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You might want to start at the zoo right after it opens to catch the animals in action. There’s a small parking lot near the entrance, so you can leave the car and walk the 15 minute stretch to Mysore Palace. From the palace, a quick 10 minute drive gets you to Karanji Lake where you can stroll the lake path. If you need a place to stay, the Grand Continent Mysore A Sarovar Portico Affiliate Hotel is just under a kilometre from the zoo and the palace. TravelIndiaDeals may earn a commission if you book through this link.