| 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 finest | | | | Hills, is a must visit in Mysore. Like Bangalore, the |
| topography - south India tour packages invite countless | | | | market streets in Mysore are also dotted with |
| tourists from all across the globe. If you are planning a | | | | countless handicraft items ranging from sandalwood |
| short trip to south India, places like Bangalore, Mysore | | | | items to rosewood items, silk saris, brass ware, |
| & 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 City of | | | | Catering especially to the history buffs, Hassan in |
| India', the capital city of Karnataka is dotted with | | | | Karnataka is a land of amazing temples that were built |
| several picturesque gardens and ancient monuments. | | | | during the 11th to 13th centuries. Chennakesava |
| Ranging from the Tipu sultan Palace & Museum to Lal | | | | Temple, Hoysaleswara Temple & Jain Pilgrimage |
| Bagh, ISKCON Temple and Vidhan Soudha - | | | | Centre are to name a few. Moreover, the city also |
| Bangalore is unbeatable when it comes to Hindu | | | | boasts of being the master control for ISRO (Indian |
| temples and ancient historical monuments. You can | | | | Space Research Organization). Apart from that, |
| find plenty of vegetarian & non-vegetarian dishes here, | | | | Mahamastakabhisheka is the biggest festival of |
| but the specialty lies in authentic se-food delicacies. | | | | Hassan that is celebrated after every 12 years. |
| Moreover, for shopaholics, Bangalore is a paradise that | | | | Dedicated to Lord Gomateshwara, the festival is |
| offers silk saris, cotton fabrics, sandalwood objects, | | | | marked by worshipping the statue of the god with |
| paintings and wood carvings at reasonable prices. | | | | coconut oil, yoghurt, ghee, bananas, dates, jaggery, |
| Mysore | | | | poppy seeds and milk. |
| Rich in traditional art forms of India, Mysore is also | | | | So if you are a true history lover or art lover or even |
| popular for its aromatic coffee plantations. It has | | | | nature lover, visit south India and take a trip to |
| contributed a lot in the traditional dance, music and | | | | Bangalore - Mysore - Hassan. A tour to these three |
| literature forms of India. People are addicted to | | | | classical cities is like visiting heaven on earth. |