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Mysore,
or Mahishur as it was called then, traces its history back to the mythical past,
when Goddess Chamundeshwari of Chamundi Hills killed the wicked  buffalo-headed
demon, Mahishasura. Mysore Dussehra is the celebration of this victory of good
over evil. Mysore also has associations with the Mahabharata and King Ashoka of
the 3rd century B.C. During the Wodeyar rule Mysore reached the zenith of its
glory as a fabled centre of oriental splendour. Mysore is 140 kms from
Bangalore.
This city has retained the charm it had acquired during the reign of Wodeyars.
Mysore is also known as the city of palace. For centuries Mysore has been
visited for sandalwood and silk. The Mysore palace is often compared with the
Buckingham palace in England. The St. Philomena's Church and the Mysore Dussehra
are added attraction to this place. Vrindavan Gardens on the KRS dam is one of
the most visited gardens in India. The musical fountains here have fascinated
not only the visitors but they have been taken on silver screen too.
Mysore is one of the major cities of Karnataka. Situated 770m above sea level,
Mysore has a warm and cool climate throughout the year.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Population : 735,000
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Climate : The summers are warm and winters are cool.
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Telephone Code : 0821
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Language Spoken : Kannada, English, Tamil.
PLACES OF INTEREST
- Mysore Palace
- St. Philomena's Church
- Shri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery
- Mysore Zoo
- Chamundeshwari
Temple.
EXCURSIONS
- Krishna Raja Sagar Dam
- Vrindavan Garden
- Srirangpattnam
- Sangam Ranganathittu
- Somnathpur
- Cauvery Fishing Camp
- Bandipur National Park.
HOW TO REACH?
Nearest airport Bangalore 139 km. Mysore is connected by rail with
major cities of the State. Mysore is connected with Chennai by Shatabdi
Express.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. |
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