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Drink

Mysore is in Karnataka state where the liquor laws are among the most liberal in the subcontinent. Most international brands are readily available. The city is lined with bars and other restaurants serving liquor; there are around ten pubs in the city. Some of the recommended places include:

Dynasty Restaurant --Sri Harsha Road Keg Pub, opposite the Suburb Bus Stand. Lobo's, Kuvempunagar Double Road, opposite Bake Point, Saraswathipuram. Opium Pub, Pai Vista, opposite to the Suburb Bus Stand. Road Pub, Hotel Sandesh The Prince, Nazarbad

Sleep

Budget conscious visitors are advised to stay near Jagamohan palace because the hotels are cheaper here and the city bus station is only 300 metres away. Taking a daily bus pass of ₹50 can save you hundreds of rupee worth waste on autorickshaws. Around 25 hotels are available in this locality all in the range of ₹400 to ₹600.

Connect

The area code for Mysore is 0821. If calling from outside India, dial +91 821 XXX XXXX The General Post Office is near the railway station in a heritage building. There is an old man on the right side of the post office who can wrap parcels beautifully in cloth. B.S.N.L. (Cellone) cellular or mobile network signals are widely available.

Stay safe

Mysore is regarded as a safe and peaceful city. However, if you plan to wander around during the night, it is suggested that you be watchful, as a few incidents of purse and chain snatching are reported every once in awhile. It is good idea to be alert if you are using an autorickshaw during when it is late, especially if you are alone. Also be careful when paying money to the autorickshaw drivers since they may tout non-locals, and can overcharge and decline using the meter at certain places and times. Note that hire taxi services are another option in Mysore.

The police in Mysore are helpful and friendly. Do not hesitate to request for assistance. You can reach the police control room by dialling 108 from a mobile phone or alternatively, 100 from a landline.

The people of Mysore are by and large peace-loving and hospitable. Mysore is one of the places in India where travellers can get around comfortably without worrying and not get bombarded by touts, which can happen in other parts of the country.

Go next

Bandipur National Park — A tiger reserve around 90 km south. Bangalore — Karnataka's state capital, a shopper's paradise and cosmopolitan metropolis. Bylakupee — One of the biggest Tibetan settlements outside of Tibet. Madikeri — A pleasant hill station with many resorts on hills, Talacauvery. Somanathapura — Marvellous architecture and stone sculptures. Ooty — Major hill station, a little bit expensive. Shivanasamudram — Twin waterfalls formed by the Kaveri River Srirangapatna — Tipu Sultan's summer palace, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. Mangalore — A coastal city with many fine beaches on the shores of Arabian sea.