Mysore is a small, relaxing place with a lot to see and do in town, and some worthwhile excursion spots (Sriringapatna, Somnathpur, Brindhavan, etc.) just outside it. Orientation is easy; you can walk from one end of the town to ...

The golden age of maharajahs and princes may be over, but Mysore remains a splendid city of palatial buildings, beautiful gardens and broad tree-lined boulevards. There are 17 palaces here in all, and even the most common public buildings are ...