Mysore, Travel and Food

Hanumanthu Biryani – The unforgettable Food Experience

If you are a foodie, a non-vegetarian and travelling to Mysuru, your time at Hanumanthu hotel can be an unforgettable food experience. Many travelers come to Mysore to explore the palace, heritage buildings, zoo garden and other tourist places. But you will be surprised to know that there are people who come to Mysore from faraway places to enjoy the Hanumanthu Biryani. It is a … Continue reading Hanumanthu Biryani – The unforgettable Food Experience

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Exclusive Exhibition of Mysore Traditional Paintings

The exclusive exhibition of Mysore Traditional Paintings in Kalamandir was open to the public last month to witness the grandness of Mysore Paintings. The event was inaugurated by Sri Yathiraj Sampat Kumar and the chief guests were R G Singh, Ram Krishna (artist) and Sri Hari (artist). I got an invitation from Mr. Bhaskar Naidu, friend of Mr. Vittal Rao who owns the popular Vishnu … Continue reading Exclusive Exhibition of Mysore Traditional Paintings

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Dr. Rajkumar, Narendra Modi at Mysore Wax Museum

Prominent personalities such as Dr. Rajkumar, India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and many others are waiting for you at the Chamundeshwari Celebrity Wax Museum in Mysore. A first in Karnataka, this wax museum in Mysore will make you stand face to face with more than 40 celebrities under one roof. Below photographs will give you a glimpse of what is in store for you. … Continue reading Dr. Rajkumar, Narendra Modi at Mysore Wax Museum

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Sandalwood Shopping at Cauvery Emporium Mysore

The city of Mysore is synonymous with Sandalwood and you get the best of Sandalwoods and its products here. However, you have to be very cautious while making a purchase. Any kind of unauthorized sales and purchase of sandalwood is illegal and is a punishable offence that will lead imprisonment. There are also chances that you will be cheated with fake sandalwoods. When I left … Continue reading Sandalwood Shopping at Cauvery Emporium Mysore

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People watching helicopter (Mysore Helipad)
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Mysore Dasara 2019 Helicopter Ride

You can enjoy a helicopter ride and get a glimpse of Mysore city from the sky. The short helicopter tours operate during the Navaratri festival every year. If you are in the city during Dasara festival and wish to fly over Mysore city, then there is a helicopter waiting for you. During the Dasara 2019, we saw two helicopters taking off from the helipads next … Continue reading Mysore Dasara 2019 Helicopter Ride

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Mysore Dasara 2019 Street Lights

There are so many things to do in Mysore but during Dasara festival, all you have to do is to take a walk. Carry your smartphone or a good camera to capture the city that glitters with millions and millions of lights. I bet, you will not find any other city illuminated this way during the festive seasons. Why not go for a Tonga ride? … Continue reading Mysore Dasara 2019 Street Lights

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The Floral Elephant, Kuppanna Park
Mysore, Mysore Division

2019 Flower Show at Kuppanna Park

If you are staying in Sandesh The Prince Hotel or the Crystal Park Inn or even Hotel Siddhartha, you should not miss the flower show in Kuppanna Park this Dasara season. The flower show started today, 29th Sept 2019, 4 pm, and will be there for entire Mysore Dasara season. The Kuppanna Park is opposite to afore mentioned hotels that are very nearby to the … Continue reading 2019 Flower Show at Kuppanna Park

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Chamundeshwari Temple Gopuram
Mysore, Mysore Division, Travel and Food

Sunday visit to Chamundi Hills

The Sunday’s are always crowded atop Chamundi Hills. The tourists, devotees and the casual riders throng the Chamundi Betta during the weekends. Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hills This hillock is in the top three list of places to visit in Mysore. There are several temples atop the hill and the Chamundeshwari temple is the most visited. I will update about other temple in a few days. … Continue reading Sunday visit to Chamundi Hills

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Kukkarahalli Lake Green Walk

I wanted to explore the Mysore Railway Museum and then head to the Mysore Palace to see the palace lights. However, the rail museum was closed for renovation and so I headed to the Kukkarahalli Lake, the lung space of Mysore. My plan was to capture some photographs for Instagram and the move on. As I started to walk, I realized I am not going … Continue reading Kukkarahalli Lake Green Walk

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Train Engine - Railway Museum Mysore
Mysore, Mysore Division, Travel and Food

Mysore Railway Museum under Renovation

The good news is the Mysore Railway Museum is getting a facelift. There is going to be lots of new things added to the already wonderful collections of rare railway locomotives, carriages etc. Mysore Railway Museum The disappointment is that the tourists to Mysore will not get to see the rail museum for another three months. The renovation started sometime in March 2019 and was … Continue reading Mysore Railway Museum under Renovation

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