Created Date: 16 August 2015

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days in January. It was overallgood experience. Best place tovisit is of course Mysore Palace.Many other sightseeing...

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About MysoreMysore, the second largest city in Karnataka, is located in the Mysore division and is easilyreachable from Bangalore. Located 146 km away, it lies to the south-west of the capital city,spans an area of 128.42 sq km and is located at the base of Chamundi Hills.

History of MysoreThe word Mysore is derived from “Mahishuru” which literally means the abode of Mahisha.According to a legend, the demon Mahishasura (Mahisha means buffalo and Asura, thedemon) was slayed by Goddess Chamundeshwari. The city came under the rule of theWodeyars and remained their capital until 1947. After the British took over, the city had lost itsstatus as an administrative centre but was restored to its former glory when Bangalore becamethe capital of the British.

People & Culture of MysoreKnown for its distinct culture, Mysore, apart from the world famous Mysore Palace, is known forits Dussera festivities. Its ten-day Dussera Festival is a time when the city attracts the maximumnumber of visitors.

There are various items exclusive to Mysore city, which have given it its name. The list includesMysore paintings, Mysore Malliage, the sweet delicacy Mysore Pak and the Mysore Peta, atraditional turban made from silk. Mysore silk saris are another popular commodity found in thishistoric city. Mysore touts to be the second cleanest city in the country as per the 2010 censusand is also the cleanest in Karnataka.

Things to do in MysoreMysore Palace, with its splendid architecture and intricate carvings, is a standing testimony ofexquisite craftsmanship. This is easily reflected through the palace’s ceilings, rosewood doorsand paintings that provide a glimpse of the structure’s glorious history. Brindavan Gardensand its musical fountains at Krishna Raja Sagar Dam are some other attractions that havecontributed to the popularity of Mysore.

Tipu Sultan’s Palace in Mysore is yet another attraction. Also, the city offers enough attractionsfor art lovers in the form of Jaganmohan Palace and Art Gallery, St. Philomena's Church,Lalit Mahal Palace, Datta Peetham, Karanji Kere and museums. The Mysore Zoo is a must-visit.

Chamundi Hills is a popular religious centre that lies close to Mysore. It is home to a beautifultemple dedicated to Goddess Chamundeshwari and is also a popular choice among adventurelovers as it offers an excellent trekking route.

Apart from sightseeing, people can opt for temple tours, excursions to places likeShivanasamudra, Shravanabelagola, Dharmasthala, or indulge in adventure activities like

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kayaking, trekking, river rafting and coracle rides. While these can be arranged on one’s own,there are several Mysore packages which can help the tourist in organising their itinerary.

Food & Shopping in MysoreMysore cuisine consists of the usual South Indian fare. The most popular breakfast itemsserved as per typical Mysore cuisine are masala dosa, set-dosa, rava or semolina dosa, bonda,bajji, thatte idlis, uppittu, puri palya, uthapam, vada sambar, kesari bath, etc.

Vangibath, chitranna, puliyoigrae, bisibelebath, etc. are the popular rice dishes served for lunch.Mysore pak (mysurpa), chiroti, obbattu (holige), shavige payasa, etc. are the famous Mysoredesserts which are worth trying.

For centuries, the name ‘Mysore’ has been synonymous with Mysore silks, Mysore handicraftsand Mysore sandalwood. A wide variety of handicrafts and textile items are available hereincluding artefacts done in teakwood, rosewood and sandalwood. The city is famous for itssandalwood products such as incense sticks, sandalwood perfume, sandalwood oil,sandalwood powder and sandalwood artefacts. It is also well known for its silk and Ganjifapaintings.

Travelling to MysoreMysore can be reached easily and is well connected to the rest of the country by rail and road. Itis connected to major cities like Bangalore and Mangalore by State Highways. It can also bereached by flights. To reach Mysore, travellers can avail direct flights to Bangalore or Chennaior Hyderabad and then take connecting flights from these places to Mysore.

