Mysore Travel - India

Altitude : 770 metres above sea level
Temperature : Max. 36°C - Min. 18°C
Languages : Kannada, English, Tamil, Hindi
Tourist Season : October to March
Tourist Attractions : Mysore Palace, St. Philomena's Church, Chamundi Hills
STD Code : 0821

Situated 139 kms from Bangalore at an altar of 770 mts bedecked with palaces, cities, gardens and sacred spots all over, this former capital of the Wodeyar rulers is a sought after tourist point. Known worldwide for its fine quality of silk and the delicious Mysore-pak, this city, is a tiny place with a rich history. This city reflects the glory of the yester years with beautiful architectural structures. The second largest city in Karnataka Mysore is a refreshing break from the city's humdrums.


Tourist Attractions in Mysore
» Mysore Palace : The Mysore Palace was once the residence of the Wodeyars. Adorned with painted glass windows, neatly carved wooden doors, colorful murals and miniature paintings, this palace reflects the architectural brilliance of Indo-Saracenic style. Constructed in 1912, this palace boasts a golden elephant throne and the durbar hall.

» St. Philomena's Church : One of the most magnificent churches in India, this ancient structure is a reminiscent of medieval architectural style. Cathedral, reminiscent of medieval architectural style, is This is one of the largest churches in the country. You will find beautiful intricate carvings on its walls and stained glass windows and lofty towers.

» Chamundi Hills : Named after Goddess Chamundeshwari, the Chamundi Hills houses a monolithic statue of Nandi. This architectural splendor high on religious quotient attracts hordes of pilgrims throughout the year.

» Brindavan Gardens : Located at the KR Sagar Dam, Brindavan Gardens is spreaded over 150 acres. The main highlights of the garden include the 'Dancing Fountains'. You can enjoy a light and sound show during the peak tourist seasons.

Apart from this Mysore is also famous for other attractions such as Mysore Zoo, the Oriental Research Institute, Folk Art Museum and the Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery.


Distance from Major Cities
- Bangalore : 139 Km
- Chennai : 470 Km
- Coimbatore : 201 Km
- Kochi : 397 Km
- Panaji : 643 Km
- Pondicherry : 435 Km
- Tiruapti : 386 Km

Getting There
By Air : Bangalore's HAL Airport is the nearest airport to Mysore. From Mysore you can you can board a state transport bus or hire a taxi to reach this airport

By Rail : Mysore Railway Station connects the city with other major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore. Mysore Pass and Mysore Exp connects daily Bangalore with Mysore only in 4 hours. The railway station is located around 2 km from the city center.

By Road : A convenient network of roads connects Mysore with the other cities of the South India. . A 3-hour journey from Bangalore, Mysore is well connected by the KSRTC bus services. A good number of private travel agents also run their own private buses