How To Reach Mysore - By Train, By Air, By Car, By Bus

By Road :
Mysore City is 139 Kms to the south west of Bangalore. The Karnataka state highway ( 4 line road ) that connects these two cities. Travelling from Bangalore to Mysore by road is a pleasant experience and will take about 2 hrs 30 minutes. The Karnataka Road Transport Corporation ( KSRTC ) has excellent bus service to Mysore. There are ordinary buses, semi-luxury buses and luxury volvo buses operated by the Government of Karnataka. Every 30 minutes there is a non-stop bus to Mysore from Bangalore Satellite Bus Station. Corporations of other states and private tour operators have buses plying to Mysore as well. All these facilities have made Mysore extremely accessible by road.

By Train :
Mysore is connected with a number of trains to Bangalore. The super fast luxury train the Shatabdi Express connects Mysore to Madras. The quickest and most comfortable way to reach Mysore is via Bangalore.

By Air :
Mysore airport is 10 Kms away to Mysore City. Mysore airport was commissioned for operation in May 2010. Kingfisher operated its Kingfisher Red service to Mysore. Kingfisher airlines operating daily flights, connecting Mysore with Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi via Bangalore.
The next nearest airport to Mysore is Bangalore which is 140 km away. All the domestic airlines in the country operate their flights to Bangalore from all the major cities in the country. Some international airlines too have flights to Bangalore.

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Best Time To Visit Mysore - Dasara season September to October 10 days in every year

The best time to visit Mysore is during Dasara season ( September to October ) 10 days. The entire city wears a bright new look for 10 days, bathed in light, joy and colour.

The Dasara time is one of the great splendor and magnificence. On the 10th day Vijaya Dashami, the former Maharaja leads a procession through the streets of the city, seated in a golden howda on an elephant, headed by camels and accompanied by caparisoned elephants, horses, palanquins, silver coaches and standard-bearers with silken banners. 

After sunset, a review is held at the Bannimantap Maidan amidst a blaze of lights. For Mysoreans Dasara is both a royal as well as a religious festival.

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Mysore Somanathapura Chennakesava Temple - 35 Km from Mysore

The Chennakesava Temple located at Somanathapura is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. The temple was built by Soma, a Dandanayaka (lit, "commander") in 1268 C.E. under Hoysala king Narasimha 3, when the Hoysala Empire was the major power in South India.

Brilliant sculptures and awesome 10th century architecture. The 800 Year+ old temple is a fine example of stone art and architecture from top to bottom.

Chennakesava Temple is situated at about 35 Kms distance from Mysore, this little hamlet will be a mesmerizing experience for any visitor. This Temple is truly amazing piece of human excellence and creativity.

Route From Bangalore :
A must visit for folks travelling from Bangalore to Mysore or vice versa. From Bangalore, take the Kanakapura Road/NH 209 route. You can reach this place within two and a half hours. Carry enough food and water as there are almost no eateries. Google Maps will guide you to the exact location.

Nearest places to visit :
Talakkad / Shivanasamudra Falls  are 30-40 Kms away but awesome NH-212 route will take no time to reach.

Route Map : From Mysore To Chennakesava Temple :

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Temples in Mysore - Chamundeshwari, Lakshmiramana Swamy temple

Mysore is known as the 'City of Palaces' but it has a number of beautiful temples as well. Few of the temples existed for centuries before the Wodeyars of Mysore and some were built during their reign.

The Chamundeshwari temple on top of the Chamundi hills is the most famous temple in Mysore. Goddess Chamundi is the presiding deity of the Wodeyar Royal family.

The Chamundeshwari Temple enshrines goddess Durga as Chamundi form of her. Earlier the hill was called as Mahabala Parvata but due to the deity Chamundi the hill named as Chamundi hill.

This temple is dedicated to the Goddess who killed the demon Mahishasura, after whom the city of Mysore is named. Initially the temple was a small one, but under the patronage of the Wodeyars it was expanded and has become the grand temple it is today. What many people do not know is that the Mahabaleswar temple, which is also on Chamundi hills, is older than the Chamundeswari temple. This temple was a very important one, but once the Chamudeswari temple started getting extensive royal patronage the prominence of this temple began to decline.

The other important temples in the city of Mysore are:

Lakshmiramana Swamy Temple,

Prasanna Krishanswamy temple built by Krishnaraja,

Shewtavarahaswamy temple built by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III,

Trineswaraswamy temple

Lakshmiramana Swamy Temple is one of the temples of tourist attractions in Mysore. Lakshmiramana Swamy Temple is one of the oldest temples in Mysore along with its archeological significance. Lakshmiramana Swamy Temple is visited by many tourists from all over India and abroad.

Prasanna Krishanswamy temple built by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III

Most of the temples were inside the Mysore Fort and close to the Palace so that the Royal family had easy access to it to offer their daily prayers.

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About Mysore - Sandalwood City in Karnataka State India

Mysore is the 3rd largest city in the Karnataka state of India. Mysore is aptly called the "Sandalwood City". It is located at the base of the Chamundi Hills. It is about 145 km southwest of the state capital Bangalore. Mysore City Corporation is responsible for the civic administration of the city, which is also the headquarters of the Mysore district and the Mysore division.

The cultural ambience and achievements of Mysore earned it the sobriquet Cultural capital of Karnataka.

The visitor enters this city of gardens and avenues of flowering trees, he is greeted by aromas of sandalwood,rose,jasmine and other fragrance. It stands by a hill named after the Goddess Chamundi.

Wherever you are in Mysore, you find the reflection of the lavish ways of the former royal rulers. Every edifice stands with a palatial touch - be it the city railway station or a government office or any institution. Buildings with vaulting archways and majestic domes are a common sight in Mysore.

The best time to visit Mysore is during Dasara season ( September to October ) 10 days. The entire city wears a bright new look for 10 days, bathed in light, joy and colour. The Dasara time is one of the great splendor and magnificence. On the 10th day Vijaya Dashami, the former Maharaja leads a procession through the streets of the city, seated in a golden howda on an elephant, headed by camels and accompanied by caparisoned elephants, horses, palanquins, silvercoaches and standard-bearers with silken banners.

After sunset, a review is held at the Bannimantap Maidan amidst a blaze of lights. For Mysoreans Dasara is both a royal as well as a religious festival.



Sandalwood oil, agarbathis and incenses manufactured in Mysore are exported all over the world. There are innumerable craft centers dealing in a wide range of ivory, sandalwood, rosewood and teak carvings and furniture.

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