Sweet
smell from sandalwood carvings and bright silks wave in the breeze in the
city of Mysore. Mysore is just as famous for its silk and sandalwood, as its
palaces and its leisurely way of life. Being home to the royalty for ages,
Mysore has a number of palaces, parks and avenues as well as museums and
cultural centres. The city never fails to mesmerize the tourists with its
unique charisma, rich heritage, grand palaces, ravishingly laid-out gardens,
majestic buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples.
Location :
Mysore is located in Karnataka around 140 km from Bangalore. Mysore city
was the capital of the old royal Mysore province. The word Mysore expands to
"Mahishasurana Ooru" which means the town of Mahishasura.
Best Time & Climate :
The weather in Mysore is pleasant throughout the year. The summers are warm
and winters cool. April is the hottest month with the daily temperatures
varying between 21°C and 34°C while in December, the coldest month
here, the temperature ranges from 16°C to 27°C. One can visit the
city any time of the year but it is advisable to avoid the rainy seasons.
How to reach there ?
» By Air - The nearest airport from Mysore is 140 km
away in Bangalore, from where one can take flights for most of the important
cities in India.
» By Rail - Mysore is connected with most of the
metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai through regular trains.
» By Road - There is a good network of roads that
connects Mysore to other important cities of the region.
Must Visit :
» Mysore Palace
» Built in the Indo - Saracenic Style
with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades, the palace attracts millions of
visitors from all over the world.
» Brindavan Gardens - Brindavan Gardens is world
renowned for Terrace Gardens with Musical Fountains with swirling waters,
colourful lights and melodious music.
» Chamundi Hills - On top of the 1,100-feet-high
Chamundi Hills, is the temple dedicated to the Goddess Chamundeshwari, the
royal family's patron deity. Near the temple is the huge statue of
Mahishasura, the demon that had been killed by the Goddess. Halfway up along
the stone steps, is the 300-year old 4.8 metres monolithic statue of Nandi
Bull, chosen mount of Lord Shiva. Its primary attraction is its sheer size
and the meticulous craftsmanship of its ornaments.
» St. Philomena’s Church - A beautiful
Cathedral with stained Glass Windows and lofty Towers. It is a reminiscent
of Medieval Architecture.
» Srirangapatna - The island fortress of the
legendary Tiger of Mysore - Tipu Sultan, takes the tourists through the
pages of history.
» Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace - Completely built by
wood, the summer Palace of Tipu Sultan has been converted into a museum
devoted to Tipu Sultan.
» Gumbaz - An imposing structure where the mortal
remains of Hyder Ali, his wife and Tipu Sultan were confined.
» Lalitha Mahal Palace - The milky-white Lalitha
Mahal was built in 1930s. The striking feature of the palace is a staircase
of Italian marble branching off from a landing to reach the first floor
hall. Now, converted into a prestigious hotel of the India Tourism
Development Corporation, Lalitha Mahal is surrounded by green lawns and
trees.
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