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Mysore : An Introduction |
| Mysore capital of the erstwhile Wodeyar kingdom, is also known as the city of palaces.Located 770m above sea level this picturesque city has pleasant weather for much of the year. This charming city of Palaces, hills and rivers also boasts a history of fine urban planning - Krishnaraja Wodiyar reign saw a number of improvements to the planning and infrastructure of the city under the able devans Sri M. Vishveshwaraya and Sri Mirza Ismail.Mysore is Located 140 Kms from the state capital Bangalore. 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.
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Places of Interest in Mysore |
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The Mysore Palace :The residence of the erstwhile Mysore Maharajas, the Mysore Palace or Amber Vilas is famous for many overwhelming features. The original palace was mainly a wooden structure, but it was destroyed by a fire in 1897 and the new one was constructed at the same site in 1912. The Mysore Palace was designed by the architect Henry Irwin, who combined the Hindu and the Arabian styles of architecture. Major attractions of the palace is the 'Kalyana Mandapa' or the 'Marriage Hall', the frescoes on the corridors depicting scenes of the Dusshera procession. |
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Chamundi Hill:Situated at a distance of 13 km from the city centre, the Chamundi Hill is famous for Chamundeshwari temple. Although the way to the shrine is motorable, one can also reach on foot. Halfway up the hill, there is a monolithic statue of Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva. The temple has a 2000 year old gopuram (portal tower), which is 7 storeyed and 40 m in height. |
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Jagan Mohan Art Gallery:Originally the residence of rulers of Mysore, the Jagan Mohan Palace was converted into an art gallery in the year 1875. The art gallery displays painting dating back to the period of Mysore Maharajas.
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| Brindavan Gardens: It is 19 kms away from Mysore city centre, Brindavan Gardens was constructed by Shri Chamaraja Wodeyar Bahadur. One of the most meticulously planned gardens, Brindavan Gardens comprises brightly coloured blossoms, beautiful fountains, musical fountains and slides and swings for children. The dancing fountains equipped with colourful lights rise and fall to the rhythm of music, which make it a sight to behold.
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| Srirangapatna:Srirangapatna, the capital of warrior king Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, lies 16 km northeast of Mysore. The fort mostly in ruins houses the temple of Sri Ranganathaswamy and a beautiful mosque. Other attraction is the Daria Daulat, the summer palace of Tipu Sultan. |
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