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Museum of Natural History, the Railway Museum and the Folk Lore Museum. This Jan Mysuru city with a plethora of attractions offers Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen. entertainment for people of all age groups. Max: Min: Rain: 0.0mm The royal city of is known 25.79999923 18.79999923 From ‘Pakeezah’ to ‘Raja Hindustani’, Mysore 7060547°C 7060547°C for its various trysts with different has never failed to capture its royalty and dynasties. A curious mix of Feb natural beauty in the backdrop of the tradition and modernity, Mysore is Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. Famous For : Weekend GetawaysCity movies. It is hard to believe that the reel life Max: Min: Rain: 0.0mm an upcoming IT and industry hub in could capture the real essence in such a 25.70000076 11.39999961 2939453°C 8530273°C the midst of grand architecture and natural way. The song ‘Kitna Pyaara Tujhe’ of

Raja Hindustani was shot in the backdrop of Mar its long-standing cultural heritage. Mysore is fabled to have come into Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. Mysore Maharajah's Palace, Sri Balmuri Falls. The royalness of the Lalitha existence after the goddess Chamundi Max: 18.0°C Min: Rain: 0.0mm Mahal Palace has been captured in movies Chamarajendra Zoological slayed the vicious demon, Mahishasura. 14.39999961 like Deewana (1992) and Mard (1985). 8530273°C Gardens, Somnathpur Temple, Home to the famed , Mysore is a Mysore is an inspired mosaic of ornate Devaraja Market and Sri city replete with royalty and regalia. Largely Apr palaces, gardens, boulevards and markets. Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. are some governed, and efficiently so, by the Wodeyar So rich is this legacy that it inspired the Max: Min: Rain: 6.0mm dynasty, it also saw rulers in and 25.10000038 12.30000019 of the attractions here. works of ’s greatest writers, from his son, Tipu Sultan. The rule of these 1469727°C 0734863°C Kuvempu to UR Ananthamurthy and dynasties is visible today in the various May English’s most durable one, RK Narayan. architectures and ornate temples around Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, From the Clock Tower to the station and the the city. Tourists must visit the Mysore City umbrella. schoolboys with satchels, you will see the Max: Min: Rain: 114.0mm Palace, especially during the night to see its 24.60000038 18.60000038 magic of Malgudi come alive everywhere. twinkling lights. The festival of Dussehra is 1469727°C 1469727°C Reaching this destination is easy as it is well celebrated with unique grandeur and Jun connected through railways and roadways. excitement, with processions of decorated Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen,   elephants, horses, and camels. Mysore is umbrella. Max: Min: Rain: 54.0mm popular for its unique style of painting, that 17.10000038 16.29999923

uses plaster of Paris. Among the main 1469727°C 7060547°C attractions of Mysore is the . It Jul was established in the year 1892 and has When To Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, two main recreational spots namely umbrella. Max: Min: Rain: 114.0mm Kukkarahalli and Karanji lakes. To get an 15.60000038 17.89999961 This Pdf and its contents are copyright © 2013,ixigo.com, all rights reserved. ixigo logo, the insight into the rich heritage of this region, VISIT 1469727°C 8530273°C character and all other marks displayed herein are registered and/or common law trademarks of ixigo.com and/or third parties. do visit the various museums dotted all Aug across the region. Some of the famous http://www.ixigo.com/weather-in-mysuru-lp-1097066 Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, museums of this city include Regional umbrella. Mysuru Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/mysuru page 2

