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.