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Our Nada Habba Dasara is a colourful celebration that dates back to the Vijayanagara kings. The Wodeyars of Mysore continued this tradition with much pomp and gaiety.

Today, it is one of the very few festivals that is looked forward to by the people of Karnataka.

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•Hi Travel Karnataka,

I am glad to see a one-of-its-kind magazine dedicated to travel in Karnataka and India as well. I have been travelling in and around Karnataka from the last two years and there is no doubt that the place is a paradise for travellers and photographers. Karnataka has many trekking spots like Kodachadri, Kumarparvatha and Kudremukha, numerous beaches and temple towns like Hampi, Belur, Shravanabelagola, etc.

Keep up the good work!

- Ajay Dinesh Ahire

• Hi Guys,

Travel Karnataka is a real good travel compendium. I eagerly wait for the

magazine every fortnight. However, I have one suggestion to make - it will be good if you include railway information in detail, regarding reservations and the pattern of seating arrangement in various classes.

Also feature the famous temples of Amrithapura in Tarikere taluk, Prasanna Mahaganapati temple in Holalkere, Chitradurga district, and the Sadashiva Rudra Temple in Belthangadi taluk.

Good Luck to you!

- S Sathyakumar, Tarikere

• Hi there!

I read about a heritage hotel in your magazine called Glyngarth in Ootacamund. So, we went there for a two-day package. It was wonderful and we all had a great time. We have come from Mumbai to work in Bangalore, so we have no clue about places to see and do.

Thanks, Travel Karnataka, for telling us about this place. Thanks again. We will keep trying your getaways.

- Diya Diweshwar

• Dear Editor,

I have subscribed to the last three editions of your magazine. The first two editions had

some interesting articles and destinations, but the third one was totally below expectation. Here are my suggestions for your mag:

a) Magazine could be monthly instead of fortnightly.

b) Pricing to be slotted @ Rs 10/- per edition

c) Main feature could be on Hampi, Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Bijapur, Gulbarga, Bidar and Mysore.

d) Circuitous coverage of nearby destinations, for example, if Hampi is being covered, maybe Chitradurga, Chandravalli and other destinations are covered as per the road or railway network. A circular trip can be devised and a rough road map sketch drawn in a full page which can be a ready reckoner.

e) One neighbouring state destination can be added.

f) Heritage, beach and nature can be a good combo which is, to an extent, being followed.

g) Accommodation alternatives in the destination with tariffs to be indicated for travellers.

I hope my feedback will be useful.

- Umesh K Derebail

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After much dithering, deliberations and persuasion, the reluctant Railways has introduced a day train service between Bangalore and Mangalore. This has come as

a major relief not only to the people who commute between Bangalore and Mangalore regularly, but also to those who hail from the regions that dot the route along.

The day train is more helpful for people who wish to visit the famous pilgrim centres of Kukke Subrahmanya and Dharmasthala and several other holy towns in Dakshina Kannada District. In fact, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is already planning a rail package tour of Kukke Subrahmanya and Dakshina Kannada circuits.

For nature lovers, this has come as a blessing in disguise to view the Western Ghats in their full glory, the scenic picturesque stretch from Donigal in Sakaleshpur to Yedakumeri Station. Hitherto, this route along the rail line was a paradise for trekkers who loved to trek the 23-km stretch. However, in the recent past, gauge conversion had discouraged trekking

and the activity had come to a stop.

It is pertinent to note here that the new service will considerably ease pressure on road connectivity, especially goods and oil tanker traffic that were primarily responsible for the pathetic condition of the Bangalore-Mangalore National Highway-48 in the Shiradi Ghat stretch that runs from Sakaleshpur to B C Road. Despite repeated pleas and protests by the people of Dakshina Kannada and bundles of representations made to Centre and State Governments, no tangible steps were taken and in every monsoon the road continued to deteriorate further.

Now, with the introduction of day train services and the Railways’ plan to launch the ‘goods corridor project’ to facilitate bulk movement of goods, the lifeline transport link between Bangalore and Mangalore will firmly be established. However, the Railways would do well to cut short the journey time from 10 1/2 hours to 8 hours and look into the introduction of more train schedules than operating the day train just 3 days a week and a lone night train. This is absolutely essential as the traffic between these two major cities is heavy and operating only 2 trains will not be sufficient to meet the growing demand.

Instead of extending the existing services up to Cannanore, these trains can provide vital link by running up to Karwar. This will give the much sought impetus to tourism both in Dakshina Kannada and Uttara Kannada districts. Mangalore is already credited with a natural harbour and an international airport. Once this vital rail link become fully operational for carrying bulk goods, the trade and commerce activity is also expected to increase many folds.

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MysoreDasara.

Mysore is often referred to as the ‘Royal City’ and what better time than Dasara to

find out why?

Come September and Mysore is sure to offer you an experience of a lifetime. If pomp, grandeur and vibrancy are your style statements, then Mysore is the place to be in during Dasara.

While Jamboo Savari will take one to the bygone era of the kings, the dance, music, theatre, sports and literary events held during the festival will acquaint one with not just the culture and heritage of Mysore but that of Karnataka too.

Adding zing to the celebrations is ‘Yuva Dasara’. Top music and dance performers from across the country are invited to present shows as part of the event. Apart from biggies in the Kannada entertainment world, the likes of Hema Malini, Usha Uthup, Shaan, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Goshal and Kunal Ganjawala are roped in year after year to entertain.

Added very recently to the list of

‘must-see’ is the air show. Mysore skies are hijacked by remote controlled tiny planes and helicopters. However, the star attractions are the metal birds from IAF. Jaguar fighters, Chetaks, MI-8s, Kiran and Deepak set the skies roaring. The icing on the cake comes in the form of mock attacks performed on enemy targets by commandoes who descend from helicopters, and skydiving done by paratroopers.

Flower powerFlower show, an annual feature, is

also sure to leave people enthralled. Each year a huge statue is made with flowers and displayed. Dry flower, Japanese, Dutch and Western styles of flower arrangements are also seen here.

Various varieties of vegetables and fruit plants are displayed. Stalls selling horticultural products are also put up. Bonsai, ikebana, vegetable carving, flower rangoli and drawing competitions are held as part of the event.

Pet show, film festival and adventure

sports activities are also part of the itinerary. While on sports, try and catch a wrestling competition. This particular sport was patronised by the Wadiyars who ruled Mysore. These matches were of great significance during those times and thus continue to be held even today.

Don’t also forget to drive through the city as prominent roads, government and private establishments, shops and even homes are lit up. The illuminated Mysore palace (over 90,000 bulbs are used for lighting) where classical music and dance performances are arranged, and Chamundi Hills make for the best views. Rides in traditionally decorated tongas (horse carriages) or heritage walks are also a good way to explore the city.

Food forms an integral part of any culture and having stressed yourself out with explorations, hitting the annual food fair would be a good idea. Along with delicacies specific to Mysore, famous food items from across the State are also on offer.


ExhibitionA consumer fair organised as part of

the festivity is another place where you will experience Brand Mysore. Products, be it silk or sandal soaps - there is a large variety to choose from.

The exhibition was started in 1877 to showcase the achievements of the State. While government departments continue to put up their stalls, over the years artisans from across India started participating in the expo to sell their goods. Children will surely enjoy a visit to the expo as many joy rides are offered here.

Dolled upGombe habba (Doll festival) is another

Dasara tradition that will entice the young ones. Dolls depicting Gods, Goddesses

and scenes from epics such as Ramayana and Mahabharatha are arranged in most houses. But in an attempt to popularise this tradition, some institutions and galleries arrange public display of dolls across nine days or navaratri.

This tradition is particularly helpful in reliving the past and informing the younger generation that is hooked to computer games and TV shows, of their culture, heritage and mythology. Dasara festival, the procession in particular, forms an integral part of the arrangements. To contemporise the arrangements, modern themes such as sports, famous monuments, recreational facilities and important events are recreated. From the traditional soft wood and mud dolls to papier-mâché, clay, plastic, plaster of Paris, dolls come in all sizes, shapes and textures.

Gombe Habba, a tradition that is of great relevance in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh apart from Karnataka, dates its origins back to the Vijayanagara kingdom. Dasara marked the triumph of good over evil. Since kings fought to protect their people and ensure peace, people worshipped them. But as not everyone had access to kings, they started making dolls that represented the king and queen and worshipped them, thus heralding the tradition of doll keeping.

Even today, the king and queen dolls assume prime position in the arrangement that is placed on temporary steps. Dolls representing Chamundeshwari are also kept as she signifies the triumph of the good over evil.

Jumbo eventAfter the world of dolls,

it is time to witness the majestic jamboo savari. The procession that marks the end of the nine-day festival dates back to Vijayanagar empire. It is held on Vijayadashami, the day when the kings used to launch wars or expand their territories. Wadiyars who ruled Mysore brought this tradition to Mysore.

While durbars (they are held to this day at the palace by royal scion Srikantadatta Wadiyar and passes are issued to view the same.), cultural and sports events are being held over nine days, the most distinctive feature of dasara is the procession that is held on a grand scale.

In those days, the king would start his Vijayadashami day by worshipping the royal sword and offering pooja at the Bhuvaneshwari temple. He would then sit on the golden howdah that is placed on an elephant and go on a procession. A

21-cannon salute marked the beginning of the event that culminated at Bannimantap where the present day torchlight parade is held.

After reaching Bannimantap, the king performed pooja to the Banni tree there. It is believed that the Pandavas had hidden their arms during their incognito life and also that it was from here that Arjuna had retrieved his bow – Gandiva - to defeat the Kauravas. Thus, worshipping the

tree before launching a war was important for kings.

After the pooja, the king received a guard of honour from his soldiers and then watched the torch light parade that ended with fire works. The procession that included camels, horses, elephants, musicians and the army then returned to the palace. The king used to interact with people on his way and also distribute sweets and gifts to the needy.

Post 1969, Dasara is being celebrated as a State festival by the government. Since then the route and composition of the procession have changed.

The idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari is placed in the 750 kg howdah. The chief minister inaugurates the procession and the royal scion is invited to view the procession. After performing the Nandi dwaja pooja and seeking the blessings of Chamundeshwari, cannon shots are sounded and the procession begins from the palace premises.

Today’s procession includes tableaux, folk dance troupes, music bands,

elephants, horses and camels. Among the prominent participants is the

police band. Set up in 1865 with the patronage of the

kings and the British, the band was divided into Carnatic and western divisions. Later it was merged and was handed over to the Police Department. N e a r l y 5 0 0 members take part in the procession.

Adding star value to the procession

are the elephants. Twelve trained jumbos

participate in the event.

They are given a royal treatment right from the word go. The elephants are brought from forests around Mysore and on their entry into the city, they are given a grand welcome. Roads are decorated with buntings, banners and rangoli. Dances are performed in their honour. They are also offered a pooja. Once in the city, they are taken

to a camp and trained everyday. They are also on a strict diet. The mahouts and their families accompany them. On the D-day, the camp turns into a beauty parlour and the pachyderms are painted in vibrant hues. They are even decked up with jewellery such as rings, anklets, neck pieces and bells. They are an interesting sight to watch.

The procession also serves as a platform to showcase the State’s culture, heritage and tourism as several tableaux are taken out in this connection.

Seating arrangements have been made to witness the event in the palace and on the roads through which the procession passes.

Parade Torchlight parade comes as the grand

finale. You may have to deal with the push and the pull of the crowd, but the procession and the parade are totally worth it.

In the past, the parade registered the participation of the king’s military only. It was held to show their enemies the capabilities of the ruling king’s army. Fireworks were a part of the programme and it was a huge hit with foreign visitors. Today’s parade sees the participation of police, home guards, scouts and guides, army service corps, among others, and includes a laser show on the history of Mysore, dance programmes to patriotic songs, equestrian show, torch light show, motor cycle stunts, tent pegging, march pasts and fireworks.

So, this holiday season, if you are wishing to pamper yourselves with some royal treatment, you surely know where to head!


Elsewhere…Navratri is surely one

of the world’s most celebrated festivals.

Millions dance, sing, pray and fast to evoke the blessings of God on the nine nights of Navratri. In Gujarat, the excitement of Navratri begins long before the festival. People, irrespective of age and gender, ready themselves for the garba and dandiya nights by designing, stitching or buying the best of clothes. All the major towns and cities of Gujarat like Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Bhavnagar and Jamnagar are filled with vendors selling colourful costumes embellished with embroidery, morror inlay, applique, tie-and-dye and prints. So also with ornaments that are designed to cover everty part of the body from head to toe. While women wear chaniyas, ghagras and odhnis, men turn out in colouful turbans, jackets and shoes.

As the festival begins, each and every housing colony is soaked in revelry and celebration. Sheri garba dance programmes are organised when people attired in bright costumes dance to their heart’s content. The dances are usually centred around mandvi, a structure erected for holding diyas. The popular garba dance gets its name from the perforated, iluminated pot called garbi that is placed on the floor of every house and lit on the first night of Navratri, also known as Norta, or the victory of women power. While the garba is a dance for women, the dandiya ras is performed by men.

On Dussehra, the tenth day, people queue up in front of sweetmeat shops to buy fafda and jalebi.

Dussehra celebrations in the beautiful valley of Kullu begin on Vijaya Dashami and go on for about seven

days. The distinctive feature of Dussehra in Kullu is colourful processions when people from all over the valley carry images of gods in gold and silver and converge on Kullu’s Dhalpur Maidan.

These celebrations, however, are not directly related to the Ramayana, but to the story of King Jaganand who ruled the valley in the 17th C and established an idol of Raghunath (Lord Rama) on his throne. Hence, on the first day of the seven-day-long celebrations, Raghunathji, the reigning deity of the valley, is placed in a well decorated chariot and is attended by village deities mounted on colourful palanquins. This chariot is pulled by thick ropes from its fixed place in Dhalpur Maidan to another spot across it. The pulling of this rope is considered to be sacred. On the rest of the

days, all the gods of the valley visit Kullu to pay their respects to Raghunathji. On the last day, the chariot is taken near the bank of River Beas where a pile of wood and grass is set afire symbolising the burning of Lanka. The chariot is then brought back to its original place and the idol of Raghunathji is taken back to its temple in Sultanpur, where it rests till next Dussehra.

As in most parts of the country, Dussehra celebrations in Kullu are marked with pomp and gaeity. People of the valley seek Lord Raghunathji’s blessings by staging graceful performances. Choliya and natti dances and songs sung by Gaddi shepherds add colour to the festivities of Dussehra. While the valley is at its colourful best during Dussehra, traders too have a boom time setting up temporary stalls offering woollen shawls, caps, blankets, pullan (traditional footwear made from plant fibre and goat hair) and handicrafts.

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Durga pooja, also known as Durgotsab, is observed in honour of Goddess Durga. It is widely

celebrated in West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa and Tripura. Nepal and Bhutan also celebrate it with some variations. The poojas are held over ten days. It signifies the home coming of married daughter, Durga, to her father’s home. Bengalis celebrate the festival with new clothes and gifts. Families go out to see the pandals (temporary structures in which the idol of the Goddess is placed). Celebrated across religions, the pooja is no less than a carnival. Pandals are beautifully done and are, in fact, no less than art pieces. The idols have also been undergoing a makeover.

Flowers and prayers are offered to the Goddess. An important part of the festival is the dance performed by traditional drummers during the pooja.

At the end of the festival, the idol is taken for immersion in a procession amid loud chants. It signifies her return to her husband’s house. This is followed by Vijayadashami, wherein families visit each other and offer sweets. It is during this time that the pooja annuals are published.

Durga Puja assumed great importance during British rule in Bengal. Durga was considered the icon of Indian independence by reformists. To bring people together, community poojas were also held.

Durga Pooja in West Bengal

Ramleela in Uttar Pradesh

Ramleela is an integral part of Dasara fesivities

in the North. It is an enactment that signifies the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. On the tenth day, effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnath are erected and burnt to establish the victory of good over evil.

Ramleela translates into Rama’s play and includes songs, narration and dialogues. It is based on Ramacharitamanas and the best place to witness Ramleela is Varanasi. Many sadhus land in Varanasi to see and recite Ramayana.

Ramaleela has even been considered one of the masterpieces of ‘oral and intangible heritages of humanity’.

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If crowded malls and cramped multiplexes no longer remain your fun quotient, then head towards Mysore. The city’s

tranquility and beauty are sure to act as perfect stress busters. And with Dasara fast approaching, what better way to live it up than by holidaying in the City of Palaces?

A good start to the trip would be a visit to the palace. Once a home to the Wadiyars, the palace’s architecture and interiors are sure to leave you spell bound. The durbar hall, kalyana mantapa, doll’s pavilion, portraits and belongings of the royals are sure to recreate the glorious past of the kings. The palace complex also houses several temples. During Dasara, the palace acts as a perfect background for several cultural programmes the city hosts. The palace is illuminated on Sunday evenings and on public holidays.

Another palatial structure worth a visit is the Jaganmohan Palace. Located in close proximity to the main palace, this architectural wonder acted as alternate retreat to the royal family when the main palace was burnt down and was being reconstructed. The walls of this palace carry paintings depicting Dasara festival, among others. The highlight, however, is the Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery that is located in its premises. Paintings in Mysore and Shantiniketan styles are displayed here.

Art lovers are in for a treat as masterpieces of Raja Ravi Verma, Haldekar and Roerich, among other greats, are displayed here. The most significant paintings are that of the lady with the lamp and the ones representing the wars between Tippu Sultan and the British. War weapons, antique coins, metal artifacts, art work on rice grains and musical instruments are also on display. A clock in which a parade by miniature soldiers is displayed every hour is another priced collection of the gallery.

There is also an auditorium here that hosts several cultural events.

The Lalit Mahal Palace is also a sight to behold. Constructed to lodge royal guests during Krishnaraja Wadiyar’s time, today Lalit Mahal functions as a star hotel. Several items of furniture including beds, mirrors and cupboards from the royal era have been retained. The banquet hall has seen many a high profile events. If the ambience has tempted you to stay back, of course, at the cost of burning a hole in your pocket, then book yourself a room there or else just head towards Chamundi Hills, at whose foot the hotel is located.

The hill is about 13 km from the city. While the active and energetic ones can

climb their way to the top (1000 steps), laid back tourists can board ordinary or AC buses. A ropeway was also proposed but was strictly opposed by environmentalists and heritage loyalists.

On top of the hill is a temple dedicated to Goddess Chamundi. It was built to honour Her after she defeated demon Mahishasura, who was creating havoc in the area. The Goddess was worshipped by the Wadiyars. It is a tradition among Mysoreans to visit the temple before embarking on new ventures. The hill facilitates several adventure activities like rock climbing, trekking and rappelling. While there, do stop at the monolithic statue of Nandi or the Bull. This point also provides an aerial view of the city.

The Rajendra Vilas Palace, the summer home of the Wadiyars, is also situated atop the hills. At present, the palace has been closed for renovation. It will serve as a hotel once the work is completed.

On your way back, do stop at Karanji Kere, the newly developed lake. You can either go boating there or just take a stroll. Butterfly and bird parks are added attractions. Another lake, Kukkarahalli Kere, maintained by the University of Mysore, is a jogger’s paradise.

The city tour is incomplete if you don’t visit the Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens. This is one of the oldest zoos in the country and is home to a wide variety of animals. Several animal awareness and training

programmes for students are held here. It also offers animal adoption and exchange programmes. Another unique feature of the zoo is that vermi-compost is produced out of the waste material produced here. The compost is sold and the money thus earned is used for the development of the zoo.

Another important tourist attraction in the city is the St Philomena’s Church. Touted as one of the largest churches in the country, it is structured on the basis of the Cathedral at Cologne in Germany and the St Patrick’s Church, New York. The church was built by Krishnaraja Wadiyar, keeping in mind the growing Christian population. The altar of the church preserves the relic of the saint. There is also a marble statue of the

saint. Tall towers and stained glass windows add to this beautiful heritage structure.

The city has its share of museums too. The Regional Museum of Natural History, Railway Museum and Folklore Museum being the important ones. Rangayana is the place for theatre entusiasts. Plays are staged over the weekends. A visit to the city market which still displays an old world charm is not a bad idea either. Planet X and GRS Fantasy Park are ideal hangouts for gaming and theme park freaks. Party animals also have an array of discs to choose from.

Mysore is also a foodie’s delight. From traditional to continental, the city serves a variety platter. Mysore Pak from Guru sweets, falooda and chat on Food Street, snacks and sweets from Bombay Tiffany’s or Mahalakshmi Sweets, dosas from GTR, Indra Café, Ramya and Mylari, samosas and jilebis from Gupta’s, desserts from Chocolate Room, Corner House and Regalis … there is something for everyone.

This is an ideal destination for shopaholics too. For the brand loyalists there is the Devaraja Urs Road, while Dhanvantrhi Road is ideal for picking up collector’s items. The Cauvery Emporium is the other choice. Ramsons Art Gallery near the zoo is a must-visit, especially during Dasara, as they put up a sale and display of traditional dolls. Parampare and Oyster in Saraswathipuram also store some of the best artifacts.

Mysore is at a distance of 140 km from Bangalore. You can either drive down or take a bus or train. The best time to visit Mysore would be during Dasara, held in September-October. Home stays, hotels, service apartments and spa resorts are available.

Mysore is a city that abounds in scenic splendours. For a true taste of Mysore, one has to savour every bit of its magic. Shruti I L lists out the must-do’s in the heritage city.

