It was a much-needed break for us since our pregnancy. With a positive attitude, we were both ready for this travel adventure. Mysore not on my wish list. It was an adventure for us because our twin toddlers were not prepared to sit in the pram, stay with another person in our group, or walk. And so it is Mysore Diary.
Phewww ..
We were already aware about this and still we dare to have this most wanted trip. We always planned our trip with a group. Our last trip was to Kashmir before lockdown and that one was memorable. The horse ride, apple farm, saffron farm and dal lake and many more adventurous things we did.
And this year our kids have grown up and every one wanted to visit ice places like Shimla, Kashmir, Manali but due to lots of circumstances we managed to visit Mysore -Ooty - Coimbatore trip. Out of which today I am sharing Mysore only. The major traveling was Ooty and we spent only 2 days @Mysore.
ABOUT MYSORE/MYSURU CITY
Mysore stands the second major city in the state of Karnataka and is recognized as the cleanest city among 476 cities in India. Mysore is a very important tourist centre of the state of Karnataka. The place is known as PALACE CITY OF INDIA and declared as a heritage city.
HISTORY OF MYSORE :
Mysore (or Mysuru), a city in India's southwestern Karnataka state, was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1947. In its center is opulent Mysore Palace, seat of the former ruling Wodeyar dynasty. The palace blends Hindu, Islamic, Gothic and Rajput styles. Mysore is also home to the centuries-old Devaraja Market, filled with spices, silk and sandalwood.
TOURIST ATTRACTION :
There are 36 places of TOURIST ATTRACTION so you can plan out which place you want to visit. Most of them are temples and parks. We were having limited time in Mysore. We decided to visit major attractions only. We booked our hotel at the centre where spot was near.
1. MYSORE PALACE:
The first one is the famous Mysore Palace. It is also known as the City of the palace.
🍁 Light and sound show
🍁 Vibrant Dusshera celebration
🍁 Architecture of the palace - blend of Hindu, Muslim, Rajput and Gothic styles of architecture.
🍁Details carving and hand sculpted.
MY REVIEW:
The Palace is colourful and highly maintained. This palace is historically significant. One should definitely experience this.
But to my knowledge it is not at all managed. The crowd and the people are so noisy. There is no proper system of entry and exist. Police are there but no one is taking any responsibility of the management. Overall I felt it like a crowded market.
SOME POINT TO REMEMBER:
# You have to enter this palace without your shoes.
# The palace is huge and you must have a walking capacity. (If you are going with kids )
# No DSLR is allowed but mobile phones are allowed free of cost.
# Entry fee is minimum.
# You can check out fridge magnets in various types outside this palace for 100 rs. Only. Buy it whenever you find it. Otherwise it will cost 800 to 1000 at Airport 😁
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2. THE BRINDAVAN GARDEN :
The Brindavan Gardens, spread over 60 acres, is located at a distance of 21 km away from Mysore.
The well-synchronised fountain show with music, boating and well-manicured grass with flowerbeds are some of the top experiences of Brindavan Garden.
MY REVIEW :
Our experience was worse. It is because of the crowd. And the light show was not attractive. This is the most disorganised pathetic tourist place I have ever seen.
But still the garden is beautiful. We went there for the light show which was a major disappointment. It was very difficult to manage our kids in a crowd.
3. SRI CHAMARAJENDRA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN
Located near the palace in Mysore, The Zoological Garden covers an area of 157 acres. It is one of the oldest and most famous zoos in India. It plays the role of an orphanage to the abandoned animals.
These included Giraffe, Antelopes, Bears, Chimpanzee, and Primates. It has till now established a niche for being a home to some of the rarest family members like American Bison, Californian Sea lions, Guanaco, Polar Bear, Secretary Bird, Kangaroo, Penguin, and White Elephant in the past.
MY REVIEW :
Time required to cover the whole zoo is minimum 3 hours. It is also crowded on weekends. But we went on weekdays. Try to book a van so that walking will be minimised. It was hectic but with a variety of animals we enjoyed.
They have a snack area at the end of the zoo. No plastic is allowed. You can take your food like snacks but carry the garbage with yourself and throw it at the dustbins which is at the end of the zoo.
It is very clean and very well maintained.
