It was a hot and humid day of 20th Feb-2010, when I catch the bus to Mysore and reached the land of Tipu Sultan to explore a new place in the journey of life.
When I reached Mysore in the evening at 07:00 PM IST, I felt to have landed in a land of my own, having so much simplicity and attraction in the environment and the people also.
Anyhow after getting a hotel to stay, the first thing I did after settling down was to go for a trip around the city by walking.
As I moved along, I found the nearby surroundings very attached to my soul only. I really felt that the land of the greatest warrior of all time "Tipu Sultan" has something in it which became a venue to such a great person's great achievements
Affectionately dubbed as the 'City of Palaces', Mysore is one of the most fascinating tourist destinations of India. It is also popular for its silk and sandalwood. It is the second biggest city of the south Indian state of Karnataka. The rich cultural heritage of the city majestically reflects in its attractions, which range from stunning palaces to religious sites, beautiful gardens, vibrant festivals and colorful handcrafts. The city got its name from the demon king Mahishasura who once lived here and was killed by the Goddess Chamundi.
Some of the main attractions of Mysore are:
Mysore Palace:
With a history dating back to the 14 century, Mysore Palace dominates the land of the city. Reflecting the Indo-Saracenic style, incorporating both the Hindu and Muslim elements, the palace is a three storied stone structure of fine gray granite and pink marble. Its domes, turrets, arches, and colonnades are beautifully adorned with exquisite carvings. The interiors of the palace have several astonishing attractions to sweep you off your feet.
Chamundi Hill
Holding sheer mythological significance, this hill is named after Goddess Chamundi( an avatar of Parvati). It symbolizes the goddess's victory over the demon Mahishasura. It is at this place where the goddess killed the demon. There is a temple at the hill dedicated to the goddess. The hill also offers picture-perfect views of the surroundings.
Mysore Dussehra
Famous all over India, Mysore Dussehra, marking the victory of good over evil, is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Celebrated in the month of September or October every year, this festival attracts tourists from far and wide. The entire city is decorated during the festival, which adds more charm to it. Wonderful processions are carried out during the festival.
Srirangapatnam
Located only at a distance of 15 km from Mysore, Srirangapatnam is a great destination to visit. It has several attractions but the most famous is the stunning summer palace of Tipu Sultan.
Shopping
Shopping is a must-not-miss attraction of Mysore. The city is famous for hand-woven silk saris and garments, sandalwood products and handicrafts, copperware, stoneware, brassware and wood furniture.
Though my trip was not so long in Mysore,but I enjoyed every moment I spend their and would love to have a second trip also in coming future very soon.
Author:-Mohit Kumar Jain
Date:-23-Feb-2010
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