Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Our Tour's Third Day

04.00am: The day begun from here, today we are leaving Kerala. To Mysore, the Second largest city in the state of Karnataka. Located at the base of Chamundi Hills, about 140km south west of the state capital. The Bus proceeded via Muthanga, as part of the nilgrils we could see peacock, group of deer. we left the border early in the morning,
The entry to the new state with a different culture, gave a new feeling. The travel facility of Karnataka was so good, the smoothened roads and the riding on was so exiting.

Snap Shot Before The St. Philomena's Church, Mysore
08.00am: Finally we are in Mysore! St.Philomena's Chrch, buit in the honor of St. Philomena in the diocese of Mysore. Constructed in 1936, the architecture was inspired by the Colonge Cathedral in Germany, designed by a French man named Daly. The floor part of the Cathedral resembles a Cross. The Cathedral has a crypt That houses the statue of St. Philomena. The main hall can seat upto 800 people and having stained glass windows depicting scenes from the birth of Christ, The last supper, the Crucifixion, the resurrection and the Ascension of Christ.
spent around 45mins there, moved to a near by restaurant and had our breakfast.

09.00am: Mysore Palace, we were very early to the palace premises, because it opens only from 100am!!
so we people searched better places to shop something to home. we were planned a wide shopping 3days after.

10.00am: We got our pass, since we brought the letter from our Principle we got concession for the entry.
Mysore is commonly described as the city of palaces. it is the official residence of the Wodeyars- the erstwhile royal family of Mysore. It is the "Amba Vilas Palace". The Wodeyar kings first built a Palace in the 14th century. The existing palace construction was commissioned in  1897, and completed in 1912. Although tourists are allowed to visit the palace they are not allowed to take photographs. Visitors can't bring their footwear. The beautification of the palace was made, The palace blend together the Hindu, Muslim, Rajput and Gothic styles of architecture. The palace is the venue of Mysore Dasara Festival during which leading artists performing events there.
There is Public darbar in the Palace, one of the main attraction.
Spent almost 2hrs there.

12.00pm: Jayachamarajendra Art gallery, situated nearer to the Palace. Considers as one of the best art galleries in South India. We could see Raja Ravi Varma collections there.
spent one hour there.

01.00pm: We had lunch from a hotel near to the gallery. Most of us found difficulty to comply with the food available there!!!

Relax: Sarath and Sanju 
02.00pm: Got pass to the Mysore zoo. It is Srichamarajendra Zoological Garden. 245acre zoo located near the Palace. It is one of the oldest and most popular zoos in south India. Established under Royal Patronage in 1892. one of the oldest zoos in the world.
We spent a  3.30hrs in the zoo.

05.30pm: After having a cup of tea, we proceed to Chamundeswari Hills about 13km from the palace city of Mysore. The temple is dedicated to Durga. The original temple was built was in the period of Hoysala Kings. The deity of the goddess is made in gold and the doors in silver.

07.00pm: Almost 1.30hrs were spent there, after we left to the Hotel. On the way we made a visit to the cave temple (Guha ksethram), in the hill and had a sight of the city during night.

Thank you,
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