Mysore is the second -largest city in the state of Karnataka, India, the first being Bangalore and Hubli-Dharwad and Mangaloreare third and fourth. It is the headquarters of the Mysore district and the Mysore division and lies about 146 km (91 mi) southwest of Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka. Mysore is famous for the festivities that take place during the Dasara festival when the city receives a large number of tourists. Mysore also lends its name to the Mysore mallige, Mysore style of painting, the sweet dish Mysore Pak, Mysore Peta (traditional silk turban) and the garment called the Mysore silk saree.

How to Reach

A convenient network of roads connects Mysore to important cities in Karnataka. A state highway links the city with Bangalore (139kms).

Mysore has a railway station with in the city. It is linked by rail to Bangalore and many other cities in south India. Prestigious luxury trains and many other mails and express trains service this station regularly.

The nearest airport from Mysore is Bangalore, which is also the capital of Karnataka. Bangalore at the same time is an industrial city. Several numbers of airlines operate regular flights to and from Bangalore and nearly all major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata.

Tourist attraction in Mysore:

• The Jaganmohan Palace
• Chamundi Hills
• St. Philomen's Church
• Mysore Zoo