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Dasara, the festival of dollsOne of India’s hugely celebrated

festivals, the Dasara, is known by different names in different parts

of the country. The style of its observance as also the rituals involved varies from region to region too. The three main types of Dasara are the Vasant Navaratri celebrated in Northern India during spring (March-April), Ashadha Navaratri during July-August celebrated in Vaishno Devi, and Sharad Navaratri celebrated with the onset of winter during September-October. Sharad Navaratri is what is most commonly observed in South India. The legend has it that the Goddess riding a lion with weapons

in her eight hands took ten days to kill the demon Mahishasura and as such Navaratri (nava means nine & rathri means night) is observed for nine nights when poojas are offered to the Goddess.

The celebration of Dasara in Karnataka has a special significance in that the festival is glorified with an array of dolls. A detailed arrangement requires a nine stepped rack (representing the nine nights or Navaratri) covered with pure white cloth on which beautiful dolls and colourful toys are artistically placed. A majority of dolls in the display are invariably that of Gods and

Goddesses, Ganeshas and Krishnas.

The most important representation, however, is the pair of male and female wooden images fully decorated like the newly married bride and groom. Called ‘Pattada Gombe’, this pair or few pairs of such images are a must. Adding colour to the arrangement are lacquered toys of Channapatna.

Women of the household take pains to make tidy arrangements sowing mustard or grain in earth filled saucers a few days before the festival to grow a tiny forest and place little animals and birds in them. Toy

trains, cars, aeroplanes, souvenirs and medals all add up to the fanfare. Serial lights in different colours bring life to the miniature world borne out of creativity. A well made display of dolls is surely a feast for eyes.

The main aim of this dolls’ display, besides amusing the children, is probably to invite friends, kith and kin to celebrate the great occasion together. Dasara Bombegalu thus represents the heritage of traditions being fervently followed for generations.

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The century-old zoo is a famous landmark in the heritage city of Mysore. It helps to go back in time to learn

about its history.

Originally the “Palace Zoo”, established 117 years ago on a ten acre plot with 30

animals, the Mysore Zoo has an interesting past. However, its present profile is even more interesting. The century-old zoo, needless to say, is an important landmark in the historic city of Mysore.

Liberally patronised by Maharaja Chamarajendra Wodeyar, the palace zoo garden was gradually developed into a public zoo garden with landscaped greenery surrounded by open air enclosures housing hundreds of native and exotic animals painstakingly procured over the years from all over.

Located in the backdrop of Chamundi Hills, Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, better known as the Mysore Zoo, has about 1,200 animals belonging to some 150 species. The animals and birds at the zoo include hundreds of rare, exotic species collected from as many as 30 countries across the world.

Apart from gardens, artificial lakes, animal enclosures for captive breeding and the age- old “orphanage” for abandoned animals, visitors get to see varieties of wild fauna like the African elephant, lion, Royal Bengal tiger, black panther, giraffe, swamp deer, gorillas, zebra, wallabies, rhinoceros, jungle fowl, Malayan sun bears, rare reptiles and some endangered species of birds.

Rightly called the Zoological

Gardens, the animal enclosures of Mysore Zoo have been built in the cool environs of landscaped parks and islets spread over 250 acres of land extended to Karanji Park located beside the Zoo. Known to have about 90 species of trees and 35 species of ornamental plants, the splendorous Zoo Gardens are the royal legacy, the pride of place.

Wildlife conservationAccording to the Zoo Authority of

Karnataka, which has been in-charge of Mysore Zoo for the past 30 years, right from its inception, the main focus has been the conservation of endangered species of wildlife through programmes like captive breeding, rearing rare species and the healthcare of sick animals. The veterinary hospital of the zoo has a lab, an operation theatre and nursing yards for diseased animals.

For active involvement of students and public in its conservation programmes, the Mysore Zoo Authority conducts summer camps, workshops and awareness camps for nature lovers interested in doing their bit for the cause of wildlife conservation. Students

enrolling for summer camps visit nearby wildlife spots and also learn about the management of zoo animals. The Zoo Library has a good collection of books and journals dealing with different aspects of wildlife conservation.

Animal adoptionThe Mysore Zoo Authority

initiated an innovative “Adopt an animal” scheme in 2001, under which individuals and commercial firms can adopt animals or birds of their choice. The adoptees, as per this scheme, contribute some fixed amount for the upkeep of their adopted animal. The contribution to be made depends on the type of animal and the duration (from one year to five year) of adoption. The scheme has proved to be a great success, for in the last eight years, hundreds of animals at the Mysore Zoo have been adopted by many companies, celebrities and even by people neither rich nor famous.

Children’s specialAs about a half of its visitors are

students and children, the Mysore Zoo has many ‘children’s specials’ like Jambu Savari, (elephant joy ride), boating, battery operated tram cars and toy train rides. The Zoo Authority also conducts annual summer camps for youngsters to enjoy their holidays watching and learning about their favourite birds and animals. Students find the summer camp enjoyable and educative.

The Mysore Zoo is just one km from the city’s main bus station and two km from the railway station. It is open from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm and is closed on Tuesdays.

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At about 60 km from Bangalore, on the highway to Mysore, and just after the toy town of Channapattana is

an ancient temple with unique features of its own. This is the Aprameya temple at the village of Doddamallur, often referred to as Malur.

As you drive along the State Highway and pass Channapattana, a temple arch is noticed on the left. It is easily missed if one is not exactly looking for it. The arch is the gateway to the temple.

The history of the temple dates back to some 3,000 years as its reference has been made in many an ancient literature. The known reference is an inscription dating back to 980 AD. Like the important towns of yesteryear, Mallur also had several names like Malalur and Malavur. It was also called Rajendrasimhanagara during the times of Chola King of the same name. In those days, the temple had in its vicinity 4-5 theerthas or springs and a full flowing Nirmala River. Now, most of these have dried up. It is a wonder that the temple has no foundation as such and the whole structure stands on mere sand. But the strongly built temple with Dravidian architecture stands like a rock.

The entrance is topped by a towering rajagopura of about 30

ft with the images of various avatars of Vishnu. An equally tall dhwajasthambha stands in the front. The inner courtyard has a high ceiling and houses small niches for Lord Srinivasa, Ramanujacharya and Alwars. The mukha mantapa has a number of images in copper of animals like elephant, horse, snake, etc. The temple has been dedicated to the presiding deity of Lord Aprameya, who signifies the god bestowing immeasurable peace. The image of Aprameya in the sanctum is about 4.5 ft high and in the form of Janardhana with four hands holding chakra, padma, gadha and abhaya hasta. The Lord has been worshipped in all the yugas. Lord Rama

himself is believed to have worshipped here during his times. So the Lord is also called Sri Ramaprameya. Even the Srivaishnavaite saint, Sri Ramanujacharya, is said to have stayed here for a couple of weeks.

The passage running around the main shrine leads to the temple of the consort, Aravindavalli Thayar, in the south-west. The Goddess was born out of a lotus in the Vishnutheertha near the temple and is an image with four hands in a sitting position. This shrine is on a high platform with rows of pillars and steps to climb up.

Though the temple is dedicated to Aprameya, the chief attraction in this temple complex is the shrine of Navaneetha Krishna. This is also on a raised platform in the north-west corner. The unique image of the lord as a child crawling on all fours and holding a lump of butter in his right hand, consecrated by Saint Vyasatheertha, is cute and lovable. The benign countenance with a captivating smile makes one wonder if it is an idol or a real baby! It was this beauty of the child god that inspired Purandaradasa to pen the famous keerthana - Jagadoddharana aadisidalu Yashodhe.

The butter is symbolic of jnana which the Lord will bestow freely to the ardent devotee.

Lovingly called Ambegalu (crawling) Krishna, the Lord is fondly worshipped by one and all, but particularly by couples who need a child. Once their wish is fulfilled, they offer a small cradle of silver or panchaloha. One can see numerous votive cradles hung in the sanctum.

The Brahmotsavam is held here annually around April when a large number of devotees visit the temple. The temple has a few rooms which can be availed by pilgrims for whom food is also served free. The temple is open everyday from 8 am to 12.30 pm and from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm.

Across the main road and a kilometer inside is the small shrine of Narasimhaswamy called Nadi Narasimha Kshetra. The river is dry and will have water only if it rains well.

Doddamallur is very well connected to Bangalore and Mysore as it is on the highway. Channapattana is the nearest railway station from where auto rickshaws can be hired.

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Across the lush green sugarcane and paddy fields of Mandya District in Karnataka, a drive

down rural Kalahalli in K R Pet taluk reveals its own saga - a place reminiscent of history, a temple that speak volumes of the grandeur of yesteryear and a beautiful idol in the picturesque settings of a riverbank.

Yes! Welcome to the gigantic Bhoo Varahaswamy or Pralaya Varaha Moorthi temple. An ancient, monolithic structure that stands alone on the backwaters of Krishna Raja Sagar Dam where Cauvery, Hemavathi and Laxman Thirtha rivers join to form sangama.

In fact, this place is one of the many lesser-known places in Karnataka that remain unnoticed. This marvelous Bhoo Varahaswamy or Pralaya Varaha Moorthi Temple is a case in point which is neglected for decades for reasons best known to powers-that-be.

This ancient temple does not have a recorded history of its own though locals say many things in many words. The gigantic Pralaya Varaha Moorthi is 18 feet tall, carved out of a single black stone or saligrama shila with six-feet-tall Bhoodevi seated on his left thigh.

Little available information reveals that this temple was constructed by the Cholas about 1,000 years ago, though the locals claim the temple to be almost 2,500 years old. Further, according to locals, this place was originally known as Gautama Kshetram as this Pralaya Varaha Moorthi was the samputa moorthi (idol worshipped everyday and kept in olai petti) of Gautama rishi.

In fact, once upon a time, Kalahalli was a Brahmin agrahara where the community worshipped Lord Varaha Swamy. When the Krishnaraja Sagar

Dam was constructed, Kalahalli was displaced and the temple was submerged in the backwaters of Cauvery.

While the displaced people were relocated elsewhere, the temple remained submerged in the water for many years. During the course of time, while canals and irrigation systems developed, water levels receded gradually and the temple started reappearing on the mainland. Once again, the worship of Varaha Swamy started but the pujas were irregular.

However, the Perikal Mutt of Mysore took over the temple about seven years ago and formed a Trust to oversee its administration. The Trust ensures regular pujas at the temple and has appointed Mr Vijay Bhattar as the priest. The temple is open on all days between 9 am and 5 pm for the benefit of devotees.

Right in front of the temple is a stone inscription, which may throw some light on the exact period of the temple and the rulers who were instrumental in constructing it. However, this inscription remains to be deciphered.

The idol of Lord Varaha Moorthi is endowed with shanku-chakra, Sudarshana chakra, Gayatri chakra, Padma chakra, Ashta Lakshmi pada and Navagraha pada.

Revathi is the star of Varaha Moorthi and abhishekam is performed once a month, on the day of the Revathi star. In fact, 4-5 priests perform abhishekam to this gigantic idol, which almost takes 3 to 4 hours, says Mr Vijay Bhattar.

Popular belief is that Varaha Moorthi represents land and is sarva dosha nivaraka (one who frees people

from all ill-effects). According to Mr Vijay Bhattar, Lord Varaha symbolises land as he rescued the earth from pralaya and by worshipping him all land-related problems will be solved. Devotees generally visit the temple to seek his blessings and to solve any land-related problems.

Those constructing new houses bring bricks meant for construction and get the puja done. Devotees also visit the temple for navagraha homa. Another popular puja at the temple is the homa done to neutralise rahu dosha, when people perform the homa and gift urad dal.

However, this temple is not known to many and hence only about 20 to 25 people visit the temple on weekdays and about 50 over the weekend.The annual fair of the temple is celebrated in May every year, on Varaha Jayanthi, when over 3,000 people from neighbouring villages participate.

There are two routes to reach Kalahalli. It is 40 km from Mysore via KRS and about 60 km from Mandya via Pandavapura, Chinakurali and Bhookanakere. The roads on both the routes are bad, especially from Chinakulali to Kalahalli. The government has made no efforts to repair this small but significant road. Driving on this road is a Herculean task and it is a real miracle if one reaches the temple without a flat tyre. Pack your own foodstuff if you want to visit this place, as nothing is available in Kalahalli.

Those who wish to visit this temple may contact:

Vijay Bhattar: 08230-266109 or Srinivas Raghavan, the president of the Trust: 9448011535

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Keen on meeting the growing demands of customers, they are offering a wide range of jewellery which is tailor-made for today’s trends.

Being specialists in Coorg jewellery, South Canara jewellery and Mysore jewellery since 25 years, they are innovating and trying to bring jewellery from various parts of India under one roof.

They have created the new concept of “fusion jewellery,” which is a blend of traditional with the contemporary, finely crafted in 22k and 18k gold with uncut and cut diamonds, emeralds and Burmese rubies.Their other specialities include temple and antique jewellery.They are very committed in bringing out customers’ needs and ideas into every jewellery they manufacture

They also have a scintillating collection of diamond jewellery for everyday wear and weddings with which they provide internationally recognised certification for diamonds and 100 % buy back on diamonds. Every piece of gold jewellery here is BIS hallmarked.

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Krishnarajasagar Dam This dam is located at a distance of 20 km north-west of Mysore. Constructed in 1932, this dam is named after Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the ruler of Mysore. The dam is 2,606 m long and constructed entirely in stone.

Brindavan GardensThese gardens are laid on the banks of Krishnarajasagar Dam. Spread over a vast area, the terraced lawns and fountains make these gardens one of the best in South India. The swirling fountains are illuminated in the evenings. Dancing fountains, called as musical fountains, are a major attraction among the tourists.

Durbar HallThe majestic Durbar Hall with its ornate ceiling, sculpted pillars and the marriage pavilion with its chandeliers, cast-iron pillars and Belgian stained glass arranged in peacock designs in the domed ceilings is very attractive. So is the magnificent jewel-studded golden throne, the pride of the Wodeyars and the symbol of their sovereignty.


Chamundi Hills Chamundi Hills, situated 3

km south-east of the city, is topped with a temple dedicated to the chosen

deity of the Mysore kings, Goddess Chamundi, or

Durga, who slew the demon Mahishasura. It’s a pleasant,

easy bus trip to the top. The walk down, past a huge

Nandi, takes about thirty minutes.

The Amba Vilas PalaceThis magnificent palace has a gorgeously decorated hall with a harmonious composition of colours. At this hall, the floor, in between the pillars, is inlaid with Agra work. The teak wood ceiling is magnificent too, with its bold and intricate carvings. Every door, silver, teak and rosewood with ivory inlay, has charming decorative designs, depicting the ten incarnations of Vishnu. Cameras are not allowed inside the palace.

Railway MuseumThe first of its kind in India, the Rail Museum was set up in 1979. Situated on the Krishnarajasagar Road, the museum has a good collection of photographs, paintings and coaches depicting the development of the railways. Don’t miss the Sri Ranga Pavilion, which has two royal coaches that belonged to the Maharaja of Mysore and have a certain old world charm about them, harking back to a time when royalty travelled in splendour. Most of the exhibits in the museum once graced the Mysore Palace.

An interesting display at the museum is the Maharani’s saloon carriage that boasts of a kitchen, a dining car unit and a royal toilet dating back to 1899. One of the first steam engines built, it is indeed remarkably well kept. There is also a battery-operated mini train, which takes you on a fancy ride.

Shri Chamarajendra Zoological GardensPopularly known as Mysore Zoo, it is one of the oldest and most popular zoos in Southern India. Located on the outskirts of Mysore, the zoo is home to a wide range of wild species. It was established under royal patronage in 1892.

The Rangacharlu Town Hall This building was constructed in 1884 in memory of Late C Rangacharlu, who served the first Dewan of Mysore State. The Rangacharlu Memorial Hall housed the City Improvemment Trust Board and the City Municipal Offices in the beginning. The elevation is dominated by the projecting frontage of a pediment containing intricately carved motifs. The premises are now used for cultural activities.

This lake was built by the Maharajas over a 100 years ago for the use of local people. The lake provides habitat for over 90 species of local and migratory birds. The park has a walk-in aviary, a nursery and even a butterfly park. A watchtower provides a panoramic view of the lake and the birds. However, the boat ride is the best part of the visit. During the ride, one gets to watch the birds take off, dive down to catch fish, build nests and feed their young ones.

The aviary is home to peacocks, jungle fowls and such other large birds and one gets to see them from close quarters. The park around the lake has several fully-grown trees whose common and botanical names are mentioned on them. The park has a children’s play area too.

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Sometimes, when man interferes with nature for his ‘development’, it results in a good deed accidentally. That is how the Ranganthittu Bird

Sanctuary near Srirangapattana in Mandya district came into being. In early 18th century as a dam was built across the Cauvery, a group of six islets surfaced on the river flowing with subdued force. While the slow moving river offered a bounty of fish and insects, the leaves, twigs and the reeds along the banks supplied the essential building material for the nests. Little wonder then that a variety of birds began making annual visits regularly. The efforts of world renowned ornithologist, Dr Salim Ali, bore fruit with the area being

declared a bird sanctuary by the Maharaja of Mysore in 1940. Ever since, Ranganthittu has thrived as a haven for the avian guests.

Though spread over a tiny area of about 0.67 sq km, the thick growth of trees on the islands as well as in the surrounding land and the fairly less disturbed environment has ensured that the birds can fly around uninhibitedly and roost peacefully.

The birds start arriving with the onset of winter and stay on for a couple of months during which time they locate suitable nesting places on canopies, stock building material, breed, incubate the eggs, feed the young ones till they are able to fly and make

the exodus back to their summer homes. The next year these young ones repeat the cycle. As all the species do not arrive at a time, it is possible to see some bird activity here at any time, except during the monsoon. Before the summer sets in here the birds would have flown back.

The sanctuary, which is now under the care of the Forest Department, can be visited on buying the reasonably priced tickets for entrance, camera and a boat ride. The best way to get closer to them and get a few pictures is to take a boat ride. The boatmen have a fairly good knowledge of birds and help tourists to identify them. As the boat

meanders along the little islands, look at the tree tops where the activity is at its peak.

Though the number of species of birds listed here exceeds 120, few are more common and easily identifiable. As a leading Heronry, this sanctuary is well visited by birds of the Heron family, viz., the Grey Heron and Purple Heron which are slender birds of about 3 ft with pointed bills and bear the colour of their name. The majority of birds, however, belong to the stork family. The Open billed stork is a medium sized bird with white and grey body and, as the name suggests, their bills have an opening. Its real purpose, probably, is to be able to catch

If winged beauties fascinate you to no end, then a visit to the Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary near Srirangapattana is a must.


Nearestairport: Bangalore (128 km).

NearestRailwaystation&Busstation: Srirangapattana from where autos can be hired.

Gettingthere: Driving from Bangalore, after Srirangapattana, look out for the board on the right, turn right and drive on for 2 km to another board, turn right again and go on to reach the sanctuary gate.

Timings: 8.30 am to 6.00 pm.

Entrancefees: Rs25 (Indians); Rs75 (foreigners). Children: Rs10.

Camerafees: Rs 25; Video: Rs 120.

Boating: Rs 25 (Indians); Rs 100 (foreigners) for half an hour.

FoodandAccommodation: Kaveri Comforts is closeby. For a variety in range, Mysore is the best.

Tipsforbirdwatching: Take a pair of lightweight binoculars and camera. Keep silent while watching birds closely. Do not throw things into the river.

Otherplacestovisit: Historic Srirangapattana (3 km) and the royal city of Mysore (18 km). Balmuri Falls (8 km) towards KRS dam.

large snails between the mandibles. Often, it is seen picking up water to gulp. The Spoonbill is also a white bird and its clear identity is the long black bill with flat rounded tip shaped like a spoon. The most colourful bird is the Painted stork. A large bird nearly 4 ft tall, it has a reddish yellow head, a yellow long beak and a white body with patterns of black and white on the wings. Closer observation reveals it has pinkish tail feathers too.

Hundreds of Painted storks can be seen fluttering around here and there. All along, keep listening to the harsh elongated calls of the birds. The Grey Pelican is a large bird on short legs with a dagger-like beak and a pouch-like lower jaw. The blue-black spots on its upper mandible give it the other name of Spot Billed Pelican. Known to be a voracious eater, the Pelican consumes huge quantities of fish.

The Black-headed Ibis is a stately bird with a white body and a black head and a slightly curved long black beak. Little Cormorant, the black little bird larger than a crow, is easily recognised. It is a good diver and an underwater swimmer too. But the Darter or Snake bird, though similar, differs with its snake-like neck and sits with wings spread out to dry.

By this time a crocodile or two must have been spotted as the deep waters are their domain. They look harmless as they lie down still on rocky outcrops to sunbathe, sometimes keeping the mouth wide open. Among the other birds, the Night Heron, a

small grey bird, the Small Blue Kingfisher, the tiny kingfisher flying speedily at low levels, and the bigger Pied Kingfisher with white and black specks on the chest, are a few. The last is known for its spectacular hunting skill of hanging at one place in mid-air and diving down in a straight line with lightning speed to catch a fish.

