Mysore Of Royal Lineage

There was once a time when royals of the Vijayanagara Empire flocked to Bangalore (now called Bengaluru), their summer abode, far from the scorching sun of their residence.

- Stuti Agarwal

It’s been centuries since their decline and how the times have changed! The city crowd is always looking for quick getaways, and Mysore, hot or not, always makes the list—it was, after all, a capital for the royal court for centuries and continues to hold regal appeal.

About 150 km from Bengaluru, Mysore can only barely be experienced over the weekend with everything it has to offer, but one sure can try. A trek to the Chamundi hill may be the perfect start. If you start early you can reach the hilltop for sunrise and watch the mellow light wash over the entire city. A quick peek into the famous Chamundeshwari temple at the top, a chai and