Thankfully EasyJet don’t do long-haul flights… so we got food! There were no Michelin stars in sight, but I was hungry and so this was a very welcome sight. 
After a brief stop-over at Muscat we then were back on to the plane destined for Bangalore.
We meet up with the rest of the RideIndia2016 team in Bangalore today then board a coach to drive south-west, heading towards the city that once stood at the heart of the regal state of Mysore. Famed for its silk and sandalwood and home to the magnificent Maharaja’s Palace, Mysore today is one of India’s most popular tourist destinations.
On arrival we should have some time to take a look around the palace and the nearby Devaraja Market. Designed by Henry Irwin and completed in 1912, the palace is one of the largest in India and was built for the 24th Wadiyar raja on the site of the original wooden structure that was destroyed by fire in 1897. A rich fusion of Hindu and British architecture, the palace is a fascinating mix of the elegant and the gaudy, with mirrored halls, beautifully carved doors and mosaic floors sharing space with vividly painted pillars and wonderfully ornate furnishings.
No cycling today, but we’ll be getting our bikes set-up, fitting the saddles and pedals that we’ve been training with, so that we’re ready for the off tomorrow.
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