The River Tern, a grey pigeon sized bird with a black cap and yellow bill and the Stone Plover are usually found on the rocks. The swallows are tiny birds in large numbers that keep flying eternally. But they do find time to build a series of nests from mud on the rock surfaces along the banks. The flying foxes or bats are the one species that hang upside down in huge colonies from tree branches, whatever the season.

In Ranganthittu, bird watching can also be done walking along the river and the watch tower helps to some extent.

Back from boating, relax at the only restaurant here that serves snacks and beverages. Children can play around and walk through a maze of bushes or learn more about birds from the many well placed placards describing the birds of the sanctuary.

For a tryst with birds of all feathers, a visit to Ranganthittu is a must.

May the birds nest in peace!

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Surrounded by quite a few quaint sightseeing spots, Srirangapattana is known to be a destination much preferred by picnickers

and pilgrims alike. The alluring landmark on the Bengaluru-Mysore highway, this island town is dotted with water spots, heritage sites and holy shrines. Named after the town deity Lord Ranganatha, the capital of Tipu Sultan, Srirangapattana has been an important tourist centre for many years now. Eye catching river banks, bird sanctuary, sacred bathing ghats, historical ruins, royal mansions and riverside shrines. You get to see all this and much more in and around Srirangapattana.

RiverbanksSrirangapattana is one of the three islands formed by the holy river Cauvery of mythological legends. Called Dakshina Ganga (Ganges of South), the river flows mainly to east and west of the island town encircled by the confluence of its tributaries. The wonderful water spots like Sangama, Gosayi Ghat, Paschimavahini and temple side snana ghatta (bathing site) are part of the Cauvery river course enclosing the island town. A short drive (just four km from the Srirangapattana main bus terminus) on Ganjam road takes you to Gosayi Ghat, the scenic spot best known for outdoor shootings. The place gets its name from devout gosayis (sadhus) from North India who built here a temple patronised by Shri Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar. The riverside temple is dedicated to Lord Kashi Vishwanatha

About two km from Gosayi Ghat is a lovely location where the holy river Lokapavani submerges with Cauvery to become Sangama. It passes through lush green paddy fields and palm groves sighted along the course of Sangama. Located beside the highway, the west flowing river course of Cauvery, the Pashcimavahini bank is considered to be very auspicious for performing obsequies for the departed souls.

RanganathittuThree km from Srirangapattana is the well known Ranganathittu bird sanctuary, a must-see nature spot. (See related story for more details). Surrounded by small islets, Ranganathittu became an officially declared bird sanctuary in 1940 as proposed by the famous ornithologist Dr Salim Ali.

HistoricspotsDaria Daulat (summer palace), Gumbaz and Masjid E Alah (mosque) are the better known historic monuments worth seeing in Srirangapattana, the town once known to have been ruled by the Gangas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagar viceroys, Mysore Wodeyars and Tipu Sultan, the “Tiger of Mysore”. Located amidst a sprawling garden, the summer palace of Tipu Sultan is known to be a royal mansion of great historic and architectural importance. Daria Daulat is all about daulat, (prestige or prosperity), reflecting the glorious past. The rectangular shaped summer palace, Daria Daulat stands on a raised pedestal and the interiors of the palace are extensively decorated with floral patterns and paintings depicting portraits and battle scenes. The palace has a museum with a rare collection of costumes, coins, oil paintings and aquatints of historical importance. Daria Daulat is open

from 9 am to 5 pm. Located near Daria Daulat is Gumbaz, another imposing structure surrounded by a beautiful landscaped royal garden. The historic structure of large domes with minarets, ivory inlaid doors and interiors painted in lacquer with tiger stripes, Gumbaz is a landmark tourist spot known for the tombs of Tipu Sultan and his parents. Very close to ‘Bangalore Gate’ is the 200-year-old mosque. Built by Tipu Sultan in 1787, the holy masjid with two lofty minarets attracts passersby on the road linking the temple and the bathing ghat. Built on an elevated basement, the grand double storied masjid has two separate staircases to the top floor prayer hall. To the north of Ranganathaswami temple is Balley’s Dungeon (vaulted prison), once used to imprison British soldiers. An oblong bastion called Sultan Bateri conceals this dungeon named after Colonel Bailey. Srirangapattana has many more historical sites like the ruins of Lal Mahal (once the palace of Tipu), the remains of the 14th C fort, the Magazine House, the European cemetery, the site of Tipu’s death and the famous Wellesley Bridge built by Divan Purnaiah in1804.

HolyshrinesThough an important pilgrim place for Hindus, Srirangapattana is basically a cosmopolitan tourist town known for temples, mosques, churches and Jain basadis. However, Ranganathaswamy temple is the centre of attraction in Srirangapattana. Built by Ganga Chieftain Tirumalaiah, Sri Ranganatha temple was in charge of the various dynastic rulers in history. Hence the temple design is a mix of Hoysala and Vijayanagar architectural styles. Dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, worshipped by the great sage Gautama, the temple is beside the holy river spot snana ghatta.Nimishamba temple on the banks of Cauvery (two km from the town) and the Karighatta hill temple, situated off the Bengaluru-Mysore Road, are the other important temples which can’t be missed. Near Tipu palace is the European style church, built by the French ascetic missionary Abbe Dubois. Beside the church is a small building with a stone plaque that reads - “Abbe Dubois lived in this house from 1801 to 1821”.

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Srirangapattana is a historical town of immense tourist interest. Eye-catching river banks, bird sanctuary, sacred bathing ghats, historical ruins, royal mansions, riverside shrines... S r i r a n g a p a t t a n a h a s i t a l l !

Gumbaz of Srirangapattana

River Cauvery next to Nimishamba Temple

Ranganathaswamy temple

Birds at Ranganathittu


The 16 ft monolithic statue of Gomateshwara

at Gomatagiri near Mysore is a rare sculpture.

Jain pilgrims visiting Shravanabelagola also

visit Gomatagiri.

Marvel in stoneThe statue at Gomatagiri

was sculpted by the artistes who sculpted the statue of

world renowned Gomateshwara at Shravanabelagola. Art historians point out that the Gomatagiri statue is an early Vijayanagar creation and at least 900 years old. The statue has serene facial expressions and curly hair. On either side of the image, serpents raising their head from the anthills have been engraved, seeming like they are trying to touch the fingers of the image. The small hillock provides only a garbhagriha with an in-built pradakshinapatha. There is enough historical evidence to prove that emperor Chandragupta Maurya abdicated the throne in favour of his son, Bindusara, and migrated to Shravanabelagola with the Jain saint, Bhadrabahu.

The chariot shaped hillock houses the 16 ft monolithic statue of Gomateshwara which is carved out of the granite bedrock of the mountain. Kengalraja of Chavundaraya family built this temple on the hillock about 900 years ago.

From atop the hillock, the backwaters of Krishnarajasagar reservoir provide an enchanting view. At the bottom, near the foothill, towards the right is located the padakoota of Neminatha, the 24th Jain thirthankara. Kailasagiri is a small hillock with a Jina mandira on the top. There are a few Jain basadis near this hillock.

Towards the right of the temple 24 thirthankara mantapas have been built on the slopes of the hillock. Each mantapa has the footprints (paduka) of the thirthankaras carved out of marble. Gomateshwara, also known as Bahubali, was the son of the legendary first thirthankara, Adinatha (tirthankaras are mythical,

enlightened sages of Jainism). The granite statue standing on the hillock is visible from a distance. The place is called Gomatagiri because of the significance of the statue.

The temple is open throughout the year from 6 am to 6 pm. Most Jain pilgrims who visit Shravanabelagola visit this place. The masthakabhisheka at Gomatagiri, which draws hundreds of devotees from Mysore and surrounding areas, is held every year.

T h e r e i s a reasonably pr iced choultry just opposite the hil lock, which can accommodate up to 150 people at a time. Thirthankara Jalamandira, a pond near the hillock, has a small idol of Mahaveera inside the mantapa in the centre of the Jalamandira.

Quarrying activity around the place is threatening the very existence of this statue and the temple along with its sculptures. Another serious problem plaguing the Gomatagiri Kshetra is water scarcity. A crack on the foot of the statue, perhaps caused due to the blast of dynamites, shows the effect of quarrying in the area. Though the government has banned quarrying within one kilometer radius of Gomatagiri, it is being carried out illegally, becoming a worrying factor, as the statue is one of the most impressive creations in granite.

Another place of lesser known

tourist importance is Sagarkatte, situated on the backwaters of Krishnaraja Sagar Reservoir. Sagarkatte is 5 km from Gomatagiri, affording scenic glimpses of the

breathtaking countryside with an enchanting view of sunset. Rare birds which migrate from far off places can be seen here often, which come in search of food from the nearby Ranganatittu Bird Sanctuary.

Getting thereThere are frequent City bus

services from Mysore to Gomatagiri. The hill of Gomatagiri is 20 km west of Mysore towards Hunsur. About 2 km after Yelwala, on the right side of the road is an arch that leads to Gomatagiri. The hillock is about 10 km from the main road. Gomatagiri is 80 km from Shravanabelagola and 12 km from Yelwala.


Every weekend, an array of cars zooming past the rugged roads across the dense hills of Bandipur

forests is a common sight. Well, they are all headed to the picturesque Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, in the midst of the dense deciduous forests of Western Ghats that is famed for its virgin flora and fauna.

Yes! Karnataka is credited with many beautiful locations and very few people would have visited this unique hill temple - Himavad Gopalaswamy. A visit to this temple on the hill is nothing short of a mesmerising experience.

It is also the highest peak in the Bandipur National Park. Dense fog predominates and covers the hills round the year. Hence the name Himavad, meaning filled with fog. The place is known for its scenic valleys, gorges and hills like Neeladri, Hamsadri, Garudadri, Pallava and Mallikarjunagiri.

This place has much to offer to adventure seekers too, as a trek up this hill can be a thrilling experience with its rare flora and fauna. The place is also credited with a variety of medicinal plants.

Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta is located in Chamarajanagar District and lies in the core area of Bandipur National Park. It is about 220 km from Bangalore and 82 km from Mysore. It is at 4,801 ft (1454 m) above sea level and is extensively wooded. After reaching Gundlupet from Mysore, a 10-km drive further down would lead to Hangala village. Turn to the right and drive for 4 km amidst golden yellow sunflower gardens dotted with tall coconut trees to reach the Gopalaswamy Betta Forest check post. The entire area is ‘protected forest’ and is controlled by the Forest Department. After paying the toll fee, the drive up the hill for

the next 7 km is an adventure as the roads are steep and narrow. If lucky, you can even spot herds of deer and elephants moving around without a care in the world in the green canvas spread across a vast territory. According to locals, tigers, leopards and bison are also spotted regularly in the early morning hours.

On your onward journey further up, the air becomes unbelievably cool and dense fog hits you, signifying your arrival at the temple doors atop the hill. Perumal Dandanayaka, a Chola viceroy, built the Gopalaswamy temple in 1315. Later, the maharajas of Mysore, who were ardent devotees of Lord Venugopala, displayed keen interest in maintaining the hill.

As the name of the hill goes, the temple on the hill is dedicated to Lord Gopalaswamy, which is one of the many names of Lord Krishna. The gopuram of the temple is single-tiered and rests on the compound wall of the enclosure. At the entrance of the temple, Jaya and Vijaya, the celestial guardians, welcome you. A dhwajastambha (flag-pillar) and a bali-peetam (sacrificial altar) are there in the mukha mantapa (inner-porch). The parapet wall of the façade of the mukha mantapa contains the sculpture of dashavatara (the nine avatars of Vishnu) with the centre portion depicting Krishnaavatara (the avatar of Vishnu in which he appeared as Krishna). There is a shikhara tower over the garbha griha (sanctum sanctorum). The garbha griha contains a panel with an idol of Krisnha holding a flute under a tree. Krishna is flanked by his friends and the posture is that of dance, with the left big toe resting on the right one. In the panel are also shown milk sellers and cows. Lord Gopalaswamy’s idol is flanked by his consorts, Rukmini and Satyabhama.

Throughout the year, dew formation can be seen on top of the entrance of garbha gudi and on the left shoulders of Gopalaswamy - hence the name ‘Himavad’. The temperature inside the temple is also relatively cool.

According to chief priest Lakshmipathi Bhat, there are 77 theerthas or springs along the slopes of the hills within 25 km radius of the temple. The saying is that the crows, which took bath in these springs, turned into swans and hence there are no crows in Bandipur. About a kilometer away from the temple is a rock adjacent to a spring which is considered to be holy. General belief is that childless couples who worship the rock, consume water from the spring on an empty stomach and visit the Gopalaswamy temple to seek the Lord’s blessings will very soon be blessed with children.

According to Mr Bhat, water in the natural springs on the hill is in its purest form and hence ideal for consumption. This water is also believed to have the goodness of 28 medicinal roots and minerals dissolved in it naturally. A lake, a few hundred feet below the peak, serves as the local watering hole for wildlife.

Apart from its religious significance, the place has a lot to offer for keen travellers out to explore the world. Huge mountains enveloped by greenery on all sides, amazing clusters of green and brown trees dotting the terrain, dew formation in pockets, pretty wild flowers in different colours... the scenic beauty of the place is breathtaking!

Often seen are groups of gaur grazing on the slopes with colourful birds chirping in the background for company.

On the hill is a government guest house, the building of which dates back to the British era, and was used by the Wodeyars of Mysore. Though there are a couple of rooms adjacent to the temple for visitors to stay, nobody is allowed to stay on the hill after 5.30 pm. The Jungle Lodges & Resorts runs a facility on Gundlupet-Bandipur highway, which could be the right choice to spend the night in.

Despite its scenic beauty, Gopalaswamy Betta is not the chosen destination of travellers who generally go to either Ooty or Kodaikanal for a holiday. However, those who are familiar with the place visit regularly from the neighbouring towns of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala states.

Though Gopalaswamy Betta has the potential to become an excellent tourist destination, continued neglect and official apathy has cost the place dear in terms of development. Absence of public transport is the main culprit as not all travellers can afford private vehicles. The KSRTC operates only one schedule on Saturdays from Gundlupet. The bus leaves at 10.30 am and is back by 2 pm.

Pack your own food if you are visiting this place, as there are no restaurants or shops on the hill. However, on advance request, tasty and sumptuous food is prepared and served by Mr Gopalakrishna Bhat. Though Mr Bhat does not ask visitors how much to pay, they generally consider it their duty to repay the courtesy extended to them in an unknown place.

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MrLakshmipathiBhat:9448596076orMrGopalakrishnaBhat:9448543361.Landline:08229-323091

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The world famous Dasara begins on September 19. The integral part of Dasara festivities are the elephants. The first contingent of elephants started their journey from the forest on August 13. They reached the famed Mysore Palace on August 15. They were accorded a grand welcome at Jayamarthanda Gate. The six elephants - Varalakshmi,

Balarama, Arjuna, Gajendra, Abhimanyu and Sarala - led by tusker Balarama, who will carry the golden howdah in the Vijayadashami procession, are undergoing rigorous training in the palace grounds.

The day begins quite early for these pachyderms. At 6.30 am, after their breakfast, they are taken for a walk in the Dasara procession route to familiarise them with the din of the road.

At around 9.30 am, these elephants take a cool bath in the palace premises. In fact, it is an enthralling experience to watch these elephants taking a bath. Mahouts and kavadis take their respective elephants to a huge pond. At the pond, these elephants behave like children, obeying the orders of mahouts and kavadis in order to take a pleasant bath. These elephants enjoy a shower too - with the help of huge water pipes.

Though visitors are not allowed in this area for security reasons, they can still steal a look at the elephants at bath from the palace grounds.

Text & Photos: Ashok Uchangi

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Dasara elephants


We Indians, regardless of our age and gender, are sports-crazy. Be it cricket, chess, tennis or any

other sport, we are game. Of late, one sport which has gained immense popularity is river rafting. In fact, it is one of the most happening adventure sports in India and is also known as white water rafting.

In white water rafting, we get swept along the running river in a rubber raft, roll over the rapids and feel the icy cold waves wiping our face as one’s raft races along a river. The abundance of mountain rivers makes India one of the most popular destinations for river rafting. One can indulge in the pleasure of river rafting at various places. River Ganga in Uttaranchal, River Indus in Jammu and Kashmir, River Zanskar in Ladakh, River Satluj in Himachal Pradesh, River Teesta and Rangit in Sikkim, River Brahmaputra in Arunachal Pradesh and River Kali in Karnataka are perfect for river rafting in India.

River rafting options range from a few hours to expeditions spanning a few days. A few days’ expeditions comprise a long journey down the river with night halts at camps

on the riverbanks. The long rafting stretch provides a pleasant experience to adventure lovers.

River Kali dominates Dandeli, be it from its banks or from atop the mountain. One can feel the tingling of adventure in his/her blood as one tosses swiftly over the bubbling waters in a native, saucer-shaped coracle made of bamboo and tanned thick buffalo hide. One can also take in the scenic beauty of birds to mesmerise ourselves. Weaverbirds meticulously working at their nests, pied kingfishers and egrets on the riverbank, cormorants gliding just above the river… Kali abounds with bird life.

Our heart skips a beat as we hear a loud splash of water ahead of us. Only for a fraction of a second can one recognise a crocodile and all that we finally get to see is its tail.

Kali is a river with two faces! For those who really want to feel the fury of its cascading waters and experience the thrill of white water rafting, this is ‘the’ destination. Battle the swift currents in a rubber dinghy and pull through the swirling waters with vigorous action of oars; it is a fascinating experience

that will remain with us forever. Several lodges and resorts offer safe yet true adrenaline rush with white water rafting on River Kali. With professional guides, one can go canoeing on the river and stop over at the banks.

In the evenings and nights, a camp can be pitched and dinner can be made over a camp fire. Other activities in which we can involve ourselves are cannoning (rappelling down a waterfall), mountain biking, kayaking, rope courses, etc. Guests will also be taken on jeep safaris into the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary early in the mornings and late evenings. One will travel downstream through the terrain belt negotiating exciting white water. The option for Mahseer fishing makes this river an angler’s delight.

The lack of road access makes it a complete wilderness journey. Flowing past the terrain hills after densely forested hillsides, this trip is an outdoor wilderness experience in a league of its own.

TipsforraftersApril is the best time to go for river rafting in Kali. It is better to avoid the monsoon

season.

C h o o s e a strong and light raft. Usually, rafts have inflatable compartments with vulcanized rubber bodies reinforced by nylon fabric to navigate sharp rocks. These rafts are provided by the operators/ clubs that you hire them from.

Life jacket and helmet, sleeping bag, sneakers, quick-drying clothes, swimsuit, shorts and T-shirts, sunshades, suntan lotion, torch and two pairs of shoes are the things one should always pack if one is on rafting. Tour operators usually provide wetsuits, life jackets, pump, patch kit and throw rope.

Usually, river rafting is a sport that everybody involves in but it is important to be in good physical condition to try it, especially while navigating tough rapids.

White water rafting is certainly not a sport recommended for pregnant women,

If you enjoy adventurous water sports and the rush of adrenaline, then white water rafting in the cool waters of River Kali is definitely your cup of tea.


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diabetics and people with heart and lung problems.

Those who enjoy adventure sports and the rush of adrenaline, River Kali is the place to be in. Water sports have always been the key attraction of this place. White water rafting in Kali River, kayaking and canoeing – such an elaborate arrangement will definitely fuel the passion of adventure sports in anyone. For the sheer excitement of river rafting, one should definitely visit River Kali again and again.


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known as Arjunapuri after Arjuna who performed penance to see Ugra Narasimha. As his real form can be devastating, Narasimha was consecrated here by Lord Krishna in the form of a statue. But its longest name of Narasimha Chaturvedi Mangalam was given during the time of Vishnuvardhana of Hoysala dynasty, after he dedicated this agrahara town to Srivaishnavaite Brahmins. Whatever the name, the two ancient temples here not only deserve a mention but are worth visiting too.

Right in the middle of the shandy area is the temple of Varadaraja. Though the structure is huge, it is hard to find any sculptural extravaganza on the walls. The squarish temple has a few steps on its southern entrance leading to the main east-facing door. Outer courtyard, supported by a few pillars, leads to a rather large sanctum. The image of the presiding deity - Varadaraja - also called Allalanatha, is uniquely tall and imposing, rising to a height of 15 ft! A specialty of this statue is that the carvings at the rear of the statue are as good as in the front. This originated the proverb, Ella devara mundhe nodu; Allalanathana hindhe nodu, which means, “Look at the front in other statues, but look behind the statue of Allalanatha”. However, many writers mentioning this proverb has led to a helpless situation for the authorities here. As the image is in the sanctum, “How can everyone be allowed inside to see that?” asks the priest rightfully. So it is best to appreciate the image as it appears.

This temple was built during Vishnuvardhana’s time. Legend has it that when the King’s mother wanted to visit Varadaraja temple at Kancheepuram but could not undertake the journey because of her infirmity, he got the temple built here itself so that she could have the darshan of the Lord. As such, the Lord is also known as Kanchi Kanvaradarajaswamy.

Another shrine of prominence here is that of Ugra Narasimha in close proximity. This is a fairly larger structure with a typical

entrance tower. The simple Garudastambha is at

some distance in the front in the middle of the road.

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door with well carved lotus and wheels leads to the rectangular mukhamantapa with a few smaller shrines for Srinivasa, Yashoda, Sri Desikar, Sri Ramanujacharya and other saints. Watch the miniature lizard beside the door flanked by giant dwarapalakas, Jaya and Vijaya. The navaranga has four well carved black pillars.

