Sometimes while traveling, we encounter experiences as we go about exploring the places. Mysore is one such experience of sorts. The best places to visit in Mysore captivate with magnificence and royalty so sparkling that getting lost and finding yourself in the era of kings and palaces would be the only dream and desire on your mind.

Famous attractions of this popular destination are Mysore paintings, Mysore pak (sweet dish), Mysore silk (silk sarees), Mysore masala dosa, Mysore ink, and Mysore Dasara (festival of Dussehra). Each of these is a benchmark of specialty! These specialties, along with sightseeing spots in the city are the reason why Mysore is among the best weekend getaways from Bangalore.

If you’re still looking for the right destination for the coming weekend, this virtual tour of popular tourist places in Mysore is going to close it in just one read.

Mysore Palace – The former residence of the Wodeyar Dynasty

The perfect symbol of opulence and grandeur, Mysore Palace was once the residence of Wodeyar dynasty rulers who ruled Mysore for seven centuries. The palace is considered as one of the largest in India with more than 2.7 million visitors every year. The brilliant architecture and intricate craftsmanship with which it is built makes it an incredible masterpiece. The doorways and corridors makes you travel through time to stories of the past.

The palace consists of pavilions, large halls, and various shrines. During the most celebrated Dasara festival, the palace is richly decorated to display the culture and heritage of those times. In the evening time, when illuminated by 98000 light bulbs, it is a spectacular sight worth capturing in your minds for forever.

Source: Travel Triangle