About
Mysore is a city situated at the base of Chamundi Hills in the state of Karnataka. Located at a distance of 146 kilometres southwest of the state capital
Bangalore,
Mysore is the third most populous city of the state. The sobriquet Cultural capital of South Karnataka has been conferred on
Mysore owing to its cultural ambience and achievements. Famous for its sandalwood industry,
Mysore is a beautiful city that boasts of a natural green belt.
City Infrastructure
A number of national and state highways pass through the city connecting it to several important areas, including the NH 212, SH 17, SH 33 and SH 88. The 42.5 kilometres long ring road in
Mysore is being upgraded to six lanes by the MUDA. Both intra-city as well as intercity buses are operated by the KSRTC and other private agencies. A proposal has been made for a new division of KSRTC called
Mysore City Transport Corporation (MCTC). When it comes to rail transport, the fastest train to serve
Mysore is the Shatabdi Express.
Mysore railway station has 3 lines which connects to
Bangalore, Hasan and
Chamarajanagar.
Real estate
To cater to the demands of new age homebuyers, more upcoming properties are springing up in the city with amenities such as a swimming pool and gymnasium. The urban set up of the city is attracting many, and the real estate market likewise is trying its best to provide housing solutions to the burgeoning population. The residential sector is witnessing a boom, chiefly owing to the growing IT sector. The price of ready-to-move-in flats in
Mysore is almost comparable to
Bangalore, while the resale prices are also shooting up.
Hulikere,
J P Nagar,
Jayalakshmipuram,
Madaragalli and
Metagalli are some of the prime locations that have real estate properties.
Lifestyle
Mysore is a major tourist destination. It also serves as a base for other tourist attractions in the vicinity. A large number of tourist flock to the city during the 10-day Dussehra festival. The Dussehra festivities are centred around the Amba Vilas Palace, popularly called
Mysore Palace, which is one of the most visited monuments in India. Other palaces in the city include the Jaganmohana Palace, the Sand Sculpture Museum, the Lalitha Mahal, etc. There are also a number of other notable religious spots in the city such as the Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hills, St. Philomenas Church and Wesleys Cathedral. Other popular recreational destinations in the city include the
Mysore Zoo, the Folk Lore Museum, the Regional Museum of Natural History and the likes. A host of significant places lie in close proximity to
Mysore, including the Krishnarajasagar Dam, Brindavan Gardnes, Nagarhole National Park, Bandipur National Park, Mudumalai National Park, the hill stations of
Ooty, Sultan Bathery and Madikeri. Within short distances there are also a number of places of historic and religious importance. The citizens of
Mysore enjoy a holistic lifestyle with access to principal educational institutions namely Chamarajendra Technical Institute, University of
Mysore,
Mysore Business School and the
Mysore Medical College. There are also several private and government hospitals. Besides, there is no dearth of shopping malls or other recreational centres that lend a relaxed and fulfilling life to the residents.
1