The main deity here is Ugra (meaning ferocious) Narasimha, the form he took when killing Hiranyakashipu. The 7 feet image

in black stone has three eyes, eight hands and is seen in the act of slaying the demon and pulling the viscera to garland himself with. The Lord is flanked by smaller idols of Bhaktha Prahlada on the right and Garuda on the left. The inner courtyard which circumambulates the main shrine has some fantastic large frescoes of the gods and goddesses. Ugra Narasimha, Lord Srinivasa and Vishwaroopa are some life-like paintings.

In the south-west corner is a shrine for Sowmyanayaki Amma while the north-west corner has Narasimhanayaki Amma. A set of ideals on how to respect and care one’s parents, displayed in the corner, is valuable advice for the devotees. Outer courtyard has a veeragallu and a tablet with inscriptions on it.

The temple opens daily from 8.30 am to 1 pm and again from 5 to 8.30 pm. The annual Brahmotsava is held for 15 days during April-May.

The other temples of Maddur are the Sri Rama shrine between the above two temples and the shrine for village Goddess Madduramma across the road.

So, the next time you are on your way to Mysore, do take a break at Maddur and visit these lesser known temples.

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If you thought Maddur was famous only for its crispy vadas, then you’re mistaken. For, the place is home to many ancient temples too. B V Prakash takes us along the Maddur temple circuit.

Maddur

The tiny, yet buzzing township of Maddur appears somewhat m i d w a y w h i l e travelling to Mysore

from the metro. Famous for the crisp Maddur vada, if anyone stops here enroute, it must be for a bite of this delicious, mouthwatering snack. But, when one explores the town in depth, one realises that the town has much more to offer, especially in terms of ancient temples.

First of all, the nomenclature of the town itself weaves around legends. As ‘Maddu’ in Kannada means gunpowder, the storage of explosive material in the fort that existed here in the olden days might have led to Maddur being named so.

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Allalanatha Temple

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Undoubtedly, Mysore is the most ‘favoured holiday destination’ of tourists visiting Karnataka. The

Heritage City offers a wide variety of tourist spots to suit every taste. Of the many places of tourist interest in Mysore is Chamundi Hills.

A ‘must’ on any tourist’s itinerary, Chamundi Hills is famous for its natural picturesque beauty. The ancient temple with its mythological background and Goddess Chamundeshwari’s sacred powers attract and mesmerise devotees.

The beautiful road leading to Chamundi Hills from Mysore resembles the movement of a serpent. For the convenience of tourists and visitors, there are regular buses to Chamundi Hills from Mysore once every 30 minutes. It is indeed an experience travelling in the bus to witness the picturesque hills in its different colourful dimensions. As the bus passes through curves and bends, the mountain looks anew to the delight of nature lovers.

However, climbing the hill on foot is a different experience altogether. A flight of 800 steps takes one to a huge Nandi carved out of a monolithic black granite block. This stone idol which is 15 ft tall and 24 ft in length was sculpted during the reign of Doddadevaraja Wodeyar. In fact, the king was also credited for the construction of the 1,000 stone slab steps for the convenience

of devotees visiting the hills for the darshan of Goddess Chamundi.

More recently, the government has developed a beautiful park adjacent to the Nandi idol, which is an ideal location to see Mysore City from atop Chamundi Hills. This park, built in half-an-acre plot, comprises a variety of decorative flowering plants and trees that add colour to the hills.

Atop the hill is a small town that houses a number of temples. The main temple deity is Goddess Chamundeshwari who killed demon Mahishasura. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple is ancient, while the tower of the temple was renovated in the 19th century.

Two other prominent 12th century temples on the hill are the Mahabala Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Lakshminarayana Te m p l e . T h e s e

were constructed by Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana.

The beauty of Chamundi Hills in the early hours of the day is remarkable. As most devotees come to the hill only after 9 am, early birders can enjoy the peace and quiet of the hills almost undisturbed. Following the early morning life on the hill, arrival of devotees and the activity in the premises of the temple are in itself a unique experience. Never forget to carry your camera along to retain those memories for ever.

If you opt to trek up the hill, you can even see a variety of wildlife on the way to the hill. Prominent among the wildlife sighted are leopards, jungle cats, wild boar, monkeys, bonnet monkeys, jackal, fox and over 20 varieties of birds.

The hill, spread over 700 hectares, is also home to varieties of medicinal plants that are identified and preserved.

The government’s proposal to declare Chamundi Hills as a ‘reserve forest area’ and stop encroachments on the hill is a welcome step. It is the duty of one and all to preserve and conserve this picturesque hill.

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The pleasure of trekking up the picturesque Chamundi Hills in the early hours of the day is unparalleled.

A view of the temple

Shiva Temple

Steps leading up to the Hill

An idol of Mahishasura atop the hill.

Nandi idol


Though the royal city of Mysore is well known as the Pensioners’ Paradise by virtue of its quiet, unhurried

pace of life, it is slowly acquiring signs of development and buzz as a growing metropolis. Notwithstanding this aspect, it still retains many of the old world charms. A fine example of this is the lovely lake of Karanji, right in the middle of the city.

Many years ago, this was just another abandoned lake. The feeder channel to the lake was damaged and the inflow of water into the lake receded. Also, urbanization

of the city, resulting in encroachments, contributed to the lake going dry. However, it was with the initiative of the zoo authorities of Mysore that the restoration work on the lake began. Under the project of the Asian Development Bank, development of the water body was envisaged in a phased manner. Today, spreading over 90 acres, Karanji Lake, situated picturesquely in the backdrop of Chamundi Hills, has become an important tourist attraction of Mysore and is visited regularly by locals and tourists alike.

As one enters the gate, a path lined by tall trees on either side leads to vast expanses of green lawns with the sprawling

lake on the left. Very close to the entrance are rare medicinal plants and herbs planted. Trees bear their botanical/ common names to educate the visitors. A nursery with saplings of exotic plants is also being run and one can buy these plants from there.

Mini bird sanctuaryThe calm surroundings of the

lake naturally attract many birds. The potential of the place as an

upcoming bird area prompted the officials to declare the whole area as the Karanji Lake Nature Park and it was opened to the public in 2004. A few islands in the lake were created and trees planted to encourage the birds to come and breed. Gradually, the place became a mini bird sanctuary. Now, many varieties of birds like the open billed storks, egrets, herons, lapwings, parakeets,

sunbirds and sandpipers frequent the place. According to a survey, about 87 species of birds, including nearly 12 migratory species, frequent the park. As such, the lake has also become a paradise for birdwatchers.

Biggest aviaryAs you walk along the lake, on the right

side you will find an enclosure with gates. This is an aviary where instead of birds in cages, visitors walk into the covered enclosure with many exotic birds flying and moving around freely. One can watch elegant peacocks, pelicans and other rare birds from close quarters. Little cascades,

fountains and pools make it an attractive cool spot too. Extending to about 60 metres in length, 40 metres in width and 20 metres in height, this aviary is the country’s biggest.

Bird watch towerThe walk further brings one to a

very tall watch tower with steps to the viewing area at the top where visitors and birdwatchers can take a look at the various birds that keep fluttering about or are perched patiently by the lake. Even if birds are not many, the panoramic views of the still lake surrounded by dense woods are worth enjoying from the top. The tower provides an uninhibited view of the whole surroundings.

Butterfly ParkThe latest attraction at Karanji is

the Butterfly Park. Said to be the first in the country, this park of about one acre has been planted with carefully selected flowering species in order to attract the colourful winged insects. Pansies,

mormons, blue tiger and crimson rose are just a few of the many types of butterflies that keep hopping from flower to flower.

BoatingThe biggest recreation at Karanji is,

of course, the boat ride in the wide lake. Visitors can hire a rowing boat or a paddle boat. In order to maintain the quietness of the tranquil surroundings, mechanized boats have been dispensed with. After a long walk around the park amidst chirping birds and tiny butterflies, a pleasant boat ride would be rejuvenating.

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l a k eSituated picturesquely with Chamundi Hills as its backdrop, Karanji Lake has become an important tourist attraction of Mysore, writes B V Prakash.

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8.30 am to 5.30 pm.Weekly Holiday: Tuesday

Entrance feeAdults - Rs10, children (above 5 years) – Rs 5, senior citizens - free.

CameraStill camera - Rs10, video – Rs 25.

BoatingPedal/ Rowing boat – Rs 25 per head, children – Rs 15.

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Afew years back, a weekly TV series called Ajeeb Daastan portrayed a surreal Bengali story in one of its episode capturing the pre-

independence rural Bengal beautifully. Only the episode was shot in existing locations in Mumbai! Hard to believe, but it showed the sensibility of the director, Anurag Basu, who considers locations as another hero, not just a visual enhancing tool.

“Sometimes the story demands certain locations, sometimes the producer and sometimes the demands of distributers decide where I shoot a certain movie. Star dates and production timings also decide the shoot time and location.”

Murder (2004), one of the biggest hits of recent times, was Anurag’s third film, and set in Bangkok. “Murder could have been easily placed anywhere in India. But Mallika played the role of a lonely wife. And her loneliness can be well enhanced if the set-up is in a

foreign location. Here the economics also play a major role. The film could have been set, say in Hongkong, but it would not have been cost-effective. Thai currency, culture and attitude is very similar to that of Indians. We went through an on-line producer and

covered 60 to 70% of the shoot in 20 days,” adds Anurag.

“But it was not all happy for the unit. We got conned and were charged money for locations that were supposed to be free. False stories of authorities demanding money were used to extract extra money. So I shot a majority of the film on the terrace of our hotel itself,” he adds.

“Here, I feel if I had gone through the Tourism Board, we could have got a better deal. From our arrival, to shoot and back would have been a smooth ride.”

Gangster (2006), the first Hindi movie to be shot in Korea, was originally scheduled to be shot in Australia. “I had learnt from my experience in Bangkok. Internet helped me

find Seoul. The great fall look of August was coinciding with my shoot dates. I spoke to my producer, Mr Mukesh Bhatt, who asked me to give him just one week to work it out. We wrote to the Seoul Film Commission and proceeded to Seoul to finalise. Korea has an active film industry with three Film Commissions. So it was easy to make them understand our requirements. They were shocked to see our budget. They bargained with the support agencies on our behalf. They also offered us discounts in many places along with free location charges. I think we are the only crew who got to shoot

at the Seoul station free of cost.”

“Korea benefitted through Gangster. The film being shot in Korea was constantly written about in the media. Gangster didn’t have a Shahrukh or an Amitabh. The location was the real attraction. And after seeing the film, many Indians went to Korea. So it’s a profitable symbiotic relation,” concludes Anurag.

Life in a…Metro is a film about six different stories, nine people, each with a different issue and problems, all occurring within one place: Mumbai. “I love Mumbai rains. But when I started shooting, there was no rain. The schedule, actually planned for July-August, had shifted to Oct-Nov. So, I had to recreate rain to get the effect. I also had to tackle the hard sun.”

Metro beautifully depicts the modern life of Mumbai through its characters, without projecting the overused clichés of using the landmarks of Mumbai, the Victoria Terminus, Fountain, etc.

“Shooting in Mumbai is very tiring. It has tough rules to get permission. As creative people we need to think of the screenplay, decide the location, go back and detail out and proceed to shoot. Here, its difficult

because you can’t think till you have the shoot permission. Hindi film industry is very important to Mumbai. There should be a single window clearance, which will encourage both Indian and international filmmakers to shoot here. This will enable Mumbai as well as India to become one of the most important tourist destinations.”

“India has everything, snow, desert,

sea, backwaters…we just need to have a transparent, hassle-free process,” suggests Anurag.

The Director who loves Asia and Asian cuisine is working on different scripts at the moment. So where is he shooting? “I have not decided. But am interested to shoot in places like Shanghai, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and other places.”

“Every film promo you see on TV always tries to have one shot of the featured location in it. It’s a great promotional platform for destinations. As Indian films are getting an international release, it’s time the tourism authorities and filmmakers realised the two-way benefit process,” concludes the much sought-after director.

More than half the battle is won if the location is right, says Anurag Basu, one of the most talented writers/ directors of the Hindi film industry, as he gets candid about some of his films, their shooting experience, location and tourism.

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Viral infectionsMany sore throats are caused by a viral illness, such as:• Common cold • I n f e c t i o n o f

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• Mononucleosis, a viral infection that tends to cause a persistent sore throat.

• Other viral infections, such as mumps, herpangina, or influenza.

Bacterial infectionsA bacterial infection may also cause a sore throat. This can occur from:• Strep throat, which usually

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• An inf lammation or infection of the tonsils and sometimes the adenoids.

• Inflammation of the epiglottis.

• Inflammation of the uvula.

Irritants and injuriesA sore throat that lasts longer than a week is often caused by irritants or injuries, such as:• Throat irritation from low

humidity, smoking, air pollution, yelling, or nasal drainage down the back of the throat.

• Breathing through the mouth when you have allergies or a stuffy nose.

• Stomach acid that backs up into the throat, which may be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although this often occurs with heartburn, an acid taste in the mouth, or a cough, sometimes a sore throat is the only symptom.

• An injury to the back of the throat, such as a cut or puncture from falling with a pointed object in the mouth.

• Chronic fatigue syndrome.

Treatment for a sore throat depends on the cause. You may be able to use home treatment to obtain relief.

Because viral illnesses are the most common cause of a sore throat, it is important not to use antibiotics to treat them. Antibiotics do not alter the course of viral infections. Unnecessary use of an antibiotic exposes you to the risks of an allergic reaction and antibiotic side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, rashes, and yeast infections. Antibiotics also may kill beneficial bacteria and encourage the development of dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

EmergenciesOnly the following symptoms require

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• Gargle with warm salt water to help reduce swelling and relieve discomfort: Gargle at least once each hour with 1 tsp of salt dissolved in 1 cup of warm water.

• Prevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Hot fluids, such as tea or soup, may help decrease throat irritation.

• Use a vaporizer or humidifier in your bedroom.

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If you love animals, and elephants in particular, this one is for you. Often a great sighting on wildlife tours, the elephant

has a charm of its own and a unique appeal to all ages, especially children. Elephant camps are fast gaining popularity and this one is in the middle of the Madhumalai forest. The Theppakadu Elephant Camp, officially established in 1972, allows people to interact with elephants in a controlled environment and is used to train as well as house elephants. The camp is home to several elephants and there were 25 of them when we visited this place and each one has a name! In fact, it is hard to miss the huge board that details the food patterns and quantities of each ingredient that is to be fed to each elephant.

While at the camp, we also met a

baby elephant called Masini that had been orphaned and was brought to the camp. Its caretaker parents actually monitor and feed the elephant that is housed in a separate enclosure in circles. This baby elephant is taken care by a couple Bomamn and Badsi. The elephant is fed Lactogen milk and consumes 50 litres a day and is fed a whopping 12 times! This one is a particular hit with kids but take care not to get too close! The camp also organises safaris; only you need to book them in advance. The entry fee is Rs 15 per head and is totally worth it for the unique one-of-its-kind experience.

The best time to visit this place would be around the feeding time of elephants. You can actually see a special mix being prepared for the elephants, made from

a mix of ragi, millet, horsegram, rice, coconut, sugarcane, mineral mixture and salt. The attenders to each of the patiently waiting elephants then feed this to them. The elephants are fed twice, in the morning at 9:00 am and in the evening at 6:00 pm. Standardised wooden moulds are used to prepare food. Each feeding shed prominently displays the ration chart indicating the quantity of ration prescribed for each elephant. This chart also has the bio-data of animals. There is a separate enclosed bay provided for mixing the food. The various items of food for each elephant are measured and placed separately on a table with a placard bearing the elephant’s name for identification.

In fact, at the camp, we were lucky to actually see an elephant throw a tantrum!

While all the elephants were being fed mounds of ragi balls, one elephant actually turned its head away and refused to eat. The feeder nonchalantly went in and got a rice ball, which he gleefully ate in a jiffy! The feeder later explained that this one did not like ragi!

The elephant camp at Theppakadu also serves an important educational purpose where you can see the management and feeding of pachyderms and thereby increase public awareness about the species. This also serves as an important centre for research and training for elephant management. In all, if you want to get a feel of an elephantine lifestyle, this is your best bet and one you will never regret.

If you want to get a feel of an elephantine lifestyle, then the Theppakadu Elephant Camp is the place for you, writes Bindu Gopal Rao.


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AIRLINE FLIGHT ORIGIN ARRIVAL DAYSOF AIRCRAFT NO. TIME OPERATION TYPEJet Airways (9W) 815 Delhi 1500 0000060 73GJet Airways (9W) 815 Delhi 1230 1234567 73GJet Airways (9W) 815 Delhi 1250 0000060 73GJet Airways (9W) 834 Delhi 2225 1234567 73GIndian (IC) 904 Delhi 2230 1234567 320Indian (IC) 403 Delhi 1900 1234567 321Indian (IC) 803 Delhi 0845 1234567 319Kingfisher (IT) 201 Delhi 0930 1234567 321Kingfisher (IT) 203 Delhi 1230 1234567 321Kingfisher (IT) 205 Delhi 2000 1234567 321Kingfisher (IT) 207 Delhi 2315 1234567 321Kingfisher (IT) 212 Delhi 1740 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 214 Delhi 2120 1234567 320Jetlite (S2) 231 Delhi 0945 1234567 734Jetlite (S2) 233 Delhi 2015 1234567 738Jetlite (S2) 235 Delhi 2125 1234567 738Spice Jet (SG) 223 Delhi 1540 1234567 739Spice Jet (SG) 501 Delhi 0940 1234567 739Indigo (6E) 277 Goa 1500 1234567 320Jet Airways (9W) 502 Goa 1705 1234507 73GJet Airways (9W) 502 Goa 1735 0000060 73GIndian (IC) 919 Goa 1600 1234507 320Indian (IC) 920 Goa 1600 0000060 320Kingfisher (IT) 432 Guwahati 2135 1234567 321Spice Jet (SG) 527 Guwahati 1820 1234567 738Kingfisher (IT) 2432 Hubli 1630 1234567 AT7Indigo (6E) 151 Hyderabad 0920 1234567 320Indigo (6E) 352 Hyderabad 2040 1234567 320Jet Airways (9W) 3542 Hyderabad 1650 1034567 AT7Jet Airways (9W) 3548 Hyderabad 2250 1234567 AT7Jet Airways (9W) 3550 Hyderabad 0955 1234567 AT7GO Air (G8) 193 Hyderabad 2055 1234567 320Indian (IC) 916 Hyderabad 1040 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 2424 Hyderabad 0850 1234560 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2431 Hyderabad 0800 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2434 Hyderabad 1300 1234507 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2438 Hyderabad 1950 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2440 Hyderabad 2105 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 4424 Hyderabad 1925 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 4440 Hyderabad 2315 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 611 Jaipur 1435 1234507 320Kingfisher (IT) 611 Jaipur 1500 0000060 320Jetlite (S2) 631 Jaipur 1605 1234567 738Spice Jet (SG) 283 Jaipur 2000 1234567 738Kingfisher (IT) 4436 Vidyanagar 1735 1234567 AT7Jet Airways (9W) 511 Kolkata 1740 1234567 738Jet Airways (9W) 515 Kolkata 0835 1234567 73WIndian (IC) 771 Kolkata 2215 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 434 Kolkata 1020 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 3435 Kolkata 2240 1234567 320

AIRLINE FLIGHT ORIGIN ARRIVAL DAYSOF AIRCRAFT NO. TIME OPERATION TYPEJetlite (S2) 364 Kolkata 1940 1234567 73GKingfisher (IT) 4460 Madurai 0905 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 4466 Madurai 2215 1234567 AT7Jet Airways (9W) 520 Mangalore 1025 1234567 73GJet Airways (9W) 528 Mangalore 2020 1234567 73GKingfisher (IT) 442 Mangalore 1000 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2444 Mangalore 2100 1234567 AT7Indigo (6E) 411 Mumbai 0750 1234567 320Indigo (6E) 415 Mumbai 2255 1234567 320Indigo (6E) 417 Mumbai 1000 1234567 320Jet Airways (9W) 411 Mumbai 0815 1234560 73HJet Airways (9W) 411 Mumbai 0700 0000007 73HJet Airways (9W) 417 Mumbai 1535 1234567 738Jet Airways (9W) 441 Mumbai 1845 1234567 738Jet Airways (9W) 443 Mumbai 1205 1234567 738Jet Airways (9W) 447 Mumbai 1725 1234567 73HJet Airways (9W) 449 Mumbai 1035 1234560 738Jet Airways (9W) 477 Mumbai 2145 1234507 73GJet Airways (9W) 483 Mumbai 1945 1234567 738Jet Airways (9W) 2411 Mumbai 0530 1234567 AT7Air India (AI) 620 Mumbai 0500 0234507 320Indian (IC) 105 Mumbai 0745 1234567 319Indian (IC) 107 Mumbai 1900 1234567 321Indian (IC) 109 Mumbai 1040 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 101 Mumbai 0820 1234560 320Kingfisher (IT) 103 Mumbai 1030 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 105 Mumbai 1245 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 107 Mumbai 1745 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 109 Mumbai 1950 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 111 Mumbai 2210 1234567 320Jetlite (S2) 601 Mumbai 1430 1234507 73GAlliance Air 7916 Nagpur 0520 1234567 732Kingfisher (IT) 3453 Nagpur 1640 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 2102 Nasik 1830 1234567 AT7Jet Airways (9W) 446 Pune 1455 1234567 738Kingfisher (IT) 410 Pune 0910 1234567 321Kingfisher (IT) 416 Pune 2010 1234567 321Spice Jet (SG) 227 Pune 0815 1234567 738Spice Jet (SG) 209 Srinagar 2020 1234567 739Kingfisher (IT) 4408 Tirupati 1505 1234567 AT7Jet Airways (9W) 3538 Trivandrum 1810 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2732 Trivandrum 1000 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2738 Trivandrum 2220 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 4732 Trivandrum 1830 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 4452 Vijayawada 1305 1234507 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 4452 Vijayawada 1255 0000060 AT7Paramount Airways (I7) 464 Vishakhapatnam 1125 1234567 E70

