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Mysore. Coordinates: 12°18′31″N 76°39′11″E. Mysore ( / maɪˈsɔːr / ⓘ my-SOR ), officially Mysuru ( Kannada: [ˈmaɪˈsuːɾu] ⓘ ), is the second-most populous city in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. [5] . It is the headquarters of Mysore district and Mysore division.
The historic settlement of Mysuru (which changed its name from Mysore in 2014) is one of South India's most enchanting cities, famed for its glittering royal heritage and magnificent monuments and buildings.
Jun 1, 2024 · Mysuru, city, south-central Karnataka state, southern India. It lies northwest of Chamundi Hill and midway between the Kaveri (Cauvery) and Kabani (Kabbani) rivers on the undulating Deccan plateau at an elevation of 2,525 feet (770 metres).
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.
Mysore is the cultural capital of Karnataka, home to the Internationally popular MysorePalace which gets over 6 million visitors each year and is India’s second cleanest city after Auroville. Before the formation of Karnataka State in 1956, most of South India was under the rule of Mysuru state.
May 24, 2022 · Mysore, which is also known as Mysuru, is situated in India’s southwestern Karnataka state which is the capital, kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1947. The center of the attraction is the Mysore Palace which blends Gothic, Rajputs, Hindu, and Islamic styles together.
A centre of sandalwood-carving, silk and incense production, and dotted with palaces and gardens, Mysore (officially Mysuru) is one of south India’s more appealing cities. This cultural capital remains a charming, old-fashioned place, changed by neither an IT boom nor its now well-established status as a top international yoga destination.
