Mysore Travel
Area : 80.5 sq. km
Main Languages : Kannada, Tamil, Urdu and English
Population : 1,038,490
Location : Mysore is located in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. The city lies 140 km away from the state capital Bangalore.
Climate : Due to its high altitude location, Mysore enjoys a pleasant weather all round the year. During the summer (April-June), the temperature ranges between 23°C and 35°C. The rainy season starts in late June and ends by August. Winters are not much chilly, the temperature rarely drops below 16°C.
Best Time to Travel : Mysore can be visited throughout the year, but the best time to travel the city is during winters from October to March.
Main Languages : Kannada, Tamil, Urdu and English
Population : 1,038,490
Location : Mysore is located in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. The city lies 140 km away from the state capital Bangalore.
Climate : Due to its high altitude location, Mysore enjoys a pleasant weather all round the year. During the summer (April-June), the temperature ranges between 23°C and 35°C. The rainy season starts in late June and ends by August. Winters are not much chilly, the temperature rarely drops below 16°C.
Best Time to Travel : Mysore can be visited throughout the year, but the best time to travel the city is during winters from October to March.
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Mysore The City of Gardens and Palaces
Mysore, famous as the 'City of Palaces' is the second biggest city in the state of Karnataka. You can also call Mysore, the 'Sandalwood City', as everywhere in this city you will find yourself enveloped with the lingering aromas of sandalwood. Once the erstwhile capital of the ancient rulers of Mysore, the city houses a number of places of historic significance. The Hoysalas, Chalukyas and several other dynasties have greatly contributed in the architecture of this beautiful city. They have constructed many marvellous temples, which are known for excellent designs and ornate carvings all over the walls, pillars and towers. The city still retains an aura of old world charm in its architectural temples and palaces. Mysore is one of the major centres of incense manufacture in the country, the incense stick factories are scattered all over the town. Besides, Mysore is also a centre of craft, the shops of the town selling an interesting range of sandalwood, rosewood, teak carving etc.
Mysore Travel Attractions
The
Mysore Palace : The residence of the erstwhile Mysore Maharajas, the
Mysore Palace or Amber Vilas is famous for many overwhelming features. The
original palace was mainly a wooden structure, but it was destroyed by a
fire in 1897 and the new one was constructed at the same site in 1912. The
Mysore Palace was designed by the architect Henry Irwin, who combined the
Hindu and the Arabian styles of architecture. Major attractions of the
palace is the 'Kalyana Mandapa' or the 'Marriage Hall', the frescoes on the
corridors depicting scenes of the Dusshera procession.
Jagan Mohan Art Gallery : Originally the residence of rulers of Mysore, the Jagan Mohan Palace was converted into an art gallery in the year 1875. The art gallery displays painting dating back to the period of Mysore Maharajas.
Mysore Arts and Crafts Emporium : Situated on the Mahatama Gandhi road, the arts and crafts emporium is the best options to buy alluring handicraft items. Visitors can buy intricately carved ivory and sandalwood products, lacquer toys, handloom silk, porcelain and clay articles.
Rail Museum : The rail museum is located near the Mysore railway station. It has a good collection of old coaches which are not in use now. The Queen's royal saloon is a popular attraction here.
Temples : Mysore is home to a number of temples, the most popular are the Varshaswamy temple, Prasanna Krishnaswami temple and Trineswara temple.
Mysore Zoo : Mysore zoo also known as Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, is an interesting place for tourists particularly for children. The zoo has a good collection of animals like lions, tigers, hyena, deer, elephants, rhinos, king cobras and birds.
Excursions
Chamundi Hill : Situated at a distance of 13 km from the city centre, the Chamundi Hill is famous for Chamundeshwari temple. Although the way to the shrine is motorable, one can also reach on foot. Halfway up the hill, there is a monolithic statue of Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva. The temple has a 2000 year old gopuram (portal tower), which is 7 storeyed and 40 m in height.
Brindavan
Gardens : 19 kms away from Mysore city centre, Brindavan Gardens was
constructed by Shri Chamaraja Wodeyar Bahadur. One of the most meticulously
planned gardens, Brindavan Gardens comprises brightly coloured blossoms,
beautiful fountains, musical fountains and slides and swings for children.
The dancing fountains equipped with colourful lights rise and fall to the
rhythm of music, which make it a sight to behold.
Krishnaraja Sagar DamLocated at a distance of 22 kms from Mysore city, the dam is ideally suited for boating. The dam is built across the river Cauvery and extends to 3000 m in length and 40 m in width. Krishnaraja Sagar Dam is the source of water for the Simsa Hydroelectric Power Project at Sivasamudram.
Srirangapatna : Srirangapatna, the capital of warrior king Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, lies 16 km northeast of Mysore. The fort mostly in ruins houses the temple of Sri Ranganathaswamy and a beautiful mosque. Other attraction is the Daria Daulat, the summer palace of Tipu Sultan.
Somanthpur : 40 km from Mysore, Somnathpur is famous for three ancient temples located in a complex called Prasanna Chenna Keshab. Built by Somnath Dhandanayaka, these three temples are known as 'Trikuta'. The exterior walls of the temples have reliefs of scenes from the great epics and life of Hoysala kings.
