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Mysore, the city of
palaces, is a popular travel destination in South India. Also called
Mysooroo, the city was earlier the capital of the Wodeyar rulers.
The Wodeyar rulers were great patrons of art and culture, which you
can see in the rich heritage of the city. Besides its numerous
palaces and royal buildings, Mysore city is also known for proximity
to several other places of interest such as Srirangapatna, Krishna
Raj Sagra dam and Sivasamudram falls. The city has recorded history
dating back a thousand years and a mythical history which explains
the origin of the name - apparently, this was the place where the
demon Mahishasura was slain by the Goddess Chamundi. You will find a
statue of the demon on Chamundi hill which commemorates this event. |
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Area: 128.42 sq.km |
Altitude : 770m |
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +5.5 |
Rain Fall: 86cm |
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Temp (summer): 20-35°C |
Temp (winter): 12-30°C |
STD/ISD : Yes |
Internet: Yes |
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230-240V 50HZ |
Best Time: Whole Year |
STD Code: 0821 |
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Place to Visit |
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Mysore Palace,
Brindavan Gardens, Chamundi Hills, Jagmohan Palace, Lalit Mahal
Palace, St. Philomenas Church, Datta Peetham, Bonsai Garden, Mysore
Zoo, Karanji Kere, National Museum on Natural History, Kukkarahalli
lake or Karanji lake. |
Somnathpur : The star
shaped temple at Somnathpur is a splendid example of Hoysala
architecture. It is embellished with a profusion of finely sculpted
friezes and panels. The Somnathpur temple is well preserved and not
to be missed.
Bandipur National Park : The Bandipur National Park has open
forests and facilities for viewing wildlife from elephant back.
Talakad : Talakad is situated on the banks of the river
Cauvery, near Mysore and is known for its sand dunes. There are a
number of temples on the banks of the Cauvery in Talakad that are
buried under the sand dunes and are excavated once in 12 years for
special worship.
Shravanabelagola : Shravanabelagola is another place worth
visiting while at Mysore. Shravanabelagola is famous for the
monolith of Bahubali or Gommateshwara. There are two stony hills
called Chandragiri and Indragiri. Chandragiri is famous for the
Chandragupta Basadi built by the Gangas. Indragiri is famous for the
Chavendaraya Basadi and the gigantic statue of Gommateshwara.
Biligiri Rangana Hills : Another interesting getaway from
Mysore for nature enthusiasts is the Biligiri Rangana Hills
popularly known as the B.R.Hills. Though these hills are famous for
the ancient temple on top of the hills, it is also home to a
lesser-known wildlife sanctuary.
Coorg : Situated at a distance of 120 kms, is a little
hill-station that covers an area of 4102 sq km.
Melkote : Another important pilgrim center that is close to
Mysore is Melkote or Tirunarayanapuram. Melkote is about 60kms from
Mysore city and is located in a hilly region that comprises some of
the oldest rock formations on earth.
Nanjangud : Another popular excursion from Mysore city is
Nanjangud. Nanjangud is 25kms from Mysore. It is a holy place
because of the Nanjundeswara or Srikanteswara temple. It is called
Garalapuri because of this famous temple.
Shivanasamudra Travel : Shivanasamudra is about 85kms to the
east of Mysore. At Shivanasamudra the river Cauvery cascades down a
deep rocky gorge in two breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls-
Bharachukki and Gaganachukki. The sight of these two falls is
enchanting and the best time to visit them is during the monsoon. |
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How to Go there? |
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Tourist Cabs - Are the
best choice in case you want to tour the city all day or visit
nearby places like SriRangaPattanam etc. Costs about 5.00 Rs per KM.
Now the price is increased to Rs.6.00 per KM. Though tourist cabs
are a good way to travel around the city, the traffic is not well
controlled. |
The nearest domestic
and international airport is Bangalore airport. Mysore Junction is
the city's main station, and there are daily trains plying the route
between Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Thanjavur as well as
smaller and lesser known Indian cities.
The fastest and possibly the most comfortable way to travel between
Mysore and Bangalore and Mysore and Chennai is on the Mysore-Chennai
(via Bangalore) Shatabdi Express, which covers the Mysore-Bangalore
leg of the journey in 2 hours and the Mysore-Chennai section in 7
hours. Although slightly more expensive than other trains, all the
Shatabdi's coaches are air-conditioned and meals, snacks and a
bottle of mineral water are included in the cost of the fare. Buses
run every 5 minutes on the Bangalore route, and there is a choice of
both A/C and non-A/C vehicles. During the weekends, these buses are
often full, so it is advisable to reserve a seat in advance. The
KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses are very
comfortable, especially the Volvo (Luxury) buses. A one-way ticket
from Bangalore to Mysore costs 190 Indian Rupees. |
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