Mysore Holiday

Located in the southern part of the Deccan Plateau, Mysore is the second largest city in the Indian state of Karnataka. Founded in 1400 AD, Mysore was earlier the capital of the Wodeyar dynasty and today is a popular tourist destination. The royal splendour, pilgrimage centres, exquisite temples and scenic spots of Mysore are famous all across the globe. Mysore is one of the major and vibrant cities of Karnataka. Its exotic silks and sandalwood brings tourists here time and again. Being at about 770 metres above the sea level, Mysore experiences a cool and pleasant climate all round the year.

Major Attractions
Mysore Palace - The Mysore Palace is one of the must sees of Mysore. The palace exhibits the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. One can find here exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world. The doors of the Palace are intricately carved and the rooms well furnished. On every Dasera festival the magnificent jewel studded golden throne is put on display. In a nutshell the Palace is a true symbol of breathtaking beauty.
Chamundeswari Temple – On the eastern edge of Mysore lies the Chamundi hills and on it, is built the famous 11th century Chamundeshwari Temple. The temple is at a height of 1,000ft. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. One can either climb the 1,00 steps to the temple or drive up the winding ghat roads. One can also come across the towering statue of the demon Mahishasura.

Mysore Zoo - The Mysore Zoo was established in 1892. The zoo houses a collection of animals, including exotic species and is famous for breeding some of the very rare animals in captivity.

The Jaganmohan Palace – It is a beautiful building in Mysore that has been converted in to an art gallery. This art gallery contains paintings of Raja Ravi Verma of Travancore and the Russian Painter Svetoslav Roerich. Paintings in the traditional Mysore Golden leaf style can also been seen here.

St. Philomena's Church – This church was made in 1956 and is said to be one of the largest churches in the country. The church follows the Gothic style of architecture. The church grants a wonderful and refreshing treat to the eyes at night when illuminated.

Brindavan Gardens – The Brinadavan Gardens are a major attraction in Mysore. The gardens are adorned with lighting and musical fountains.

Dining
Mysore gives a tough competition to restaurants of other cities when it comes to serving palate pleasing cuisines. There are a number of fine restaurants in the city of Mysore. Some of them are:

• Akshaya Bar & Restaurant
• Amaravati Restaurant
• Biryani Paradise
• Classic Restaurants
• Boby's Pub
• Chirag Bar & Restaurant
• Anand Vihar restaurant

Accommodation
There are a number of quality restaurants in Mysore. Some of them are:
Hotel Regaalis

• Rajendra Vilas Palace
• Kaynes Hotel
• Hotel Sandesh, The Prince
• Lalitha Mahal
• Hotel Metropole
• Bandipur Safari Lodge

Shopping
Mysore is a paradise for all the shopping lovers. One can buy from here crepe silk sarees, sandalwood oil and soaps. Sandalwood and rosewood carved ivory inlaid handicrafts, toys and agarbattis (incense sticks) are counted amongst the best buys in Mysore. The main shopping areas here are:
Krishnaraja Circle

• Devaraj Urs Road
• Sayyaji Rao Road
• Ashoka Road
• Dhanvantri Road

How To Reach
By Air : Mysore is about 139 kms from Bangalore and the nearest airport to this city is Bangalore.

By Rail : There are many train services operating between Mysore and Bangalore.

By Road : Mysore is located 139 Kms. to the south west of Bangalore. Bus services by Karnataka Road Transport Corporation and transport corporations of the nearby states make it easy to reach the city without any difficulty.