Mysore – Land of Kings

Mysore is also known as “Mysuru”, it is the pride of Karnataka and is the second largest city in the state of Karnataka. Mysore is very famous for its heritage, art and history.

History: Previously, Mysore was ruled by the demon king Mahishasura, so before the name was “Mahishuru” and now it is called Mysuru. Mysore became an independent state in 1565. Until the death of Tipu Sultan, Mysore was ruled by Woodeyar Kings in 1799. During the British rule in Mysore, the magnificence of Mysore was preserved with immense care.

Mysore is well known for its Dussehra Festival and at this time tourists from all over the world visit this place to be a great spectator of this pomp and show. On the ninth day of Dusshera, the royal sword is worshiped and carried in procession around the city on camels, elephants and horses, representing a royal perspective and a treat for the eyes.

Mysore is also known as the City of Palaces as this city has numerous palaces scattered throughout. Amba Vilas, popularly known as Mysore Palace, displays Indo-Sarcenic architecture with a splendid Hoysala-style interior. Jaganmohan Palace now converted into an art gallery, Rajendra Vilas located in Chamundi Hills, Lalitha Mahal now converted into a hotel and last but not least Jayalakshmi Vilas which is now known as Mysore University. Mysore’s main palace was burned down during Princess Jayalakshmmanni’s wedding ceremony and to stir up reminiscence, the palace was rebuilt on the very spot it now stands. Vasantha Mahal was used as a special school for young princesses. Lokaranjan Mahal was also a school for Chamaraja Wodeyar”, “Krishnaraja Wodeyar” and the young princess. Cheluvamba Vilasa and Karanji Vilasa palaces were built for the third and second princess respectively.

Topography and Climate: Mysore is spread over an area of ​​128.42 km 2 and is situated at the base of the Chamundi Hills. Mysore is situated between two rivers, Kaveri and Kabini, and is famous for its lakes, the most famous being Kukkarahalli; karanji; Y; lingambudhi; lakes Mysore is a city known for its hygiene and has been rated as the second cleanest city in India in 2010 after Chandigarh by the Ministry of Urban Development under the National Urban Sanitation Policy.

Places to visit in Mysore:

Brindvan Garden: Very famous botanical park known for its musical fountain and ferry rides on the KRS Dam. An exotic tourist spot

Chamundi Hills: The pride of the city of Mysore is a 1000 meter high structure where you can see the whole city.

Lakes in Mysore: Refuge for migratory birds with lush vegetation, a delight for nature lovers.

Mysore Zoo: One of the oldest zoos located on the outskirts of Mysore, also known by its official name Shri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens.

temples: Chamundi hills, Prasanna Krishnaswamy temple, Lakshmiramana Swamy temple, Trinesvaraswamy and Shweta varahaswamy are the most famous temples.

Amusement parks: GRS Fantasy Park must be visited by all for a fun-filled experience with its merry rides and mind-blowing roller coasters. There are many other exciting and fun rides including Ferris Wheel, Dashing Cars, Water Chute, Float Slide and Flying Fox.

So stop by Mysore and experience the beauty of this place and the best time to visit Mysore is between the month of October and March.

One has to plan the trip to Mysore in advance if visiting during Dussehra time. Mysore is well connected to Bangalore and other major cities in South India. There are a wide number of buses available from Bangalore. Plan your trip and complete your online bus reservation from home.