This charming, easy-going city has long been a favourite with travellers - it's a manageable size, enjoys a good climate and has chosen to retain and promote its heritage rather than replace it. The city is famous for its silk and is also a thriving sandalwood and incense centre, though don't expect the air to be any more fragrant than that of the next town. Until independence, Mysore was the seat of the maharajas of Mysore, a princely state covering about a third of present - day Karnataka. The maharajas' walled palace is a major attraction.

Hotel Lalitha Mahal Palace, Mysore
Mysore, Karnataka.
54 ac rooms. Downtown 5 kms.
Swimming pool, multicuisine.

 Hotel Quality Inn, Mysore
NO 13/14 Vinobha Road
Mysore, Karnataka.
72 ac rooms. Downtown. Swimming pool.
Multicuisine.

Hotel Ramanashree Comforts, Mysore
L-43/A Hardinge Circle,
Mysore, Karnataka.
68 ac rooms. Downtown 1 km.
Multicuisine.