Mysore
Majestic Mysore, the city of palaces and parks is the ‘cultural capital’ of Karnataka. The historical town has legendary origins and its name is said to be derived from the word “Mahishasurana Ooru”, which means the town of Mahishasura.
Mysore Palace: This magnificent three storeyed palace in the heart of the town was built between 1897-1912 on the foundation of an old palace which was partially destroyed in a fire in 1897. The palace has splendid square towers at cardinal points, crowned with domes. The main attractions are-‘Durbar Hall’ with it
s ornate ceiling and sculpted pillars and the Kalyanamandapam (Marriage Pavilion), noted for its chandeliers, cast-iron pillars, Belgian stained glass arranged in peacock designs in the domed ceilings and glaz
ed tiled flooring. The palace is also known for its rich collection of priceless articles like, a golden howdah (elephant seat), fine paintings and a 200 kg. gold throne encrusted with precious stones. About 97,500 electric bulbs light up the palace in the evenings on Sunday, Public Holidays and during the Dassara celebrations.
Majestic Mysore, the city of palaces and parks is the ‘cultural capital’ of Karnataka. The historical town has legendary origins and its name is said to be derived from the word “Mahishasurana Ooru”, which means the town of Mahishasura.
Mysore Palace: This magnificent three storeyed palace in the heart of the town was built between 1897-1912 on the foundation of an old palace which was partially destroyed in a fire in 1897. The palace has splendid square towers at cardinal points, crowned with domes. The main attractions are-‘Durbar Hall’ with it
s ornate ceiling and sculpted pillars and the Kalyanamandapam (Marriage Pavilion), noted for its chandeliers, cast-iron pillars, Belgian stained glass arranged in peacock designs in the domed ceilings and glaz
ed tiled flooring. The palace is also known for its rich collection of priceless articles like, a golden howdah (elephant seat), fine paintings and a 200 kg. gold throne encrusted with precious stones. About 97,500 electric bulbs light up the palace in the evenings on Sunday, Public Holidays and during the Dassara celebrations. Reaching there:
By Air
The nearest airport to Mysore is Bangalore (139 km). All the domestic airlines in the country operate their flights to Bangalore from all the major cities in the country. Some international airlines too have flights to Bangalore. Bangalore is to have an international airport shortly.
By Train
Mysore is connected with a number of trains to Bangalore. The super fast luxury train the Shatabdi Express connects Mysore to Madras. The quickest and most comfortable way to reach Mysore is via Bangalore.
By Road
Mysore is 139kms to the south west of Bangalore. The state highway that connects these two cities is very well maintained. Traveling from Bangalore to Mysore by road is a pleasant experience and will take about 3hrs. The Karnataka Road Transport Corporation has excellent bus service to Mysore. There are ordinary buses, semi-luxury buses and luxury buses operated by the Government of Karnataka.
By Air
The nearest airport to Mysore is Bangalore (139 km). All the domestic airlines in the country operate their flights to Bangalore from all the major cities in the country. Some international airlines too have flights to Bangalore. Bangalore is to have an international airport shortly.
By Train
Mysore is connected with a number of trains to Bangalore. The super fast luxury train the Shatabdi Express connects Mysore to Madras. The quickest and most comfortable way to reach Mysore is via Bangalore.
By Road
Mysore is 139kms to the south west of Bangalore. The state highway that connects these two cities is very well maintained. Traveling from Bangalore to Mysore by road is a pleasant experience and will take about 3hrs. The Karnataka Road Transport Corporation has excellent bus service to Mysore. There are ordinary buses, semi-luxury buses and luxury buses operated by the Government of Karnataka.