How To Reach
By Air : Bangalore Airport (139 km) is the nearest airport. The airport is connected to major cities of India and Middle East countries.
By Rail : Mysore railway station is connected to Bangalore and Chennai. Major railhead is Bangalore which has trains from important places of India.
By Road : A good network of roads connects Mysore with Bangalore, Hassan, Ooty and other cities of India. KRTC (The Karnataka Road Transport Corporation) and private buses run from Mysore to other cities of Karnataka.
Mysore, famous as the 'City of Palaces' is the second biggest city in the state of Karnataka. You can also call Mysore, the 'Sandalwood City', as everywhere in this city you will find yourself enveloped with the lingering aromas of sandalwood. Once the erstwhile capital of the ancient rulers of Mysore, the city houses a number of places of historic significance. The Hoysalas, Chalukyas and several other dynasties have greatly contributed in the architecture of this beautiful city. They have constructed many marvellous temples, which are known for excellent designs and ornate carvings all over the walls, pillars and towers. The city still retains an aura of old world charm in its architectural temples and palaces. Mysore is one of the major centres of incense manufacture in the country, the incense stick factories are scattered all over the town. Besides, Mysore is also a centre of craft, the shops of the town selling an interesting range of sandalwood, rosewood, teak carving etc.
Mysore Travel Attractions
The
Mysore Palace : The residence of the erstwhile Mysore Maharajas, the
Mysore Palace or Amber Vilas is famous for many overwhelming features. The
original palace was mainly a wooden structure, but it was destroyed by a
fire in 1897 and the new one was constructed at the same site in 1912. The
Mysore Palace was designed by the architect Henry Irwin, who combined the
Hindu and the Arabian styles of architecture. Major attractions of the
palace is the 'Kalyana Mandapa' or the 'Marriage Hall', the frescoes on the
corridors depicting scenes of the Dusshera procession. Jagan Mohan Art Gallery : Originally the residence of rulers of Mysore, the Jagan Mohan Palace was converted into an art gallery in the year 1875. The art gallery displays painting dating back to the period of Mysore Maharajas.
Mysore Arts and Crafts Emporium : Situated on the Mahatama Gandhi road, the arts and crafts emporium is the best options to buy alluring handicraft items. Visitors can buy intricately carved ivory and sandalwood products, lacquer toys, handloom silk, porcelain and clay articles.
Rail Museum : The rail museum is located near the Mysore railway station. It has a good collection of old coaches which are not in use now. The Queen's royal saloon is a popular attraction here.
Temples : Mysore is home to a number of temples, the most popular are the Varshaswamy temple, Prasanna Krishnaswami temple and Trineswara temple.
Mysore Zoo : Mysore zoo also known as Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, is an interesting place for tourists particularly for children. The zoo has a good collection of animals like lions, tigers, hyena, deer, elephants, rhinos, king cobras and birds.
Excursions
Chamundi Hill : Situated at a distance of 13 km from the city centre, the Chamundi Hill is famous for Chamundeshwari temple. Although the way to the shrine is motorable, one can also reach on foot. Halfway up the hill, there is a monolithic statue of Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva. The temple has a 2000 year old gopuram (portal tower), which is 7 storeyed and 40 m in height.
Brindavan
Gardens : 19 kms away from Mysore city centre, Brindavan Gardens was
constructed by Shri Chamaraja Wodeyar Bahadur. One of the most meticulously
planned gardens, Brindavan Gardens comprises brightly coloured blossoms,
beautiful fountains, musical fountains and slides and swings for children.
The dancing fountains equipped with colourful lights rise and fall to the
rhythm of music, which make it a sight to behold. Krishnaraja Sagar DamLocated at a distance of 22 kms from Mysore city, the dam is ideally suited for boating. The dam is built across the river Cauvery and extends to 3000 m in length and 40 m in width. Krishnaraja Sagar Dam is the source of water for the Simsa Hydroelectric Power Project at Sivasamudram.
Srirangapatna : Srirangapatna, the capital of warrior king Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, lies 16 km northeast of Mysore. The fort mostly in ruins houses the temple of Sri Ranganathaswamy and a beautiful mosque. Other attraction is the Daria Daulat, the summer palace of Tipu Sultan.
Somanthpur : 40 km from Mysore, Somnathpur is famous for three ancient temples located in a complex called Prasanna Chenna Keshab. Built by Somnath Dhandanayaka, these three temples are known as 'Trikuta'. The exterior walls of the temples have reliefs of scenes from the great epics and life of Hoysala kings.
How To Reach
By Air : Bangalore Airport (139 km) is the nearest airport. The airport is connected to major cities of India and Middle East countries.
By Rail : Mysore railway station is connected to Bangalore and Chennai. Major railhead is Bangalore which has trains from important places of India.
By Road : A good network of roads connects Mysore with Bangalore, Hassan, Ooty and other cities of India. KRTC (The Karnataka Road Transport Corporation) and private buses run from Mysore to other cities of Karnataka.
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