Mysore city which is the second
largest city of Karnataka is spread across an area of 128.42 km sq. You will be amazed to know that the whole of the Mysore is situated on the Chamundi Hills. There are many tourist attractions in Mysore which makes it one of the most tourist visited cities in Karnataka. There are a number of beautiful palaces in Mysore because of which the city is entitled to be “The Palace City of India”. The Mysore Palace is one amongst the most visited tourist attraction in the entire country and even beats the Red Fort and Qutub Minar in terms of having popularity amongst tourists.
ATTRACTIONS:
Palaces:
MYSORE PALACE: This palace should
definitely be visited once you are in Mysore as it portrays the incredible art
and architectural framework accompanied by the colorful stone carvings which
existed in the times of the royal family and are even preserved today.
LALITHA MAHAL: This palace was
architected by Mr. E.W Fritchley for the exclusive stay of the Viceroy of India
and thereby is the second largest palace in Mysore. It is built in the Italian
Palazzo style that is having twin ionic columns and domes.
Gardens:
BRINDAVAN GARDENS: If you are one of
those who would like to witness the colorful musical fountains then Brindavan
Gardens is the place to be. This garden is supposed to have a fountain which
reaches great height and is a delight to watch. In this famous botanical park
you can also have a boating experience as well that is beneath the dam.
HAPPY MAN PARK: It is this park which
is a mini zoo with wooden bridges and great atmosphere for you and your family
to enjoy. However, the main attraction of the park is the “Happy Man Statue”.
Museums:
FOLK LORE MUSEUM: Located in the
campus of the Mysore University this very museum offers you to witness the folk
art and crafts from all over the state of Karnataka.
RAIL MUSEUM: It is located near the
Mysore Railway Station and exhibits some ancient carriages and locomotives
which are still in workable condition.
Places of
Worship:
CHAMUNDI TEMPLE: This temple is one
amongst the most visited temples in Mysore and is having an elevation of 1000 m
which makes it a place for every tourist to visit.
ST. PHILOMENA’S CHURCH: This Church
was constructed in Gothic Style of the Germans in the year 1926 and is a must
to watch.
THINGS TO
DO:
·
Sandal wood is massively grown in Mysore and so you can shop
for various artifacts made from Sandal wood as the main source such as;
Jewelry, idols, show pieces and animal statues etc.
·
Sandal wood perfume and Oodh are also a specialty of Mysore.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
As there are numerous places to visit
in Mysore so you will have to plan your stay here according to your budget.
There are luxurious as well as economical hotels available in Mysore and so you
can opt accordingly.
HOW TO
REACH:
By Air: The Bangalore Airport is
about 139 km away from Mysore which makes it the nearest.
By Rail: The railhead from Bangalore
is the most comfortable and the quickest mode to reach Mysore.
By Road: There are non-stop buses
available from Bangalore to Mysore that leave every half an hour that is from the
Bangalore Bus Station.
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