Melukote or Melkote in Pandavapura taluk of Mandya district, Karnataka, is one of the sacred places in Karnataka. The place is also known as Thirunarayanapuram. It is built on rocky hills known as Yadavagiri or Yadugiri overlooking the Cauvery valley and about 51 km from Mysore and 133 km from Bangalore. Distance from Bangalore to Melukote is 149.0 km and takes around 2 h 52 min.
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25 Oct 2014
MYSORE PALACE
Mysore in Karnataka is "the city of palaces". The term "Palace of Mysore" specifically refers to one of these palaces, Amba Vilas. Amba Vilas was the official residence of the former royal family of Mysore, and also housed the durbar. The palace was commissioned in 1897, and its construction was completed in 1912.
SRIRANGAPATTANA
Srirangapattana or Srirangapatna is a town in the Mandya district of Karnataka, near the city of Mysore.
Although situated a mere 13 km from Mysore city, Srirangapattana lies in the neighbouring district of Mandya. The entire town is enclosed by the river Kaveri to form an island. While the main river flows on the eastern side of the island, the Paschima Vaahini segment of the same river flows to its west. The town is easily accessible by train from Bangalore and Mysore and is also well-connected by road, lying as it does just off the Bangalore-Mysore highway. The highway passes through this town and special care was taken to minimize any impact on the monuments here.
Although situated a mere 13 km from Mysore city, Srirangapattana lies in the neighbouring district of Mandya. The entire town is enclosed by the river Kaveri to form an island. While the main river flows on the eastern side of the island, the Paschima Vaahini segment of the same river flows to its west. The town is easily accessible by train from Bangalore and Mysore and is also well-connected by road, lying as it does just off the Bangalore-Mysore highway. The highway passes through this town and special care was taken to minimize any impact on the monuments here.
29 Sept 2014
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