Mysore is a very beautiful city. When the State of Mysore was ruled by the Kings (Wodeyars), Mysore city was the capital. The kings used to live here and therefore, the city has many palaces - some of which are exquisitely beautiful. Many of these palaces have now been transformed into luxury hotels or university or other government offices.

Mysore Palace is the most beautiful of all palaces in Mysore and is the number one tourist attraction. Try to go there on a Sunday evening, if you can, when the palace is illuminated. It is the ... (more)