by admin on July 31, 2008
Bandipur National Park
Bandipur National Park is a wildlife sanctuary located 80 km from Mysore with several species of animals and birds. It was chosen as a tiger reserve by the WWF’s Project Tiger launched in 1973 to save the tiger. There are guided safaris so you can watch these animals in their natural habitat. The best time to catch a glimpse of wildlife is between May and October. There are also a few wildlife resorts in the area where you can stay such as Water Woods.
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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
Besides your passport, you will need a visa to travel to India. Requests for visas are now handled by Travisa Outsourcing, a private contractor to the Indian Embassy. For US citizens applying for a tourist visa, you will need the following.
- The online visa application form.
- Your passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of application with at least two blank visa pages. (Last 2 amendment pages are not acceptable.)
- 2 current identical passport size photographs (black/white or color) depicting front pose against light background on photographic paper.
- Proof of residence/address. Photocopy of driver license or utility bill is acceptable.
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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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