It is summer in India right now with hot air breezing around, sun scorching from above, and land simmering under the foot. Well, it is also the time when my kids enjoy their summer vacation. Because they love to explore new places but without traveling too far, I decided to make a weekend trip to the nearby city housing the summer retreat of the famous warrior Tipu Sultan, Mysore! Accessible in just four hours by car, Mysore is truly the pride of Karnataka with a great assortment of heritage and modernity. Historically significant as the Wodeyar Maharajas’s headquarters, this City of Palaces preserves its quaint but luxurious charm that always enthralls both locals and foreigners alike.
Founded in 1399, the name of the city comes from the mythical place named Mahisuru where the goddess Chamundi defeated the Mahisasura demon. Today, Mysore is among the clean and well-planned tourist destinations offering a mix of attractions, including the summer palace of Tipu Sultan who fought b
