Mysore
or Mysooru as it has
been recently renamed
is known for its old
world charm, its salubrious
climate, and the warm
and hospitable people,
and its rich culture.
It is sure to charm
you and lull you into
a sense of a living
in the era of the Maharajas.
It
is famous for the luxurious mysore silks,
fragrant jasmine, betel
leaf, incense sticks,
rosewood inlay handicrafts,
sandalwood oil, sandal
soap, Mysore traditional
paintings, scrumptious
Mysore masala dosa,
melt-in-your-mouth
Mysore pak... the list
is endless....
Known
as the Royal City -
Mysore retains the
heritage and majesty
being the capital of
the Wodeyar kingdom.
The yearly Dasara festival
is celebrated with
pomp and splendour.
It
is a major tourist
attraction, not just
for the sights the
city has to offer but
also since it is close
to a lot of other tourist
attractions.
There
is something for everyone
in Mysore. Discover
it for yourself. |
