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| About Mysore Tourism |
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The City of Palaces, and an erstwhile capital of the Wodeyar Dynasty, Mysore is the second largest City of Karnataka, and also its cultural capital. The word Mysore
is derived from Mahishuru or Mahishasura, the name of the cruel demon
king who is believed to have had his base there. He was ultimately
slain by the Goddess Durga (also known as Mahishasura Mardhini, or the
slayer of the demon Mahisha). The festival of Navrathri culminating in
Dusserah is celebrated to mark the 10-day battle followed by the
victory of good over evil.
The history of Mysore can be traced back to the time of the Mahabharata. It was ruled by the Ganga Dynasty from the 2nd century to somewhere in the 10th century, and then it came under the Cholas for a century. This was followed by the rule of the Chalukyas, Hoysalas, the |
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 Ronak, Mumbai | 28th September 2008
Mysore City
| Overview of the destinationMysore is the cultural capital of the Karnataka state and is thronged by many visitors all round the year. Many visitors travelling from Bangalore to Food, sight-seeing and shopping The Mysore Zoo is a must visit and one of the best Zoos in India, having Giraffe's, Zebra's, Gorilla and many more such exotic creatures Activities & things to do Eco-friendly Battery operated cars are available to take a round of the Zoo.
Santosh -The tall man waits outside the Brindavan Gardens offering a photo Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Polythene bags are strictly prohibited at the Mysore Zoo if you by chance happen to carry it u can transfer your contents to Paper bag |  Mark, Bangalore | 20th August 2008
Over night trip to Mysore
Intention was a short trip out of Bangalore | | Read full review... |  Sanjay, New Panvel | 22nd December 2007
Mysore the sandalwood city
Mysore is the city of joy and culture. You have a lot of things to | | Read full review... |
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 Suggest a place plz | | Hello, I am planning to go to Mysore Infosys Training center. I am going to stay in Mysore for same purpose. I want such a destinationwhich is affordable and offering not luxury but at least well to do service. Most of my time will be spent outside. So its my appeal to you friends to suggest a place which suits to this situation. A thing in mind, transportayion should also be convenient.
My budget is from 500 to 750 a day.
Thanks in advance. | | | mysore hotels and shopping | | can anybody tell me hotel daspraksh or paradise which will be okay for 1night 2days budget stay in mysore, want to know whether the rooms are spacious,neat,
also i have heard that someone can buy small gift items in chamundi hilltop temple in lesser price,is that true? | | | Mysore to coorg | | Hi
We are planing to have a trip to coorg. ANd we would like to have a bike ride from mysore to coorg
Will there be any bike rental service in mysore. If any one knows any contact number for the bike rentals please post a reply | |
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| Articles and Blogs | | Studying yoga in Mysore - Mysore is famous for its sandalwood and silk. More recently, it has also become famous for its yoga teachers. | | Taste of Mysore - Food recipes Blog from a food enthusiast in Mysore. | | Official Websites | | Karnataka Tourism - Karnataka Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Karnataka Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Karnataka, Lists of Tourist Guides in Karnataka and Transportation in Karnataka. | | Government of Karnataka - Karnataka Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance. | | Other Useful Links | | Mysore Tourism - Mysore is a place well renowned for Dasara festival and is a favored tourism destination throughout India. | | Weather - Weather forecast for Mysore with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images. |
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