Railways connect Mysore to all major cities like Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad etc. MysoreRailway Station is situated just 2 km away from the city centre. Most passengers hire pre – paidauto rickshaws to reach the desired destination in the city. Taxis and buses are also availablefrom the railway station to the city centre.

Travelling within MysoreTravelling within Mysore is easy as the city has good transportation facilities. There are ordinarybuses as well as luxury buses plying within the city that cover all the major destinations. Manyluxurious resorts of Mysore provide travel assistance and transport facilities to its guests.

Auto rickshaws, rental cars, taxis and tongas are the other means of transportation availablewithin the city. Guided tours of the city are provided by several hotels.

Accommodation Options in MysoreHotel options in Mysore range from luxury accommodations to budget hotels to privatelodges. Most luxury hotels of Mysore can be found along the route to Chamundi Hills, whilesome resorts can be found towards the city centre, in the close vicinity of prime tourist

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attractions.

The private lodges are located nearby public transportation terminals like railway station andbus terminals. The accommodation options located in the city centre are costlier than thosetowards transportation terminals and city suburbs. InformationState: KarnatakaFamous for/as: HeritageAltitude: 763 MPincode: 570001District: MysoreLanguage: KannadaSTD code: 0821Weather: Summer 19 To 34°C, Winter 16 To 27°C

Featured review about MysoreA unique experience"Looking for a different experience, inspired by River Monsters, we headed out to try our luck atAngling. We were off to KRS Fishing Camp near Anthanahalli, with great hosts Peter Caroll andDerek Dsouza. From the very start as we headed towards the place, the adventure startedsetting in for us as we started taking our deviation from the Bangalore Mysore highway into thewilderness late in the evening. From this point, as we hit the camp, we were welcomed by thefriendly people at the resort, who showed us our tents. We quickly freshened up and assembledin the evening to listen to our Guru Mr Peter Caroll. He briefed us that we get up at and beready at 6:00 by the backwaters, where we will be given our classes. By now the barbecue andbonfire was all set, and we had a lovely homely dinner.

Next day morning, we all got up really early and headed for the spot. We took our classes, asPeter explained our equipment and gear, and he made it look all quite simple. Many aspects ofangling were covered and hands on practice was provided. And as we hit the waters, thebeepers were triggering, and we started reeling our catches. We were taught how to delicatelyhold the beautiful fishes, take a couple of pictures and released them back to freedom.Breakfast, lunch and Snacks all came to our fishing points, so we didn't lose even a minutetrying our luck.

Couple of us took a quick break to enjoy some swimming in the backwaters as well. Most thingsare provided at the camp. The place is remote and that is what makes it great, so if you haveany special needs make sure to carry them along. A must is sunblock, hats, sun glasses and atorch.

What started out as a curiosity, has now got most of us now hooked to a very interesting hobby.

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And finally I figured out why they say Tight Lines, it is the expression of saying good luck whileyou fish, which is something you will need i.e. lots of luck and patience." - Santosh Rao, , Mar24, 2015

Mysore-A historic Destination"Mysore trip needs to be planned well as there are lot of activities to do and lighting can be seenonly in the night.

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We reached Mysore around 4PM on Friday. Checked into the hotel and had planned to visit theLight and Sound show which starts at 7 PM. Found out that the light and sound show has beencancelled for the last 3 months.

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Since we were tired from the previous day's travel we decided to start the day at ourconvenience. We started around 11 Am and went straight to Chamundeswari temple. We sawa view point and thought we will stop there on our back. That was a mistake as we return by adifferent route.

Now the temple is crowded and there are lots of queue. Depending on the time that you haveyou can buy a ticket for Rs 10 to 100. We got the tickets for Rs 100 for an express darshan.From here we decided to go to the Nandi temple.

It was 2 Pm and time for lunch. Our driver stopped at Annapurana and it was a true delight.Clean, Hygenic and Cheap. We had North Indian thali for Rs 140 and Punjabi thali for Rs 200.(Uploaded a photo of the sign that you see on the road)

Just next to it is Sand Museum. Entry tickets are for Rs 40 and though we had read mixedreviews online it was a wonderful experience. The place is not very crowded and you will donewith your visit in max 20 minutes.

