Mysore (Karnataka)

Hotels & Resorts in Mysore

Hotel	Grade	Rate per couple	Plan
Hotel Paradise	(Govt. Approved)	Tariff	Room only
Hotel Sandesh The Prince	*******	Tariff	Room only
Kings Kourt Hotel	*******	Tariff	Room only
Hotel Regaalis	*******	Tariff	Room & Breakfast
The Viceroy	*******	Tariff	Room only
Hotel Adhi Manor	**	Tariff	Room only
Chitravana Resorts	*******	Tariff	Room only
The Hotel President	*******	Tariff	Room only

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 Mysore, Karnataka, India 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

Population : 735,000
Climate : The summers are warm and winters are cool.
Telephone Code : 0821
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.