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Mysore 
Mysore - The City of Palaces  Mysore known as the City of Palaces, is situated 139 Kms away from
Bangalore. The ancient city has played a major role in the history of
South India. Mysore was the capital of the Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan and
famous Wodeyar kings. The erstwhile capital of the Maharajas of Mysore,
keeps its old word charm with modernity. Mysore is renowned for its
beautiful silk sarees, sandalwood and rose wood carved articles. The city
boasts of the royal splendour, temples, pilgrimage centres and scenic
spots attracts a large number of tourists. Palaces of Mysore The city famous as the City of Palaces houses many palaces which include, Amba Vilas (Main Mysore Palace), Rajendra Vilas, Jagmohan Palace, Jayalakshmi Vilas and Lalita Mahal. Other palaces are Chittaranjan Palace, Cheluvamba Mansion, Karanji Mansion Lokaranjan Mahal and Crawford Hall etc. Festivals of Mysore Mysore is popular for its ten Day Dussehra or Navratri festival, that usually occurs in the months of October. During the festival Mysore acquires a new colour and a new mood of celebration. Mysore Palace is illuminated during the festival and various interesting cultural programs highlighting the culture of Karnataka, are held in the backdrop of the palace. What attract tourists The palaces of the city are major attractions for the tourists, in addition there are many other attractions which include : .. Mysore Palace This is the main palace of Mysore, which is also called as the Amba Vilas. The original Palace was destroyed by fire in 1897 and it was rebuilt built over the same spot in 1911. The Palace is the combination of Dravidian, Indo-Sarcenic, Roman and Oriental architectural styles. The massive archways, colonnades, domes and turrets of the palace depicts the royal grandeur. The Palace houses Golden Royal Elephant Throne, the Durbar Hall, the Kalyana Mandap and the Gallery. .. Jagmohan Palace The palace was converted to an art gallery in 1875 and exhibits paintings dating back to that period. It displays the famous Mysore golden leaf styled paintings. It has the collection of the paintings of the late 19th century, including the paintings of Raja Ravi Verma of Travancore and the Russian Painter Svetoslav Roerich. .. Mysore Zoo The zoo was set up in the 19th century under royal patronage. It houses rare and exotic species of fauna in its lush green surroundings. The zoo is known for breeding some of the rarest animals in captivity. .. St. Philomena's Church The church built in the Gothic style is one of the largest churches in the country. This is a beautiful Cathedral and a reminiscent of the medieval architectural style. The stained glass windows and lofty towers of the church are its major attractions. .. Brindavan Gardens Located at the Krishnarajasagar Dam, Brindavan gardens is one among the best gardens in South India. The major attraction of the garden is dancing fountains which are especially built to jump and dance with the tune of music. The garden is open MonDay -FriDay 6.30 p.m - 7.25 and SaturDay -SunDay 6.30 pm to 8.25 pm.  .. Chamundi Hills The famous hills can be reaches by a 13 Kms road or by climbing 1,000 steps. Halfway up along the steps is monolithic statue of Nandi, the sacred vehicle of Lord Shiva. At the hill top the 12th century Chamundershwari temple is situated. A gigantic statue of the demon Mahishasura stands nearby the temple. The hills offer the splendour view of lakes parks and palaces of the city. Excursions - Daria Daulat Bagh Located 16 Kms from Mysore, the Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan was built in 1784. Built in Indo-Sarcenic style the palace has ornate and beautiful frescoes. It is now converted to a museum and speaks of Tipu's valor and his losing battle against the British. - Srirangapatna The place 16 Kms northeast of Mysore was the capital city of Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. The fort mostly in ruins tells of the brave Tipu Sultan. It is here that Tipu charged at the British soldiers with his legendary sword. The fort complex has a mosque and the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple. Gumbaz, the tomb of Tipu Sultan is located outside the fort. - Somnathpur Situated 35 Kms away from Mysore, Somnathpur houses the largest of the Hoysala Temples. The temple dedicated to Lord Chennakesava, was built on traditional Hoysala temple style stands on a star- shape base. - Bandipur National Park The park is situated at a distance of 80 Kms from Mysore city. It is one of the most beautiful Wildlife centres in the country. The park is home to rare species of animals and birds. The WWF has listed the park for their project tigers (the scheme to protect tigers). - Shivsamudra Shivdamudra is located 85 Kms east of Mysore. It is the place where the river Cauvery cascades down in two picturesque waterfalls. The 75 metre high water falls look more beautiful during the monsoons. How to Reach Mysore Mysore city has not its own airport, the city is well connected by rail and road to capital city Bangalore and other towns of the state. » Air : Bangalore (139 Kms) is the nearest airport. The airlines operate domestic and international flights from Bangalore. From Bangalore one has to reach Mysore by rail or road routes.  »
Rail : Mysore railway station is connected to Bangalore and other
cities of the country. The train services are available daily between
Bangalore and Mysore. The Shatabadi Express runs between Mysore and
Chennai.» Road : Good roads connect Mysore with rest of the country. The Karnataka Road Transport Corporation as well as private buses run regularly from Bangalore and other cities. The distance of important cities from Mysore are Bangalore (140 Kms), Bandipur (81 Kms), Brindavan (28 Kms), Hassan (120 Kms), Mudumalai (98 Kms), Nagarhole (80 Kms) and Ooty (159 Kms). Where to Stay in Mysore The hotels in Mysore offer wide array of choices to tourists. Most of the hotels in the city are heritage hotels, some of the famous hotels are Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel (Heritage), Hotel Paradise (Govt. Approved), Hotel Southern Star (4 Star), Hotel Ramanshree (3 Star) and Kaynes Hotel (3 Star).
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