Overview
Mysore Travel Guide
Mysuru or Mysore is Karnataka’s palace capital. The city is located in the hilly terrain of the Chamundi Hills in the state of Karnataka. Earlier the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore, this city now dazzles people because of its rich heritage and modern city-life. The star attraction of this cosmopolitan city is the Mysore Palace.
The royal palace reflects its Indian, Islamic and European architecture. Other must-visit attractions are Chamundi Hill, Brindavan Gardens, Sri Chamundiswari Temple, Karanji Lake, and St. Philomena’s Church. Well for shopping, Mysore has real gems at Devaraja Market in the form of sandalwood handicrafts, spices, incense sticks and various accessories. And for the love of Indian ladies, Mysore sarees are available in all the best prices. The most-famous sweet delight of this city is, of course, Mysore Pak. Best time to admire Mysuru is in the monsoon of June to September and in the winter of October to March.
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