Mysore

Vani Vilas Water Works, Mysore

100 years ago history was made when Mysore city got drinking water from the Cauvery River flowing 12 Kms away…

Regional Museum of Natural History, Mysore

The Regional Museum of Natural History in Mysore was established in 1995. Information on nature and its conservation is exhibited…

Lingabudi Lake, Mysore

Another interesting water body in Mysore is the Lingabudi Lake. This when compared with the other two lakes Kukkarahalli and…

Gulmohar

We read in text books in school without giving much thought that a good king apart from providing food, water…

Railway Museum Mysore

Dasara festival is the time when tourists make a beeline to visit the royal city of Mysore. All the tourist…

Planet X, Mysore

Updated on April 30 2014: Planet X is closed now. Mysore was always nicknamed as a “sleepy town” and the…

Magal Coffee Works at Mysore

My Grandmother's brother Sri Magal Gopal Rao had a coffee shop known as Magal Coffee Works on the road perpendicular to Jagan…

Aane banthondu aane – Here comes an elephant!

Aane banthondu aane - Here comes an elephant! On 5th of June, International Environmental day was celebrated and on 8th…

Lalith Mahal Palace, Mysore

Whenever we drove to Chamundi hills, Lalith Mahal palace would never fail to get its share of attention. The palace…

Peek-a-boo

Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Geese, Emu, Pigeons, Parrots are part of the Sanjeevini Park in Mysore.

Mysore Palace

The main attraction of Mysore and the heritage building which gives the aura of royalty to the city is the…

Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore

Our school was right behind Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore and I have been on stage many times in the huge auditorium…

Mysore – Mysuru

Mysore is a heritage city and pride of Karnataka. It is a beautiful city with rich history, legends, monuments, educational…

Temples of Mysore Palace

Picture1 - Mysore Palace Ambavilas / Mysore Palace complex comprises of many Hindu temples. The oldest temple was built in…

Heritage buildings of Mysore – Part II

Mysore or Mysooru is a place of interest for tourists, historians, archeologists, academicians and architects. There are innumerable heritage buildings…

Mysore Outfit

A founder member of one of the oldest law colleges in Mysore – Sarada Vilas Law College my grandfather, lawyer…

Heritage Buildings of Mysore – Part1

My school was just behind one of the oldest buildings in Mysore…Jaganmohan Palace. Everyday I used to walk to school…

Chamundi Hills – Mysore

As you near Mysore city, the first thing that you notice is Chamundi hills standing protectively over the city spread…

Shopping and Eating out in Mysore

Shopping in Mysore for souvenir or anything else can be done in plenty. Tourists, locals and rural people living around…

Mysore Dasara – Mysuru Dasara Celebrations – Mysuru Dussehra – Mysuru Navratri

Mysore looks its best during the 10-day Dasara celebration where all the major roads in the city, heritage buildings, palaces,…