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Mysuru
India · BLR
A palace lit by ninety thousand bulbs, and silk.
About
Mysore, officially Mysuru, is a city in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is the administrative headquarters of Mysore district and Mysore division. As the traditional seat of the Wadiyar dynasty, the city functioned as the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore for almost six centuries. Known for its heritage structures, palaces, and its culture, Mysore has been called the "City of Palaces", the "Heritage City", and the "Cultural capital of Karnataka". It is the second-most populous city in the state and one of the cleanest cities in India according to the Swachh Survekshan.
Source: Wikipedia — Mysore (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · world class
- architecture · excellent
- dining · excellent
- historical · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan84°F2d wet
- Feb89°F1d wet
- Mar93°F4d wet
- Apr94°F7d wet
- May89°F19d wet
- Jun83°F21d wet
- Jul81°F24d wet
- Aug82°F21d wet
- Sep83°F20d wet
- Oct83°F19d wet
- Nov83°F12d wet
- Dec82°F5d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Plan the trip
Fly into Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), about 95 mi away.
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