Mysore

Mysore is a huge tourist destination in Karnataka, the former capital of the state of Karnataka, under the Wodeyar rule, before the country gained independence in 1947. It contains temples, memorials, tombs, gardens and a huge palace.




On the road to Mysore, in Karnataka.






The Green Hotel in Mysore, known for being ecologically friendly. The clouds signal the storm brewing, which hit about five minutes after this picture was taken, bringing sheets of rains.




A temple near Chamundy Hills. Scores of temples can be found all over the state.








A shot of the aforementioned gardens.








A memorial to Tipu Sultan.








A different view of the Tipu Sultan memorial.