Mysore
India · Karnataka
Mysore, officially Mysuru, is a city in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is the administrative headquarters of Mysore district and Mysore division. As the traditional seat of the Wadiyar dynasty, the city functioned as the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore for almost six centuries. Known for its heritage structures, palaces, and its culture, Mysore has been called the "City of Palaces", the "Heritage City", and the "Cultural capital of Karnataka". It is the second-most populous city in the state and one of the cleanest cities in India according to the Swachh Survekshan.
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Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+5:30 · 11.5 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Karnataka
- On the map
- 12.30° N, 76.64° E
Near Mysore
- Madikeri · 99 km away
- Bangalore · 126 km away
- Kannur · 146 km away
- Coimbatore · 149 km away
- Mangalore · 206 km away
- Kodaikanal · 247 km away
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Where to stay
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9.6/10 · 339 reviews
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Komorebi Home stay
9.6/10 · 15 reviews
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Mysore
9.4/10 · 2994 reviews
Hotel Grand Serene Mysore
9.4/10 · 15 reviews
Srinilayam
9.4/10 · 14 reviews
SindooRa
9.3/10 · 230 reviews
Mysore County Retreat
9.2/10 · 652 reviews