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| Introduction | ||||
| Sightseeing | ||||
| Around Mysore | ||||
| Transport | ||||
| Accommodation | ||||
| Travel Essentias | ||||
| Bandipur | ||||
| Shopping | ||||
| State | Karnataka |
| City | Mysore |
| Airports | Banglore |
| Distance from Airport | 256 Km |
| Railway Junctions | Mysore |
| Local Languages | Kannad/ Hindi |
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LOCAL TRANSPORT RULES The three ways of getting around in Mysore Auto Rickshaws: The most reliable and easily available mode of transport in the city. During the day, always pay by the meter. After 10pm the drivers charge 50% over the meter and after mid night double the meter.Private Taxis : There are many Car rental companies available. Check with your hotel car rental companies. They are generally reliable and affordable. Buses : Avoidable if you can, but could be a great experience if you are up to an adventure. Tongas : These horse driven carts can take you through the city at their own pace. If you have the time this mode of seeing the city is recommended as this could provide you with rare sights and smell of the town By Road:Mysore is located 139 Kms. to the
south west of Bangalore. The state highway that connects
the two cities could provide a pleasant ride through
rustic country side. A bus or car ride from Bangalore
would take approximately 3 hours. Seagull Travels has 4 packages covering Mysore & other places. By Train:Mysore is again connected with many trains to Bangalore. Also the prestigious luxury train, Shatabdi Express connects it to Madras Air:The nearest Airport is Bangalore (139 Kms).
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