AIRLINE FLIGHT DESTINATION DEPARTURE DAYSOF AIRCRAFT NO. TIME OPERATION TYPEKingfisher (IT) 453 Agatti 1100 1234567 AT7Spice Jet (SG) 529 Ahmedabad 1850 1234567 738Kingfisher (IT) 4425 Belgaum 0915 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 3445 Bhubaneswar 0700 1234567 320Jet Airways (9W) 486 Chennai 1925 1234567 738Jet Airways (9W) 446 Chennai 1535 1234567 738Jet Airways (9W) 466 Chennai 2245 1234567 738Jet Airways (9W) 803 Chennai 0950 1234567 73HJet Airways (9W) 531 Chennai 0635 1234567 73GJet Airways (9W) 3531 Chennai 1730 1234567 AT7Alliance Air 7916 Chennai 0555 1234567 732Indian (IC) 317 Chennai 1945 1234567 319Indian (IC) 311 Chennai 0645 1234567 319Indian (IC) 315 Chennai 1545 1234567 319Kingfisher (IT) 2403 Chennai 0850 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2405 Chennai 1020 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2409 Chennai 1730 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2407 Chennai 1540 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2411 Chennai 1900 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2413 Chennai 2030 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2415 Chennai 2200 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2401 Chennai 0725 1234567 AT7Jetlite (S2) 272 Chennai 2055 1234567 738Jet Airways (9W) 3511 Cochin 1015 1234567 AT7Indian (IC) 909 Cochin 1130 1234567 319Kingfisher (IT) 2481 Cochin 0600 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 4419 Cochin 1840 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 4429 Cochin 0550 1234567 AT7Jetlite (S2) 281 Cochin 1725 1234567 738Kingfisher (IT) 4453 Coimbatore 1810 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 4457 Coimbatore 0600 1234567 AT7Jetlite (S2) 231 Coimbatore 1020 1234567 734Indigo (6E) 104 Delhi 1130 0000060 320Indigo (6E) 108 Delhi 1920 0000060 320Indigo (6E) 122 Delhi 1720 1234567 320Indigo (6E) 132 Delhi 0600 1234567 320Indigo (6E) 138 Delhi 1540 0000060 320Indigo (6E) 106 Delhi 1930 1234507 320Indigo (6E) 124 Delhi 1105 1234567 320Jet Airways (9W) 812 Delhi 1845 1234567 738Jet Airways (9W) 833 Delhi 0945 1234567 73GJet Airways (9W) 804 Delhi 0725 1234567 734Jet Airways (9W) 816 Delhi 1600 1234567 73GAir India (AI) 804 Delhi 0615 1000060 320Indian (IC) 804 Delhi 0615 0234507 320Indian (IC) 404 Delhi 1950 1234567 321Indian (IC) 505 Delhi 0930 1234567 319Kingfisher (IT) 213 Delhi 0750 0000060 320Kingfisher (IT) 204 Delhi 1000 1234567 321

AIRLINE FLIGHT DESTINATION DEPARTURE DAYSOF AIRCRAFT NO. TIME OPERATION TYPEKingfisher (IT) 206 Delhi 1730 1234567 321Kingfisher (IT) 208 Delhi 2045 1234567 321Kingfisher (IT) 202 Delhi 0645 1234567 321Kingfisher (IT) 213 Delhi 0750 1234507 320Kingfisher (IT) 211 Delhi 1200 1234567 320Jetlite (S2) 234 Delhi 1255 1234567 734Jetlite (S2) 232 Delhi 0700 1234567 738Jetlite (S2) 236 Delhi 2055 1234567 738Spice Jet (SG) 216 Delhi 2050 1234567 739Spice Jet (SG) 504 Delhi 1730 1234567 739Indigo (6E) 275 Goa 1215 1234567 320Jet Airways (9W) 501 Goa 1425 1234507 73GJet Airways (9W) 501 Goa 1500 0000060 73GIndian (IC) 919 Goa 1130 1234507 320Indian (IC) 919 Goa 1255 0000060 320Kingfisher (IT) 431 Guwahati 0630 1234507 321Kingfisher (IT) 431 Guwahati 0930 0000060 321Spice Jet (SG) 528 Guwahati 0930 1234567 738Kingfisher (IT) 2431 Hubli 0830 1234567 AT7Indigo (6E) 416 Hyderabad 1940 1234567 320Indigo (6E) 152 Hyderabad 1910 0000060 320Jet Airways (9W) 3549 Hyderabad 0625 1234567 AT7Jet Airways (9W) 3541 Hyderabad 1320 1034507 AT7Jet Airways (9W) 3541 Hyderabad 1245 0000060 AT7Jet Airways (9W) 3547 Hyderabad 1920 1234567 AT7Indian (IC) 915 Hyderabad 1700 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 2423 Hyderabad 0920 1234560 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2432 Hyderabad 1730 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2435 Hyderabad 1330 1034507 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2435 Hyderabad 1410 0200000 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2437 Hyderabad 2030 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2439 Hyderabad 2200 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 4817 Hyderabad 0725 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 4439 Hyderabad 1500 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 3452 Indore 1010 1234567 320Indigo (6E) 152 Jaipur 1910 1234507 320Indigo (6E) 154 Jaipur 1000 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 612 Jaipur 1530 1234567 320Jetlite (S2) 632 Jaipur 0805 1234567 738Spice Jet (SG) 284 Jaipur 0845 1234567 738Kingfisher (IT) 4435 Vidyanagar 1500 1234567 AT7Indigo (6E) 277 Kolkata 1535 1234567 320Indigo (6E) 351 Kolkata 0825 1234567 320Jet Airways (9W) 512 Kolkata 1820 1234567 738Jet Airways (9W) 516 Kolkata 0915 1234567 73WIndian (IC) 772 Kolkata 0605 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 433 Kolkata 1900 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 3434 Kolkata 1710 1234567 320Jetlite (S2) 402 Kolkata 2010 1234567 73G

AIRLINE FLIGHT DESTINATION DEPARTURE DAYSOF AIRCRAFT NO. TIME OPERATION TYPEKingfisher (IT) 4469 Madurai 0635 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 4465 Madurai 1935 1234567 AT7Jet Airways (9W) 519 Mangalore 0820 1234567 73GJet Airways (9W) 527 Mangalore 1820 1234567 73GKingfisher (IT) 2441 Mangalore 0730 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2443 Mangalore 1830 1234567 AT7Indigo (6E) 412 Mumbai 2120 1234567 320Indigo (6E) 402 Mumbai 0555 1234567 320Jet Airways (9W) 412 Mumbai 0855 1234560 73HJet Airways (9W) 412 Mumbai 0740 0000007 73HJet Airways (9W) 418 Mumbai 1625 1234567 738Jet Airways (9W) 444 Mumbai 1300 1234507 738Jet Airways (9W) 444 Mumbai 1300 0000007 738Jet Airways (9W) 448 Mumbai 1805 1234567 73HJet Airways (9W) 450 Mumbai 1125 1234560 738Jet Airways (9W) 478 Mumbai 0700 1234507 73GJet Airways (9W) 442 Mumbai 2030 1234567 738Jet Airways (9W) 484 Mumbai 2130 1234567 738Jet Airways (9W) 2412 Mumbai 2325 1234567 AT7GO Air (G8) 194 Mumbai 2130 1234567 320Air India (AI) 621 Mumbai 0100 1234060 320Indian (IC) 106 Mumbai 0835 1234567 319Indian (IC) 108 Mumbai 2000 1234567 321Indian (IC) 110 Mumbai 1125 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 104 Mumbai 0900 1234560 320Kingfisher (IT) 106 Mumbai 1115 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 108 Mumbai 1535 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 110 Mumbai 1820 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 112 Mumbai 2030 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 102 Mumbai 0650 1234507 320Kingfisher (IT) 104 Mumbai 0900 0000060 320Kingfisher (IT) 3104 Mumbai 0540 1234567 320Kingfisher (IT) 3106 Mumbai 1625 1234567 320Jetlite (S2) 602 Mumbai 1500 1234507 73GAlliance Air 7915 Nagpur 2245 1234567 732Kingfisher (IT) 2101 Nasik 1030 1234567 AT7Indigo (6E) 102 Pune 0950 1234507 320Jet Airways (9W) 445 Pune 1130 1234507 738Jet Airways (9W) 459 Pune 2130 1234567 73GKingfisher (IT) 415 Pune 1700 1234567 321Kingfisher (IT) 411 Pune 0600 1234567 321Spice Jet (SG) 228 Pune 2100 1234567 738Spice Jet (SG) 224 Srinagar 1005 1234567 739Kingfisher (IT) 4407 Tirupati 0850 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 4731 Tirvandrum 1500 1234567 AT7Jet Airways (9W) 3537 Trivandrum 1025 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2737 Trivandrum 1900 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 2731 Trivandrum 0630 1234567 AT7Kingfisher (IT) 4442 Vijayawada 0930 1234567 AT7Paramount Airways (I7) 465 Vishakhapatnam 1155 1234567 E70

BENGALURU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

DOMESTICAIRTIMINGS-DEPARTURE


AIRLINE FLIGHT ORIGIN ARRIVAL DAYSOF AIRCRAFT NO. TIME OPERATION TYPEIndian (IC) 362 Abu Dhabi 0700 1234567 320Gulf Air (GF) 272 Bahrain 0300 1234567 320Thai Airways (TG) 325 angkok 2315 1234567 333Thai Airways (TG) 331 Bangkok 0230 0204007 AB6Jet Airways (9W) 131 Brussels 0005 1234567 332Singapore Airlines (SQ) 7383 Brussels 0855 1000000 74YAir India (AI) 126 Chicago 0500 1000060 320Srilankan Airlines (UL) 171 Colombo 2005 0004560 320Srilankan Airlines (UL) 171 Colombo 0910 1230000 343Srilankan Airlines (UL) 171 Colombo 0910 1000000 320Emirates (EK) 564 Dubai 0850 1234567 772Emirates (EK) 566 Dubai 1715 1234007 332Emirates (EK) 566 Dubai 1715 0000500 772Emirates (EK) 568 Dubai 0300 1234567 332Indian (IC) 950 Dubai 1445 1234507 320Indian (IC) 950 Dubai 1520 0000060 320Indian (IC) 350 Dubai 0540 1234567 320Lufthansa (LH) 754 Frankfurt 0125 1234567 744Lufthansa (LH) 754 Frankfurt 0005 0000007 744Lufthansa (LH) 8412 Frankfurt 0030 0204067 M1FDragon Air (KA) 152 Hong Kong 0140 1234567 333Indian (IC) 961 Hyderabad 1930 0204067 320Indian (IC) 977 Hyderabad 1800 1030500 320

AIRLINE FLIGHT ORIGIN ARRIVAL DAYSOF AIRCRAFT NO. TIME OPERATION TYPEMalayasia Airlines (MH) 192 Kaula Lumpur 2315 0200567 333Malayasia Airlines (MH) 192 Kaula Lumpur 2315 0030000 332British Airways (BA) 119 London 0450 1234567 744Kingfisher Airlines (IT) 002 London 1335 1234567 332Singapore Airlines (SQ) 7879 Los Angeles 1100 0000500 74YTransmile (TH) 4121 Malaysia 1100 0234560 72YIndian (IC) 966 Male 1530 1234567 320Air Mauritius (MK) 746 Mauritius 0230 0200000 332Air Mauritius (MK) 746 Mauritius 0605 0200000 332Air Mauritius (MK) 746 Mauritius 0345 0200000 332Indian (IC) 978 Muscat 0235 0204060 320Oman Air (WY) 811 Muscat 0520 1234567 738Air France (AF) 192 Paris 0035 1234567 332Air Arabia (G9) 497 Sharjah 0355 1234567 320Indian (IC) 962 Sharjah 0500 1030507 320Indian (IC) 958 Singapore 0930 1234567 320Singapore Airlines (SQ) 500 Singapore 0850 1000560 772Singapore Airlines (SQ) 502 Singapore 2155 1234567 773Singapore Airlines (SQ) 7378 Singapore 0310 0000060 74YSingapore Airlines (SQ) 7378 Singapore 0445 0200000 74YSingapore Airlines (SQ) 7378 Singapore 0125 0004000 74YSingapore Airlines (SQ) 7378 Singapore 1850 0030000 74YTiger Airways (TR) 628 Singapore 2300 1030507 320

INTERNATIONALAIRTIMINGS-ARRIVAL

AIRLINE FLIGHT ORIGIN ARRIVAL DAYSOF AIRCRAFT NO. TIME OPERATION TYPEIndian (IC) 361 Abu Dhabi 0800 1234567 320Singapore Airlines (SQ) 7378 Amsterdam 0510 0000060 74YSingapore Airlines (SQ) 7378 Amsterdam 0645 0200000 74YSingapore Airlines (SQ) 7378 Amsterdam 0325 0004000 74YSingapore Airlines (SQ) 7378 Amsterdam 2050 0030000 74YGulf Air (GF) 273 Bahrain 0350 1234567 320Thai Airways (TG) 326 Bangkok 0030 1234567 333Thai Airways (TG) 332 Bangkok 0405 0204007 AB6Jet Airways (9W) 132 Brussels 0135 1234567 332Air India (AI) 127 Chicago 0100 0000507 320Srilankan Airlines (UL) 172 Colombo 2115 0004560 320Srilankan Airlines (UL) 172 Colombo 1020 0230000 343Emirates (EK) 565 Dubai 1025 1234567 772Emirates (EK) 567 Dubai 1830 1234507 332Emirates (EK) 569 Dubai 0415 0234507 332Emirates (EK) 569 Dubai 0415 1000060 772Indian (IC) 349 Dubai 1945 1234567 320Indian (IC) 949 Dubai 1600 1234567 320Air India (AI) 199 Frankfurt 2055 0000060 31YLufthansa (LH) 755 Frankfurt 0325 1234567 744Lufthansa (LH) 755 Frankfurt 0205 0000007 744Dragon Air (KA) 153 Hong Kong 0240 1234567 333

AIRLINE FLIGHT ORIGIN ARRIVAL DAYSOF AIRCRAFT NO. TIME OPERATION TYPEMalayasia Airlines (MH) 193 Kaulalampur 0030 0230567 333British Airways (BA) 118 London 0745 1234567 744Kingfisher Airlines (IT) 001 London 1130 1030060 332Kingfisher Airlines (IT) 001 London 1305 0200507 332Kingfisher Airlines (IT) 001 London 1230 0004000 332Transmile (TH) 4122 Malaysia 1155 0234560 72YIndian (IC) 965 Male 1030 1234567 320Air Mauritius (MK) 747 Mauritius 0335 0200000 332Air Mauritius (MK) 747 Mauritius 0705 0200000 332Air Mauritius (MK) 747 Mauritius 0445 0200000 332Indian (IC) 977 Muscat 1840 1030500 320Oman Air (WY) 812 Muscat 0620 1234567 738Air France (AF) 191 paris 0215 1234567 332Air Arabia (G9) 498 Sharjah 0440 1234567 320Indian (IC) 961 Sharjah 2015 0204067 320Indian (IC) 957 Singapore 0005 1234567 320Singapore Airlines (SQ) 501 Singapore 1000 1000560 772Singapore Airlines (SQ) 503 Singapore 2310 1234567 773Singapore Airlines (SQ) 7383 Singapore 1100 1000000 74YSingapore Airlines (SQ) 7879 Singapore 1300 0000500 74YTiger Airways (TR) 629 Singapore 2350 1030507 320

FlightstartingfromMangalore-KingfisherSector Flight Dep Arr DaysofOperationBengaluru IT2442 0800 0855 Daily Bengaluru IT2444 2100 2200 DailyBengaluru IT4442 1025 1125 DailyBengaluru IT4444 1800 1900 DailyCalicut IT2883 1700 1755 Daily Chennai ( via ) Calicut / Cochin / Trivandrum IT2883 1700 2220 DailyCochin ( via ) Calicut IT2883 1700 1900 DailyGoa IT2882 1405 1505 Daily Trivandrum ( via ) Calicut / Cochin IT2883 1700 2015 Daily Vijayawada ( via ) Bengaluru IT4442 1025 1340 Daily

FlightsstartingfromHubliSector Flight Dep Arr DaysofOperationBengaluru IT2432 1505 1630 Daily Mumbai IT2122 1020 1205 Daily

FlightsstartingfromBelgaumSector Flight Dep Arr DaysofOperationBengaluru IT4426 1100 1225 Daily

INTERNATIONALAIRTIMINGS-DEPARTURE

Flight(s)operatingfromMangalore(IXE)toMumbai(BOM)-JetAirwaysFlightNo. Origin Dep.Time Destination Arr.Time Via Days9W434 Mangalore (IXE) 1105 Mumbai (BOM) 1225 - Daily9W432 Mangalore (IXE) 1505 Mumbai (BOM) 1620 - Daily except Fri9W432 Mangalore (IXE) 1525 Mumbai (BOM) 1640 - Fri

Flight(s)operatingfromMumbai(BOM)toMangalore(IXE)FlightNo. Origin Dep.Time Destination Arr.Time Via Days9W433 Mumbai (BOM) 0920 Mangalore (IXE) 1035 - Daily9W431 Mumbai (BOM) 1310 Mangalore (IXE) 1425 - Daily except Fri9W431 Mumbai (BOM) 1335 Mangalore (IXE) 1450 - Fri

Flight(s)operatingfromMangalore(IXE)toBengaluru(BLR)FlightNo. Origin Dep.Time Destination Arr.Time Via Days9W520 Mangalore (IXE) 0940 Bengaluru (BLR) 1025 - Daily9W528 Mangalore (IXE) 1940 Bengaluru (BLR) 2020 - Daily

Flightschedulesaresubjecttochange.Pleasecalltherespectiveairlinesforexactschedule

Train Name Train No Schedule Destination Arri. Dep.

