Karnataka has become one of the most important tourist destinations of India. Its world heritage sites, magnificent monuments, breathtaking hill stations, unspoiled beaches, thundering waterfalls, stunning wild life sanctuaries and national parks, its Western Ghats with largest bio-diversities rare species, adventure activities, coffee and tea plantations and colorful festivals have made Karnataka the most desired tourist destination of India.
Mysore is the jewel in the crown of Karnataka. Its rich history, culture and heritage easily make it one of the finest tourist destinations in the Asian sub-continent. Its natural resources and salubrious climates make it the only city in India to welcome tourists in all 365 days of the years.
This page has been designed and produced to give comprehensive information about our glorious city and its environs have to offer and to help you get the best out of Mysore. All details regarding how to reach Mysore what to see in Mysore, how to find your way, where to stay, where to eat and what to do etc. are given in this guide.
We sincerely thank the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, for their support in bringing out this guide. Our personal thanks are due to Sri G. Janardhana Reddy, honourable Minister for Infrastructure Development and Tourism, Government of Karnataka, for his support and encouragement.
We hope you will find this guide useful and you will carry back fond memories of the wonderful city of Mysore.
I thank all the resource persons who have given very good input in making this guide useful. I take this opportunity to thank Sri M. Gopala Shetty who has taken the onerous task of going through the entire information and making suitable corrections.
