About Mysore City

Discover Incredible Mysore

Mysuru city is at 770m above sea level and 140 kms from Bangalore. Also known as the City of Palaces, Mysuru retains a quaint charm, that never fails to enchant. Situated in the southern part of the Deccan Plateau, Mysuru District is an undulating tableland, covered in parts by granite outcrops and fringed by verdant forests. From ancient times, this district has played a significant role in the history of South India.

Mysuru District is a popular tourist destination, offering several attractions ranging from the royal splendour of Mysuru City and its fabulous Dasara Festival to exquisite temples, pilgrimage centres and scenic spots.Tourism is the major industry in Mysore.

The city attracted about 3.15 million tourists in 2010. Mysore has traditionally been home to industries such as weaving, sandalwood carving, bronze work and the production of lime and salt.

The planned industrial growth of the city and the state was first envisaged at the Mysore economic conference in 1911.