There was once a time when royals of the vijaynagara Empire flocked to Bangalore (now called Bengaluru), their summer abode, far from the scorching sun of their residence. it's been centuries science their decline and how the times have changed! The city crowd is always looking for quick gateways, and Mysore, hot or not.always makes the list-it was, after all a capital for the royal court for
centuries and continues to hold regal appeal.
About 150km from Bengaluru. Mysore can only barely be experienced over the weekend with everything it has to offer, but one can sure try. A trek to the Chamumdi hill may be the perfect start. if you start early you can reach the hilltop for sunrise and watch he mellow light wash over the entire city. A quick peek into the famous Chamundeshwari temple at the top , a chai and pakodas break and you are set for a day of exploration. If you are there on a sunday though, you may want to consider going to the hill when the Mysore place is lit and watch it gleam from atop.
Speaking of the Mysore palace, it would be sinful to miss this dazzling display of art, architecture and wealth that has managed to remain almost untouched over time. Add to this a visit to the jagmohan palace wich houses the most exquisite southern art and st. Philomenna's cathedral and you have yourself enough history.
The Mysore zoo is must-tigers, lions,jaguars, giraffes,leopards, crocodiles,wallabies, sloth bears, zebras....the list goes on. the sand sculpture Museum is worth its money, as is the Regional Museum of National History and Jaylakshmi Vilas Mansion Museum complex
But if there is anything worth experiencing in the city, if its free sprit. food is never an afterthought,and while there are watering holes too many to count, some of the best for a meal to fit for a hungry Maharaja would be Poojari's Fishland, Bopy's hotel RRRand vinayak Maylari.
NAVIGATOR
Getting there Mysore has flights and trains connecting it to all major cities, it is little over a three hours drive form Bengaluru
Travel trip A lot of the tourist spot are closed on Monday, so plan around it.
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