Experience the wonders of Mysore

Most tourists book the Mysore tour packages. It is the most convenient way to explore an unknown place for any newcomer. The tour operators take all the responsibilities of arranging the transport, accommodation as well as book comfortable buses to roam around the city and visit the various interesting places in Mysore. This city has witnessed a number of wars and was the seat of strong rulers of India during the British era. Hence you will come across a number of palaces like the Mysore Palace, Tipu Sultan’s Palace and the Samadhi area of the Sultan. These palaces are profound examples of the high standard of architecture and exquisite craftsmanship. The glorious history of the kings is reflected through the intricate carvings, ceilings of the palace walls, paintings and the rosewood doors. Tourists simply gaze at the intricate beauty of art and architecture in these places.

The other most important and most beautiful places to visit in your Mysore tours are the renowned Brindavan Gardens. The Krishna Raja Sagar Dam is an ecstatic garden that has the musical fountains. The lighting arrangements in this garden are amazing. As the sun goes down, the garden is lit up with innumerable colorful lights. And as the fountains soar high and again come down with the rhythm of music, visitors cannot take their eyes away from them. Other places to visit are the Jagmohan Palace and the Art Gallery, the Lalit Mahal Palace, Karanji Kere, the Dutta Peetham and the Mysore Zoo. The St. Philomena’s Chuch is a wonderful place that has a different type of serene atmosphere and you would like to sit there for hours.

Another wonderful place that you will visit in the Mysore tour packages is the Chamunda Hills. Goddess Chamundeswari is the presiding deity of this temple.The tour packages sometimes include temple tours and adventure activities also. If you book such a trip, you can visit the Shivasamudra temple, Shravanabelagola and Dharamsthala. Fun lovers can enjoy trekking, kayaking, river rafting as well as coracle rides. You can customize your tours with prior intimation.

Shopping in Mysore is a must for all visitors as Mysore Silk and sandlewood items are famous here. Handicraft products made from rosewood, teakwood and sandlewood are a must buy for all as they are really unique and pieces of art no doubt. Mysore Hotels offer ample comfort and luxury to all guests. There are various kinds of hotels to suit one’s budget. There are resorts also that lie at the center of the city and are very near to the tourists’ attractions. Some of the well known hotels are Fortune JP Palace, Ritz, Kaynes and others.