Mysore is the third-largest city of Karnataka and is located just below the Chamundi Hills, which makes it a beautiful place for the tourists. Some of the notable collectibles here are Mysore Silk Saree (garment for women), Mysore style of painting, and sweet dishes such as 'Mysore Peta' and 'Mysore Pak'. The main economic driver of Mysore is tourism. Many traditional industries like bronze-works, sandalwood carving, weaving, and lime-salt production are specialties of Mysore. This city is considered among the top-most cities for doing business. The IT/ITES/software industry has expanded unprecedentedly, currently exporting worth Rs 5,000 crore.
Flight Information, Airport Services, and Connectivity
The Mysore Airport or Mandakalli Airport serves the passengers of Mysore city and surrounding areas. The terminal building can accommodate 200 passengers. Trolley service for carrying baggage is available, along with comfortable eating, drinking, and shopping places. Apart from duty-free shopping, cafeteria, snacks corner, and juice shops, you will also find book/magazine stalls and medicine stores.
Some of the most important airlines operating from this airport include SpiceJet and Air India. The Mysore airport helps in connecting some of the major cities of India, such as Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Goa. Taxis and rental cars are available from the airport. You can also reach bus and railway station to visit different parts of the state.
More Information on Mysore
The city is spread over an area of 128.42 sq km, while the population is 887,446. The major languages are Kannada and English. The must-visit places in Mysore are:
- Captain Bailey's Dungeon
- Dariya Daulat Baug
- Jaganmohan Palace and Art Gallery
- Gumbaz
- Mysore Palace
- Srirangapatnam Fort
- Balmuri Falls
- Brindavan Gardens
- Kabini River
- Mysore Zoo
- Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
- Chamundeswari Temple
- Jama Masjid
- St. Philomena's Church
- Talakad
September to March is the best time to visit Mysore.
