Magnificent palaces, scenic gardens, fragrant sandalwood, luxurious silks, flamboyant festivals - Mysore is a veritable tourist extravaganza with its glorious history and rich tradition. Located 140 kms from the state capital Bangalore, this City of Palaces bursts at the seams with a mindboggling array of attractive destinations.

Steeped deep in history, the city of Mysore was the royal capital of the Woodeyar dynasty who ruled the Kingdom of Mysore for centuries. The profusion of stunning palaces, picturesque gardens, imposing buildings, shady avenues and sacred temples stands as proud witness of the grandeur of the bygone era.

A city that is regarded ageless, Mysore finds mention in the Hindu mythology as the place where warrior Goddess Chamundeshwari…

Magnificent palaces, scenic gardens, fragrant sandalwood, luxurious silks, flamboyant festivals - Mysore is a veritable tourist extravaganza with its glorious history and rich tradition. Located 140 kms from the state capital Bangalore, this City of Palaces bursts at the seams with a mindboggling array of attractive destinations.

Steeped deep in history, the city of Mysore was the royal capital of the Woodeyar dynasty who ruled the Kingdom of Mysore for centuries. The profusion of stunning palaces, picturesque gardens, imposing buildings, shady avenues and sacred temples stands as proud witness of the grandeur of the bygone era.

A city that is regarded ageless, Mysore finds mention in the Hindu mythology as the place where warrior Goddess Chamundeshwari destroyed buffalo-headed demon king Mahishasura. The Mysore Dassara festival, celebrating the victory of good over evil, is celebrated with traditional pomp and pageantry and attracts tourists by hordes.