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Mysore is a major tourist destination in its own right and serves as a base for other tourist attractions in the vicinity. The city receives many tourists during the ten-day Dasara festival. One of the most visited monuments in India, the Amba Vilas Palace, or Mysore Palace, is the centre of the Dasara festivities.
- Mysuru Palace. The second-most-visited sight in India (after the Taj Mahal), this palace is among the very grandest of India’s royal buildings and was the seat of the…
- Keshava Temple. Small in scale but masterly in detail, the astonishingly beautiful Keshava Temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture, on par with the…
- Venugopala Swamy Temple. Back from the dead, this stunning 12th-century Hoysala temple was submerged when the Kaveri River was dammed in 1930.
- Devaraja Market. Dating from Tipu Sultan’s reign, this huge and very lively bazaar has local traders selling traditional items such as flower garlands, incense, spices and…
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Located in the foothills of the Chamundi Hills, Mysore is the third most populated city in Karnataka, and its rich heritage draws millions of tourists all year round. The highlight is the majestic Mysore Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is a must-visit.
See most popular tourist places to visit in Mysore, top things to do, shopping and nightlife in Mysore, find entry timings, fees about various attractions in Mysore, Karnataka
- Lakes in Mysore
- Art and Museums in Mysore
- Parks of Mysore
- Shopping in Mysore
Mysore tour is incomplete without a visit to its lakes. This historical town boasts of a few breathing lakes, which ensure an enriching trip. After visiting marvellous monuments, one must visit one or two of the lakes and spend some time amid the serenity of nature.
The city of Mysore presents a rich cultural and historical heritage, which is often seen in the various museums and art galleries that it presents everyone with.
The beautiful city of Mysore is incomplete without the mention of its astonishing gardens and parks. Nature is as much a part of Mysore city as any historical building or its grand palaces.
No trip can ever be over without stocking up souvenirs. A trip to Mysore is especially unfinished if one doesn’t indulge in shopping for its globally famous products.
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Jun 21, 2024 · Mysore stands the second major city in the state of Karnataka and is recognized as the cleanest city among 476 cities in India. The city is stretched across an area of 128.42 sq km and is located at the bottom of Chamundi hills. Mysore plays as a very important tourist center of state of Karnataka.
