Heritage Weekend Getaway, just 140Kms from Bangalore

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140 kms from Bangalore lies the abode of untold grandeur and glory. Mysore, the capital city of the Wodeyars has always enchanted its admirers with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples. There's an old world charm about the city that reaches out and leaves no one untouched. Mysore is one of the major cities of Karnataka. Today, Mysore is a vibrant city teeming with tourists and visitors. It is known by the entire world for its exotic sandalwood and rich silks. Its grand and imposing palaces, majestic temples, gardens leave an ever-lasting impression on the visitor. Situated 770mtrs above sea level Mysore has a warm and cool climate throughout the year. 
  
Places to Visit: 
  
Mysore Palace: 
The Maharaja's Palace is one of the important sights in Mysore. Built in Indo-Saracenic style with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades the Palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world. 

Chamundi Hills: 
A well known 335 metres high landmark, Chamundi Hill can be reached by a 13 km road or by climbing up the 1,000 steps laid out by the Mysore Maharaja in the 17th century.

Brindavan Gardens: 

Located at the KR Sagar Dam [Kannambadi], Brindavan Gardens is one of the best gardens in South India. Spread over 150 acres, Brindavan Gardens has since the 1960s provided the backdrop for many Indian films. Special attractions include the 'Dancing Fountains'. In Dec 2004 the entire garden was revamped with new fountains and lights. 

St. Philomena's Church:
A beautiful Cathedral, reminiscent of medieval architectural style is one of the largest churches in the country. Built in the gothic style, the Church is an imposing structure with stained glass windows and lofty towers. 

Mysore Zoo:

The Mysore Zoo was set up under royal patronage in the nineteenth century. Its fauna includes rare and exotic species which are housed in lush, green surroundings. The Zoo is famous for breeding some very rare animals in captivity. 

The Art Gallery:
The Jaganmohan Palace was converted into an art gallery in 1875 and exhibits paintings which date back to that period. The artists of that time used natural vegetable and mineral dyes. The famous traditional Mysore 'gold leaf ' paintings are also exhibited in the gallery, as are oil paintings of contemporary artist like Raja Ravi Varma and Svetoslav Roerich. 

Daria Daulat Bagh: 
Tipu's Summer Palace, built in 1784 is located here. Made of teak, this Indo-Sarcenic structure has ornate and beautiful frescos. It is now a museum and tells eloquently of Tipu's valor and his losing battle against the British. 

Fort: 
It is here that Tipu charged at the British soldiers with his legendary sword. An obelisk in the fort marks the place where he fell - betrayed by his own men. The fort holds within it a mosque and the Ranganathaswamy Temple. Outside the fort is the Gumbaz, Tipu's tomb with splendid ebony doors inlaid with ivory. 

Himvad Gopalaswamy Hills:
This is a popular hill resort and a trekker's delight as well. It is situated in the verdant Western ghats of Mysore District. Her the temple is dedicated to Lord Hoysala. 

Melkote: 
Situated 50 kms North of Mysore, Melkote is a sacred pilgrim centre known for its Vairamundi festival in March-April. More than one lakh devotees congregate here for the festival. Melkote is also famous for its handlooms. Ramanucharya, the Shrivaishnava saint-philosopher took shelter here from his persecutors. 

Talakad: 
48 kms from Mysore Talakad is situated on the banks of the river Cauvery and is completely buried beneath sand dunes. Only the Dravidian style Vaidyeshwara temple is visible above the ground. Its temples are opened for ceremonial worship on special occasions - once in twelve years. 

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