by admin on August 7, 2008
On the Way to Yoga District
NewIndPress.com
August 8, 2008
by Malvika Tegta
Fiery red gulmohars, against the grey overhung monsoon clouds, line the gently sloping crisscrossed asphalt of Gokulam. This plexus of mains and crosses, weaves into it the tin chai stand, a ramshackled mom ‘n’ pop store, an improvised coconut water shed and old red floored homes with the same indifference as a Nilgiri’s supermarket, family-run cafes and posh dulpex apartments that have sprung up in recent years.
One of these lanes in this upmarket ‘Yoga district’ leads you to Bharath Shetty’s Yoga India, a small Hatha yoga studio. A room in styled in Madhubani pop art, or Ganeshas in psychedelic shades, caters to mostly western Yoga enthusiasts and Bharath’s is only one of the 60 odd yoga centres that have come up in Mysore. Continue reading this article…
by admin on July 28, 2008
Chamundi Hill
On the outskirts of Mysore city is Chamundi Hill. You can get there by auto-rickshaw or city bus 201. Entrance is free, but be prepared for all the vendors anxious to sell you postcards and trinkets.
You can either ride most of the way or take the 1,000 steps to the top. Along the climb, there are vantage points to park and take in the view of Mysore City. Halfway up is a 5-meter high granite statue of Nandi, Shiva’s mount. At the apex is the beautiful Gopuram of Chamundi Temple. Also, nearby are the temple of Mahabaleswara and a statue of Mahishasura, the demon slaughtered by goddess Chamundi, a form of Kali.
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by admin on July 28, 2008
Local Mysore Bus
Buses run frequently and are often crowded but very cheap at Rs. 2 – 4 so it’s best to carry coins. Once you board the bus, an attendant comes around to collect fares. For information on bus schedules and fares, you can contact the Mysore Main Bus Stand at 821-252-0853 or the City Bus Stand at 821-242-5819. [click to continue...]
by admin on July 28, 2008
Bangalore International Airport
The nearest airport to Mysore is Bangalore International Airport about 140 kilometers in Bangalore, the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka and the third most populated city. Several airlines now service Bangalore either by direct or connecting flight.
Domestic
Indian Airlines
Cauvery Bhawan, Kempe Gowda Road,
Bangalore-560009.
Phone:+91-80-141, 224 6793
Airport Phone: +91-80-522 5973,522 2533.
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by admin on July 27, 2008
The tropical city of Mysore can range in temperature from 60º F (15 C) in the winter months up to above 90º F (35 C) during the peak of summer. The winter months of November through January are pleasantly cool, and only a sweater or light jacket is needed in the early morning or late evening chill. February through May is considered the summer season when temperatures can climb well above 90º F. Monsoon season is June to August which can mean getting pelted by huge raindrops that seemingly come out of nowhere or showered with a light sprinkle of rain. Mornings can be cool followed by humid afternoons, and navigating muddy roads can get quite messy during monsoon season.
by admin on July 26, 2008
Measurements and Time
India uses the metric system where distance is measured in meters, liquids are measured in liters and solids are weighed in kilograms. 220 volts/50 hertz is the electrical frequency, and power outages do occur so make sure you have a flashlight and batteries. The time in India is Standard Time +0530 UTC. [click to continue...]