Max: Min: Rain: 72.0mm arrive before the palace is about to be along with the lights to make the show more 15.60000038 17.79999923 , Sayyaji Rao Road, 1469727°C 7060547°C illuminated to feel the real charm. dramatic.  , 570001, Sep Also known as ‘Amba Vilas Palace’, Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, 2 umbrella. Mysore Palace Max: 15.0°C Min: Rain: 63.0mm is located in the heart of Mysore and 16.70000076 2939453°C is the official residence of the Wodeyars (erstwhile royal family of Mysore). This Oct Brindavan Gardens, Mysore  are laid remarkable palace is one of the most Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, out below the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam umbrella. famous tourist attractions in India. The (known as to the locals), built Max: 25.0°C Min: 19.0°C Rain: 117.0mm architectural style of the palace is an across the river Cauvery, which itself is a amalgamation of Muslim, Rajput, Hindu, and superb example of excellent engineering Nov Gothic. This three-storeyed stone structure and is a major tourist attraction. It was built Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, umbrella. is surrounded by a vast expanse of well- by Sir M. Vishweshwariah in 1924. Max: Min: Rain: 150.0mm manicured and lush gardens. It was  There are a huge sprawling fruit 23.39999961 18.39999961 designed by Henry Irwin, using fine gray orchard and horticultural farms adjoining 8530273°C 8530273°C KRS Dam Road, Krishna Raja Sagar granite and deep pink marble (for domes). the gardens. The best time to visit the Dec Dam, , Karnataka 570005, The Mysore Palace houses many exquisite gardens is after sunset when all the Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. India carvings and works of art from all over the fountains come to life and dance with joy to Max: Min: Rain: 0.0mm 21.29999923 15.69999980 world, and thus, has been converted into a the accompanying music.  7060547°C 9265137°C museum for public viewing. Located about 19 km from the Mysore city center,  Brindavan Gardens  is 3 Namdroling Nyingmapa This palace is illuminated on one of the most visited places in Mysore by Monastery What To Sunday nights and holidays with locals and tourists. The garden, built by Sir thousands of bulbs which shimmer against Mirza Ismail, has a botanical park, with boat SEE the inky black night, presenting one of the rides in the lake, as well as fountains. The 5 Sights most enduring images of the city. Even highlight of the garden is its symmetric though you cannot enter the palace, you can design and beautifully laid out terrace http://www.ixigo.com/places-to-visit-see-in-mysuru-lp-1097066 go in the gardens and enjoy this beautiful gardens, studded with topiaries, pergolas 1 Mysore Palace show. The illuminated Palace is a truly and gazebos. However, the illuminated magnificent sight, and worth planning your dancing fountains on the northern side of Arlikumari, Bylakuppe, Mysore, trip around. To enjoy the beautiful view do the garden steal the show. A beautifully Karnataka 571104, India remember to arrive a little early to settle at orchestrated show involving the

a vantage position. The best part about it is harmonious coupling of water with colourful Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery in that the entire palace  lights and music, the fountain comes to life Mysore is the largest Tibetan Buddhism is lit in one stroke, rather than in parts. So, after sunset.  Lasers are installed teaching centre of the Nyingma lineage in Mysuru Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/mysuru page 3

the world. But it has become a major tourist the most important of them all is the 9th 5 Railway Museum attraction owing to its elaborate architecture century Ranganathaswamy Temple, Where To and a grand sense of scale and colours. The dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, an Tibetan New Year ceremony (Losar) is incarnation of Vishnu. This is why celebrated in a big way lasting up to two is also a major Vaishnavaite Eat weeks, with traditional Lama dances, huge center. 5 Places thangkas and solemn processions held http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-mysuru-lp-1097066 within the premises of the The famous Battle of Seringapatnam in monastery.  1799, took place on these very grounds, 1 Dynasty Restaurant where Tipu Sultan was killed (betrayed by 4 Srirangapatna his own confidante) during the battle against the combined army of the British and the Nizam of Hyderabad. The place where he took his last breath is marked by a Krishnaraja Sagar Road, Near Mysore memorial. After his death, the victorious Railway Station, Mysore, Karnataka army had barged into his palace and 570001, India ravaged it. Most of the treasures and even Established in 1979 by the Indian Railways, his personal belongings were taken back to Railway Museum in Mysore is one of England, and today, can be seen displayed the earliest railway museums to be set up in in the Royal collection of Victoria and Albert Srirangapatna, Mandya, Mysore, India. The place has an amazing and Museum. Though later, some of his stuff Karnataka 571401, India informative collection of photographs and No.2716, Opp Mysore Palace, Sri was auctioned and bought back to India by objects related to the development of the Harsha Road, Mysore, Karnataka, At a distance of 14 km from the city, bigwigs and connoisseurs. Vijay Mallya has railways, with an outdoor display of 570001, India Srirangapatna is a historic, religious and acquired the sword of Tipu Sultan. locomotives. The main attraction of the cultural hub, situated on the - +91-821-2420424 museum is the display of the royal coaches, Mysore Highway. The whole town is The Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary teeming which belonged to the Maharaja of Mysore. surrounded by the river, forming a with wildlife and the Sivanasamudra They will give you an idea about the grand Dynasty Restaurant is the best place to small river-island. The erstwhile capital of waterfalls (the second largest waterfall in fashion in which the royalty travelled. Check indulge Mysore during the reign of Hyder Ali and his the country) lie quite close to the city. Even out the pair of royal carriages also donated  in the luxury of plush interiors, dull son Tipu Sultan, Srirangapatna houses a though this place can be reached in around by the Maharaja. There is also the lighting and the comfortable sofa seating plethora of tourist attractions including a an hour from Mysore and can be explored Maharani's saloon carriage, which has a while being served lip-smacking dishes from fort, Daria Daulat Bagh (Summer Palace), a within a day, it still has a few dining car unit, a royal toilet and a kitchen the Indian and Continental cuisine menu. museum showcasing paintings, sketches accommodation options which are not that dates as far back as 1899. A main The restaurant has a roof-top seating as and coins, Masjid-E-Ala or Jamia Masjid (built excessively luxurious, though they are clean, attraction among children is the battery well  by Tipu Sultan), Balmuri falls, Gumbaz hygienic and provide all the basic facilities. operated mini train that takes you on a ride so that you can enjoy the views of the (Mausoleum of Tipu Sultan), Colonel Bailey’s around the grounds of the museum. Dungeon and many famous temples. But Mysuru Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/mysuru page 4

