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Located 770m above sea level and 140 Kms from Bangalore,
Mysore, the imperial city, was the erstwhile capital
of the Wodeyars. Also known as the city of Palaces,
Mysore has never failed to mesmerise the tourists with
its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces,
beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad
shady avenues and sacred temples.
Mysore is certainly a charming, old-fashioned and undaunting
town dominated by the spectacular Maharaja's Palace,
around which the boulevards of the city radiate. Nearby
is the city centre with the colourful and frenetic Devaraja
Market is inviting a stroll.
Mysore is the erstwhile capital of Wodeyars, the rulers
of Mysore State. The Wodeyar family ruled Mysore since
14th century except for a short period of 40 years when
Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan were the rulers. Today Mysore
is one of the major cities of Karnataka. Mysore has
emerged as a thriving market for exotic sandalwood &
incense, and stone-carved sculptures. The Mysore silk saarees are
a perfect reason for you to take your lady on a tour. On
the outskirts of Mysore, Srirangapatnam still harbours
architectural gems from the days of the great Indian
hero, Tipu Sultan, and the magnificent Hoysala temple
of Somnathpur lies little more than an hour's drive
away.
In the tenth century Mysore was known as "Mahishur",
the town where the buffalo-demon Mahishashur was slain
by the goddess Durga. The word Mysore expands to "Mahishasurana
Ooru", which means the town of Mahishasura. It
is believed that during one of the wars between devils
and demons on the one hand and gods and goddesses on
the other, the demon Mahishasur (Mahishur) overpowered
the gods.
The goddess on seeing this, incarnated as the fireceful
Chamundi or Chamundeshwari and consequently, Mahishasura
was killed by Her atop the Chamundi Hill near Mysore.
Ever since, the Mysore royal family has worshipped Chamundeshwari
as the palace deity. Hills dedicated to Her stand at
the eastern end of Mysore town to this day.
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PLACES
TO VISIT ::
Chamundi Hills:
Atop the 1,100-feet-high Chamundi Hills, is the temple
dedicated to the Goddess Chamundeshwari, the royal family's
patron deity. One may reach the temple either through
a 13-km drive or climb the 1,000 stone steps. Near the
temple is the huge statue of Mahishasura, the demon
that had been killed by the Goddess. Halfway up along
the stone steps, is the 300-year old 4.8-metre monolithic
statue of Nandi Bull, chosen mount of Lord Shiva. Its
chief attraction is its size and the meticulous craftsmanship
of its ornaments - from its delicate anklets to the
magnificent pendant bell around its neck.
Srirangapatnam:
15 km from Mysore, Srirangapatnam has many interesting
places including the summer palace of Tipu Sultan,
which was built in 1784 in the Indo-Saracenic style.
It also houses a small museum exhibiting Tipu's trivia
such as a gold-embroidered tunic, old paintings and
a coin collection. Then, there is Gumbaz, the mausoleum
of Tipu Sultan and his father, Hyder Ali. Another
famous place to visit is Jami Masjid. The slender
minarets of this mosque are visible from several kilometers.
Brindavan
Gardens:
30-minutes drive away from the city, Brindavan Gardens
has watercourses bordering the well-manicured steps
of these world famous terrace gardens. Musical fountains
with soft colored lights are a tourist attraction
here and the view of the gardens during the nights
is not worth missing. No Mysore travel package can afford to miss
out on this modern marvel.
Lalitha
Mahal Palace:
The guesthouse of Wodeyar rulers, the snow-white Lalitha
Mahal was built in the 1930s. The highlight of the
palace is a staircase of Italian marble branching
off from a landing to reach the first floor hall.
Now, converted into a prestigious hotel of the India
Tourism Development Corporation, Lalitha Mahal is
surrounded by velvety green lawns and stately trees.
Mysore
Palace:
Built in around 897 AD in Saracenic style, the Mysore
palace is a fusion of Hindu and Muslim architectural
styles. Designed by an English architect, it was built
in place of an earlier palace burnt down in 1897 and
was completed in 1912. The main palace building is
made of massive gray granite with a tower covered
by a gilded dome. The huge rooms and the floor tiles
are covered with colors like turquoise blue, magenta,
golden yellow and leaf green. The tastefully beautified
central hall was once used for marriages and other
major gatherings. There is a temple within the royal
courtyard, from where the Dussehra procession starts
in the month of October. The museum of the palace
houses a collection of musical instruments, children's
toys, many paintings, costumes and weapons belonging
to the Maharaja's family.
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HOW TO GET THERE :-
By Air
The nearest airport is in Bangalore, 140 km
from Mysore, which has daily flights to most
of the
important cities in India.
By Train
Mysore is well connected with regular trains
to most of the metros like Delhi, Mumbai, and
Chennai. The railway station is almost 2 km
from the city center.
By Road
Mysore has a good network of roads connecting
it to the other important cities of the region.
Tourist spots around Mysore
City are well- connected bv road.
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GENERAL
INFORMATIONS
Location
In Karnataka, India.
Significanc
Former Capital of Karnataka.
Climate
Mysore has pleasant weather throughout the year with warm
summers and cool winters. In summers, temperatures ranges
between 21°C and 34°C, while in winters the temperatures
ranges from 16°C to 27°C.
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