A few days back I took a train from Bangalore to Mysore and spent a day enjoying the sights and sounds of the town where I had lived as a child. The most impressive piece of architecture there is clearly the Mysore Palace. There are several palaces in Mysore. So remember to ask for the one inside the fort. It is home to the Wodeyar dynasty which ruled this erstwhile princely state from 1399 till 1947, when India became free. The architectural style of the palace is commonly described as Indo-Saracenic, and blends together Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic styles of architecture. It is a three-storied stone structure, with marble domes and a 145 ft five-storied tower. But Mysore was only a brief stopover. The real attraction was further – Little Tibet. (more…)
Day: January 14, 2010
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Mysore and More