Monday, December 25, 2006

Transport facilities in Mysore

Transport

<<<--Inside the Mysore railway station


State highways 17, 33, 86, 88 pass through Mysore connecting it to nearby cities. The existing four-lane road linking Mysore to Bangalore is being upgraded to a six-lane highway, thus significantly reducing the commute time. Mysore is the railway junction for the district, and rail lines connect Mysore city to Bangalore to the northeast via Mandya, the rail junction at Hassan to the northwest, and Chamarajanagar via Nanjangud to the south east. The nearest airport is at Bangalore. The Mandkalli Airport, approximately 4 miles from the city, is currently inoperative, although paragliding and, occasionally, aeroplane rides are offered at this location. A memorandum of understanding is expected to be signed by the Karnataka government and the Airports Authority of India, leading to the redesign and extension of the airport.
Mysore has intra-city, inter-city and suburban public bus transportation. Traditional means of transport available in other Indian cities like Autorickshaws and Taxis are also available. Tongas (horse drawn carriages) are also available, but usage is declining.

General Information

Airport

Bangalore International Airport. Airport code: BLR, It also connects Bangalore to Delhi, Madras, Bombay, others .The nearest airport from Mysore is 140 km away in Bangalore, from where one can take flights for most of the important cities in India. Indian Airlines has an office in the city at the Hotel Mayura Hoysala Complex, Laxmi Bai Road, Mysore (Phone 421846).


By Rail: Mysore is connected with most of the metros like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai through regular trains. Between Mysore and Bangalore, there are several good trains like Shatabdi and Tipu Express. The railway station is located around 2 km from the downtown.

Visas
Six month multiple-entry visas are now issued to most nationals regardless of whether you intend staying that long or re-entering the country. Only six-month tourist visas are extendable. Be careful to check whether your visa is valid from the date of entry or the date of issue.

Currency
The currency of India is the Rupee (Re, plural Rs). Rupee (Rs) = 100 paise. Notes are in denominations of Rs1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5. Coins are in denominations of Rs5, 2 and 1, and 50, 25, and 10 paise.
Note: 1 and 2 Rupee notes and 5 paise coins may still be in circulation but are no longer being produced.

Credit Cards
MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and Visa are accepted. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.

Tipping
It is customary to tip 10% of the bill at restaurants, but you may tip less if service charges have been included in the bill. At hotels tip 10 bucks to the bellhop, the same to the doorman ‘durban'; if the service is particularly good, substantially more to the concierge and housekeeping.

Black and yellow cab drivers do not expect to be tipped. The opposite is true if you have a hired a cab for a long period.

You'll find some of the most friendly and colourful service at tiny nondescript roadside stalls called ‘dhabas'. A small tip, even if it is only loose change, will be appreciated tremendously.

Useful Numbers
The international dialling code for India is 91
Bangalore Telephone Code : 080
STD Code : 0821
Police: 100
Fire department: 101
Ambulance: 102

Electricity
220volts / 50 hertz is the frequency at which electricity is available WHEN it is! Power cuts and ‘load shedding' is a regular feature.

Health Risks
Avoid tap water, as over 80 percent of diseases in India are related to contaminated water. Use bottled water only, even for brushing teeth (boil water for 20 minutes if bottled water is unavailable). Wash vegetables and fruit before eating. Stay away from pork, stick to beef and make sure the meat is well cooked and served hot.

Malaria is endemic, and there are high incidents of hepatitis and typhoid. Polio also exists. Other disease include yellow and dengue fever, and the dust can cause allergies. The sun and heat can literally kill. Take medication and inoculations before departure. Resistance to Chloroquine (administered for malaria) has been confirmed.

Time Zone
GMT/UTC +5 hours 30 minutes

Business Hours
Public and private offices: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Mon. to Fri.); some open on Saturdays, but all are closed on Sundays.
Shops: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon. to Sat.)
Post offices: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon. to Fri.); 10 a.m.-12 noon ( Sat.)
Banks: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) and 10 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. The Central Bank in Ashok Hotel and the State Bank of India at the Airport are open round-the-clock.
Restaurants: until 11 p.m.; nightclubs and discos close much later.

Climate
Mysore has a moderate climate. Summer day temperatures average at 30° C though some days may be as hot as 35° C. June is the warmest month. Winter is extremely comfortable, with day temperatures for December averaging 27° C. The average night temperatures are 20° C and 17° C for summer and winter respectively. Mysore gets an average 86 centimetres of rain annually, most of it during the monsoon, which lasts from June to October.

