Mysore Travel Guide Information Karnataka, Mysore is more than palaces, parks and temples … the exotic fragrance of Mysore Jasmine… the melodious strains of the Veena… the rich aroma of filter coffee… traditional carvings on fragrant sandalwood, rosewood and ivory … the rustle of rich silks … delicious Nanjangud bananas … Hot 'N' Spicy Bisi-bele-hulianna … mouthwatering Mysore Pak, a traditional sweetmeat … It is a gourmet's delight and a Shopper's paradise.

Mysore Travel Guide Information Karnataka, Shop at Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium or in the little backstreets and bylanes that offer some exciting bargains. Mysore Come, experience it for yourself Steeped in History Mysore, capital city of the Wodeyars.

Adobe of untold grandeur and glory, where the rich heritage of the Wodeyars is carefully preserved to this day in its magnificent places, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, board shady avenues and sacred temples.

Mysore Palace or the Maharajah's Palace located in the heart of the city at Mirza Road is the most attractive monument in Mysore.

Designed in Indo-Saracenic style by the well-known British architect , Henry Irwin, it is an eclectic synthesis of architectural styles.

Mysore City Tour Guide Karnataka is one of India's most dramatic national monuments.

Today it is a museum housing treasures from across the world reflecting the rich and colorful history of the erstwhile princely state of Mysore. It is also known as Amba Vilas.

The three storeyed building, 245 feet in length and 156 in breadth has a series of square towers with arches covered by domes.

There is wide open space in the front and the open courtyard in the centre is covered by a gold-plated dome about 145 feet from the ground. 

Mysore City Tour Guide Karnataka, The Famous Tourist Places in Karnataka are'Gombe Thotti' or the Doll's Pavilion , a gallery of Indian and European sculpture and ceremonial objects.

To the south, the magnificent 'Kalyana Mantapa' or the marriage pavilion has a centre octagonal gabled ceiling, covered by multi coloured stained glass with peacock motifs arranged in geometrical patterns and beautiful chandeliers.

Multi-coloured stained glass with peacock motif, beautiful chandeliers from Czechoslovakia, tall iron pillars wrought at Scotland; glittering glazed tiles imported from London, oil-paintings are found in this Palace.

Royal Wedding Hall and the Armoury are also some of the other attractions of the Palace.

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