MYSORE : KARNATAKA

Mysore

City in India

Mysore (or Mysuru), a city in India's southwestern Karnataka state, was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1947. In its center is opulent Mysore Palace, a seat of the former ruling Wodeyar dynasty. The palace blends Hindu, Islamic, Gothic and Rajput styles. Mysore is also home to the centuries-old Devaraja Market, filled with spices, silk, and sandalwood.

Today I am going to write on my Mysore 3 days trip and guide about food and places to see

as per my preference, I choose local food and markets to explore every beautiful city, to experience traditions and thoughts I choose to talk locals.

and also I believe not to purchase anything (famous) from cities so that you can save money and not became fool sometimes.

Places to visit 

2 whole days are more than enough to explore Mysore

• Mysore Zoo

Mysore Zoo is a 157-acre zoo located near the palace in Mysore, India. It is one of the oldest and most popular zoos in India and is home to a wide range of species. Mysore Zoo is one of the city’s most popular attractions

Remember Mysore zoo remains closed on Tuesday

this is recommended to visit if you have kids with you or else skip this, nothing new or extraordinary in this place, only time-consuming

• Mysore Palace

Ambavilas Palace, otherwise famous as the Mysore Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence at Mysore in the southern Karnataka state of India. It is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. you required lots of time and stamina to explore.

beautiful and huge architecture 

• Jaganmohan Palace

Jaganmohan Palace is a palace in Mysore, in the princely city of Mysore, India. Its construction was completed in 1861 and was initially used by the Wodeyars, kings of Mysore as their home

I would recommend you to use audio guide for this place. wrap up this fast 

old furnitures and items were there to watch 

• Chamundeshwari Temple

The Chamundeshwari Temple is a Hindu temple located on the top of Chamundi Hills about 13 km from the palace city of Mysore in the state of Karnataka in India. depends on travelers choice, may or may not visit.

Saints present there may ask you for money. you can avoid that saying "no"

• Railway Museum Mysore

The Railway Museum at Mysore, India is an outdoor exhibit of vintage locomotives. The Railway Museum was established in 1979 by Indian Railways, the second such museum after the National Railway Museum in Delhi.

• Mysuru Sand Sculpture Museum

A compact museum devoted to sand art, housing several intricate sculptures. Small place for art lovers 

they also have 4d pic wall with an extra cost in it that you can visit if you are photo lovers

 

• Melody World Wax Museum

if you never visited before any of wax museum then must visit a place or else you can skip this. Wax museum housing galleries of life-size statues playing musical instruments from around the world.

• Brindavan Gardens

The Brindavan Gardens is a garden located in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka, India. It lies adjoining the Krishnarajasagara dam which is built across the river Kaveri. visit in the morning to take beautiful pictures 

brindavan garden

Special note on shopping :

what I observed in Mysore is, most of the auto drivers and guides get a commission to bring you at local shops, they get a commission on your shopping, and in that shop, a 100 rs worth item they are selling for 200 rs or more, also doubt about quality.

I bought face powder, bath soap and 1 sandalwood bracelet for 1000 INR. 😣

Special Food to try at Mysore:

These include Idli, Dosa, Shavige Bath, Pongal, Chutneys and Pickles, Vangi Baath (rice with Brinjal curry), Bisi Bele bath (a spicy preparation of rice) as well as a number of sweets such as Payasam, Jalebi, Rave Unde, Ladoo and more. Indian filter coffee and Adike (Areca nut) with Betel leaf are also popular items.

veg thali