City Overview :
Mysore is the third leading city in the state of Karnataka. It is spread across an area of 128.42 km2. People all over Mysore widely use Kannada as medium of language. Mysore City Corporation is responsible for the civic administration of the city. The city was the location of the first private radio station in India.
Culture :
It is known as the cultural capital of Karnataka. Mysore is also called the City of Palaces. The Mysore painting style is an outgrowth of the Vijayanagar School of painting. It is religiously and culturally traditional.
Linkages :
Mysore is located about 140 Kms from Bangalore and well connected by rail and road to parts of state and country.A network of State Highways and National Highways connect the city to various nearby towns and neighboring states of Tamil Nadu and Kerela.
Road :
Mysore is connected by National Highway NH-212 to the state border town of Gundlupet, where the road forks into the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.A new division of KSRTC called Mysore City Transport Corporation (MCTC) has been proposed. Within the city, buses, auto-rickshaws and Tongas (horse-drawn carriages) are economical means of transport.
Rail :
Mysore railway station has three lines, linking to Bangalore, Hassan and Chamarajanagar. All trains that connect to Mysore are activated by South Western Railway Zone, Hubli of Indian Railways. The fastest train to serve the city is the Shatabdi Express.
Air :
Mysore Airport has scheduled viable air services. SpiceJet originated flights from Mysore to Chennai via Bangalore.
Climate & Utility
The main seasons are summer, monsoon and winter. The city's average yearly rainfall is 804.2 mm. Drinking water for Mysore is sourced from the Kaveri and Kabini rivers. The city has an underground drainage system. Mysore was rated the second hygienic city in India in 2010 and the cleanest in Karnataka.
