Antigua and princely Mysore is the second largest city in the state Karnataka and capital district of the same name, 140 km Bangalore. Located at the foot of the hills Chamundi Here is the famous festival takes place Dasara, An event that attracts thousands of tourists.
According to legend, is named after the devil Mahishasura, Who was killed in this place for the goddess Durga, but in 1400 Mysore was the principal city of the Hindu kings. It is rich in culture and heritage, also known for their sandals, their exquisite silk saris, handicrafts, classical music and architectural wonders. It has important educational and research centers but also has some specialties that are traditional and give a special meaning to the city.
Mysore retains the old world charm with its magnificent palaces, ancient temples, sculpture, art, architecture and culture. Its narrow streets and traditional houses with decorative "Rangoli", Paints made from finely ground colored powders on the threshold and "Torana" on inputs (ornaments banana leaves), scented with incense and camphor, the women wrapped in brightly colored saris, traditional markets, rituals, customs and traditions make Mysore a colorful and charming city.
The cuisine is mainly vegetarian but Mysore has patented a sweet called Mysore Pak you can not miss. The food is served on banana leaves green or stainless steel plates.
Moreover, Mysore is home to the world famous teacher Ashtanga Yoga, Sri Pattabhi Jois, So it is known as "the capital of Ashtanga Yoga, a style where you learn postures in a fixed order with a special breathing technique called Vinyasa.
Here is also the magnificent Mysore Palace, a building of great elegance, designed by British architect Henry Irwin in 1897. Today it houses a museum and impacts of their ornaments, carved doors and luxuriously appointed rooms and nearly a hundred thousand lights that illuminate at night.
There is much in the pipeline, the Palace, the Zoo, Lake Karanjia, other museums such as the Railway and the Natural History that we will learn slowly.
Mysore is situated 170 km from the airport Bangalore; Are daily trains from this city and can also be reached by bus, shuttle every five minutes, although you can opt for the Shatabdi Express, which runs between Bangalore and Mysore in 2 hours, or luxury buses.