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Mysore
Travel Information - 139
kms south-west of Bangalore lies the city of Mysore. It is one of the major
cities of Karnataka and is covered by verdant forests. This 'City of
Palaces' has derived its name from Mahishasur. Legend has it that
Mahishasur, a demon king lived here and because of his invulnerable havoc in
the world, Goddess Chamundeshwari, an incarnation of goddess Durga, killed
this demon here. Being the capital city of the Wodeyars, it is dotted with
several magnificent palaces, beautiful gardens and sacred temples. Mysore
with its rich history have umpteen places of interst ranging from royal
Mysore Palace to the enchanting Dussehra festival.
Accommodations in Mysore Travel India
Quality
Inn Southern Star lies close to the Mysore railway station in a gorgeous
landscape. It offers fully furnished spacious rooms and suites, 24 hours
room service, swimming pool, health club and Multi-cuisine restaurants. One
can also enjoy the stay in palaces turned into heritage hotels. Lalitha
Mahal Palace hotel is an excellent heritage hotel, 9 km from the railway
station, providing princely living with unlimited facilities such as
shopping arcade, beauty parlour, dry cleaning, Ayurveda centre and doctor on
call services
Attractions in Mysore Travel India
» Mysore Palace - The palace located in the heart of
the city was built in 1911-1912. Widely known as the Maharaja's Palace, it
is still home to few of the royal Wodeyar family. One can see the Golden
Royal Elephant Throne, the Durbar Hall, the Kalyana Mantap and the museum
inside the palace. The palace now turned to musuem has on display paintings,
jewellery, costumes and other artifacts of the royal era. Temples
surrounding the palace are also worth visit here.
» Chamundershwari Temple - The temple dedicated to
Goddess Chamundershwari is situated atop the Chamundi hill. The huge statue
of demon Mahishasura and the monolith of Nandi, the divine bull are the
attractions of this temple. One can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the
town from this vantage point.
» The Jaganmohan Palace - The palace has now turned
to an art gallery and houses paintings of the late 19th century. The gold
leaf paintings of Mysore are also exhibited here. The musuem also has a good
display of musical instruments.
» Varahaswamy Temple - This temple is
devoted to Lord Varaha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Inside the temple one
can see excellent sculptures and inscriptions. The temple is known for its
grand Hoysala style architecture.
Climate
Mysore
has pleasant weather throughout the year. Summers are warm and winters are
cool. Heavy showers in the monsoon season between June to August is
experienced.
How To Reach - Mysore Travel Information
Mysore Travel Information - It has a railway station with frequent train services between Bangalore
and Mysore. It also has an excellent networks of roads with direct bus
services from Mysore to other major cities of South India. The closest
airport to Mysore is at Bangalore (140 km).
Must Try Out Shopping
Travel to Mysore India - It is known for its sandalwood and silk sarees. Traditional handicrafts
made of rose wood, sandal wood, stone and brass are found cheaper. Visitors
can also buy sandal powder, perfumes, agarbathies and lacquer ware from
Mysore. The Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium is a perfect place to purchase silk
sarees, jewellery and handicrafts.
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