From here we headed to Mysore palace and saw it on our own. We were able to cover it within1 hour.

Now we had time in hand and we decided to visit Brindavan gardens. It was just 15 kms fromour hotel but we were stuck in a terrible traffic jam and could reach the garden only at 7:30 PM.Since it was a Saturday the musical fountain show was on and we immediately bought ticketsfor boat ride. Within 2 minutes we were on the other side and we could see the musical

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fountains. Evening is the best time to visit the place.

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We wanted to visit Bandipur and had reserved Safari tickets online. Carry the reference numberwith you to avoid confusion at the ticket booking counter. While you are booking online you getto choose the seats but the ones allocated at the time of taking the ticket are different. Do notaccept Seat No 13 and 14. They are on the wheel of the bus. We saw elephant, deers, wildboar and birds. Tiger could be spotted only through binoculars. The journey back took approx 3hours as there was traffic on the road.

In afternoon we decided to visit the city of Srirangapatna. We headed to the Bird Sanctuary.Initially when we entered the park we were trying to spot the birds near the trees. Then wedecided to got for a boat ride. It was a wonderful experience and we could see a lot of birds.The boatmen started describing the different varieties of birds and we could spot 4 crocodilesduring our 30 minute boat ride. This was an experience of lifetime.

From there we headed to Tipu Sultan's summer palace. We took just 20 minutes inside thepalace. Photography is not allowed. It was a good experience to see the swords and the clothesof those time.

Finally we headed to Gumbaz-Tipu Sultan's resting place and hired a guide who gave us agood overview.

We were dead tired by this time but we thought it would be a good idea to see the lighting atMysore Palace. We reached around 6:30 PM and the lighting starts only at 7 PM. The cabdriver took us to New Mysore Refreshment restaurant. Here they served food while you aresitting on the taxi. Seems to be a very popular joint in Mysore. We headed back to the palaceand the lights were on. It was a beautiful sight and worth the wait." - Amita Sharma, Raipur,Jan 28, 2015

Cultural Bliss"If you live in Bangalore and you are an avid traveler, Mysore would not be your favouritedestination. So I am writing this for the sake of those people who are not avid travelers and wholike to visit cultural and heritage cities in India. Mysore is one of them. It is not as big and ashyped as Bangalore. There is nothing much to do here apart from visiting tourist attractions.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: There are a lot of places to go sightseeing like the zoo, theBrindavan Gardens, the palace etc etc etc. Lot of places to go shopping as well as lots ofeateries.

Activities & things to do: Like I said, nothing much to do here apart from sightseeing. You could

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go to B.R Hills which is about 80kms from here and there are several other places likeShivanasamudra and Sangam. You could also go to Srirangapatna Bird Sanctuary which isalso a lake infested by crocodiles. Apart from that Ooty and Coorg is also easily accessible. Onthe way to Ooty you can also visit the Bandipur National Park.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: From Bangalore, take the Mysore Highway. I isjust a 150 KM drive and the road is in an excellent condition. You will really enjoy the drive. Forpeople relying on public transport, you can take a Volvo from Bangalore. Every half an hour aVolvo departs from Bangalore to Mysore. Then there is also a train which goes to Mysore fromBangalore," - Savio Thomas, Bangalore, Mar 31, 2011

Mysore - The Hub for the Variety Seeking Traveller"The place in South India you must not miss for the sheer variety it offers. The place has held itscharm even though it has been pounded by tourism - the place for its moving crowd is quite tidyand the buildings in main city areas have not given into any architectectural changes ofbuildings like its big brother Bangalore nearby. Do plan a three day stay in Mysore unless youwant to rush thru the place I assure your time will be justified (unless you are from Bangaloreand can keep going there.)