Clothing
Casual attire is acceptable for business meetings but it is best to dress formally. The appropriate attire for men is a long-sleeved shirt with tie and jacket, or just a tie when it gets too hot. Long skirts are required of women, but they may try wearing a sari or salwar kameez - baggy pants and a dress-like top.

GDP Growth Rate
8.3%

Inflation
5.4%

Imports
crude oil, machinery, gems, fertilizer, chemicals

Geography


Mysore is located in the South Indian state of Karnataka around 140 km from Bangalore. The city extends from latitude 12°18' in the North to longitude 76°42' in the East. Mysore is well connected through road and rail networks with other parts of Karnataka and India.
Occupying most of the subcontinent of India in South Asia, India shares borders with China in the northeast, Pakistan in the west, Nepal and Bhutan in the north, and Burma and Bangladesh in the east

Population
Total Indian Population : 1 billion
Karnataka State: 52,733,958
Mysore City: 7,42,261

Ethnic Groups
Indo-Aryan 72%, Dravidian 25%, Mongoloid and other 3%

Languages
Kannada, English, Tamil, Hindi


Travel Information


How to get to Mysore
By plane

The nearest domestic and international airport is Bangalore airport (130km from Mysore). Mysore Airport (MYQ) is currently non-operational. However, it was recently announced that it would be reopened and expanded to accommodate small 50-seater aircraft.

By train

Mysore Junction is the city's main station, and there are daily trains plying the route between Bangalore, Chennai, Thanjavur as well as smaller and lesser known Indian cities.

The fastest and possibly the most comfortable way to travel between Mysore and Bangalore and Mysore and Chennai is on the Mysore-Chennai (via Bangalore) Shatabdi Express, which covers the Mysore-Bangalore leg of the journey in 2 hours and the Mysore-Chennai section in 7 hours. Although slightly more expensive than other trains, the Shatabdi's coaches all offer A/C, and meals, snacks, drinks and a bottle of mineral water are included in the cost of the fare.

A one way ticket from Mysore to Bangalore on Shatabdi would cost about 305 Indian Rupees. A round trip sleeper class seat/bed from Chennai to Mysore costs about 430 Indian Rupees.

By bus

Buses run every 5 minutes on the Bangalore route, and there is a choice of both A/C and non-A/C vehicles. During the weekends, these buses are often full, so it is advisable to reserve a seat in advance. The KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses are very comfortable, especially the Volvo (Luxury) buses.

Mysore has two major bus stands. All KSRTC buses arrive and depart from the Central bus stand, while local buses use the City bus stand

By car

Mysore and Bangalore have a direct road connection, but be warned about driving in India, which is especially dangerous at night because of speeding trucks. The 4-lane expressway between Bangalore and Mysore is now complete, and allows the 140 km journey to be covered in about 3 hours.

Getting around in Mysore is cheaper than most Indian cities.
Auto Rickshaws - Usually go by the meter, but drivers politely refuse to down the meters especially at Railway Stations, Bus Stations etc. The more your attire and luggage announce that you are a tourist the less the chances of drivers going by the meter. Price is 6.00 Rs per KM, with a minimum fare of 12.00 Rs

Tourist Cabs - Are the best choice in case you want to tour the city all day or visit nearby places like SriRangaPattanam etc. Costs about 5.00 Rs per KM.
Most Car rentals in India come with a driver that is possibly the best way to go.


When to Visit

BEST TIME TO VISIT October to March
TEMPERATURE :Summer - Max: 34 o C Min: 21 o C Winter - Max: 27 o C Min: 16 o C
CLIMATE Mysore does not have an extreme type of climate. The weather is pleasant throughout the year.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES:

  • Tourist Information Center - KFC building, 48 Church street, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Tel: (91) - 080 - 25585417
  • Karnataka Tourism Information Centre - Airport Road - Bangalore
  • Commissioner of Tourism - Govt. of Karnataka. # 49 Kanija Bhavan, IInd floor, Race Course Road, Bangalore. Ph: 080 - 22352828.
  • Asst. Director Regional Tourist office - Old Exhibition Building. Irvin Road, Mysore. Ph: 0821 - 2422096 Fax: 2421833