SOME IMPORTANT TIPS WHILE TRAVELLING WITH KIDS :
1. Don't plan palace and zoological park on same day. It is more hectic.
2. Try to go for palace after 3 pm. Evening sight with lighting is awesome.
3. Visit Brindavan Garden in the evening for light show.
4. Carry plenty of snacks and keep hydrate your kids.
5. Take small breaks and allow kids to rest. It is okay if you miss something your kids and your health is important.
6. Try to visit on weekdays and not on weekends.
CONCLUSION :
I love Mysore specially for historical attraction and Coffee. Our of these we love zoological park because we enjoyed it.
Plan your trips according to the places, and meal availablity. Overall the experience was good. Every thing is not according to our expectations but we learn to enjoy every moment.
Question of the Day
Have you been to Mysore? Which place do you like here ?
This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Dr. Preeti Chauhan.
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The light show at Brindavan is so hyped and we were equally disppointed with how it turned out. I've seen better ones globally, an in fact even the one at the garden in my hometown is better than what they showed us. Mysore Palace and Mysore Zoo were fun though!
ReplyDeleteI visited Mysore for work and didn't get to see anything touristy. But those are good tips, about going on weekdays and spending enough time enjoying the palace and the zoological park. Sad to know that the crowds aren't well managed.
ReplyDeleteMysuru, for me, is home. I've been there multiple times. The Palace and Zoo I avoid. But never miss Chamundi Hills on my visits there. You're right about improving crowd management in the tourist places in Mysuru.
ReplyDeleteMysore was always there in my bucket list as last month we planned also but for some personal reason need to cancel it. All I can say about Mysore is that I tasted Mysore Pak the famous sweet of the city and its super yummy
ReplyDeleteYour Mysore diary is very colourful and full of life.I remember going to Mysore, 41 years ago on my honeymoon. You brought back so much nostalgia and memories.
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DeleteYes Neeta I have been to Mysore several times as I live in Bangalore. It is too crowded these days... phew! I like one bird sanctuary where they take u around by boat... can't remember the name. I like the Mysore zoo and there is a big aviary called Sukhavana and a bonsai garden next to it... I like those two places too.
ReplyDeleteI am happy that u got to travel with the kids. You must tell us how your experience was.
It was full of fun + tiredness 😁
DeleteBeen to Mysore multiple times as a Banglorean Refreshing to see such a detailed post from a fresh perspective.
ReplyDeleteI have not visited Mysore yet although I would like to. Thank you for sharing the tips. Makes it so much easier to plan.
ReplyDeleteI feel the Palace takes the entire day! Such a fun outing! Hope to take my kids to Mysuru someday!
ReplyDeleteYes, the full day will it take
DeleteMysore is definitely a place to visit once. I loved how tho its a small place it still has so many interesting things to see and visit.
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DeleteI am planning a trip down south and hoping to visit Mysore too. Thanks for the tip that it involves a lot of walking. Will plan accordingly. I hear you about the crowds. It can be a mess if not managed well.
ReplyDeleteOverall it is good place 💜
DeleteWhat a great read! It sounds like your trip to Mysore was both challenging and rewarding. It’s impressive how you tackled the adventure with such a positive attitude, especially with twin toddlers in tow. This summer, we also visited my sister in Mysore and did a lot of silk saree shopping. We also went to the Somnathpur Temple, and it is a must-visit.
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I do silk saree shopping too 😁
DeleteI haven’t been to Mysore yet, but I’ve heard wonderful things about it! From what I’ve read, the Mysore Palace is a must-see for its stunning architecture and rich history.
ReplyDeleteI never been to Mysore , so I will remember all your tips and will try to fix the itinerary accordingly. I hope you had a great time with family.
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DeleteWe went to Mysore long back when we were kids. I remember how grand the Mysore Palace was ans was mesmerised by its opulence. Took lots of pics at Vrindavan Garden too. I'm sure it has changed a lot now. Must plan another trip.
ReplyDeleteYes, crowded now
DeleteI appreciate your honesty in depicting what was good or bad. After reading your post, I am eager to visit the place.
ReplyDeleteI'm very keen to take my son to the Mysore zoo as it's supposed to be the best one in India.
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