From Mysore

From Bangalore

From Yeshwanthpur

Ahmedabad Express 6501/6502 Thu, Sun Ahmedabad 04:45 13:30Bangalore-CoimbatoreInter City Express 2677/2688 Daily Coimbatore 17:15 04:20Brindavan Express 2639/2640 Daily Chennai 13:20 14:30Chatrapati Sahu MaharajBangaloreRani Chennamma 6589/6590 Daily Mumbai 14:05 07:30Chennai Express 2609/2610 Daily Chennai 19:50 08:15Chikballapur Passenger 596/595 Except Sun Chikballapur 09:50 18:05Coimbatore Kurla Express 1014 Daily Kurla 15:05 15:25Darbanga Express 2578/2577 Daily Darbanga 20:40 09:00Gandhidahm Express 6506 Sun Gandhidham 04:00 21:50Gorakhpur Express 2592/2591 Only Mon, Gorakhpur 05:55 16:40Guwahati Express 2509/2510 Wed,Tue, Thu, Guwahati 11:50Hindupur Passenger 594/593 Except Sun Hindupur 09:20 18:45Jolarpettai Express 6520 Daily Jolarpettai 17:30 20:50Kachiguda Express 2785/2786 Daily Kachiguda 06:50 17:55Kakinada Shesadri Express 7210/7209 Daily Kakinada 12:35 13:15Karnataka Express 2627/2628 Daily New Delhi 10:35 19:20Kanniyakumari Express 6526 Daily Kanniyakumari 18:00 21:45Kochuveli Express 6315/6316 Daily Kochuveli 08:35 17:15Lalbagh Express 2607/2608 Daily Chennai 21:25 06:30Marikuppam Passenger 525/526 Daily Marikuppam 16:55 07:00Nizamuddin RajdhaniExpress 2427/2428 Mo,Tu F,Sa Nizamuddin 06:35 20:50Sangamitra Express 2295/2296 Except Thu Patna 19:55 17:30Shimoga Town Express 6227 Daily Shimoga Town 06:15 23:40Thiruvananthapuram 6321 Thu, Fri Thiruvananthapuram 12:00 18:50

Bagalkot-YeshwanthpurBasava Express 6513/6514 Mo,Th,Sa Bagalkot 10:00 13:45Cannore Weekly 6528/6527 Except Mon,Sat Cannore 07:40 20:00Chennai Weekly 7314 Except Sun Chennai 05:45 06:00Howrah Express 2863/2864 Daily Kolkatta 08:10 19:35Mangalore Express 6517 Daily Mangalore 08:05 20:35Salem Fast Express 573/574 Daily Salem 10:40 16:15Ajmer Garib Nawaz 6531/6532 Except Wed Ajmer 06:00 17:35Bhubaneshwar 2845/2846 Except Mon Bhubaneshwar 11:30 07:45Bilaspur Waiganga 6512/6511 Except Sat Bilaspur Waiganga 04:00 23:40Yeshwanthpur- Hatia 2835/2836 Except Thu Hatia 05:00 08:30Yeshwanthpur-Kachiguda 7603/7604 Daily Kachiguda 10:30 16:10Yeshwanthpur-Muzaffarpur 5228/5227 Except Wed Muzaffarpur 11:25 23:01Nizamuddin Delhi Expres 2630/2629 Except Thu Delhi 06:40 09:35

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Railway TimingARRIVALSAhmedabad Exp Thu 6501 4.45 amArasikere Pass (Exc 7) 224 9.15 amAzmer Exp Sun, Tue 6209 4.00 amBlr-Bangarpet Pass 531 2.25 pmBlr-Chickballapur Pass (Exc 7) 552 6.15 pmBlr-Hubshimoga Fast Dly 588/573 8.40 pmBlr-Kaki Seshadri Exp Dly 7210 12.35 pmBlr-Chennai Brindavan Exp 2639 1.20 pmBlr-Delhi-Karnataka Exp 2628 1.40 pmBlr Niz-Rajdhani Ex 1,3,4,7 2430 6.35 pmBlr Ernakulam Exp (1,4) 2683 4.20 amBlrcity-Kochuveli Exp (1) 6316 8.35 amBlr city Bangarpet Pass 6521 11.25 pmBlr Mumbai CSTMudyan 6529 8.50 amBlr-GandhidamWklyEx(4) 6505 4.00 amBlr-Chennai Wkly Exp(6) 2691 5.55 amBlr-Hubli Hospet Pass Dly 584 5.55amBlr-Hubli Hampi Exp Dly 6591 6.10 amBlr City-Chennai Mail Dly 2657 5.10 amBlr-Chitradurga-Dharwad 582 7.30 pmBlr-Shimoga Exp Dly 6228 4.30 amBlrDarbangaBhagmati (4) 2577 8.40 pmBhubaneshwarPrasanthi 8463 11.30 amCauvery Exp 6222 4.10 amChennai Shatabdi (Exc 2) 2027 10.30 pmErnakulam Intercity 2678 8.15 pmChennai Exp Dly 2609 7.50 pmChennai Pass Dly 101 7.00 pmCoimbatore-KurlaExp Dly 1014 3.05 pmChikkaballapur Pass (Exc 7) 596 9.45 amCoimbatore kongu Sun 2647 10.55 pmGorakhpur Exp Mon 2591 5.55 amGuwahati Exp 2,3,4 2510 11.50 pmHindupur Pass Exc Sun 594 9.20 amHubli-Janashatabdi (Exc 2) 2080 9.10 pmHubli Intercity Exp Dly 2726 1.50 pmJaipur-Mysore Exp 2976 12.50 pmJodhpur Exp (1&6) 6507 4.00 am

Jolarpettai Exp Dly 6519 8.00 amKuppam Blr Memu Exc 7 529 9.30 amKonguNizamudddin (5) 2648 1.05 amKacheguda Exp Dly 2785 6.25 amKanyakumrai Exp Dly 6525 7.00 amKurla-Coimbatore Exp 1013 9.55 pmKholapur Ranichennamma 6590 7.30 amLalbagh Exp Daily 2607 9.30 amMysore Pass Daily 229 11.50 pmMayiladuthurai Mys Exp D 6231 5.35 amMarikuppam Pass Daily 525 4.55 pmMysore Pass (Exc Sun) 231 9.10 amMysore-Jaipur Exp (4,6) 2975 12.55 pmMys-Shatabdi Exp (Exc2) 2007 10.50 amMarikuppam Pass (Exc7) 512 10.30 amMysore Tippu Exp Dly 2613 1.30 pmMys-ChennaiShtdbdi (Exc 2) 2008 4.15 pmMysore Passenger Dly 233 10.15 pmMarikuppam Swarna Pass 523 9.15 pmMys-ChamundiExp (D) 6215 9.40 pmMysore Pass (Exc Sun) 237 6.00 pmMys-Mayiladuthurai Exp 6232 6.45 pmMys-tirupati FastPass Dly 213 8.15 pmMysore-Tuticorn Exp Dly 6732 9.05 pmMysore Chennaicauvery 6221 11.25 pmMysore Pass Dly 235 4.00 amRajendrasangmitra 2296 8.40 pmShimoga Town Pass Dly 228 12.10 pmSalem Pass Daily 571 6.45 pmTuticorn-Mysore Exp dly 6731 6.10 amTirupati-Mysore Exp Dly 214 7.10 amTumkur Pass (Exc 7) 222 1.15 pmTumkur Pass (Exc Sun) 2265 5.40 pmTrivandrum Exp (4) 6322 9.45 amYESHWANTPURAjmer Garib Nawaz Ex (3) 6531 6.00 amYprKorbaWaingangaExp (6) 2252 1.30 pmChennai-Ypr VascoExp (5) 7311 9.00 pm

Chennai-Ypr-Hubli Exp (7) 7313 9.15 pmHubli-Ypr-Chennai Exp (7) 7314 5.00 amNiz-Sampark(Hubli) 5&7 2630 6.20 amSmpark (Sc’bad) 1,2,3,5&7 2650 7.00 pmVasco-Ypr-ChennaiExp(5) 7312 5.00 amYpr-DadarChalukya (Exc3) 1017 8.45 amYeshwantpur-HatiaExp(4) 2835 5.00 pmYpr-Bhubneshwar Exp (1) 2845 11.10 amYpr-Guntur Pass Dly 434 4.55 pmYpr-Tatanagar Exp Sun 2889 5.00 amYpr-Vascodegama Ex (2,7) 7310 10.50 amYpr Kacheguda Exp Dly 7603 10.30 amYpr-Salem Fast Pass Dly 573 10.40 amYpr Bagalkot Exp (2,5,7) 6514 10.00 amYpr-Howrah Exp Dly 2863 8.10 amYpr-CannanoreExp (1,3,5) 6528 7.00 amYpr-Muzafarpur Exp (3) 5228 11.25 amBYPASSTRAINSATKRISHNARAJAPURACoimbtr-Rajkot Exp (5) 6614 7.27 amMumnagarcoilEx (1,4,5,6) 6339 10.40 amMumbaiTrivandrumEx (2) 6331 10.40 amNagrcoil-Mumbai (1,2,3,5) 6340 9.45 pmRajkot-Coibatore Exp (1) 6613 5.00 pmTrivandrumMumbaiEx (6) 6332 9.20 pmBangarpetKrishnarajpuram 533 7.30 pmDEPARTURESAhmedabad Exp Sun 6502 1.30 pmArasikere Pass (Exc Sun) 223 6.15 pmAjmer Exp Tue, Thu 6209 4.30 amBlr-Bangarpet Pass (Exc 7) 530 9.40 amBlr-Tumkur Pass (Exc Sun) 221 9.20 amBlr-Bangarpet Pass Dly 532 2.45 pmBlr-Kachiguda Ex Dly 2786 6.20 pmBlr-Ernakulam Exp (1,4) 2684 5.15 pmBlr-Bangarpet Pass Dly 6522 7.35 pmBlr-Hubli Hospet Passdly 583 10.00 pmBlr-Chennai Mail Dly 2658 10.45 pmBlr-Chitradurga/Dharwad 581 7.50 amBlr-delhi Karnataka Exp 2627 7.20 pmBlr Shimoga Exp Dly 6227 11.40 pmBlr-Patna Super Fast Exp 2295 9.00 amBlr Darbanga Bhagmati (6) 2578 9.00 amBubaneshwar Prasanti 8464 2.00 pmChennai-MysCauvery Exp 6222 5.00 am

ChennaiShatabdiExp (Exc2) 2028 6.00 amCoimbatore-intercity Exp 2677 6.15 amChickballapurPass (Exc7) 551 8.40 amChennai Exp Daily 2610 8.15 amChennai Pass Daily 102 9.20 amChenai-MyshtbdkiExc 2 2007 11.00 amCoimbatore-Kurla Exp 1014 15.25 pmChennai BrindavanExp Dly 2640 2.30 pmChikkaballapur Pass (Exc 7) 595 6.05 pmChennai Wkly Exp Sun 2692 11.00 pmCoimb-Niz-Kongu Exp (7) 2647 11.15 pmGorakhpur Exp Mon 2592 4.40 pmGandhidam Wkly Exp (6) 6506 9.50 pmGuwahati Exp (3,4,5) 2509 11.30 pmHub-JanashatbdiExp (Exc 2) 2079 6.00 amHubli-Shimoga Pass 587/575 6.25 amHubli-intercity Exp Daily 2725 2.30 pmHindupur Pass (Exc Sun) 593 6.45 pmHubli Hampi Exp Dly 6592 10.30 pmJaipurMysore Exp (3,5) 2976 01.15 pmJolarpet Exp Dly 6520 5.30 pmJodhpur Exp Mon, Wed 6508 9.50 pmKakinada Sheshadri Exp 7209 1.15 pmKochuvely Wkly Exp (1) 6315 5.15 pmKanyakumari Exp Dly 6526 9.45 pmKurla-coimbatore Exp 1013 10.15 pmLalbagh Exp Dly 2608 6.30 amMysore Pass Dly 230 5.25 amMayiladuthuraiMysoreEx 6231 6.25 amMysore Pass (Exc Sun) 232 10.00 amMys-jaipur Exp (4,6) 2975 01.05 pmMarikuppam Pass (Exc 7) 513 12.10 pmMarikuppam Pass Dly 526 7.00 amMysore Tippu Exp Dly 2614 2.15 pmMys ChennaiShtdbdi (Exc2) 2008 4.25 pmMysore Pass Dly 234 4.25 pmMarikuppam-SwarnaPass 524 6.05 pmMys-Chamundi Exp Dly 6216 6.15 pmMys-Mayiladuthurai Exp 6232 7.05 pmMumbai CSTM UdyanExp 6530 8.10 pmMys-TirupatiFastPassDly 213 8.30 pmMysore Pass (Exc Sun) 238 6.15 pmMysoreTuticorn Exp Dly 6732 9.20 pmMys-ChennaiCauvery Exp 6221 11.45 pmMysore Pass Daily 236 11.55 pm

Niz-CoimbatoreKonguEx (5) 2648 1.35 amNiz-Rajdhani Exp 1,3,4,7 2429 8.20 pmRani Chennamma ExpDly 6589 9.15 pmRajendraSangamitra (2,4) 2295 9.00 amSalem Pass Daily 572 7.15 amShimoga Town PassDaily 227 3.40 pmTuticorn-MysoreExp Dly 6731 7.00 amTirupati-Mysore Fast Pass 214 7.30 amTumkur Pass (Exc Sun) 225 1.45 pmTrivandrum Exp Thu 6321 6.50 pmYESHWANTHPURAjmer Garib Nawaz Ex (5) 6532 5.35 pmYpr-Korba-Wainganga (2) 2251 11.40 pmChennai-Ypr-VascoExp (5) 7311 9.40 pmChennai – Ypr-Hubli Exp (7) 7313 9.40 pmHub-Ypr-Chennai Exp (7) 7314 5.15 pmNiz-Sampark (Hubli) 2&4 2629 1.30 pmSampark (Sc’bad) 1,3,5,6,7 2649 10.20 pmVasco-Ypr-Chennai Exp (5) 7312 5.15 amYpr-DadarChalukya (Exc4) 1018 6.30 amYpr-Hatia Exp Fri 2836 8.30 amYpr-BhubaneshwarExp (2) 2846 8.00 amYpr-Guntur Pass Daily 433 8.15 amYpr-Tatanagar Exp Mon 2890 8.30 amYpr-Vasco-de-gama (7,2) 7309 3.15 pm Ypr-Kacheguda Exp Dly 7604 4.15 pmYpr-Sa;e, Fast Pass Dly 574 4.05 pm Ypr-Bagalkot Exp Daily 6513 5.25 pmYpr-Howrah Exp Daily 2864 7.35 pmYpr-CannanoreExp (1,3,6) 6527 8.00 pmYpr-Muzaffarpur Exp (3) 5227 11.55 pmBYPASSTRAINSATKRISHNARAJAPURAMCoimbatore-Rajkot Exp (5) 6614 7.32 amMum-Nagarkoil (1,4,5,6) 6339 10.45 amMum-TrivandrumExp (2) 6331 10.45 amRajkot-Coimbatore Exp (1) 6613 5.05 pmTrivandrum-Mum Exp (6) 6332 9.25 pmNagarcoil-Mum (1,2,3,5) 6340 9.50 pmBangarpet-KRPuram 534 7.40 pm

Note:1=Mon,2=Tue,3=Wed,4=Thu,5=Fri,6=Sat,7=Sun.Timingsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Forallrailwayenquiries,Contact:139.


Train Name Train No Schedule Destination Arri. Dep.

From Mysore

From Bangalore

From Yeshwanthpur

Ahmedabad Express 6501/6502 Thu, Sun Ahmedabad 04:45 13:30Bangalore-CoimbatoreInter City Express 2677/2688 Daily Coimbatore 17:15 04:20Brindavan Express 2639/2640 Daily Chennai 13:20 14:30Chatrapati Sahu MaharajBangaloreRani Chennamma 6589/6590 Daily Mumbai 14:05 07:30Chennai Express 2609/2610 Daily Chennai 19:50 08:15Chikballapur Passenger 596/595 Except Sun Chikballapur 09:50 18:05Coimbatore Kurla Express 1014 Daily Kurla 15:05 15:25Darbanga Express 2578/2577 Daily Darbanga 20:40 09:00Gandhidahm Express 6506 Sun Gandhidham 04:00 21:50Gorakhpur Express 2592/2591 Only Mon, Gorakhpur 05:55 16:40Guwahati Express 2509/2510 Wed,Tue, Thu, Guwahati 11:50Hindupur Passenger 594/593 Except Sun Hindupur 09:20 18:45Jolarpettai Express 6520 Daily Jolarpettai 17:30 20:50Kachiguda Express 2785/2786 Daily Kachiguda 06:50 17:55Kakinada Shesadri Express 7210/7209 Daily Kakinada 12:35 13:15Karnataka Express 2627/2628 Daily New Delhi 10:35 19:20Kanniyakumari Express 6526 Daily Kanniyakumari 18:00 21:45Kochuveli Express 6315/6316 Daily Kochuveli 08:35 17:15Lalbagh Express 2607/2608 Daily Chennai 21:25 06:30Marikuppam Passenger 525/526 Daily Marikuppam 16:55 07:00Nizamuddin RajdhaniExpress 2427/2428 Mo,Tu F,Sa Nizamuddin 06:35 20:50Sangamitra Express 2295/2296 Except Thu Patna 19:55 17:30Shimoga Town Express 6227 Daily Shimoga Town 06:15 23:40Thiruvananthapuram 6321 Thu, Fri Thiruvananthapuram 12:00 18:50

Bagalkot-YeshwanthpurBasava Express 6513/6514 Mo,Th,Sa Bagalkot 10:00 13:45Cannore Weekly 6528/6527 Except Mon,Sat Cannore 07:40 20:00Chennai Weekly 7314 Except Sun Chennai 05:45 06:00Howrah Express 2863/2864 Daily Kolkatta 08:10 19:35Mangalore Express 6517 Daily Mangalore 08:05 20:35Salem Fast Express 573/574 Daily Salem 10:40 16:15Ajmer Garib Nawaz 6531/6532 Except Wed Ajmer 06:00 17:35Bhubaneshwar 2845/2846 Except Mon Bhubaneshwar 11:30 07:45Bilaspur Waiganga 6512/6511 Except Sat Bilaspur Waiganga 04:00 23:40Yeshwanthpur- Hatia 2835/2836 Except Thu Hatia 05:00 08:30Yeshwanthpur-Kachiguda 7603/7604 Daily Kachiguda 10:30 16:10Yeshwanthpur-Muzaffarpur 5228/5227 Except Wed Muzaffarpur 11:25 23:01Nizamuddin Delhi Expres 2630/2629 Except Thu Delhi 06:40 09:35

Express

Fri 23:30

Railway Timing

TrainNo TrainName Arrival Departure Days6509 Ajmer-Bangalore City Express 17.50 18.00 Fri1018 Bangalore Cantt - Mumbai Chalukya Exp 14.40 14.50 Mon,Tue,Fri6589 Bangalore City - Miraj Rani Chenamma Express 05.05 05.15 Daily6508 Bangalore City - Jodhpur Express 07.05 07.15 Sun6510 Bangalore City - Ajmer Express 07.05 07.15 Tue2725 Bangalore City - Hubli Inter City Express 22.00 - Daily6592 Bangalore City - Hubli Hampi Express 11.00 - Daily1098 Ernakulam Jn - Pune Express 17.00 17.10 Wed6218 Hazrat Nizamuddin - Mysore Swarna Jayanti Express - 23.25 Mon2726 Hubli - Bangalore City Inter City Express - 06.20 Daily7301 Hubli - Miraj Express - 22.30 Daily6591 Hubli- Bangalore City Hampi Express - 17.00 Daily7305 Hubli - Londa Express - 15.45 Daily6507 Jodhpur-Bangalore City Express 17.50 18.00 Wed7316 Kolhapur - Tirupati Haripriya Express 19.55 20.05 Daily7306 Londa - Hubli Express 05.10 - Daily7226 Londa- Vijayawada Amaravati Express 12.55 13.05 Daily6590 Miraj –Bangalore City Rani Chenamma Express 21.50 22.05 Daily7302 Miraj - Hubli Express 07.10 - Daily1017 Mumbai – Bangalore Cantt Chalukya Express 14.50 15.00 Wed,Sat,Sun1035 Mumbai - Mysore Sharavati Express 14.50 15.00 Tue6217 Mysore - HazratNizamuddin Swarna Jayanti Express - 04.10 Fri1036 Mysore - Mumbai Sharavati Express 14.40 14.50 Sat1097 Pune – Ernakulam Jn Express 11.45 12.00 Mon7315 Tirupati - Kolhapur Haripriya Express 07.45 07.55 Daily7225 Vijayawada - Londa Amaravati Express 13.50 14.00 Daily

TRAINNO ROUTE Departure Arrival877/878 Shimoga to Birur 18:10 09:50879/878 Shimoga to Birur 08:20 19:45(With connection to Bangalore thro’ Inter City train at Birur) 288A/287A Shimoga to Bangalore 14:00 13:00 284A/283A Shimoga to Bangalore 22:30 04:55(Fast passenger)RC1/RC2 Shimoga to Talguppa 06:00 13:20RC3/RC4 Shimoga to Talguppa 14:30 21:55

TrainNo. Name Dep-Mys Arr-A’kere Dep-A’kere Arr-Mys6217/6218 Mysore-Nizamuddin (New Delhi) Swarna Jayanthi Weekly Express 2010 Fri 2305 Wed 0300 06201036/1035 Mysore-Mumbai Sharavathi Express 0650 Thu, Wed 1005 Thu, Wed 1700 2110262/261 Mysore-Arasikere Passenger 0730 1135 1750 2150268/267 Mysore-Shimoga Town Passenger 1015 1330 1345 0705266/265 Mysore-Arasikere Passenger 1820 2215 0530 09256201/6202 Mysore-Dharwad Express 2040 1200 0250 0600

TrainsTowardsHassan-Arasikere

Traintimings-Hubli

Traintimings-Shimoga

TrainName Destination TimeParashuram Express Trivandrum 04:15 Mangalore - Cannore Express Cannanore 05:00 Trichy Express Trichy 06:00 Madgaon Passenger Madgaon 06:50 Fast Passenger Coimbatore 07:45 Chennai Mail Chennai 12:00 Navayug Express Jammu Tawi 15:00 (Mon)Matsyangandha Express Mumbai 14:50 Malabar Express Trivandrum 09:25 West Coast Express Chennai 21:15 Maveli Express Trivandrum 22:00 (Fri)

Starting From Mangalore Station

TrainName Destination TimeMangala Express Ernakulam 02:30 Nethravathi Express Trivandrum 04:40Hapa - TVC Express Trivandrum 13:35 (Fri)GIM - NJC Express Nagercoil 13:35 (Mon)Okha - Ernakulam Express Ernakulam 13:35 (Tue & Sun)Rajadhani Express Trivandrum 17:20 (Mon & Wed)Poorna Express Ernakulam 19:15 (Sun)Maru Sagar Express Ernakulam 19:30 (Sat)

