My State KARNATAKA and City MYSORE

Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace


    KARNATAKA
       Karnataka the land of forests, rich culture, heritage, famous personalities, artists is located in South India.    Karnataka is sorrounded by Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Kerala and Goa. Karnataka is famous for it's rich heritage, culture, forests, industries etc. The state has x Kms of sea coast. It is famous for its temples which are more than 1000 years old. Some of the temples which are world famous are Belur, Haebidu, Pattadakal, Hampi, Badami, Aihole, Somanathapura are the places one has to visit atleast once in a lifetime.The forests here are abundent of wild animals the Bandipur Sanctuary and Bannerughatta National Park are famous as Tiger Sanctuary. Ranganathittu in mysore and kokkare bellur are famous for Bird Sanctuary.

       Many Dams are there to produce electricity like KrishnarajaSagar in Mysore, Linganamakki, Shivanasamudra, Harangi, etc. There are many Hill resorts like Nandi Hills, Kemmannugundi, etc. 6 Authors from Karnataka have got the Gnanapeetha award the prestigious award given for excellence in literature.

       Bangalore is our Capital city which has hosted Miss World Contest. It is Approx 2000 Km from New Delhi. It is well connected by Road, Rail and Air. It is also known as the Silicon Valley of India as many of the Software giants are located in Bangalore. Interesting fact is that it is the city having largest number of Amateur Radio Operators in India.


    MYSORE
       Welcome to my city Mysore which is located in Southern part of State of Karnataka.
    Mysore is located 140 Km South-west from the state capital Bangalore, has a population of about 10 Lakhs. People of Mysore are known for their Hospitality. It is famous as "The Royal City". The MYSORE DASARA or JABOOSAVARI (www.mysore-dasara.com web site) is famous all over the world, which takes place once a year in month of October, which attracts tourists from all part of the world. The Mysore is famous for SANDALWOOD, WOODEN CARVINGS, it is also famous for MYSORE JASMINE. Mysore is well connected by Road and Rail. The city is just 8-9 Kms in radius. Places of interest are as follows:

  1. Mysore Palace
  2. Chamundi Hill-15 Km from City for Temple
  3. KrishnaRajaSagara Dam-15Km from City
  4. Jaganmohan Palace-Art Gallery
  5. Lalit Mahal Palace
  6. Srirangapattana-15 Km from City for Tippu sultan's palace, fort, museum etc.
  7. Nanjangud-24 Km from City-Temples, Holy place
  8. T.Narasipur-29 Km from City-Temples, Holy Place
  9. Somanathapura-35 Km for Ancient Temples
  10. Shivanasamudra-40 Km for Picnic spot
  11. Bandipur Sanctuary-60 Km for Wild life resort

    These are Few places there are other places of interest in and around Mysore.

    Suitable Time to visit : Nov-May
    Temperature : 20C to 32C

    Travel : Bus, Rail    This is the place you have to visit. If you need more information about Karnataka or Mysore Write to me at my address.

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