Mysore is the Karnataka's second biggest city, situated in Southern India. Mysore is known as the cultural capital of Karnataka. Mysore has a rich heritage, well-landscaped gardens, sacred temples & traditional customs. Mysore has aquired it's place in the world map for it's famous Dasara Celebrations, fine & exotic sandalwood carvings and inlay works, Mysore Silk Sarees, Mysore is also famous for Jasmine flower. Besides its numerous palaces and royal buildings, Mysore city is also known for proximity to several other places of interest such as Srirangapatna, Krishna Raj Sagra dam and Sivasamudram falls.

The city has recorded history dating back a thousand years and a mythical history which explains the origin of the name - apparently, this was the place where the demon Mahishasura was slain by the Goddess Chamundi. You will find a statue of the demon on Chamundi hill which commemorates this event.