Mysore - Land of Palaces - Hotels

Mysore also known as “Mysuru” is Karnataka’s pride and is the second largest city in the state of Karnataka. Mysore is very famous for its heritage, art and history. Mysore is well known for its Dusshera Festival and around this time tourists all round the world visit this place to be a grand spectator of this pomp and show. On the ninth day of Dusshera, the royal sword is worshipped and is been taken on a procession around the city on camels, elephants and horses, which portrays a royal outlook and is a treat to the eye.

Mysore is also known as City of Palaces as this city has numerous palaces scattered all over. Amba Vilas which is popularly known as Mysore palace displays an indo-sarcenic architecture with splendid interior of the Hoysala style. Jaganmohan Palace now converted into an art gallery, Rajendra Vilas located in Chamundi Hills, Lalitha Mahal now converted into a hotel and last but not the least Jayalakshmi Vilas which is now known as University of Mysore. The main palace of Mysore was burnt down during the wedding ceremony of princess Jayalakshmmanni and to reawaken the reminiscence, the palace was rebuilt in the same place which now stands tall. Vasantha Mahal was used as special school for young princess. Lokaranjan Mahal was also a school for Chamaraja Wodeyar", "Krishnaraja Wodeyar", and young princess.

Cheluvamba Vilasa and Karanji Vilasa palaces were built for third and second princess respectively. Mysore is spread across an area of 128.42 km2 and is situated at the base of Chamundi Hills. Mysore is placed between two rivers Kaveri and Kabini and is famous for its lakes, the most famous ones being Kukkarahalli, Karanji and Lingambudhi lakes. Mysore is a city known for its hygiene and has been rated as second cleanest city in India in 2010 after Chandigarh by the Urban Development Ministry under the National Urban Sanitation Policy. Mysore experiences the beauty with its royal majestic touch. Mysore has summers during March to May with a recorded maximum mercury level of 39°C and minimum of about 20°C. There will be a wide variation in temperature between days and nights in summers. Winter is pleasant whereas monsoon offers medium to heavy rain fall.

Apart from the Dusshera time, the best time to visit Mysore is between the month October and March. Mysore has a small domestic airport which is connected to Bangalore. Bangalore is the nearest international airport. Bangalore is the capital city of Karnataka which is located 140 km away from Mysore. There are regular flights to Bangalore from all the major cities in India. Bangalore is connected to many international cities. Taxi services are available from Bangalore airport to Mysore. GRS Fantasy Park should be visited by everyone for a fun-filled experience with their jolly rides and mind blowing roller coasters. There are numerous other thrilling and fun rides which includes Ferris Wheel, Dashing Cars, Water Chute, Float Slide and Flying Fox. Chamundi hills, Prasanna Krishnaswamy temple, Lakshmiramana Swamy temple, Trinesvaraswamy and Shweta varahaswamy are the most renowned temples. For information about online hotel booking click on hotel booking and you can book best Hotels in India.

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