This
hill with the Chamundeshwari Temple is a must for those with religious
fervor as well as those who appreciate scenic beauty. The ride uphill
gives tantalising glimpses of Mysore city and once atop, the breeze
(be wise and venture up towards evening) sends chills down the spine!
Could this be due to a feeling of deja vu?! One of the educational
displays at the Godly Museum (on top of the hill) states that "5000
years ago at this time you had visited this place in the same way
you are visiting now. Because world drama repeats itself identically
every 5000 years"!
The twelfth-century temple houses the Chamundeshwari idol which is
solid gold. Ouside, in the courtyard, stands a fearsome, if gaily
coloured, statue of the demon Mahishasura, who was slain by Chamundeshwari.
Along the path downwards, don't miss the detour to see the magnificent
five-metre Nandi that was carved from a single piece of black-granite
in 1659. One can climb up the Chamundi hill using the thousand steps
provided for the purpose. This pathway is lighted at night and looks
wonderful when seen from the city.
Laguages Spoken:Kannada, Hindi and English. Ideal Time To Visit: Between September and February. HOW TO GO:
By Road:Chamundi Hill is 35 kms from Mysore City and is
175 kms from Bangalore. By Rail:Nearest railway station is Mysore. By Air:Nearest airport is Bangalore.
SRIRANGAPATANA:
This
island fortress, the capital of the warrior-kings Hyder Ali and Tipu
Sultan, has magnificient monuments that are well worth a visit.
Daria Daulat Bagh - Tipu's Summer Palace is now a Museum.
For t- from where Tipu valiently tried to battle against the British.
The spot where he died while fighting is marked by an obelisk.
Within the Fort is a Mosque and the famous Ranganatha Swamy Temple.
This temple of Lord Sriranganatha is said to have been built by the
Chieftain Thirumalaiah in 894 AD.
Sangama is 3 kms away where two branches of the Cauvery meet. It is
a pleasant picnic spot. To visit here, base yourself in Mysore and
make the trip to Srirangapatna a one-day outing.
Laguages Spoken:Kannada, Hindi and English. Ideal Time To Visit:Between September and February.
HOW TO GO: By Road: It is 14 kms north-east of the Bangalore-Mysore
State Highway. By Rail: Mysore is connected by rail to Bangalore, Mangalore
and Chennai. By Air: The nearest airport is Bangalore.
MURUDESHWAR:
Bound
by the sea on one side and the Western Ghats on the other, Murudeshwar
is a favourite amongst tourists.
The temple embodies a Linga which erupted, as legend goes, when Ravana
flung off the covering on the Jyotir Linga that he had placed down
at Gokarna.
A visit to the Fort renovated by Tipu Sultan, and a shrine of Jattiga
on a horse will round off the trip nicely.
Laguages Spoken:Tulu, Konkani, Kannada, Hindi
and English. Ideal Time To Visit:All through the year. HOW TO GO:
By Road:90 kms from Mangalore (which is 357 kms from Bangalore). By Rail: Nearest railway stations are Shimoga and Bhatkal. By Air:Nearest airport is Mangalore.
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This
hill with the Chamundeshwari Temple is a must for those with religious
fervor as well as those who appreciate scenic beauty. The ride uphill
gives tantalising glimpses of Mysore city and once atop, the breeze
(be wise and venture up towards evening) sends chills down the spine!
Could this be due to a feeling of deja vu?! One of the educational
displays at the Godly Museum (on top of the hill) states that "5000
years ago at this time you had visited this place in the same way
you are visiting now. Because world drama repeats itself identically
every 5000 years"! 
This
island fortress, the capital of the warrior-kings Hyder Ali and Tipu
Sultan, has magnificient monuments that are well worth a visit. 
Bound
by the sea on one side and the Western Ghats on the other, Murudeshwar
is a favourite amongst tourists. 
