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India-Karnataka-
Mysore |
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Introduction :
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Mysore was the political capital of the Wodeyar dynasty which ruled the
state of Karnataka for some 150 years till the independence of the
country from the British. Somnathpur in Mysore has one of the finest
13th century Hoysala temple in the shape of a star with 16 points.
Sravanabelgola has the 1000 year old colossal statue- 57 feet tall of
the hermit Gomateswara. These kings were great patrons of art and
culture and Mysore was the cultural capital of the south under the rule
of the Wodeyars. The Wodeyars made the Dasara festival an event. A
centre of sandalwood-carving, silk and incense production, 159km
southwest of Bangalore, Mysore the erstwhile capital of the Wadiyar
rajas, is one of South India's most popular attraction |
| Area |
6269 sq. km |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 34 °C, Min 21 °C.
Winter : Max 27°C, Min 16 °C. |
| Language |
Kannada, English, Tamil |
| STD Code |
01901 |
| Rainfall |
667.2 mm. |
| Best Time to Visit |
October to March |
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How to get there :
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Air: Bangalore is the nearest airport from Mysore
Rail: Mysore is well connected by road with Bangalore, Chennai,
Mangalore, Coimbatore, Ooty, Cannanore, Calicut and Goa.
Road: 140 kms from Bangalore |
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Places to Visit : |
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Chamundi Hills |
Jaganmohan Palace |
Mysore Maharaja's Palace |
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Excursion : |
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Sriangapatam |
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary |
Somnathpur |
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Shopping : |
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Bright, colourful replicas of vegetables and fruits, images of deities,
cradles, toys, masks and palanquins are available at Gokak in Belgaum
District. Exquisite pottery and gold and silver jewellery are also
available. Mysore is known world over for its exotic Sandalwood and Ivory
Inlay Handicrafts, Rich Silks, Agarbathis, Sandalwood essence, perfumes and
soaps. Karnataka’s rich cultural heritage is evident in every product made
by skilled, dedicated artisans who are devoted to keeping their art alive |
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Accommodations : |
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Lalitha Mahal Palace |
Quality Inn Southern Star |
Ramanshree |
Hotel Sandesh |
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