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Nestled
between the east and west coasts of India at an
altitude of 770m above sea level and a distance
of 140 Kms from Bangalore is Mysore... a city that
is still heady from the days of being the capital
of a rich princely state ruled by the erstwhile
Wodeyar dynasty. Steeped in legend, it beckons with
its magnificent palaces, imposing buildings, sacred
temples, beautiful gardens, tree-lined avenues and
to top it all, a salubrious climate. A trip to this
city can be truly a rewarding experience.
MYSORE.
The word is but a corrupted version of "mysooru"
meaning itself is a derivative of "mahishur" or
"Mahishasurana Ooru" which the town of Mahishasura
in the local tongue, Kannada. Read
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