Mysore – The City Of Yore

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Mysore is one of the most important tourist destinations in the southern state of Karnataka. The place is famous for its palaces and the gardens. It was ruled by the Wodeyars. There are many places of interest in and around the city of Mysore. The Dasara celebrations in Mysore are world famous and people from all over the world come to participate in this festival. The festival is usually held in the month of September/October.
A Royal City
The city has many palaces and royal buildings and supports art and culture in a big way. Srirangapatna, K.R.Sagar dam, Sivasamudram are some of the places of interest around Mysore. Mysore is around 2 to 3 hours’ drive from Bangalore, the IT City and the capital city of Karnataka. Mysore Tour Packages are available from different parts of India.
Mysore climate is moderate and during summer the temperature varies from 200 C to 350C and during winter the temperature can go down to 120C. The monsoon season is between June and September and this place gets a fair amount of rainfall. This city ...
... has embraced and nourished all cultures. There are people from different states here and have merged with the culture of Mysore. Though this city is keeping up with the times it has not lost its old charm.
Mysore Hotels are available for any budget. The princely hotels like Hotel Kings Kourt offer you opulence and class and there is enough number of hotels that give excellent service for lesser cost. Most of them are situated quite close to the city and the hotels arrange cabs for sightseeing. Even if you are not a part of the holiday package you will not miss much as these hotels provide good guidance.
Nevertheless you must experience the Mysore Holiday Package as they really pack the best in the least time and best budget possible. Most of the holiday packages come with private cabs so you can have your privacy. They are slightly costly but if common vehicle is opted then the cost can come down. The holiday packages include Ooty, Coonoor, the wild life sanctuaries like Mudumalai and Bandipur.
If you are on a honeymoon or in a mood for adventure or want to relax in salubrious climate then Mysore is the place for you. Next time you plan for a holiday keep Mysore on top of the list and remember you have to make many visits to see all the places in and around Mysore.