| South is the pilgrimage; south caters to food-lovers; | | | | festivities in Mysore, but Dussehra is the prime festival |
| south directs to adventure; south invites to | | | | that is celebrated for ten continuous days. Maharaja's |
| honeymooners; south is the base of history; south | | | | place is a real treat to eyes in Mysore that |
| specialises in handicrafts; south offers virgin greens; | | | | showcases excellent example of Indo-Saracenic and |
| south is the place to RELIVE! In short – south is the | | | | Dravadian architectural forms. Moreover, the holy |
| soul of incredible India tourism! | | | | temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari, atop Chamunda |
| Be it the ancient unique culture & traditions or the | | | | Hills, is a must visit in Mysore. Like Bangalore, the |
| finest topography – south India tour packages invite | | | | market streets in Mysore are also dotted with |
| countless tourists from all across the globe. If you are | | | | countless handicraft items ranging from sandalwood |
| planning a short trip to south India, places like Bangalore, | | | | items to rosewood items, silk saris, brass ware, |
| Mysore & Hassan prove to be the eye catchers. | | | | wooden furniture, perfumes, sandalwood powder and |
| Bangalore | | | | lacquer. |
| This economically developed city is home to India's | | | | Hassan |
| richest history as well. Popular as the ‘Garden | | | | Catering especially to the history buffs, Hassan in |
| City of India', the capital city of Karnataka is dotted | | | | Karnataka is a land of amazing temples that were built |
| with several picturesque gardens and ancient | | | | during the 11th to 13th centuries. Chennakesava |
| monuments. Ranging from the Tipu sultan Palace | | | | Temple, Hoysaleswara Temple & Jain Pilgrimage |
| & Museum to Lal Bagh, ISKCON Temple and | | | | Centre are to name a few. Moreover, the city also |
| Vidhan Soudha – Bangalore is unbeatable when it | | | | boasts of being the master control for ISRO (Indian |
| comes to Hindu temples and ancient historical | | | | Space Research Organization). Apart from that, |
| monuments. You can find plenty of vegetarian & | | | | Mahamastakabhisheka is the biggest festival of |
| non-vegetarian dishes here, but the specialty lies in | | | | Hassan that is celebrated after every 12 years. |
| authentic se-food delicacies. Moreover, for shopaholics, | | | | Dedicated to Lord Gomateshwara, the festival is |
| Bangalore is a paradise that offers silk saris, cotton | | | | marked by worshipping the statue of the god with |
| fabrics, sandalwood objects, paintings and wood | | | | coconut oil, yoghurt, ghee, bananas, dates, jaggery, |
| carvings at reasonable prices. | | | | poppy seeds and milk. |
| Mysore | | | | So if you are a true history lover or art lover or even |
| Rich in traditional art forms of India, Mysore is also | | | | nature lover, visit south India and take a trip to |
| popular for its aromatic coffee plantations. It has | | | | Bangalore – Mysore – Hassan. A tour to these |
| contributed a lot in the traditional dance, music and | | | | three classical cities is like visiting heaven on earth. |
| literature forms of India. People are addicted to | | | | |