Mysore

With Chamundi Hills forming the foundation for this city, Mysore in Karnataka stands with its extremely tidy surroundings and covers the area of 128.42 square kilometers.  Offering a pleasant climate consisting of the summers, monsoon and winter season consecutively taking their turn, Mysore is considered as a must visit destination for everyone in India. As one goes through the Karnataka Map, one notices that Mysore lies in the middle of the Kibini and Kaveri rivers. Apart from rivers, there also exist lakes in Mysore. Some of the eminent lakes of Mysore are Kukkarahalli, Lingambudhi and Karanji.

People call Mysore as Karnataka’s cultural capital. The cheerful celebrations that mark the Dasara festival give a kind of a definition of Mysore’s culture. On the Vijaydashmi, one can spot huge crowds filled with immense jubilation. People dance on roads with good amount of zest and carry Goddess Chamundeshwari’s imagewhich is then taken to Bannimantapa.

• Witness the splendid fountains at Brindavan Gardens.
• Head towards the hill station of Madikeri.
• Pay homage to the Chamundeshwari Temple.
• Take a photo of the Krishnarajasagar Dam.

As you travel in and around Mysore, you will find that the city is dotted with palaces, museums and many other interesting sights. There are captivating palaces such as the Jayalakshmi Vilas, the Ambavilas Palace, the Jaganmohana Palace as well as the Lalitha Mahal. Among museums in Mysore, you have the Railway Museum, the Regional Museum of Natural History, the Folk Lore Museum as well as the Oriental Research Institute.

A wonderful spectacle for your eye is the Philomena’s Church, which stands with two conical-shaped towers. Tourists also have the option of going to the Mysore Zoo or else they can visit the beautiful Wax Museum.

Around Mysore, one can plan to visit the enthralling National Parks located at Kokrebellur and Ranganathittu. The spots that are significant from historic point of view are the spots of Talakad, Srirangapatna as well as Somnathpura that can be spotted in the proximity of Mysore. Tourists can also head towards the B R Hills to amuse their fancy.

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