Mysore City Guide
Travel to Mysore, the city that entices its travellers with its enchanting tourist spots. Your Mysore travel will take you on the tour of self discovery.
Mysore is located in the South Indian state of Karnataka around 140 km from Bangalore. The city extends from latitude 12°18' in the North to longitude 76°42' in the East. Mysore is well connected through road and rail networks with other parts of Karnataka and India. Mysore is just as famous for its silk and sandalwood, its palaces and its leisurely way of life. Being home to the royality for centruries, Mysore naturally has a number of palaces, parks and boulevards as well as museums and cultural centres. The city retains its old world charm and allows the visitor an opportunity to move around and absorb its sights and sounds in a relaxed way. The Maharajah's palace in the heart of the city is truly regal in its dimensions and elegance. The present palace was built in 1907 on the foundations of an earlier structure which was destroyed in a fire in 1897. Only a section of the palace is open to visitors. The Lalitha Mahal palace, nine kilometres away, is at the foot of the Chamundi hills. The palace is white in colour and its dome was desiged after St. Paul's Cathedral in London. A guest house for the royal family in the past, the palace has been modified into a luxury hotel now.
Getting There
By Air :The nearest airport is Bangalore. All domestic airlines are operating flights to and from Bangalore to all major cities of the country. A few international flights to the Middle East are also operated from Bangalore.
Air Cargo Services
Air-India also has an office
MSIL Building, Cargo Complex, Airport Road, Bangalore- 560 017
Tel : + 91 - 080 - 5261531, Fax : + 91 - 080 - 5269525
By Rail :There are many train services operating between Bangalore and Mysore. The Shatabdi Express connects Mysore to Chennai. The ideal route to reach Mysore is via Bangalore.
By Road :State Highways connect Mysore to the national Highways and to all parts of the country. Bus services by Karnataka Road Transport Corporation and transport corporations of the neighboring states as well as private tour operators make it easy to reach the city without any difficulty. It is only a 3 hour journey from Bangalore.
Tourist Attractions:
The Brindavan gardens
The Brindavan gardens are located at a distance of 12 kilometers from the main Mysore city. It is popular among tourists for its beautiful water fountains and lighting.
The Rangana Tittu bird sanctuary
The Rangana Tittu bird sanctuary is situated midway between Mysore and Sriranganapattna. This bird sanctuary is popular among tourists because it is a unique experience to go bird watching on tiny boats, as there is a network of rivulets running through the sanctuary.
The Jagan Mohana Palace
Jagan Mohana Palace popularly known as the Jayachamaraja art gallery. This art gallery has ancient paintings and artifacts that are centuries old.
Mysore Palace
The Mahrajah's Palace is a magnificent three-storied structure with a five-storey tower designed by the English architect Henry Irwin, built out of local material. The colourful Dasara procession starts from the precincts of the Palace. The famous Mysore palace also known as the Amba Villas Palace is one of the largest palaces in the country. The palace was originally built of wood, which got burnt down in 1897 and was rebuilt in 1912. Henry Irwin, the architect of the Viceregal Lodge at Shimla, designed the Mysore Palace. It is a healthy combination of Dravidian, Indo-Sarcenic, Oriental and Roman styles. Once the residence of the erstwhile rulers of Mysore, this imperial palace is one of the largest in the country. It is managed by the Department of Archaeology and Museums of the Government of Karnataka. It is beautifully restored and maintained
