A Tour Of The
Royal City Of
Mysuru
Image Credit: Getty Mysore or Mysuru is often referred to as the royal city because of its rich history and culture. It is a city of palaces too
Video credit: Getty The Ambavilas Palace, more commonly known as Mysore Palace stands out for its Hoysala style interior
Ambavilas Palace
Image credit: Getty Dussehra is the best time to visit Mysuru and the palace, where the festival is celebrated in a grand manner
Image credit: Getty Other than Ambavilas Palace, Jaganmohan Palace and Lalitha Mahal are popular places to visit in Mysuru
Lalitha Mahal
Image credit: Getty Located atop Chamundi Hills, Sri Chamundeshwari Temple is dedicated to goddess Durga and is a Shakti Peetha
Chamundeshwari Temple
Image credit: Getty Built in mid-'50s, this church stands out for its Gothic-style architecture and being one of the largest churches in India
St. Philomena's Cathedral
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For history buffs, Mysuru is synonymous to Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysuru in the 17th century. This is a tomb dedicated to him
Gumbaz Mausoleum
Image credit: Getty No trip to Mysuru is complete without indulging in the local delicacy - Mysore Pak. It is known for its generous dose of ghee
Mysore Pak
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This botanical garden makes for a great escape to be amidst nature. You can see river Cauvery at the Krishnarajasagara Dam
Brindavan Gardens
Image credit: Getty For shoppers, Mysuru is the place to pick gorgeous South Indian silk sarees available in myriad hues and patterns
Mysore Silk Sarees
Image credit: Getty Mysuru lies in close proximity to forests, of which Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular getaway to spot the big cats
Kabini
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