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. 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 City of Palaces To showcase the rich culture and heritage of the town. Even to this date this celebration of the Dasara which is a 10 day celebration during the month of Oct/ Nov is a spectacular event to watch. Mysore is a city of palaces, gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples and retains some of the charm of the old world with its many institutions that propagate Carnatic Classical music and dance. This charming, easy-going city has been a favourite with travelers - it's a manageable a size, enjoy a good climate and has chosen to retain and promote its heritage rather than replace it. The city is famous for its silk and is also a thriving sandalwood and incense center, through don't expect the air to be any more fragrant than that of the next town. Until Independence, Mysore was the seat of the maharajas of Mysore, a princely state covering about a third of present-day Karnataka. The maharajas walled Indo -Saracenic palace is a major attraction.
History :
Mysore traces its history into the mythological books where there is reference of Mahishasur or the buffalo-headed demon king who is believed to have lived here. Goddess Chamundeshwari of Chamundi hills killed this demon and hence the Dussera, the festival of the victory of good over evil, is celebrated with unprecedented grandeur. Today Mysore is one of the major cities of Karnataka. Mysore has emerged as a thriving market for exotic sandalwood & incense, the Mysore silk sarees and stone carved sculptures. Mysore was ruled by the Wodeyar dynasty from the 15th century all the way up to Independence in 1947, and as the former capital of a princely state. The city is strewn with grand old palaces and other maharaja ex-haunts, as well as monuments, statues, temples, gardens and parks.
Cities of Karnataka
Bangalore, Mangalore, Badami, Mysore, Hassan, Karwar, Hampi, Chikmagalur, Gulbarga, Medikeri more....
Tourist Attraction of Mysore :
Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Brindavan Gardens, Mysore Zoo, Chmundeswari.
How to get there :
By Air :
Nearest airport Bangalore 139 km.
By Rail:
Mysore is connected by rail with major cities of the state. Mysore is connected with chennai.
By Road :
Mysore is connected by road to all important cities of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Regular bus services and tourist taxis are available from Bangalore.