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: The Palace to be seen during the day and from the outsidewhen it is lit at night .The Zoo will be liked both by kids & adults . Brindavan Gardens - to beseen at night not very impressive compared to the global standards but must see as it was oneof the pioneer gardens. A visit to Srirangapatna Fort- remanants ,Tipus Tomb and the Museum.The museum visit for non art lovers who might change their mind after seeing Lady holdingLamp - I think its Ravi Varma,s. Shop for Handicrafts but be ready to bargain in the privateshops and silk clothing .

Activities & things to do: There are spots to visit such as the Ranganthittu bird sanctury which isnot to be missed and Chamundi hills . If in your own vehicle then ideal to spend half day at eachspot but if not please opt for the day packages all the hotels offer . They even split it into onehalf on one day and the other on another day. Picnic suggested along the Cauvery nearSrirangapatna at Sangam.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Train from Bangalore not recommended unlessyou use the upmarket ones. Bus is comfortable or Car as gives you more mobility. Avoidableduring the Holiday season and Dussera as it gets crowded . You can get very good bargainsupto 30 percent off on Rooms in the Resorts around during the weekdays which have poolsetc." - Surej Krishnadass, Bangalore, May 30, 2006

Top attractions in Mysore recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellersMysore Palace

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Entry: PaidRanked: 1 Of 144Ratings: 6.19/7 (393 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 10:00 To 17:30 , Saturday - 10:00 To 17:30 , Sunday - 10:00 To

17:30 , Public Holidays - 10:00 To 17:30"i just loved this place. aspecially at sunday when whole palace is being lighten with lakhs ofbulbs .. this scene is above all look. must visit this palace at sunday after 6pm." - Mihir Shah,Mumbai, 2 days ago

Brindavan GardensType: GardenEntry: PaidRanked: 2 Of 144Ratings: 5.51/7 (184 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 20:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 20:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To

20:00 , Public Holidays - 07:00 To 20:00"Brindavan garden is also calledm as KR S dam . It is about 18 kms from mysore City bus stand.We can get a local bus from mysore to this place. This garden is well maintained with greatvariety of flowers. Musical fountain is also seen here from..." - Pawankalyan Gk, Bangalore,1 week ago

Mysore ZooType: ZooEntry: PaidRanked: 3 Of 144Ratings: 6.04/7 (131 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 08:30 To 17:30 , Saturday - 08:30 To 17:30 , Sunday - 08:30 To

17:30 , Public Holidays - 08:30 To 17:30"It is the most famous place in Mysore because it is top one Zoo in karnataka. and there is alltype of animals and birds are there and it is very beautiful place and its very good place forholidays and entertainment. " - Sanjay Shet, Bangalore, 1 month ago

Chamundi HillsType: HillEntry: FreeRanked: 4 Of 144Ratings: 5.86/7 (103 Reviews)"A nice hill at the top of the mysore town with a religious temple at top..Chamundi temple offersa great pilgrimage location for the visitors. You can have a birds view of entire mysore townfrom this hill top location." - Anshuman Talapatra, Bangalore, 1 month ago

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Entry: FreeRanked: 5 Of 144Ratings: 6.01/7 (55 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To

19:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 19:00"Fine temple with a good grace . It is asbout 15kms from busstand local buses are availablefrom here,One can see this temple arranged with a good flowers arranged at a Dasara time.Ifinally advice travellers people to go to ths temple at any time." - Pawankalyan Gk,Bangalore, 1 week ago

SrirangapatnaType: VillageEntry: FreeRanked: 6 Of 144Ratings: 5.80/7 (32 Reviews)"I had been to the ranganatha temple and its deteriorating there is no maintenance of any kindand no one is even bothered to sweep the floor or remove spider web. It used to be the bestplace 10 years ago but after govt taking over it is spoiling..." - Rajeev Prasad, Bangalore, Apr7, 2015

St. Philomena's ChurchType: ChurchEntry: FreeRanked: 7 Of 144Ratings: 6.01/7 (29 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 07:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 07:00 To

