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MYSORE
Known for its magnificent palaces and majestic buildings, sprawling gardens and treelined boulevards, shimmering silks and sandalwood, the ‘City Royale’ always figures in the tourist’s itinerary. It conjures up visions and memories of the resplendent glory of the illustrious Wodeyar Kings. This former state capital is a seamless blend of old-world charm and modernity. It retains its tradition in music and dance, art and literature, and time-honoured crafts.
Places of Interest
Mysore 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. Known as Amba Vilas Palace, it was designed by Henry Irwin, the British consultant architect of Madras state, and completed in 1912 on the site of the old wooden palace that was destroyed by fire in 1897. The majestic Durbar Hall with its ornate ceiling and sculpted pillars, and the Marriage Pavilion with its chandeliers, cast-iron pillars, and Belgian stained glass arranged in peacock designs in the domed ceilings are the main attractions. Make sure you see the magnificent jewel-studded golden throne, the pride of the Wodeyars and the symbol of their sovereignty, displayed here during the Dussehra festival in October.
Mysore Zoo
Established with royal patronage in the 19th century, the zoo’s collection of fauna includes rare and exotic species housed in lush green environs. Timings: 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Open daily, except on Tuesdays.
St. Philomena’s Church
This imposing Gothic structure with beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers is a must-see.
Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery
The art gallery in the Jaganmohan Palace houses an excellent collection of ceramics, sandalwood, ivory, stone, antique furniture, and ancient musical instruments. You can also gaze at paintings by reputed artists like Ravi Varma and
Roerich, as well as traditional Mysore gold leaf paintings.
Rail Museum
Located behind the railway station is the little-known but impressive Rail Museum with its priceless locomotives, coaches, and collection of paintings and photographs narrating the ‘Rail Story.’ The prize exhibit of the museum is the Maharani’s Saloon built in the U.K.
Folklore Museum
Located in the imposing Jayalakshmi Vilas mansion in the Mysore University campus at
Manasagangotri, the Folklore Museum is an impressive repository of folk culture. With 6500 folklore articles on display, the museum is acclaimed to be one of the biggest of its kind in Asia.
Chamundi Hills
Perched atop a hill 13km outside Mysore city is the temple of
Chamundeshwari, the patron deity of the Wodeyars. The 4.8m tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are added attractions.
Brindavan Gardens
Visit the famous gardens at the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam after sundown, whenmusical fountains and coloured lights transform this place into a magical fairyland.
How to reach there?
District: Mysore
Bangalore – 140km
There are passenger and express trains linking Mysore with Bangalore, Chennai and other places. It’s a 3-hour journey from Bangalore.
Best Season- September to May
Stay in Mysore: Mysore has a
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