palace and Chamundi Hill along with your fares offered in other restaurants.  +91-821-6550857 Nazarbad, Mysore, Karnataka, meal.  You must try the Sagoo stuffed dosa served 570010, India with chutney. This place is so popular that Green leaf is quite a popular breakfast place people have to line up to get a meal here, +91-821-2522999 among the local crowds. Even though the A truly must try but the wait is really worth it. Even the soft restaurant opens up as early as 7 in the This restaurant, true to its name, is a pure , this place serves tasty dishes, especially Mysore-style idlis are in high demand. morning, drop in after 10 to avoid the vegetarian restaurant. Centrally located, it is North Indian ones, with a wide variety to What's more, the food is available at dirt morning rush, as the restaurant is filled to close to the Mysore Palace and serves tasty choose from and sufficient quantity. A cheap prices! A total win-win restaurant. the brim with college students and office- food at reasonable prices. This one's highly restaurant truly worth your time and goers. The selection of authentic South recommended for a good breakfast (tiffin, money! 3 Pai Vista Indian breakfast, fresh juices and coffee as they call it) and special South Indian thali makes this restaurant one of the best places which truly lives up to its name and costs 2 Vinayaka Mylari 35/A, Bangalore-Nilgiri Road, Mysore, for breakfast. just INR 80. Also try the hearty breakfast Karnataka, 570001, India platter of puris and vegetables which costs They serve the regular Chinese, North and +91-821-2521111, +91-99456-15420 just INR 25. South indian cuisine with good portions at reasonable prices. The ambience of the The jungle-like ambience of Pai Vista makes Apart from that, they also serve Gobi place is quite pleasant as well. it a nice place to dine with family and manchurian (must try), buttter paneer friends. Not just the ambience, the food of masala with melt in your mouth naans and this restaurant is also worth savouring. paraths. And they have sizzlers on the menu Don't forget to try the delicious biryani as well. prepared by the gourmet chef.  5 Green Leaf 4 Om Shanthi

Vinayaka Mylari, 769 Nazarbad Main Road, Mysore, Karnataka, 570010, India

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Vinayaka Mylari is an unpretentious eatery with a limited menu, that is sure to appeal to your taste buds. This restaurant makes for an ideal place for a traditional Mysore breakfast of idlis, vadas, bondas and paper No 2813, 10th Cross , K D road, VV No.73/1, Siddharta Hotel, Near dosas. The Dosas here are truly Mohalla, Mysore, Karnataka, 570002, Harding Circle, Guest House Road, phenomenal as they are as soft as butter India and melt in your mouth, unlike the cripy Mysuru Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/mysuru page 5

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See A: Mysore Palace B: Brindavan Gardens C: Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery D: Srirangapatna E: Railway Museum Accommodation F: Bougainvillea Cottage - Bed, Breakfast & Warmth G: Daffodil Serviced Apartments H: Varsha Enclave- Trinity House I: Bougainvillea Cottage - Bed, Breakfast & Warmth J: Daffodil Serviced Apartments K: Varsha Enclave- Trinity House L: Bougainvillea Cottage - Bed, Breakfast & Warmth M: Daffodil Serviced Apartments N: Varsha Enclave- Trinity House Food O: Dynasty Restaurant P: Vinayaka Mylari Q: Pai Vista R: Om Shanthi S: Green Leaf