Mandya, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Mandya?
- 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Mandya: Channapatna (45 min), Mysuru (45 min), Closepet (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near Mandya for a day out?
- Bengaluru is the largest city in day-trip range, 91 km north-east of Mandya and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Mandya?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kumarapalayam at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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