19:00 , Public Holidays - 07:00 To 19:00"It is about 8kms From busstand of mysore and 11Kms from Railway station. This is the onlychurch in mysore is ver famous.Entrance fee is free, we can go in to church any time. We cando prayer also here, Mysore has made a tourist spot for this..." - Pawankalyan Gk,Bangalore, 1 week ago

Karanji Kere LakeType: LakeEntry: FreeRanked: 8 Of 144Ratings: 5.64/7 (17 Reviews)"It is only lake for a good view in mysore and pleasent minded lake also in mysore. It is about12kms from mysore busstand and 16 kms from railway station . Here boating facility can beseen . For aboating purpose they take about 15 per person. I..." - Pawankalyan Gk,Bangalore, 1 week ago

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Type: SanctuaryEntry: PaidRanked: 9 Of 144Ratings: 6.38/7 (16 Reviews)Timings: Summer - 09:00 To 18:00 , Winter - 09:00 To 18:00"Its a place where you can go for boating and strict restrictions are not to put hand in water asthere are 250 crocodiles in water... Many can be seen resting on stone between water.. Its reallynice experience you can see lot of birds on trees in..." - Shikha Sharma, Noida, 4 days ago

Rail MuseumType: MuseumEntry: PaidRanked: 10 Of 144Ratings: 5.46/7 (14 Reviews)Timings: Monday - Friday - 10:00 To 17:00 , Saturday - 10:00 To 17:00 , Sunday - 10:00 To

17:00 , Public Holidays - 10:00 To 17:00"Nice experience for kids with lot of historical locomotives. If you know the history and have timeto sit and look at their anatomy, this will be an excellent experience. There is a small train rideyou can sit and relax." - Nnachippan , Karaikudi, 2 months ago

Popular hotels in Mysore recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellersAishwarya Residency

Price: Rs. 1,600 - 2,200Ranked: 1 Of 286Ratings: 5.13/7 (1012 Reviews)Address: 2932/A, Off Bangalore Nilgiri Road

Lashkar MohallaMysore

Phone: 0821-2445592Website: Www.aishwaryaresidency.com"Very good rooms, pleasant atmosphere and good room service Not had lunchor dinner so no idea about food quality. Overall about stay and room service, Ican say very good hotel to stay in reasonable price at Mysore.Will recommendfor those who..." - Nilesh mahajan , Delhi, 2 weeks ago

Roopa HotelPrice: Rs. 1,200 - 2,000Ranked: 2 Of 286Ratings: 4.97/7 (531 Reviews)Address: 2724/C

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Phone: 0821-2443770Website: Www.hotelroopa.com"Stayed here for 2 nights. Very clean and nice hotel. Restaurant along with hotelserves nice food at very affordable price. Very cost effective and superb hotel..Staff is very supportive. Value for Money. Will surely stay in this hotel again..." -Sameer Gandhi, Pune, 3 days ago

Bombay Tiffanys HotelPrice: Rs. 850 - 1,400Ranked: 3 Of 286Ratings: 4.88/7 (545 Reviews)Address: 498, Devaraja Market Building

MysorePhone: 0821-2435255"I had been on vacation in Mysore, its resonable hotel with properamenities.Just the problem is its located little bit offshore, but serivces providedare good.It is located near the market place. So one can prefer this hotel to stayin mysore to..." - Sanket , , 2 weeks ago

Mysore Hotel ComplexPrice: Rs. 1,700 - 2,500Ranked: 4 Of 286Ratings: 5.21/7 (297 Reviews)Address: 2729

Bangalore-Nilgiri RoadMysore

Phone: 0821-4192141Website: Www.mysorehotelcomplex.com"overall experience is very good. service was very good. location is comfortable.Rates are quite ok, hospitality is very good. overall experience is very good.service was very good. location is comfortable. Rates are quite ok, hospitality isvery..." - Jadav , Afzalpura, 4 weeks ago

White Parrot HotelPrice: Rs. 1,500 - 2,000Ranked: 5 Of 286Ratings:

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Ratings: 5.29/7 (263 Reviews)Address: D-30A/1A,New Sayyaji Rao Road

