My Favourite Tourist Place

MYSORE

City of Palaces………!!

                        Mysore also called as the “City of Palaces” is a major tourist destination of south India. The place is prominent with palaces, temples, royal buildings, museums, gardens, waterfalls and amusement parks. Mysore the former capital of Karnataka played an important role in the South Indian history. Along with its drastic(excessive) growth as a famous tourist destination the rich cultural and historical legacy of the city is well maintained. The beauty of the city of Mysore made it a favorite destination for visitors all over India. Visitors from within as well as outside the country are greatly attracted to this wonderful destination.

                  The City of Mysore is known as the 'City Of Palaces' for the number of glorious buildings built by the Royal families. Many of the traditional buildings are excellent examples for the Dravidian architecture.

                          There are number of other tourist’s attractions that one can visit in Mysore, apart from the Palaces and architectural splendor. The Chamundi hills temple on top of the hills is one of the popular spots in Mysore. It is a prominent landmark of Mysore. The KRS dam and the Brindavan Gardens are worth visiting in Mysore. The Garden of Brindavan is unique. This garden is famous for its colorful dancing fountains that come alive after the sun sets.

                  Another destination worth visiting is the Mysore Zoo which is the oldest Zoo in the country.It was set up by Maharaja Chamaraja in the year 1892.  At present equipped with the most modern facilities the zoo is a pioneer in breeding animals in captivity. With a artifact of the 3rd century St. Philomena the Philomena Church is another famous monument of Mysore city. The high spires with a height of 175 feet are a well known feature of this church.


                        The magnificence of the city of Mysore made it a favorite destination for visitors all over...