Mysore (India)

Advantages: Tranquility, mesmerizing natural beauty and very loving people
Disadvantages: None

...title of The Rainman. Mysore is situated at 140kms from Bangalore. Foreign tourists have to pass through Bangalore to go to Mysore. The most convenient airport in India to fly to is Mumbai (Bombay) and from there, take a domestic flight by Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, *Kingfisher Airlines, Deccan Air*etc. to Bangalore. Regular train services operate from Bangalore to Mysore. Government transport buses and private buses ply between Bangalore and ...
...(The Centenary Express), and reached Mysore at 13-00 hrs on the 14th April, 2001. We stayed there for three nights and four days. I would never forget our stay in the most beautiful place I have ever visited in my life. MYSORE Sandalwood and Rosewood forests surround Mysore. It has a very rich heritage and mesmerizing old-fashioned charm. The magnificent palaces, colourful gardens and well-planned buildings captivate the tourists. The broad roads ... Read review

Advantages: read the op
Disadvantages: no night life

Well , I live in Mysore city and am a proud citizen of this BEAUTIFUL city and allow me to tell you more about this fantastic little city! So, I was just born in pune but have lived all of my life in mysore.I have visited almost all the big cities of India but not yet seen a city like this. Let me tell you more about this city. Tourist Attractions - Well, There are so many tourist attractions in mysore, ler me tell you about some of them 1) Brindavan ...
...of Nandi Bull here. 3) Mysore Palace - It was the palace where the Wodeyars used to live. Its huge. Though all of the palace is not shown to you , it will take you atleast a few hours to see the whole palace. you can see the wonderful wood work and the weaponry and the stuff the royals used to use. 4) Jagamohan Art Gallery- you have some Fantastic paintings and stuff from history here. It is a must see atleast for the fantastic ’Army’ ... Read review

Advantages: Lovely place, laid back lifestyle, peaceful atmosphere,cultural capital
Disadvantages: Not much night life

Mysore a name that has embedded so deeply in our Indian consciousness. Every lady in India aspires to wear a Mysore silk sari, Mysore pak is a favorite sweet meat for many Indians, Mysore Sandal Soap is something most of us used to take bath with as kids. Mysore the city of dazzling palaces, glittering silks, sandalwood handicrafts. A city with a glorious history, a vibrant present and a promising tomorrow. Its a city where one can keep one's soul ...
...home of the Carnatic music, Mysore paintings yet this city is a thriving industrial, commercial center. Legend has it that this city was named after the Buffalo demon Mahishasura whom Goddess Durga splayed here, no wonder that Dussehra is the main festival here. Every city in India is associated with a dynasty which has played a major role in the development of the city, Tanjore and the Chelas, Hydria and the ASAP Janis, Madera and the Pandas and ... Read review

Advantages: Rich Cultural Heritage, Beautiful Locations, Friendly people, Exotic Value
Disadvantages: Techno-backward, Hot nowadays

I did stay in MYSORE for a few years. But you have to remember that India is a different place & with a rich culture.Its just 3.5 Hrs journey by train or bus from Bangalore City. Don’t kinda develop a headweight or you won’t enjoy your stay. Try to mix with the locals, a simple namaskar or a Ram Ram will do the job. But be careful ‘bout bribes , cos that’s one thing that’s actually bothers tourists but the situation ...
...the places of visit in Mysore . The prices I’ll mention will be in Indian rupees---- ***PLACES TO VISIT*** MYSORE PALACE. [5/5] This is the nearest to the railway station & the Sub-Urban bus stand. Entry fee varies between 15 Rs per head to 20 & cameras are not allowed & sometimes footwear. The palace is a traditional Indian masterpiece with exotic paintings by veteran palace artist Raja ... Read review

Advantages: Friendly people, salubrious climate, Gr8 destination
Disadvantages: lack of infrastructure,

...( to be booked in mysore forest dept office ). It also has a few private resorts ( Bangalore based ) that are affordable and decent enough for a short stay. It is advisable to book accomodation well in advance especially in holiday season and weekends as many a Bangloreans consider Bandipur to be a weekend getaway.The drive from Hunsur town just outside Bandipur to Mudumalai ( tamil nadu ) via bandipur offers exhilarating experience with many a herds ...
...of encountering the wildlife on the drive itself. Karnataka forest dept offers jungle safaris in closed vans for a small fee in the morning and evenings.The safari ride did not satisfy me as the van is too crowded and the van itself is totally covered. For a fee of around Rs 1750 ( 1$ 46.5 Rs approx ), an open Jeep safari is available for the serious wildlife buffs which is really worth the bucks. One added advantage of visiting Bandipur is that ... Read review

Advantages: exudes a rich heritage culture, yet is modern! (aka Hi-tech city -due to software programmers) best IT recruitment, food, pleasant evenings outdoors, shopping, people!
Disadvantages: getting there..? maybe dusty for some, not the usual touristy place..?

...a DHABA is in the evenings after dark, when it is cool. These have become popular with families too as the food is delicious and the surroundings spacious and cool. If you happen to visit Hyderabad in the month of January, you must visit the HYDERABAD EXHIBITION, this is an outdoor exhibition which takes place once a year throughout the month of January. Here, merchants and vendors from all over India come to sell their exhibits, from Indian Silks, Handicrafts from Mysore, ornaments, Kashmiri Carpets, Jewellery from Rajesthan etc etc. “Haggling” is a must here, infact it is compulsory it’s all part of the fun! Hyderabad exhibits a varied geography with many Hill ranges e.g. Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills; these are beautiful residential areas with an interesting mixed array of modern influences on house architecture... Read review

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