Near High Way CircleMysore

Phone: 821-4192626Website: Www.hotelwhiteparrot.in"I stayed in hotel for two days. the service was great and rooms were neat andclean. they arranged taxi for us to visit the places. food was not too good but ok.We enjoyed the stay.... Location is only problem. But taxi-driver they arrangedwas..." - Kabir , Bangalore, 3 weeks ago

President HotelPrice: Rs. 3,200 - 9,000Ranked: 6 Of 286Ratings: 5.04/7 (272 Reviews)Address: 2723, Near Hardinge Circle,

Bangalore-Nilgiri RoadMysore

Phone: 9591122001Website: Www.rpsshotels.com"Had a pleasant stay at President Hotel in Mysore, it is centrally located andvery well priced. Excellent food and great service.Staff were professional,friendly and helpful with quick service. The interior and exterior was good. Roomwas..." - Dilbagh singh , Delhi, 6 days ago

The Viceroy ComfortsPrice: Rs. 2,700 - 3,400Ranked: 7 Of 286Ratings: 5.32/7 (249 Reviews)Address: No.770/5 F-25,

Annex Rajendra Kalamandhira,Ramanuja Road, Mysore

Phone: 821-2434555Website: Www.theviceroygroup.com"The stay in THE VICEROY COMFORTS is really good.The B/Fast and thereminder also helps to care our health by having tasty food in time.Thehospitality is awesome .The management has to take care about the price (onrequest).I strongly recomend..." - Kumar , Delhi, 5 days ago

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M.T.R Yatrinivas LodgePrice: Rs. 800 - 3,900Ranked: 8 Of 286Ratings: 5.19/7 (215 Reviews)Phone: 821-2521148Website: Http://Www.mtrresidency.com"Overall experience is good and it is conveniently located near to the city. Thestaffs were professional and helpful with quick service. The interior and exteriorappearance is good and the room was spacious, clean, and neat and wellmaintained..." - Jayaesh , , Apr 22, 2015

Akshaya Palace InnPrice: Rs. 1,500 - 2,500Ranked: 9 Of 286Ratings: 5.44/7 (187 Reviews)Phone: 821-2414979Website: Www.akshayapalaceinn.com"Reasonably good place Wifi needs to be improved. Breakfast is not ofexpected quality Dinning hall is very noisy. There is lot to be done about lunchand dinner so that guests do not go to other places. Guests find it difficult tolocate the..." - Rb mathur , Bangalore, 2 days ago

Ginger HotelPrice: Rs. Upto 2,100Ranked: 10 Of 286Ratings: 5.12/7 (225 Reviews)Address: Nazarbad Mohalla

Vasanth Mahal RoadMysore

Phone: 0821-6633333Website: Www.gingerhotels.com"This is Tata Group hotel.In advance booking we got discount. Its apperiance isgoog. Well equiped with modern facilities. Parking facility available. Very near toimportant places of Mysore.I advice who are interest to visit Mysore may bookrooms..." - Sai Danyamraju, Delhi, 3 weeks ago

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Popular Mysore packages3D Silent Shores - Mysore

Rs: 2995No of days: 1 Day & 1 NightDestination: MysoreTravel Agent: GrasshoppersIndia.com

Exotic MysoreRs: 1950No of days: 1 Day & 1 NightDestination: Mysore, MysoreTravel Agent: GrasshoppersIndia.com

Experience South IndiaRs: 19199No of days: 5 Days & 4 NightsDestination: Chandigarh, Coorg, Coorg, Manali, Mysore, ShimlaTravel Agent: Cox & Kings

Magical South with Mysore, Ooty and KodaikanalRs: 32635No of days: 7 Days & 6 NightsDestination: Bangalore, Kodaikanal, Mysore, OotyTravel Agent: MakeMyTrip India Pvt. Ltd.

Breathtaking South - Coorg, Ooty & Mysore 6 Nights 7 daysRs: 29160No of days: 7 Days & 6 NightsDestination: Bangalore, Coorg, Mysore, OotyTravel Agent: MakeMyTrip India Pvt. Ltd.

