Date: 27th October 2007
This trip was an office outing with my then team at work. We set off from Bangalore on an early Saturday morning.
We passed the river Kaveri
First stop, Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary
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First trip to Mysore: The package day tour of Mysore’s popular attractions
Date: 23rd September 2006
This one is another old trip of mine. The first time I went to the famous city of Mysore was with my mother, when we opted for one of the (many) day tours by bus. After being picked up from our pick-up points, we set off by 7am. Leaving Bangalore, we were obviously taking Mysore Road and our first ‘stop’ was a quick one at Channapatna, a town famed for its traditional wooden toys.
After the stop at the toy store, we entered Srirangapatna, home to the scene of the last and decisive battle fought between the British and Tipu Sultan, the famed ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. The guide showed us Tipu Sultan’s damaged fortress and how he was sabotaged, as we drove around its now broken walls.
The tour bus stopped at Ranganathaswamy temple, which is quite famous in Srirangapatna
We reached Mysore city by lunch time and were dropped at a vegetarian restaurant. Post lunch, we were taken to Mysore’s most famous attraction – the grand Amba Vilas Palace – or Mysore Palace as it is more commonly known. Continue reading →
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Day-trip from Bangalore: Visit to Chennakesava Temple, Somnathpur
Date: 30th May 2009
This was a one day drive to a town called Somanathapura, most famous its Kesava temple, located around 100kms from Bangalore and 35kms before Mysore city. Just off Mysore Road, it will probably take you 1 & 1/2 to 2 hours by car.
It was past 10am when we arrived at the temple
I don't remember, but I do believe there is an entry fee to the temple. It's not much.