PassingthroughMangaloreStation

Train ArrivingFrom TIMEHyderabad Express/7031 Mumbai CST/CSTM 12:28Mumbai CST Chennai Express/1041 Mumbai CST/CSTM 01:08Mumbai Express/7032 Hyderabad Deccan/HYB 01:21Karnataka Express/2628 New Delhi/NDLS 01:51Ahmedabad Express/6502 Bangalore City Junction/SBC 01:52Konark Express/1019 Mumbai CST/CSTM 02:33Mumbai Express/1042 Chennai Central/MAS 02:34Hyderabad Bijapur Passenger/0330 Hyderabad Deccan/HYB 03:00Kanyakumari Express/6381 Mumbai CST/CSTM 02:58Lokmanya Tt Express/1014 Coimbatore Junction/CBE 03:19Coimbatore Express/6613 Rajkot Junction/RJT 04:51Secunderabad Express/7017 Rajkot Junction/RJT 04:51Basava Express/6513 Yesvantpur Junction/YPR 04:54Bhavnagar Kakinada Express/7203 Bhavnagar Terminus/BVC 04:51Karnataka Express/2627 Bangalore City Junction/SBC 05:39Chennai Egmore Express/2163 Dadar Central/DR 06:08Hussain Sagar Express/2701 Mumbai CST/CSTM 07:33Coimbatore Express/1013 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus/LTT 08:43Udyan Express/6530 Bangalore City Junction/SBC 08:49Mumbai Express/6340 Nagercoil Junction/NCJ 09:41Nagercoil Mumbai Express/6352 Nagercoil Junction/NCJ 09:42Mumbai Express/6332 Trivandrum Central/TVC 09:42Madurai Express/1043 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus/LTT 10:38Chennai Mail/1027 Mumbai CST/CSTM 11:28Mumbai Mail/1028 Chennai Central/MAS 15:44Bangalore Express/6501 Ahmedabad Junction/ADI 16:51Konark Express/1020 Bhubaneswar/BBS 16:54Cape Mumbai Express/6382 Kanyakumari/CAPE 18:17Udyan Express/6529 Mumbai CST/CSTM 18:43Rajkot Express/7018 Secunderabad Junction/SC 19:27Bhavnagar Express/7204 Kakinada Town/CCT 19:29Lokamanya Tt Express/1044 Madurai Junction/MDU 19:29Rajkot Express/6614 Coimbatore Junction/CBE 19:29Dadar Express/2164 Chennai Egmore/MS 19:54Hussain Sagar Express/2702 Hyderabad Deccan/HYB 18:48Basava Express/6514 Bagalkot/BGK 21:44Nagercoil Express/6351 Mumbai CST/CSTM 22:18Trivandrum Express/6331 Mumbai CST/CSTM 22:18Nagercoil Express/6339 Mumbai CST/CSTM 22:18Hyderabad Passenger/0329 Bijapur/BJP 23:50

Train GoingTo Sch.Time

Hyderabad Express/7031 Hyderabad Deccan/HYB 12:30Mumbai CST Chennai Express/1041 Chennai Central/MAS 01:10Mumbai Express/7032 Mumbai CST/CSTM 01:23Ahmedabad Express/6502 Ahmedabad Junction/ADI 01:53Karnataka Express/2628 Bangalore City Junction/SBC 01:53Konark Express/1019 Bhubaneswar/BBS 02:35Mumbai Express/104 Mumbai CST/CSTM 02:35Hyderabad Bijapur Passenger/0330 Bijapur/BJP 03:05Kanyakumari Express/6381 Kanyakumari/CAPE 03:00Lokmanya Tt Express/1014 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus/LTT 03:20Coimbatore Express/6613 Coimbatore Junction/CBE 04:53Secunderabad Express/7017 Secunderabad Junction/SC 04:53Basava Express/6513 Bagalkot/BGK 04:55Bhavnagar Kakinada Express/7203 Kakinada Town/CCT 04:53Karnataka Express/2627 New Delhi/NDLS 05:40Chennai Egmore Express/2163 Chennai Egmore/MS 06:10Hussain Sagar Express/2701 Hyderabad Deccan/HYB 07:35Coimbatore Express/1013 Coimbatore Junction/CBE 08:45Udyan Express/6530 Mumbai CST/CSTM 08:50Mumbai Express/634 Mumbai CST/CSTM 09:43Nagercoil Mumbai Express/6352 Mumbai CST/CSTM 09:43Mumbai Express/6332 Mumbai CST/CSTM 09:43Madurai Express/1043 Madurai Junction/MDU 10:40Chennai Mail/1027 Chennai Central/MAS 11:30Mumbai Mail/1028 Mumbai CST/CSTM 15:45Bangalore Express/6501 Bangalore City Junction/SBC 16:53Konark Express/1020 Mumbai CST/CSTM 16:55Cape Mumbai Express/6382 Mumbai CST/CSTM 18:18Udyan Express/6529 Bangalore City Junction/SBC 18:45Bhavnagar Express/7204 Bhavnagar Terminus/BVC 19:30Lokamanya Tt Express/1044 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus/LTT 19:30Rajkot Express/6614 Rajkot Junction/RJT 19:30Rajkot Express/7018 Rajkot Junction/RJT 19:30Dadar Express/2164 Dadar Central/DR 19:55Hussain Sagar Express/2702 Mumbai CST/CSTM 18:50Basava Express/6514 Yesvantpur Junction/YPR 21:45Nagercoil Express/6351 Nagercoil Junction/NCJ 22:20Trivandrum Express/6331 Trivandrum Central/TVC 22:20Nagercoil Express/6339 Nagercoil Junction/NCJ 22:20Hyderabad Passenger/0329 Hyderabad Deccan/HYB 23:55

Arrival:Gulbarga

Departure:Gulbarga

TrainNo. Name Dep-Mys Arr-B’lore Dep-B’lore Arr-Mys231/232 Mysore-Bangalore Passenger (except Sunday) 0555 09201000 13456215/6216 Chamundi Express 0645 0950 1815 21152975/2976 Jaipur Express 1015 Thu, Sat 1255 Thu, Sat 1300 Wed, Fri 1610 Wed, Fri 229/230 Mysore-Bangalore Passenger 0830 1215 0530 08552613/2614 Tipu Express 1100 1325 1415 16452008/2007 Shatabdi Express (Except Tuesdays) 1420 1615 1100 1300237/238 Mysore-Bangalore Passenger (Except Sunday) 1435 1755 1850 2220

6232/6231 Mysore-Mayiladu Thurai Express 1545 1845 0630 0930213/214 Tirupathi Fast Passenger 1700 2015 0735 10456732/6731 Mysore-Tuticorin Express 1800 2100 0700 1000233/234 Mysore-Bangalore Passenger 1830 2210 1630 20006221/6222 Cauvery Express 2005 2300 0510 0805235/236 Mysore-Bangalore Passenger 2330 0400 2355 0400MB-1/BM-1 Mysore-Bangalore Special 1200 1445 1510 1755

Traintimings–Mysore


DESTINATION KBS OPP. END

AIRAVATHA (VOLVO)

Belgaum 22:00 21:30Bellary 23:15 23:15Bidar 19:00 17:00Bijapur 21:00 20:30Chennai 21:30 21:45Chennai 23:00 10:00Chennai 11:15 23:00Chennai 22:10 22:10Chennai 21:50 21:30Chennai 23:10 12:30Chennai 14:00 23:10Chennai 13:00 22:30Chennai 22:30 9:00Chennai 22:00 23:20Chikkamagalur 23:30 13:30Chikkamagalur 18:00 5:00Coimbatore 22:45 22:45Ernakularm 21:00 20:15Ernakularm 19:30 19:30Gangavathi 20:30 22:00Gulbarga 20:00 20:00Hyderabad 19:45 21:00Hyderabad 22:15 22:15Hyderabad 21:15 19:15Hyderabad 20:15 20:30Hyderabad 21:45 19:45Hyderabad 21:00 20:00Kolhapur 20:30 18:30Lingasur 22:30 20:30Madurai 22:00 21:30Mumbai (Borivili) 17:00 16:30Mumbai Central 15:00 15:00Mumbai Central 20:00 18:30Mysore Every half an hour Palghat 20:30 20:30Panaji 18:00 19:00Pondicherry 8:00 22:30


Pondicherry 22:30 8:30Poona 19:00 16:00Poona 21:00 21:00Puttaparthy 9:00 13:30Raichur 21:00 21:45Shimoga 23:50 14:00Shimoga 14:00 23:30Shimoga 10:00 23:00Shirdi 13:00 13:00Sriharikota 21:30 20:30Tiruchi 22:30 22:45Tirupathi 22:10 9:00Tirupathi 15:00 0:00Tirupathi 7:30 14:00Tirupathi 10:00 17:00Tirupathi 22:30 7:00Tirupathi 13:30 22:15Tirupathi 10:45 23:15Tirupathi 23:10 12:15Tiruvananthapuram 16:00 16:00Vijayawada 19:00 19:00Virajpet 15:30 5:30Virajpet 23:30 11:15

CORONA Mysore 06:10/13:10 09:25/16:25Mysore 06:15/13:30 09:30/17:00Mysore 07:00/13:45 10:00/17:15

MAYURA Chennai 21:35 22:50Chennai 22:15 22:15Srikalahasthi 11:15 21:30Srikalahasthi 21:50 7:00

RAJAHAMSA Agumbe 22:00 20:00Calicut 9:00 21:00Calicut 21:00 9:00


Calicut 22:00 22:30Cannanur 21:00 21:00Cannanur 22:00 22:00Cannanur 20:00 20:00Chennai 22:20 21:15Chennai 22:55 22:55Chennai 21:55 22:05Chennai 21:45 18:00Chennai 10:00 22:45Chennai 22:45 8:00Chennai 23:40 22:25Chickmagalur 14:00 23:30Coimbatore 20:00 21:00Coimbatore 21:00 22:30Coonoor 9:15 21:30Coonoor 22:30 10:00Dharmasthala 22:00 22:45Ernakularm 17:05 17:05Ernakularm 20:00 19:00Ernakularm 18:00 17:45Ernakularm 18:00 18:00Gangavathi 22:00 21:30Hampi 23:00 20:45Horanadu 22:25 21:15Hyderabad 20:40 17:30Hyderabad 20:00 19:00Hyderabad 6:30 6:30Kasargod 21:30 19:15Kodaikanal 21:15 18:00Kottayam 19:00 17:00Kottayam 17:00 14:00Kumbakonam 20:30 20:00Kumata 21:15 18:00Hubli 22:30 21:55Linganamakki 21:45 19:30Madurai 20:30 20:30Mantralaya 19:30 18:00Mysore 06:25/13:25 09:40/16:40Mysore 06:45/13:45 10:10/16:55


Mysore 07:25/14:00 10:45/17:05Napoklu 22:00 19:15Nyveli 22:00 21:45Ooty 10:00 22:30Ooty 21:45Ooty 22:15 21:00Ooty 22:00 8:20Ooty 22:50 Panaji 15:30 15:30Panaji 16:45 17:30Pudukotai 20:00 21:00Puttaparthy 8:00 12:30Puttaparthy 7:00 11:15Puttaparthy 10:45 16:15Puttaparthy 12:15 18:15Sagara-Heggodu 22:15 20:30Sindanoor 21:30 20:15Sringeri 21:30 21:00Sringeri 22:00 20:30Sringeri 21:30 21:30Tiruchi 21:00 20:30Tirupathi 17:00 0:30Tirupathi 13:00 23:45Tirupathi 21:05 10:15Tirupathi 9:40 22:30Tirupathi 22:40 13:00Tirupathi 8:20 15:10Tirupathi 12:00 23:00Tirupathi 9:15 16:15Tiruvananthapuram 16:00 16:00Vijayawada 14:00 17:00

Semi-Deluxe Trissur 14:30 14:30Trissur 16:30 22:05Vellore 15:15 22:30

From Bangalore Bus Stand - DEPARTURE TIME

Airavatha Serices (Volvo)Towards DepartureTirupati 19.30Hyderabad 16.30Chennai 16.30, 19.00Shimoga via Bangalore 20.45 Panjim 15.30Virajpet 12.30, 18.30Mangalore 10.00, 23.00, 23.30Madikeri 17.00Bangalore For every 15 min (5.30 to 21.00)Bellary 20.15Pune 13.45

Other servicesTowards DepartureBangalore Every Five MinutesBijapur 13.00Chennai 15.30, 17.00, 18.30Coonoor 13.45Coimbatore 06.00, 06.45, 07.15, 08.10, 09.00, 10.15, 11.45, 12.30, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.00, 16.15, 19.00, 20.30, 22.00, 22.45, 23.10, 23.30, 00.30, 01.00, 01.45Kottayam 20.15Kumbakonam 19.00Ernakulam 17.45, 19.30, 20.30, 21.30, 22.30Gokarna 06.00Horanadu 09.15Madurai 20.00, 21.00, 22.30Mantralayam 16.00, 16.30Manipal 10.00Puttaparthi 15.45Sringeri 13.00, 21.15Tirupathi 08.00, 10.30, 11.15, 21.00Sirsi 21.15Udupi 08.00, 10.00, 21.00, 22.00Trissur 08.00, 20.00Ooty 07.00, 08.00, 09.00, 10.00, 11.15, 12.15, 12.45, 13.15, 14.15, 15.00, 15.30, 00.00, 00.30, 01.00Panaji 16.00

Yellapura 21.00, 22.30Srirangapatna Every Five MinutesMandya Every Five MinutesMaddur Every Five MinutesChennapatna Every Five MinutesRamnagar Every Five MinutesGhatisbramanya 07:00Vidurashwatha 05:30Chikaballapur 09:00, 13.00, 14,00, 14.45, 16.00, 19.00Bagepalli 09:45Shidlaghatta 15:30Kolar 08:30Chintamani 06:15, 12.30, 14.00, 14.45, Srinivaspura 05:15, 09.15, 10.30, 18.00, 18.15, K.G.F 04:30, 07.00, 10.00, 10.15, 10.30, 11.00, 11.45, 12.30Baikoor 05:30Anekal 11:30, 15.15, 16.00Kunigal 15:15Dhonimali 17:00Bangalore Every Thirty MinutesTumkur Every Thirty Minutes (05:15 to 18.30)Melkote 09:00, 12.45Hospet 08:00, 07.30, 19.30, 20.00Tiptur 07:00, 11.45, 17.45, 19.00Nagamangla 19:45, 08.30Kunigal 13:45Davanagere 09:30, 02.15, 10.00, 11.00, 23.00Shiralakoppa 21:30Sira 08:30Chitradurga 06:00, 09.30, 12.45, 02.00, 15.00, 19.30, 21.30, 02.15K.R.Pet 07:20, 08.05, 08.15, 08.25, 08.40, 09.00Channarayapatna 10:30, 12.30, 13.15, 15.15, 16.15, 17.00, 17.15, 17.30, 17.45, 18.45, 19.45, 20.15Arsikere 11:45, 12.15, 13.15, 15.15, 16.15, 17.00, 17.15, 17.30, 17.45, 18.45, Kadur 06:30, 10.00, 10.45, 11.30, 12.00, 13.00,

15.00, 16.00, 19,00, 20.00, 22.15, 23.00Birur 06:30, 10.00, 10.45, 11.30, 12.00, 13.00, 15.00, 16.00, 19,00, 20.00, 22.15, 23.00Bhadravathi 06:30, 10.00, 10.45, 11.30, 12.00, 13.00,15.00, 16.00, 19.00, 20.00, 22.15, 23.00Harihara 08:00, 10.30, 18.45Haveri 08:00, 10.30, 18.45Hubli 08:00, 10.30, 18.45Dharwad 06:15, 16.15, 20.15, 21.00Belgaum 06:15, 16.15, 20.15, 21.00Gokak 05:30Meraj 16:15Davanagere 10:00, 11.00, 23.30Chitradurga 14:00Kudaliga 08:00Hospet 04:30, 07.00, 13.00, 14.15, 19.30, 20.00Bellary 08:00, 21.00, 22.00Gadag 09:00Shravanabelagola 07:15, 07.45, 08.25, 09.35, 12.30, 13.00Dharmasthala 09:15Sirsi 06:45, 21.15, 22.30Karwar 08:30Tiptur 07:00, 08.00, 11.00, 13.30, 14.30, 16.15, 19.30K.R. Nagara Every half an hour 04:00 to 22.00Sakleshpur 11:00, 12.15, 12.30, 13.00, 13.15, 14.15, 15.15Dharmasthala 05:45, 10.00, 10.45, 12.45, 20.30, 21.30, 22.00 22.30, 23.00Chickmagalore Every half an hour (04:00 to 22.00)Mudigere 08:00Sringeri 13:00, 21.00Horanadu 13:00, 21.00Kudremukh 11:00, 19.00Arakalgudu 06:00, 06.45, 12.00, 13.45Hulikal 07:00, 14.30, 17.45Somwarpet 09:00, 13.00, 15.45, 16.30,

Kananoor 06:45, 09.30, 10.00, 12.00, 13.45, 14.45, 15.45, 18.30, 19.00, 20.30Channagiri 19:00Hunasoor 05:00, 08.00, 08.15, 09.00, 11.00, 11.45, 13.00, 13.45, 16.30, 18.15, 19.30Periyapatna 13:00Kushalnagara 09:45, 10.00, 15.30Madikeri 01:30, 02:15, 03:15, 05:20, 06:45, 09.45, 10.00, 11.30, 12.00, 12.30, 13.00, 13.45, 14.30, 14.45, 15.00, 16.00, 16.30, 17.00, 18.00, 19.00, 20.00, 23.00, Somwarpet 07:45, 08.45, 09.30, 11.00, 12.30, 14.30Hongravalli 07:00Veerajpet Every hour (05:00 – 22.30)Nagrahole 09:15, 13.30Nagraholli 13:30Birunani 09:15, 10.30Napakollu 08:45, 14.00Kanoor 07:45, 15.15, 18.00Bagamandala 06:20, 12.15, 13.00, 15.00, 15.45,Shaniwarasanthe 07.30, 18:30Kukkesubramanya 07:30, 11.15, 22.30Puttur 06:30, 10.30, 11.30, 13.00Mangalore 04:45, 05.30, 07.00, 08.30, 10.15, 10.30, 11.45, 12.00, 12.30, 13.45, 17.00, 22.00, 22.15, 22.30, 23.00Kunigal 01:50Manipal 10:00Udupi 22:00Kundapura 07:40, 09.00, 09.15, 20.45Gokarna 06:00Siddapura 07:00, 09.00, 10.00, 11.30, 13.30, 14.00, 15.00, 16.30Bhatkal 21:00Murdeshwara 21:00Kutta 02:15Jayapura 06:30, 07.30, 08.30, 09.00, 10.30, 11.30,

12.00, 14.30, 15.45, 17.30, 21.45Hampapura 06:30, 07.30, 08.30, 09.00, 10.30, 11.30,12.00, 14.30, 15.45, 17.30, 21.45H.D.Kote 06:30, 07.30, 08.30, 09.00, 10.30, 11.30, 12.00, 14.30, 15.45, 17.30, 21.45Saragoru 05:00, 17.15, 08.00, 08.45, 09.50, 14.45, 20.15, 22.00 Karwar 05:55Manandawadi 05:55, 08.30, 09.30, 16.00Veerajpet Every 30 minutes - (07:30 to 21.30)Gadag 06:00, 06.30, 07.00, 07.30, 08.00, 08.15, 09.00, 09.30, 13.45, 14.10, 15.00Anoor 08:30, 14.45, 19.30Banoor 07:00, 16.00Kiruguvalu 07:30, 10.15, 13.45, 17.00, 20.30Malavalli 06:15, 07.00, 08.00Narsipur 09:30, 09.40, 13.05, 14.50, 16.35, 17.20, 18.50Shimsha 08:45, 14.00Kollegal 09:00, 13.00, 17.00, 17.30Talakad 09:30Santa Kodihalli 17:30Mahadeshwara Betta 07:45, 12.45Kanakapura 05:30, 07.30, 08.45, 10.45, 11.00, 12.15, 14.00, 14.45Nanjanagud Every Ten minutes (06:00 to 22:00) Gundlupet Every Thirty minutes (06:00 to 21:00)Kabhalli 15:30, 19.00 Kalale 07:00, 20.20Devanoor 19:00Huluhalli 07:00Hura 09:00, 12.15, 15.00, 19.15Bandipura 09:00Biligiri Ranga Hills 06:45, 09.00, 15.00Chamarajanagar Every half an hour 06:15 to 23.00

Mysore KSRTC Bus Schedule

K S R T CBus Timings


To DepartureAiravata (Volvo)Bangalore 09:30, 11:00, 12:05, 14:00, 21:00, 21:05, 14:00, 21:01, 21:05, 21:47, 22:10, 22:29, 22:50, 23:00, 23:20 RajahamsaBangalore 07:45, 08:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 19:50, 19:58, 20:00, 20:45, 21:00, 21:30, 21:10, 21:40, 22:15, 22:06, 22:25, 22:30, 22:50, 23:10 Mysore 10:30, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 20:30, 21:15, 22:15, 22:30,

22:45, 23:00, 23:45K.G.F 21:20Udupi-Kundapur 03:45, 04:00, 05:00, 05:15, 05:30, 05:45, 06:00, 06:30, 06:45, 15:30Chennai 14:30Panaji 21:30

Semi DeluxChickmagalore 09:30Gokarna 13:30Madurai 15:00Coimbatore 16:00Ernakulam 22:00Bagalkot 05:30, 15:45Badami 16:00, 17:00, 19:00Belur-Hassan 12:30Elikal 18:00, 20:45Dharwad 20:30

Gulburga 14:30Gadag 20:00Kushtagi 17:30Mudhabehal 16:45Rona 20:00Meraj 16:30Raichur 15:00Belgaum 7:30Hubli 09:30Hubli 10:00Hubli 10:30Hubli 22:30Panaji 07:00, 08:30, 09:00, 19:30Sangli 14:00Mysore 05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:15, 09:30, 10:00, 12:00, 13:15, 15:30, 22:00

