Overview
Hunsur is a quiet market town of 51,000 in Mysore district, Karnataka, known for its timber trade (especially teak), tobacco auctions at Kattemalalavadi, and Consolidated Coffee Curing Works. The town offers a glimpse into local Karnataka commerce with a growing sheep farming community.
Budget Travel · Culture · Day Trips · Nature
Before you go
Activities
Nagarhole Tiger Reserve (45 km) offers wildlife tours; Tibetan Settlement at Gurupura (13 km) has monasteries. Hanging Bridge is a 1 km walk from B.M. Road.
Connectivity
SIM cards available in Hunsur for Indian networks; WiFi limited to cafes and some lodgings.
Food
Multiple Kerala-style restaurants near KSRTC serve biriyani from ₹60; South Indian thalis around ₹60-90. Vegetarian options readily available.
Money
Hunsur is primarily a cash economy. Budget ₹400-900/night for lodging, ₹35-150 for meals.
Transport
Buses are the only public transport; autorickshaws charge around ₹30/km. Roads to Mysore are good; roads through Nagarhole National Park are poor.