Mysore Experience

As part of our South trip last March, we spent a couple of very memorable days at Mysore.

We started from Bangalore in the morning a about 8 am. The Bangalore-Mysore highway construction work was in full swing all along the route and it promises to be a grand highway soon. Our driver knew the place well and stopped us at a very nice roadside place for breakfast. We enjoyed the idli/vadas and had a nice time on the swings outside.






The next stop was at the island capital of Tipu Sultan- Sri Rangapatnam. There are some very beautiful monuments here. But for us the most enjoyable was the 20 minutes ride in a Coracle at the Sangam point on the southern tip of the island.








The low lying boats gave us a feeling of swimming with the ducks and other birds.












We had a nice thali at Mysore for lunch. Toured the ornate palace. The high painted roof was most fascinating.

Later we proceeded to Brindavan gardens. The children insisted on taking a speedboat rather than walk the gangway - it was nice that they did. The lone 'high' spout fountain was spectacular from the boat. My dad remembered the gardens to be as beautiful 30 years back when he had last been here.









The light and music fountain show was very well thought out and executed.













On coming back, went to see the Palace by the night- its quite a sight with all those 1 lakh bulbs aglow.







Next day started with a visit to the towering St. Philomena’s Cathedral. It is quite an imposing and beautiful church. We couldn't capture it all


















Then came the most enjoyable part- a visit to the famous Zoo. The zoo is laid out beautifully among trees of all kinds. The white tigers are a sight to behold. As was this large tree in the back ground.















We didn't have time to go to the bird sanctuary - but we will definitely return to this magnificent city some day.