Mysore Tour Operators


Look out for the daily trips organized by tour operators. Daily sight seeing trips include attractions like The Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Mysore Zoological gardens, Jaganmohan Palace, St. Philomena's Church, KRS Dam / Brindavan Gardens. There are other tourism attractions in and around Mysore City like Srirangapatna, Nanjanagud also known as "Dakshina Kashi" Ranganthittu Bird Santuary, Nagarahole National Park, Talakad, Belur, Halebid, Sravanabelagola, Hampi, Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary, Ooty, Bangalore, Talacauvery, Bhagamandala, Abbey Falls, Irapu Falls, Mangalore, Melkote, Gopalsway Hills, Shivanasamudra, Kabini River Resort, BR Hills, MM Hills and a lot more..

Tours & Travels

  1. KSTDC Transport Wing C/o Mayura Yatri Nivas, 2, J.L.B. Road, Mysore - 570005, KARNATAKA, INDIA.Tel: 91-0821-242365
  2. Bharath International Travels , No 576, Dewans Road, Mysore Phone: 0821.25250061
  3. Aries Tours & Travels, 9, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysore, Phone : 0821.2513572
  4. Ashok Tours & Travels, Gokulam, Mysore, Phone / Fax : 0821.2513823
  5. Cascade International Travels, 9th Cross, 3rd Stage, Gokulam, Mysore, Phone : 0821.2516427
  6. Dasprakash Travels , Gandhi Square, Phone : 0821.2529949
  7. PPT : Pan Pacific Tours , Mysore Nanjangud Road, Mysore, Phone : 0821.2438784
  8. Maurya Tours & Travels , Sri Harsha Road, Mysore, Phone : 0821.2523375
  9. SKYWAY INTERNATIONAL TRAVELS , 370, JLB Road, Mysore, Phone: 0821.24444444, Fax: 0821.2426000
  10. Jaimuni Tours & Travels K Nagar, Mysore, Phone: 0821.2560968
  11. Ravindra Tours & Travels # 6 Madvesha Complex Nzbad Main Road, Mysore, Phone: 0821.2446119
  12. Routes Tours & Travels, Kalidasa Road, VV Mohalla, Mysore Phone : 0821.5287528, 5288960, MOB: 9880900915, 9844332723
  13. Seagull Travels Ramanashree Complex B N Road, Mysore, Phone: 0821.2529732
  14. Siddarth Tours & Travels , Phone : 0821.244415
  15. Sri Satya Sai Tourists (R) , Mr. N. Manjunath Bhat - GM, 2271, 1st Floor, Adichunchungiri Road, K Block, Kuvempunagr, Mysore 570 023 Phone : 0821.2463733, 2462743, 5281125, Mob: 98458-61805, 9880290887
  16. Safe Wheels Tours & Travels , 4th Main, 5th Cross, Saraswathipuram, Mysore, Phone : 0821.2342543
  17. Surabhii Travels, Durgamba Motors - BN Road, Mysore, Phone : 0821.2429568
  18. Trans Overseas Travels , 135, Devaraj Urs Road, Phone: 0821 - 2424555 / 2429015
  19. Travel Net Care , Phone : 0821.2340990
  20. Kogode Travels B L V Temple Bldg V V Mohalla, Mysore, Phone: 0821.2511028

Airlines


Domestic Airlines

  • Mysore Air Port , Phone : 0821.2596420
  • Enquiry , Mysore : 141
  • Indian Airlines , Phone : 0821.2426317 / 2421846
  • IA Reservation & Enquiry , Phone : 0821.141
  • Indian Airlines - Airport : 9580.5226233
  • IA Airport (Recorded Message) , Phone : 0821.142
  • Kingfisher Airlines 1600-1800-101 (Toll free), +91.124.2844770 (Mumbai)
  • Spice Jet 1600-180-3333 (Toll free), 0987-180-3333 (Mobile)
  • Sahara Airlines , Bangalore : 9580.25583897
  • Jet Airways (Airport), 9580.25223286
  • Maharaja Airlines (to be Started by the Maharaja of Mysore)


Mysore City Circuit


KSRTC : KSRTC has Introduced to provide easy economical and half hourly bus transport facility for tourist. Charges : Below 6 Years Free, 6 – 11 Years – Rs. 10, Above 12 Years : Rs. 20. Phone : 0821.2425819

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