MYSORE - city of palaces

Former Capital of the erstwhile Wodeyars,  also known as the City of Palaces  is the second largest city in the state of Karnataka, India and lies about 150 km south west of Bangalore.

Mysore is famous for the festivities that take place during the Dasara festival when the city receives a large number of tourists. The Dasara festivities, which are celebrated over a ten-day period, were first introduced by King Raja Wodeyar I in 1610. On the last day, of the 10 day festival, a procession of the state's guards lead the Goddess Chamundi seated on a golden howdah mounted on an elephant. The procession is followed by various tableaux, a fantastic visual treat.

Mysore is called the City of Palaces because of the number of palaces situated in the city, including Amba Vilas popularly known as Mysore Palace, Jaganmohana Palace which has now been converted into an art gallery, Rajendra Vilas also known as the summer palace, situated in the Chamundi Hills, Lalitha Mahal which has now been converted into a hotel and Jayalakshmi Vilas, which is now on the University of Mysore premises.

Srirangapatna The island fortress of the legendary Tiger of Mysore - Tipu Sultan, takes you through the pages of history.

Mysore is also famous for its gardens ,traditional sweet -the Mysore Pak and the Mysore silk.

How to reach Mysore?

By Air
The nearest domestic and international airport is Bangalore airport near Devanahalli (170km from Mysore)
Mysore Airport which is nearly 12 kilometers from the city, was inaugurated on May 15, 2010.

By Rail
Mysore Junction is the city's main station with connectivity to Bangalore, Chennai, New Delhi and other major cities in India.

By Road

Mysore is approximately 140 km from Bangalore, and there is a 4 lane highway connecting the 2 cities.

Rajasthan Holiday Packages

Royal Rajasthan (14 days)	Forts and Palaces tour (21 days)
Rajasthan with Golden triangle (16 days)	Rajasthan Cultural Tours (16 days)
Pushkar Fair Tours (19 days)	Rural Rajasthan Tour (12 days)