08/06/2018
Mysore Travel & Tourism Guide, Karnataka
Overview
If you think the beauty of Mysore is restricted to magnificent palaces and other majestic buildings, then you probably have not heard of Brindavan Gardens, Mysore Zoo, Chamundi Hills, or Karanji Lake. These spectacular places, including a few sprawling gardens, and some stunning waterfalls & lakes, makes Mysore, one of the best tourist destinations in Karnataka. Mysore, which is also known as the cultural capital of Karnataka, is home to many opulent and royal palaces. It has several yoga centres and lush green sandalwood forests, that gave this city names like 'City of Palaces', 'Sandalwood City', and 'City of Yoga.'
Recently the city was declared the 'second cleanest city' in India by the Union Urban Development Authority. This makes it one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Karnataka, visited by a large number of tourists every year. The rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this glorious city attracts tourists from around the world, who explore the splendor of Mysore city that includes prehistoric sites, palaces, monuments, temples, churches, zoo, sandalwood forests and well-manicured gardens.
The cosmopolitan nature of the city and its affluent standard of living further adds beauty to Mysore, which consists people of all religion and facets of life. With several options open for tourists, the city plays a host to travelers throughout the year, inviting them to visit places like Mysore Zoo, Mysore Palace, Brindavan Gardens, Chamundi Hills, Karanji Lake, etc. Mysore city was once the capital of Karnataka and so, it has a lot of historic buildings, monuments and sites, that are now developed into museums, library, and gardens.
To create a beautiful memory of your trip, you must plan your vacations to this fascinating city now! Here are some of the best places to visit in Mysore that captures the true beauty of Karnataka and makes it a must visit destination in India.