Short Break South India - Ooty 2 Nights, Mysore 1 NightRs: 18510No of days: 4 Days & 3 NightsDestination: Coimbatore, Mysore, OotyTravel Agent: MakeMyTrip India Pvt. Ltd.

Colors of Mysore, Ooty & KodaikanalRs: 16999No of days: 6 Days & 5 NightsDestination: Kodaikanal, Mysore, OotyTravel Agent: MakeMyTrip India Pvt. Ltd.

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Colors of Mysore, Coorg & OotyRs: 16999No of days: 6 Days & 5 NightsDestination: Coimbatore, Coorg, Mysore, OotyTravel Agent: MakeMyTrip India Pvt. Ltd.

Colors of Mysore, Ooty & Kodaikanal with FlightsRs: 31999No of days: 6 Days & 5 NightsDestination: Bangalore, Kodaikanal, Mysore, OotyTravel Agent: MakeMyTrip India Pvt. Ltd.

Best way to travel from Bangalore to MysoreThe distance between Bangalore and Mysore, is almost 140 km. It takes a little more than twohours, to reach Mysore from Bangalore, by road or rail. Though the roads are very wel laid andhave few traffic jams, the best and fastest way to reach Mysore from Bangalore, is by train. TheShatabdi takes just two hours to cover the distance. Though the fare is bit high, it provides withfood and water. For a single adult in an AC Chair Car, the fare is Rs. 595. There are other trainsrunning between the stations as well, almost on an hourly basis.

Transport options from Bangalore to MysoreBangalore to Mysore By Train: Take a direct train from Bangalore to Mysore, which takes about3 hours. Mysore Junction Railway Station is located at a distance of around 2 km from the citycentre. You can hire auto-rickshaws and taxis to cover the distance between the railway stationand the city centre. Economical and convenient. Ideal for seniors and families.

Bangalore to Mysore By Car: Hire a cab or rent a car from Bangalore to drive down to Mysore,which takes around 2 hours. Approximate cost of cab per kilometre ranges from INR12 toINR30, depending upon the type of car. Ideal option for group travellers and families with kids.

Bangalore to Mysore By Bus: Take a direct Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation(KSRTC) bus from Bangalore to Mysore that takes around 6 hours. The KSRTC buses fromBangalore to Mysore depart every 5 minutes. Bus Depot of Mysore is located 5 km away fromthe city centre. You can hire an auto-rickshaw to reach the city centre from bus depot. It is asuitable option for individual travellers and backpackers.

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Mysore weatherBest Season / Best Time to Visit Mysore

Mysore is located to the South of Karnataka at an altitude of 2,427 feet and is around 140kilometres from Bangalore. The city lies at the base of the Chamundi Hills and has pleasantweather all year round. Mysore enjoys a moderate climate with cool winters and warmsummers. The best time to visit the city is between October to March. The summer in Mysore isfrom March to June. This season is the driest with May and June being the hottest months.Temperatures during this period range from a minimum of 21º Celsius and goes up to amaximum of 34º Celsius. The highest temperature recorded during summer was 38.5º Celsius.It is ideal to wear cool cottons during this period. The monsoon months in Mysore are from Juneto September. During this short monsoon period, the city experiences medium to heavy rainfall.The average annual rainfall recorded was 761.9 mm. Those who are not too fond of rain shouldavoid visiting during the monsoon season. The winter season in Mysore is from December toFebruary, with December being the coldest month. Winter in Mysore is cool with temperaturesranging from a minimum of 16º Celsius to a maximum of 27º Celsius. The lowest temperaturerecorded during winter was 9.6º Celsius. It is advisable to carry light woollens during thisseason. The best time to visit Mysore is from October to March. This peak season in the city isduring October, as several tourists come to witness the colourful festival of Dusshera.About HolidayIQ.comHolidayIQ.com is a premier holiday information portal powered by India's first & biggest travelcommunity; enabling travellers to first discover numerous vacation choices, then plan holidaytrips in full detail

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