Located 770m above sea level and 140 Kms from
Bangalore, Mysore, the imperial city, was the erstwhile capital of
the Wodeyars. Also known as the city of Palaces, Mysore has never
failed to mesmerise the tourists with its quaint charm, rich
heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens,
imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples.
Mysore is the erstwhile capital of Wodeyars, the rulers of
Mysore State. The Wodeyar family ruled Mysore since 14th century
except for a short period of 40 years when Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan
were the rulers. Today Mysore is one of the major cities of
Karnataka. Mysore has emerged as a thriving market for exotic
sandalwood & incense, the Mysore silk sarees and stone-carved
sculptures.
Mysore is certainly a charming, old-fashioned and
undaunting town dominated by the spectacular Maharaja's Palace,
around which the boulevards of the city radiate. Nearby is the city
centre with the colourful and frenetic Devaraja Market is inviting a
stroll.
On the outskirts of Mysore, Srirangapatnam still
harbours architectural gems from the days of the great Indian hero,
Tipu Sultan, and the magnificent Hoysala temple of Somnathpur lies
little more than an hour's drive away. Legend |