A day in Mysore
India has a very prominent past of royal heritage . Most of the times when we picturize Indian royalty, a few places like Udaipur, Jaipur, Lucknow, Gwalior, Agra come in our mind. One often forgets the rich royal legacy that kingdoms ruling the southern part of the country have left behind. One such beautiful city, Mysore, lies in the state of Karnataka which is a plethora of royal legacy. Seat of the famous Mysore Kingdom and historically known for its ruler- Tipu Sultan, also known as 'Tiger of Mysore', Mysore is a “must go” place for anyone visiting Karnataka. The best time to visit Mysore is during the winters (October- March) when the weather is pleasant. Mysore has its own railway station and airport but the most preferred route is via Bangalore, the nearest metro city and at a distance of around 150 kms via road. Regular buses ply between Mysore and Bangalore with a one-way journey time of approximately 3 hours. One can also take a train or hire a private ca...