Mysore
is known as the city of palaces. Mysore
city was the capital of the old royal Mysore province.
The Wodeyars, the rulers of Mysore State. The Wodeyar
family ruled Mysore since 14th century except for a short period
of 40 years when Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan were the rulers. Today
Mysore is one of the major cities of Karnataka.
Mysore has emerged as a thriving market for exotic
sandalwood & incense, the Mysore silk sarees
and stone-carved sculpture
SUGGESTED
PLACES TO VISIT
The
Mysore Palace
The Maharaja's Palace is one of the important sights in Mysore.
The palace was originally built of wood, which got burnt down in
1897 AD and was rebuilt in 1912 AD. It is built in Indo-Saracenic
style with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades,the Palace
is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from
all over the world. Intricately carved doors open on to luxuriously
furnished rooms. The walls of the palace are painted
with pictures of the Dassera processions Illuminated on Sundays
and public holidays ,the palace presents a spectacle
of breathtaking beauty.
The
Silk Factory 
Mysore is an important centre for silk spinning
and weaving. The silk factory has a great deal
of charm and it is fascinating to see how the beautiful silk
saris are made. The factory has a good shop selling silk
by the metre (including furnishing fabrics). Saris are
also available. Look out for crepe de chine, and silk satin of unsurpassable
quality, as well as the more usual silk chiffon
and taffetas.
Mysore Market (Spices & Sandalwood)
The market is the most popular attraction among
our guests and is the perfect place to while away an afternoon.
The much-photographed piles of colours used for decorating idols,
the banana halls, the wonderful array of vegetables and above all
the flowers make it one of India's most attractive markets. You
could purchase spices and the famous sandal wood as well.
