Mysore GUIDE |
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Mysore, the capital city of the Wodeyars has always enchanted its admirers with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples. There's an old world charm about the city that reaches out and leaves no one untouched.
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MYSORE TRAVEL INFORMATION |
Mysore is the second largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. Mysore is the administrative seat of Mysore District and
Mysore Division, and is the former capital of the Kingdom of Mysore. Mysore is known as the Cultural Capital of Karnataka.
Mysore is located at 770 m above sea level and 135 km from Bangalore at 12.18° N 76.42° E. Mysore is known for its
palaces and proximity to several attractions. One of the best (some would say worst) times to visit Mysore is during the
annual nine-night, ten-day Dussera or Dasara or Navaratri festival, which usually occurs in early October. |
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MYSORE HISTORY |
| The history of Mysore has been closely linked with the history of the Kingdom of Mysore. References from the times of
Mahabharata and Asoka refer to Mahisha Nadu or Mahisha Mandala. References can also be found in Tamil literature about
Ezimahi Nadu. Earliest documentary evidence is linked to stone carvings (Saasanas) found in villages around Mysore,
inscribed around 1021. From 1499 the name of Mysore has been clearly recorded in inscriptions. Till the year
1610, when Srirangapatna was acquired, Mysore was the center of administration. It became the capital of the Kingdom
of Mysore after the death of Tippu Sultan in 1799. The administrative center was shifted to Bangalore in 1831, as the British
took over the administration of the Kingdom of Mysore. Mysore once again became the capital of the kingdom in 1881
with the rendition of power by the British to the Wodeyars. Most present day historical landmarks, and organisation
of the city of Mysore were inspirations of the Wodeyar kings and their Dewans. Plans for organised development of the city
exist as far back as 1904. Several structures were built around late 1800's and early 1900's. |
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MYSORE FACTS AND FIGURES |
| Mysore Facts & Figures |
| State |
Karnataka |
| Area |
80.5 km² |
| Population |
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| Altitude |
763 metres |
| Languages |
Hindi, English, Kannad |
| STD code |
0821 |
| Density |
385.4/km² |
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HOTELS IN MYSORE |
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MYSORE ATTRACTIONS |
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MYSORE TRAVEL INFO |
By Air -The nearest airport from Mysore is 140 km away at Bangalore, from where one can take flights for most of the
important cities in India. Indian Airlines has an office in the city at the Hotel Mayura Hoysala Complex, Laxmi Bai Road, Mysore
By Rail - Mysore is connected with most of the metros like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai through regular trains. Between
Mysore and Bangalore, there are several good trains like the Shatabdi and Tipu Express. The railway station is located
around 2 km from the city center.
By Road - There is a good network of roads that connects Mysore to the other important cities of the region.
The distances from Mysore to some of the other important cities in the country are Delhi-2154 km, Mumbai-1168 km,
Calcutta-2147 km, Chennai-469 km, Bangalore-140 km, Tirupati-393 km, and Hyderabad-701 km. Indianvisit can arrange
for you all types of land transport for your comfortable journey in Mysore and throughout the Indian state of Karnataka. |
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MYSORE FAIRS AND FESTIVALS |
Fairs and festivals are celebrated with
traditional gaiety and fervor to invoke divine blessings as well
as for the
sheer joy of living. A celebration of life at its
best.
Dussehra :
The pride of Mysore's festivals is Dussehra. It is a celebration that lasts for ten days. The rulers of Vijayanagara
Empire used to celebrate Dussehra with remarkable brilliance. The rulers of Mysore continued the tradition. The Maharaja
of Mysore used to hold a Durbar for 9 days and on the 10th day went in a procession on a caparisoned elephant. With the
ending of the royal rule, a picture of Bhuvaneshwari, the patron goddess of Karnataka, is taken out in procession. It is
a unique and significant festival of the Hindus.
Hampi Festival (Vijaya Utsav) : The ruins of Hampi come alive with the strains of music and sounds of dance when the State Government holds the Vijaya Utsav to recreate the grandeur of the erstwhile Vijayanagar Empire and a bygone era.
Similar festivals are held at Halebid, Pattadakal, Karavalli and Lakkundi. Other district festivals are held in consultation
with the District Commissioners of different Districts.
Vairamudi Festival : The sleepy town of Melkote comes alive during the annual Vairamudi festival when the deity of the hill shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu is adorned with the legendary diamond-studded crown brought from the Mysore Palace.
This nightlong event, part of the 10-day Brahmotsavam, is witnessed by thousands of devotees. |
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MYSORE SHOPPING |
| A typical Mysore meal is pure vegetarian cooked in sesame and ground nut oil while the coastal areas have a simple,
yet flavorsome cuisine with meat, fish and seafood varieties cooked in coconut oil. The people in rural Mysore prefer steamed
ragi balls served with hot chutney or 'huli', very similar to Sambhar. Other popular Mysore specialties are Mysore masala dosa,
Mysore pak etc. |
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MYSORE SILK |
Mysore is famous for its Silk. Silk sarees and Magutas are being traditionally worn since a long time, both on religious and
auspicious occasions. Silk sarees come in a large variety, the cost of saree depending upon the content of gold in it. The
sarees are tastefully gold laced on its both edges and the pallu which is wrapped over the body. Not only private weavers
in well-known centres like Molakalmur and other places but also the Government Silk Weaving Factory in Mysore produce
excellent varieties of silk sarees, Magutas and ties. The silk products of the Factory still commend wide acceptability for
its genuine quality, gold lace and colour. Right from taking out of yarn from the cocoon upto weaving the yarn into colourful
garments takes place in Mysore. The Factory has a show-room in its premises at the Manandavadi Road and also at the
shopping area of K.R. Circle. Discount on sarees is offered during some seasons. Private showrooms in Mysore sell sarees
produced by private weavers. |
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