Royal life: Experience a dash of history, adventure and culture this summer

Region: Mysore

Also known as the Palace City of India, Mysore is one of the most visited tourist destinations. There are several tourist attractions for your family to enjoy:

Visit the Brindavan Gardens which are spread across an area of 60 acres. It includes a fruit orchard and horticultural farms. The garden is laid out in 3 terraces which contain water fountains.

The Palace of Mysore was official residence and seat of the Wodeyars . the Maharajas of Mysore, the former royal family of Mysore, who ruled the princely state of Mysore from 1399 to 1950. The palace houses two durbar halls and a mesmerising and array of courtyards, gardens, and buildings.

Mysore, derived from eMahishasurana Ooruf, was named from the demon Mahishasura who was killed by goddess Chamundershwari at the top of Chamundi Hill just outside Mysore. The goddess Chamundershwari is visited by thousands of people every year. The Chamundeshwari Temple, a Hindu place of worship, is also located atop Chamundi Hill.

Head to St. Philomenafs Cathedral at Ashoka Road. The cathedral has beautiful stained glass windows and two lofty 175 feet spires. Designed by a French architect in the Neo Gothic style, its architecture is said to resemble the St. Patrickfs Cathedral at New York and a church at Cologne in Germany.

Top three things to do in Mysore

1.Try the famous Mysore Masala Dosa. The delicious stuffing is made with potatoes, onions, and other spices.



2.Behind the train station, this open-air museum’s main exhibit is the Mysore maharani’s saloon, a wood-panelled beauty dating from 1899 that provides an insight into the stylish way in which the royals once rode the railways. A toy train rides the track around the museum.



3.Visit the Mysore Zoo which conform to higher standards, set in pretty gardens that date from 1892. Highlights include white tigers, lowland gorillas and rhinos.