Mysore - The golden throne of Wodeyars

Mysore today, is a lovely city with an old world charm, commanded by its broad shady avenues, well manicured gardens, excellent buildings and a healthy climate. Mysore District is an admired tourist destination, offering several attractions ranging from the royal grandeur of Mysore City and its marvelous Dasara Festival to fine temples, pilgrimage centers and picturesque spots. Mysore city is at 770m above sea level and 140 kms from Bangalore. It is better known as the City of Palaces, Mysore retains a quaint charm, that never fails to enchant.

Places of Interest
Mysore Tourist Places and the Maharaja's Palace is one of the significant sights in Mysore. Mysore Tourist Places and the Constructed in Indo-Saracenic style with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades, the Palace is a treasure house of wonderful carvings and works of art from all over the world. The regal Durbar Hall has an elaborate ceiling and many sculpted pillars in Tours to Karnataka. Mysore Tourist Places and the superb jewel studded golden throne of the Wodeyars is showcased here during the Dasera festival in Tours to Karnataka.

A popular 335 meters high landmark, Chamundi Hill can be accessible by a 13 km road or by climbing up the 1,000 steps laid out by the Mysore Maharaja in the 17th century. Half-way up along the stone steps is Nandi, Lord Shiva's Bull, a majestic 4.8 meter monolith. At the top is the 12th century temple of Chamundeshwari, the patron goddess of the Wodeyars. Close to the temple is the enormous statue of the demon Mahishasura. The summit commands a panoramic view of Mysore's lakes, parks and palaces.

Mysore - at the KR Sagar Dam Kannambadi, Brindavan Gardens is one of the best gardens in South India. Tour To Mysore Karnataka and It majestically spreads over 150 acres; Brindavan Gardens has since the 1960s provided the backdrop for many Indian films. Special sites include the 'Dancing Fountains'. A gorgeous Cathedral, redolent of medieval architectural style, is one of the largest churches in the country. Built in the gothic style, the Church is an impressive structure with stained glass windows and lofty towers in Tour To Mysore Karnataka.

The Mysore Zoo was set up under royal patronage in the nineteenth century. Its fauna includes exceptional and exotic species which are housed in lush, green surroundings. The Zoo is famous for breeding some very rare animals in captivity. Other attractive palaces around Mysore includes the Daria Daulat Bagh, Tipu sultan Fort, Himvad Gopalaswamy Hills, Melkote, Talakad, Shivasamudra and many more.

Accessibility
Mysore is well-connected by road to Bangalore, Madras, Mangalore, Coimbatore, Ooty, Cannanore, Calicut and Panaji (Goa).