Mysore Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Mysore (India) or Mysore accommodation?  The festive city of Mysore forms the second-largest city in the state of Karnataka, India. Uncovering the rich cultural heritage of this town will prove quite an experience as Mysore is frequently called the cultural capital of Karnataka.

The Dasara Festival is one of the largest events in the city giving center stage to a number of exciting festivities and attracting many visitors. This colorful fete provides ten days of absolute fun to onlookers and participants alike. A number of historically attractive palaces lie in the city of Mysore. Amba Vilas or the Mysore Palace showcases splendid Indo-Saracenic architecture with its interior comprised of fine Hoysala architecture. Jaganmohana Palace, now converted into an art gallery and the summer palace of Rajendra Vilas on the Chamundi Hills and Lalitha Mahal which is now a hotel are other major sights. The University of Mysore is home to the Jayalakshmi Vilas. Now a museum exhibiting folk culture, the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion was constructed by Sri Chamaraja Wodeyar for his daughter Jayalakshammanni. The city is also home to some lovely gardens and sacred temples.

Cricket lovers can be wholeheartedly entertained by the numerous cricket matches held in Mysore. It is the home of famous cricketer Javagal Srinath. The 1906 Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club features 18 holes all set for a leisurely game of golf. In the center of this golf course is the race course which is the venue for the exciting Mysore Racing Season held annually in August through to October.

There are many choice hotels in Mysore, affording unto guests whatever type of accommodations they seek. The Lalith Mahal Palace on Siddartha Road and Hotel Darshan Palace are only two of the many exceptional accommodations in the city. Hotel Lalith Mahal, a glowing white building with fine architectural elegance, features a mutli cuisine restaurant, tea lounge and bar, and convention facilities in addition to a private terrace on most rooms and a health club with Ayurvedic Health Center. Tennis, chess, indoor games, internet and money exchange services are all part of the package. - Browse the Mysore Map or compare Mysore accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.