Mysore is the second largest city in Karnataka after
Bangalore, the state capital.With about 2.5 million visitors every year, Mysore
is one of the most visited cities in India.Bangalore is some 140km (87miles)
northeast of Mysore.
Places to see
Mysore is one of the top tourism destinations in India.
This city itself is a major attraction with numerous popular sites like the
Mysore Palace, St. Philomena's Church, Chamundi Hill, Mysore Zoo, Sri
Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, Rail Museum,Brinavan Gardens,KRS Dam and so on.
Access:
You can reach Mysore city by air, road and rail. The city
has a small airport with modest connectivity to the nearby cities .
The city is a major railway junction (also one of the
cleanest railway station) . There are many cross country as well as intercity
express trains to Mysore. Places like Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Bangalore are
well connected by rail from Mysore.
Language
Kannada is the most widely spoken language in Mysore. A
large number of the city's population speaks Urdu too. If you do not speak
either, in the city you will not find it difficult to manage in English.
Mysore receive a huge number of visitors from different
parts of the country and the world everyday.
Climate:
Mysore city is 770 meters (2,526 feet ) above sea-level
and enjoys a cool weather throughout the year. Those traveling to Mysore tends
to bring warm cloths, though the winter day temperatures hardly reaches
freezing levels.
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