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How To Reach Mysore?
BY AIR - The nearest airport from Mysore is 140 km away in Bangalore, from where one can take flights for most of the important cities in India.
BY RAIL - Mysore is connected with most of the metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai through regular trains.
BY ROAD - There is a good network of roads that connects Mysore to other important cities of the region. We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too.
Places of intrest in mysore
B R Hills:
The Biligiri Rangaswamy Sanctuary (B R Hills) at K Gudi (Kyathadevara Gudi), just 90 km. from Mysore, on a hilly terrain at an altitude of 3300 ft., (to 5000 ft.,) above sea level. The sanctuary is spread over 525 sq km, interspersed with valleys, streams and scenic spots. It is 226 km by road from Bangalore via Mysore and Chamarajanagar.
Bandipur National Park:
Bandipur National park includes rocky hills and valleys drained by rivers Kabini, Nugu, Moyar and numerous small streams. The enchanting Nilgiri Mountains and their cloud-covered peaks form a picturesque backdrop for the park. Bandipur National Park's altitude between 680-1454 metres and is situated south of the Kabini river at the foothills of the Western Ghats. Monsoon from June to September and best time to visit is open throughout the year but preferably in monsoon when wildlife is plenty and forest is green.
Brindavan Gardens:
The Brindavan Gardens is a garden located in the state of Karnataka in India. It lies adjoining the Krishnarajasagara dam which is built across the river Kaveri. The work on laying out this garden was started in the year 1927 and completed in 1932. Visited by close to 2 million tourists per year, the garden is one of the major attractions near the city of Mysore. Krishna Raja Sagara, also popularly known as KRS is the name of both a lake and the dam that causes it. The dam is across Kaveri River, in Mandya District near Mysore in Karnataka state.
Chamundi Hills:
Presiding deity; of Mysore. A well known 335 metres high landmark, Chamundi Hill can be reached by a 13 km road or by climbing up the 1,000 steps laid out by the Mysore Maharaja in the 17th century. Half-way up long the stone steps is Nandi, Lord Shiva"s bull, a majestic 4.8 metre monolith. At the top is the 12th century temple of Chamundeshwari, the patron goddess of the Wodeyars. The summit offers a panoramic view of Mysore"s lakes, parks and palaces. MAHISHASURA… From whom Mysore got its name Close to the temple is the gigantic stature of the demon Mahishasura.
Channapatna:
Channapatna , is the "gonmbegaLa ooru" meaning toys town in English. This taluk comes under the Ramanagaram District about 60kms for Bangalore on the Bangalore-Mysore state highway. The city is famous for its wooden toys and lacquerware. In the native language (kannada), These unique toys are manufactured in tradational or advanced small scale industries. Manufacturing and twisting of raw silk and Coconut is a major product of Channapatna taluk.
Jayachmarajendra Art Gallery:
A treasure house of mas terpieces The Jaganmohan Palace was converted into an art gallery in 1875 and exhibits paintings which date back to that period. The artists of that time used natural vegetable and mineral dyes. The famous traditional Mysore "gold leaf" paintings are also exhibited in the gallery, as are oil paintings of contemporary Svetoslav Roerich. Mysore is known the world over for its exotic silks. At the Government Sandalwood Oil Factory, you can buy Sandal Powder, Sandal Oil and scented incense sticks. At the Government Silk Factory you can see the master weavers at work. Buy shimmering silks straight off the looms.
Kabini:
Kabini is one of the most popular wildlife destinations in Karnataka, probably because of its easy accessibility, lush green land scape surrounding a large picturesque lake, and fantastic sightihgs of large herds of elephants.It is 80km away from mysore and 205km from Bangalore, and comprises the south-eastern part of Nagarhole National Park. Situated on the banks of River Kabini, this forest reserve is spread over 55 acres of forestland and water bodies. Once a private hunting lodge of the Maharaja of Mysore,Kabini was a popular shikar hotspot for British viceroys and Indian royalty. Now it is considered to be one of the best wildlife spotthing areas in karnataka, famous for its spectacular wildlife and bird life. At the south-eastern end of Nagarhole, by the backwaters of the Kabini River, 69 km from Mysore.
Karanji Lake:
Karanji Lake is a lake located in the city of Mysore in the state of Karnataka, India. The lake is surrounded by a nature park consisting of a butterfly park and a walk-through aviary. This aviary is the biggest "walk-through aviary" in India. There is also a museum, the Regional Museum of Natural History which is located on the banks of this lake. The total area of Karanji lake is 90 hectares. While waterspread area is about 55 hectares, the foreshore area measures about 35 hectares Karanji lake is owned by the Mysore Zoo Authority. Mysore Zoo gets a revenue of an average of Rs. 50000 per day from ticket sales to enthusiasts who visit this lake.
Mysore Fort:
It is here that Tipu charged at the British soldiers with his legendary sword.An obelisk in the fort marks the place where he fell -betrayed by his own men.The fort holds within it,a mosque and the Ranganathaswamy Temple.Outside the fort is the Gumbaz,Tipu"s tomb with splendid ebony doors inlaid with ivory.
Mysore Palace:
Where the Maharajas lived… You can"t miss the Palace at Mysore, for all roads lead to the Maharaja"s Palace. Built in Indo-Saracenic style with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades, the Palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world. Intricately carved doors open on to luxuriously furnished rooms. The majestic Durbar Hall has an ornate ceiling and many sculpted pillars. See the magnificent jewel studded golden throne, the pride of the Wodeyars and the symbol of their sovereignty, displayed here during the Dasara. The palace, illuminated on Sundays and Public Holidays, presents a spectacle of breathtaking beauty.
Mysore St. Philomena's Church:
Situated in the southern part of the Deccan Plateau, Mysore District is an undulating tableland, covered in parts by granite outcrops and fringed by verdant forests. From ancient times, this district has played a significant role in the history of South India. Mysore District is a popular tourist destination, offering several attractions ranging from the royal splendour of Mysore City and its fabulous Dasara Festival to exquisite temples, pilgrimage centres and scenic spots
Mysore Zoo:
Situated in the southern part of the Deccan Plateau, Mysore District is an undulating tableland, covered in parts by granite outcrops and fringed by verdant forests. From ancient times, this district has played a significant role in the history of South India. Mysore District is a popular tourist destination, offering several attractions ranging from the royal splendour of Mysore City and its fabulous Dasara Festival to exquisite temples, pilgrimage centres and scenic spots
Nanjangud:
24 km south of Mysore on the Mysore-Ooty road. Nanjangud is a famous religious centre. The presiding deity of the temple here is Sri Nanjundeswara or Srikanteswara. The three day car festival of Sri Nanjundeswara Swamy is held at the end of March every year. There is a Residency Bungalow. Nanjangud is also called as "Dakshina Kashi" (southern Kashi)
Somanathapura:
About 32 km east of Mysore by road, is Somanathapura, a village on the left bank of the river Cauvery. Sri Channakeshava temple built here in 1268 A.D. with exquisite carvings, is a good example of the Hoysala style of architecture. Visiting hours: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Admission by tickets. For reservation of the Rest House here, contact the Manager, Tourist Canteen-cum-Rest House, Department of Tourism, Somanathapura (T.Narasipur Taluk). Sri Venugopa)aswamy temple built here by the Hoysla King Narasimha in 1269 A.D. attracts a large number of pilgrims