Mysuru

 Known for its cultural vibrance and glorious history, Mysuru is one of the most famous places to visit in Karnataka. During the month of December, the pleasant weather makes sightseeing tours more comfortable. The city is lined with majestic palaces like Mysore Palace, Lalitha Mahal and Jagmohan Palace. Besides this, there are several exquisite gardens, such as Brindavan Gardens, Sanjeevini Park, and Dr. Ambedkar’s Park where you

can spend a peaceful evening. With so much to enjoy and explore, Mysuru needs to be on top of your travel wish list.
The site was mentioned in the epic Mahabharata as Mahishmati (Mahismati). Mysore was known as Purigere in the Mauryan era (3rd century BCE) and later became Mahishapura. It was the administrative capital of the princely state of Mysore from 1799 to 1831 and long was the second most-populous city (after Bengaluru [Bangalore]) of Karnataka state, until being surpassed by Hubballi-Dharwad in the second half of the 20th century. Its urban agglomeration, however, is still the state’s second largest.



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