Mysore
The cultural heart
of Karnataka, Mysore is situated about 140 km from the
capital city of Bangalore. An
Urban settlement laden with natural
beauty, royal aura and
quaint charm it fascinates its
visitors time and again. The magnificent palaces, aromatic
environ of the city prove to be a
treat for the senses and soul of residents and visitors ,alike.
Mysore gets its name from demon
Mahisasura who was killed by
Goddess Chamundeshwari on whose name a temple exists on
the top of Chamundi Hills.
Places to see: The Mysore Palace
The mesmerizing Mysore
Palace is a masterpiece meticulously planned and designed by the
English architect Henry Irwin. The palace provides an enduring and
spectacular view when illuminated with 97,000
electric bulbs shimmering against an inky black night. A
priceless national treasure and the pride of a kingdom, the
Mysore Palace is a must see for tourists
visiting Mysore.
Chamundi
Hills  The
Chamundi Hill, which is 1,100-feet-high forms the
backdrop of the city. On the top of the hill stands the temple dedicated to the Goddess Chamundeshwari, the royal family's
patron deity. To reach the temple one can either drive through
the 13-km stretch up to the
summit or climb the 1,000 stone steps.
Near the temple stands the huge statue of Mahishasura, the
demon slain by the Goddess. Halfway up along the stone steps
stands the majestic 4.8-metre monolith
of Nandi the Bull, Lord Shiva's chosen mount. The statue
is believed to be 300 years old
and its chief attraction, apart from its size, is the meticulous
craftsmanship.
Srirangapatnam Srirangapatnam
is a town about 15 km from the royal
city of Mysore. Built in 1784 in the Indo- Saracenic
style, the palace also has a small museum where Tipu's
trivia, including a gold-embroidered
tunic, old paintings and a
coin collection, are displayed. A little away from
the palace is the Gumbaz, the mausoleum
of Tipu Sultan and his father, Hyder Ali.
Lalitha Mahal Palace
The snow-white Lalitha
Mahal was built in the 1930s
for the guests of the Wodeyars ,
rulers of the city. The main attraction of the palace is a
staircase of Italian marble.
Surrounded by velvety green lawns and stately trees, the Lalitha
Mahal is now a prestigious hotel of the India Tourism Development
Corporation.
When to go:
The weather in Mysore is pleasant throughout the year. The best time to
visit the city is from October to March.
How to Reach There
Airport: The nearest airport
is Bangalore, about 139 km.
Rail: Mysore is
connected with most of the metros through regular trains..
The railway station is located around 2 km from the city center.
Road: The distances
from Mysore to some of the other important cities in the country
are Delhi-2154 km, Mumbai-1168 km, Calcutta-2147 km, Chennai-469
km, Bangalore-140 km, Tirupati-393 km, and Hyderabad-701 km.
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