Mysore is famous for its exotic sandalwood and rich skills.
Untill India’s independence , the city was the seat of the Maharajas of Mysore, a princely state covering much area of present day Karnataka.
Once a small city, Mysore is now growing at a fast pace and a number of software companies are investing in the city. Corporate culture is making steady progress into the laid-back city that still boasts of its royal connections, its many magnificent palaces and massive temples.
Mysore is one of the major centres of incense manufacture in India and exports incense sticks all over the world. The city of Mysore is also a major craft centre and there are plenty of shops selling a wide range of ivory, sandalwood, rosewood, teak carvings and furniture.
Hence, visit this city to see the imposing palaces of Mysore Maharajas, old temples, fort of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan and many other interesting structures.
Shivasamudram – 80 km east of Mysore. India’s first hydro-electric power station was built here in 1902 at the Cauvery river falls. The twin falls known as Ganganachukki and Bharchukki, fall nearly 100 mts in a series of cascades. Request A Customized Tour
Somnathpur – 45 km east of Mysore and houses the Sri Channakeshara Temple. Sri Channkeshara Temple is star-shaped structure.It was built around 1260 AD during the hey day of the Hoysala kings, the temple is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. Request A Customized Tour
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary situated at a distance of 4 km from Srirangapatnam and 18 km from Mysore. One can see exotic birds such as the white ibis, open-billed stork and cormorants. one can also see the crocodiles that resemble mud banks. Request A Customized Tour the Mall Road
Located 14 km north-east of Mysore, on the Bangalore Highway, the island fortress was once the capital of the warrior kings Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. Across the other side of the road from the fort stands the Daria Daulat Bagh, the summer palace of Tipu Sultan. Built in 1784, Daria Daulat Bagh is now […]
Maharaja’s Palace – built in 1911-12 to replace the former palace which was burnt down by accidental fire. Formerly, the seat of the Maharaja’s of Mysore, the palace now dominates the skyline of Mysore city. Built in Indo-Saracenic style, there are some beautifully carved wooden doors, mosaic floors and interesting paintings depicting life in Mysore […]