Mandya-Bangalore 06:05, 06:32, 16:30, 17:00, 18:00, 20:03Kushalnagar 11:30Madiker 10:45, 13:50, 14:15, 14:30, 14:45, 15:15, 15:45Birur 12:00, 16:00Karwar 11:30Udupi-Kundapur 05:15, 06:00, 07:15, 11:30Tiptur-Tumkur 20:00Puttpathi 07:30Bangalore 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 08:00, 09:10, 09:40, 09:10, 09:40, 10:15, 11:00, 12:00, 14:30, 16:00, 19:00, 19:30, 21:40Sindagi 15:30Thalikote 16:15

Dandeli 19:30Honuganda 19:00Lingasur 19:15Hospet 19:45Kudalasangama 17:45Bilagi 20:30Gajendragad 21:00Kutta 12:45Balale 12:25Palibetta 11:10Shimoga 11:15Chitradurga 18:00Davanagere 05:30, 06:45, 07:30, 08:00, 08:35, 10:00Selam 17:30, 18:20Hyderabad 12:00

Mangalore KSRTC Bus Sc hedule

Airavata (Volvo)Towards DepartureMangalore 10:30Bangalore 19:30Hyderabad 00:05, 15:45, 23:00

Rajahamsa To DepartureHubli 22:00Davanagere 20:00Bangalore 17:00Hospet 22:45Belgaum 20:00

Hyderabad 00:30, 06:15, 06:45, 12:00, 17:00, 13:30

Other Services (Non-stop)To DepartureSedam 07:00, 10:00, 11:30, 16:00, 17:30,Bijapur 08:15, , 09:15, 10:15, 13:45, 14:45, 15:15, 17:15

Other Services (Express)To DeparturePoona 16:00, 18:30, 21:00

Bijapur 10:00 , 11:30, 19:00Panaji 15:00Latur 06:30Sirdi 09:30Udgir 07:45Omerga 09:30Aland 15:45Nanded 05:30, 20:00 Sedam 08:15, 08:45, 11:45, 14:30, 16:00Pandarpur 06:00Nanded 05:30, 20:00Solapur 08:30 Latur 08:00

Bangalore 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 16:30,Hospet 09:30Hyderabad 07:00, 08:00, 08:45, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 22:00Raichur 06:00, 07:30, 10:30Nasik 05:00Hubli 06:30, 08:00, 07:45Sindhoor 07:00Ilkal 13:00Vasco 13:30Belgaum 6:30

Indi 07:45, 11:15, 13:15,

13:30, 20:30

Bellary 21:00,

Latur 08:30

Parli 14:15

Shimoga 17:30

Sindhnoor 07:45, 09:00

Davanagere 7:15

Solapur 10:30

Kolhapur 07:30

Badami 11:15

Gulburga KSRTC Bus Schedule

K S R T C Bus Timings

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Banashankari II Stage No 24/25, Sevakshetra Complex 27th Cr,.Govindarajnagar No 27/27, Sethu Complex, Opp: Sarvodaya Hospital, Near Raheja Park, Magadi Main Road,Lalbagh West.No 29, Sri Krishna Road,Vasanthnagar. No 3, I Main Rd Jayanagar. No 303, IV Block, Kanakapura Main Road, No 4/1, Walton Road.Kalyan Nagar. No 401,7th A Main 4th B Cross, I Block HRBR Layout Girinagar. No 405, J P Road, Vishwa Bharati Housing Complex,Marathahalli. No 405, Bangalore-Varthur Rd,Rajajinagar. No 4114/33, II Main, B Block Subramanyanagar,Gokula. No 438/C, I Phase, I Stage, HMT Main Road Bannergatta Circle No 57, 58, B.T.M.I Stage II Main 100 Feet Rd Rajajinagar. No 628, 629, III Block, Byatarayanpura. No7/1, A Cross B 2608,Okalipuram. No 78 - 79, Main Road, J.P.Nagar II Phase No 846, 24th Main, 12th Cross, No 91, Infantry Road.South End Circle. No 96, South End Road,

Viveknagar No 99, Vannarpet Layout, Ist Main Road,Vijayanagar Adi Chunchunagiri Mahamasthanan Mutt Complex, III Cross, Ist A Main,Mysore Road Bangalore KSRTC Bus Stand,Yeshwantpur Bangalore Tumkur Road 14, Industrial Suburb,Adugodi Bannerghatta RoadShantinagar.BMTC Bus Stand, BMTC Bus stand,Shivajinagar. Opp Refreshment Room, BMTC Majestic Bus Station, BMTC Kempegowda Bus Station Next To HPMC Stall.Peenya No C 269, Indl Estate,Rajajinagar. No 624, Ground Floor, 6th Block, Tumkur Road. ESR Garments Factory (Unit of Euro Clothing Co) Next to Widia CompanyAmruthahalli. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, No. 8/2, N R Colony. 7th Cross, 5th Main,JP Nagar Entrance. No.696, Shop No.2, 11th Main, Jayanagar 5th Block, Aravinda Circle, No.73, 11th Main, 9th Cross, Sri Radhakrishna Temple, Near Manipal (North Side) Hospital.Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology Extn Counter, Bannergatta-Jayanagar 9th Block Road.H A L III Stage No.1, Annapoorneshwari Complex, Opp.BEML, New Thippasandra,Peenya Industrial Area

No.473, D (7), IVPhase,Padmanabha Nagar No 17/3(New No.25) I Floor, Satyam Complex, Bendrenagar Circle,Srinagar.No.3, I Cross, I Main Kalidasa Layout, Rajajinagar I Block. P B No.1014, 385, 19th Main,M.G.Road Centenery Building, No.28,.Chikkabidarakallu, Jindal Nagar Nagasandra Post.Malleswaram Chitrapur Mutt Complex, 15th Cross,Agaram. Command Hospital Air Force Bangalore Airport. Domestic Departure Hall, Airport Authority of India,Rajajinagar I Block. Gokuldas Group of Companies, Ground Floor, 1 ‘R’ Block, West of Chord Road Opp Maruthi Sagar Automobiles,Kumara Swamy Layout.Ground Floor, 14 th Main, I Stage, Chowdaiah Road. Ground Floor, B D A Annexe Bldg, Jayanagar 2nd Block.Jayanagar Co Operative Housing Society Ltd, No. 902, 8th Main Road, Banashankari III Stage. Kamakya Complex, 43/2, 100 Feet Road,Thimmaiah Road. Karnataka State Financial Corporation, No.1/1, Bommasandra. KIADB Bldg, Bommasandra Indl Area Complex, Bangalore -Hosur RdHosur Road. Narayana Hridayalay, No. 258/A, Bommasandra

Vijayanagar II Stage. No. 30, I Main,RPC Layout II Stage, Opp Vijayanagar Club,Sahakara Nagar. No. 529, Main RoadYelhanka Satellite Town. No.1159, 10th B Cross, Housing Board Colony,Hebbal. No.12, Bangalore Bellary Road H A L III Stage. No.22, 80 Feet Road,Indiranagar. No.220, Padma Nilaya, 13th Cross, II Stage, BDA Complex, Bidadi. No.342, Bangalore-Mysore Highway, Sanjaynaga. No.26/A, 80 Ft. Road, Nandi Durga Road No.47, Jayamahal Extn, Vijayanagar. No.48, Magadi Chord Rd, Kanakapura Road. No.5, Konanakunte JunctionVidyaranyapura No.962, BEL Layout, II Block, Cooke Town. No.98/1-2, Wheeler Road Extn Chamarajpet. P B 1892, 190, Albert Victor Road, Vyalikaval. P B No.336, 35, 36, II Main, Visweswarapuram. P B No.490, 550, Diagonal Rd, Town Hall. P B No.6867, 112, J.C. Road, Basavanagudi P B: 462no.66, D.V.G Road,Tannary Road. P B No. 535, H-70, Sunkenahalli Extension. P.B.No.1910, 72, 50feet Road, Seshadripuram.

P. B. No. 2047, 209, Subedar Chatram Road,Koramangala. P.B. No 3421, 348, 100 Ft Road, 4th block St.John Medical CollegeVarthur National Bricks Ind Compound, Main Road, Ulsoor P.B.No 883, 18/10, Cambridge Road Jayanagar 4th Block. P.B. No.1611, Jayanagar Shopping Complex, Eastern Side, Langford Town P.B. No.2515, No.8, O Shanghnassy Road,Malleswaram. P.B. No.307, 38 - 39, Vth Cross Rd,Basavanagudi. P.B. No.493, 180/1, Gandhi Bazar.Eshwarachari Building, Anekal Road. Millers Road.P B No.4608, Benson Town 18A,

Doddakannahally RBD Commercial Complex Unit No.9, Sarjapur Road Jayanagar Sarakki Layout, 727, 46 Cross 8 Th Block,M G Road Spencer BuildingKadugodi. Sri Sathyasai Br, Brindavan WhitefieldVibhuthipura. Vibhuthipura Ext, Sri Veerabhadreswara High School,K. G. Road. World Trade Centre, FKCCI Building,BANGARPET P.B.No.14, S.NoAddress 1 Site No. 1, Old Santhe Maidana, Kolar Road.Begur

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Chitradurga P.B.No. 20, 2584-470, Bangalore- Dharwar Road.Dandeli P.No.14, Plot No.12, Shree Shakti Bldg, Jn Road. Dasarahosahalli Ashirwad, Via Vasanthnagar, BEML Nagar, Post KGF.Davanagere No118/2, K.R.Road, (B T Oil Mill Compound)Vidyanagar. No1926/9, Crescent Road M.C.Colony. Mahesh, Plaza No.123/12, Opp. Old Bus Stand, P B Road.MMK Complex, 34/2 A Ist Floor P B No 228 Akkamahadevi Rd II Main P J Extn.Devanahalli Akshaya Bhavan, I Floor, 2633, B B Road. Dharmasthala Near Dharmastala Temple.DharwadMalmaddi. No 200, Ashirvad, A8, Station Road, CTS 171/1/5, Ward No. 2, Vijay Road.P B Road. Sharada Complex, Opp: Kittal College,Dodballapur No 702, P B No.12, Gandhinagar.Donimalai Canara Bank, Hostel Building NMDC Ltd. GadagP.B. No .44, Pala Badami Rd, Near Rotary Circle.Gajendragad TMC 2435, I Floor, Bhoomareddi Complex, Ron Road. Gauribidanur NO 882, M.G.Road.Gonikoppal. Aswini, Near Umamaheswara Temple, Main Rd 571213.Gulbarga #1-46/1, Block

1 M S K Mill Road Station Bazar. P B No.8, Janata Bazaar Building, Super Market Complex. Haliyal Deshpande Building, Main Road, Harihara P.B.No.29, 532 - 533, H Division, Ladwa Building.Hassan APMC Yard, B M Road. P.B.No.45, Near Narasimharaji Circle, Malnad House. Haveri Harsha Varsha Complex, Aswini Nagar, P B Road.Hiriyur Near Post Office, Canara Bank Campus, Main Road.Honnali Block No. 1422-1075-1074, Thimbinakatte Road.Honnavar Unity Towers, Opp Kamath Hotel, N H – 17.HospetOpp Canara Bank, Opp.New KSRTC Bus Stand, Station Rd.Hubli NO 568/1, Industrial Area, Gokul Road, Vikhamshi Cotton Industries Ext.Ankush Arcade, Station Road.IMA Building, Ashok Nagar Rd Bailappanavarnagar. P B No 472,Mahavir Complex, Trafficisland.Plot No. 3629, Prashantha Colony, Vidyanagar. Railway Divisional Superintendent’s Office.Kadur Rotary Bhavan, Jain Temple Rd, P B N0 3.Kanakapura Post Bag No.2, M.G.Road.Karkala Post Box No 6, Shreyas, Main Road.

Karwar P B No.14, I Floor, Ray Kar Manor Kaikini Road. Katpadi NH. 17, Mangalore-Udupi Road. Kinnogli I-74(7), Opp Gopura Building, Near Dura Parameswari Temple. Kolar P B No 34. No 1014/15, M B Road, Near Bus Stand,Kollegal P.B.No 14 Atchams Mansions, 7-4-34, Southern Extn Road.Konnur TMC 2674/1 & 2, Khanagavi Bldg, Padmavathi Niwas, Main Road.Koppal P.B.No.15, M/S Quadri BRS Bldg Salar Jung Road.Kumta N H - 17, College Road.Kundapur P B No 9, 110, A1 Coast Road. Kunigal T A P C M S Building, 1333/1292, Opp. Municipal Office, B.M.Road.Madikeri P B No. 54, Main Road.Mandya No.1572, KCM Building, Kr Rd Vidyanagar, Opp.Lj Girls School P.B.No.2. Mangalore Bijai. No 2/17/1502, Narasimha Prasad Opp.KSRTC Bus Stand, Kuntikan. AJ Hospital &Research Centre, National Highway,Bunder. P .B. No Box-76, Shree Nivas, Port Road,Kodialbail. P.V.S.Sadan, Shedigudde,Urva Market. No, 1-19-1471, Marigudi Road,Kankanady. Bhasker Complex,

Pump well Circle,Dongeraker. P BNo.714, 5/429, Ammembal Subbarao Pai Road,M G Road. Centenary Branch, Canara College Building,Balmatta Rd. Circle Office Building, Light House Hill,Mallikatte. No.29, 2364/5, Nalpad Bldg Kadri Road,Mulki Sabagraha Samethi Building. Mysore Vivekananda Nagar No 1/3 B, Block No.13, Srirampura II Stage,Saraswatthipuram.No120, Hamsini, 10th Main, 6th Cross,Vijayanagar, 2 Stages No 1561, 1562, High Tension Double Rd,Tilaknagar. No 3619/6, Umarkhyam Road. No 40, New Statue Square. Jayalaxmipuram. No 6, Ganga Temple Road, Nazarbad. Ground Floor, No.26 A Guest House Road, Siddarth Nagar. No.6, T.Narsipur Road, Kuvempunagar. No.1/Smt, Udaya Ravi Road, Krishna Murthypuram No.1213 (A) Kantharaj Urs Road P B 308, Ashok Circle,Nanjagud Priya Complex, Mgs Road.Nelamangala Roopa Theatre Complex, B.H.Road.Ponnampet Canara Bank, Near Bus Stand, Main Road.Puttur P. B. No.7 Main Road. Raichur No 5, 11-2-61 & 11-2-62, Lingasur Road, Main Road. S L V Tourist Hotel Premises,

Station Road.Rannebennur P B No.2, GTS 1843, Naik’s Bldg, Station Road.SagarP B No.18,46/103, Mahalakshmi Bldg, Market Road.Shikaripura Middle School Road.

Shimoga Vinobanagar. Nelli Soudha, Kuvempu Road. Sri K P Mahadevappa Building, Pb.58, S M Circle, Jayanagar.Sira Raghavendraswamy Temple Road.Sirsi P.B.No.9, C P Bazar.Srirangapatna P.B No.10, D No.915/C-91, Shri Rangaswamy Temple St.Surathkal KPEC Step Society, Srinivasa Nagar. P.B.No 6, 95, Canara Bank Bldg. Main Road.T Narsipur Municipal Office Road.Tarikere Post Office Road.Thirthahalli Alankar Complex, P.B.No.2, Gandhi Chowk. TipturP.B.No. 56, B.H.Road.Tumkur No. 232, Sri Guru Layout, Hanumanthapura. P B 39, 3636/5256, Ashoka Road.Udupi Krishna, Udupi-Manipal Road, Near M G M College. P.B.No. 28, Kanakadas Road. P.B.No.11, Canara Bank Bldg, Court Road.Varambally Opp. A.I.R., Nh-17, P.O. Brahmavar.

Almatti Dam Site Hotel Highway Near Petrol PumpBangalore Airport Road P.B: No. 1720Agram Post Trinity Church Road.Bank Colony Bus Stand, Seetha Circle.BEL Road Avinash, 213, New BEL Road.PB No. 413 185-Gandhi Bazar,Pampamahakavi Road, Near Swimming Pool.Bidadi BPR complex, Opp Bus Stand,Blikhalli Opp.Kalyan Kala Mandir, Bannerghatta Road.BSK II Stage Main RoadBTM Layout Bannerghatta Road Cross Inner Ring Road.Byatarayanapura Bapuji Petrol Bunk Premises, IV Cross.Cambridge Road 12/1 (12/56), Udani Layout.Chamarajanagar Thyagaraja Road.C.V Raman Nagar 1. Side Gate ADE Campus.2. DRDO Complex.3. Admin Block LRDE Campus, C:V Ramannagar Post..

4.SBI Extension Counter, GTRE CampusExit Road 3-4 Bangalore Airport.Doorvaninagar ITI Campus.Electronics City Wipro Gate.Gokula IOC petrol HMT RoadHAL II Stage 1. 2989 I A, 12th Main,HAL II Stage.2. 375, 100 Ft Road HAL IInd Stage.Hebbal Tumkur Road, Ganganagar,Hoskote T:G. Extension.Hosur Road Main Road Electronics City.Idgah Maidan Opp Idgah Maidan, 248, 6th Cross.I.I.Sc Campus 1. Bungalow. 2. Main Gate.Infantry Road No 91/1, Opp to Copper Arch.Jayanagar 4th BlockRudrappa Complex 325 8th Main 1st Cross, 3rd Stage.Jayanagara 9th BlockMarket AreaJayanagara 5th BlockNo.13, 10th B Main Road.Jalahalli

1.BEL Factory.2.LobbyJalahalli East Air Force Station.Jalhalli West Post Office Hospital TownJanodhaya No.3 9th Cross 5th Main.JeevanbhimanagarShopping Complex Building.J.P Nagar1104-24th Main1st PhaseJ.C RoadJudicial Layout No.1816, 18th Main Road.P.B.No: 6511.K.H. Road JunctionQuick Service Station.Koramangala1.Asian Games Village2. 80, Road 4th BlockKormangalaKothanur No.94 80 FT, Road RBI Layout.Kumarapark West Badaganadu Sangha Building Shesadripuram.Kumaraswamy Layout 1st Stage50 Ft Road,Mahadevapura Near Branch Premises ITPL Road,Majestic Mahaveer Hotel, Near Shanthala Silks.Malleshwaram 17th CrossSampige Road.Margosa Road No-143, 8th Cross.M.G Road 1.Almas Centre 87 M.G Road. 2. #09/06, Mahalakshmi Chambers,

M:G Road.Mico Layout Mico Employees Layout 265-6th Main.Nagarbhavi Rajanna´s Complex Nagavara VillageBEL Corporate OfficeHebbal Banaswadi Ring Road.Padmanabhanagar375 M.K. Puttalingayya Road.Peenya1.Peenya Association Building 1st Cross, 1st Stage.2.Bharath Fritz Warner, Peenya Industrial Estate.Race Course RoadTrade Centre 29/4, Race Course Road.Raheja Apartment13/1 & 2, A.D Halli,RamamurthynagarSite No. 39 & 40 Khata No. 359 Ramamurthynagar (Near Police Station)Raj BhavanPetrol BunkRajmahal Vilas ExtensionNo- 275, 15th Main,Rajajinagar VI BlockSt. Anns School.Rajajinagar1.Industrial Estate P:B. No. 4415, Rajajinagar.2. Varadaraja Service Station, Dr. Rajkumar Road.Residency RoadResidency Plaza, No.41, Residency Road.Richards TownNo-27, Mosque Road.RMV II StageSBI Extension Counter ISRO.RPC Layout Opp Bus Stand

RPC Layout.Sadashivanagar Sadashivanagar Main Road.SadaramangalaITPL Campus, White Field Road.Sankey RoadHPCL Joyce Service Station.SheshadripuramArihant Chambers 1st Main Road.Shivanchetty Garden1.Shivan Chetty Garden Post Office.2. Training Batallion MEG & Centre Campus.3. Trainig Battallion MEG & Centre Campus. St.Marks RoadPO Box No 5315.St.Thomas TownKammanahalli Main Road.SubbannapalyaOpp.Diwan Nursing Home, Ramgopal Layout.SutanpalyaOpp.SBI, Atmananada Colony.ThyagarajanagarNetkalappa Circle.Toyota Kirloskar Machinery Mfg Ltd. 10 13 Phase II.UttarahalliVaikuntam Towers KSRTC Layout.Vanivilas HospitalLaxmi Complex, 40/3 K.R: Road.Vidyaranyapura No. 25 NTI Layout,VijayanagarSynergy Clinic, Near Maruthi Mandir,Vimanapura Vimanapura Post Office.Opp Police StationSrinivasa Nagar.V.V. Puram Vanivilas Road.

Wheelers RoadNear Railway Station, 78/2, Wheelers Road.White Field 1.White Field Road.2.Secon Survey Pvt Ltd Yelahanka 1.NH-7 Bellary Road. 2. Yelanka New Town. 3. Main Gate Wheel Rail Factory. Yeshwanthpur1.Behind Petrol Bunk.2. 678/33 D.N.245, 8th Main K.N. Extension.80 Feet Road1.1210A 3rd Main,2. PB No 3201 No. 1 Maruthi Mansion6th Sector#30, 14th Cross9th Main.16th MainNo. 16 47/2, 16th Main.Bagalkot Sector 25, Navanagar.Bashettihalli Shop No. 6 KIADB Industrial Area Complex,Belgaum Ashok Nagar Ligade Building Kittur Channamma RoadAthani Sri Ram Lodge, Ambedkar Circle.College Road Petrol Bunk, Hotel Sanman,Court Road P.B. No 1, Laxmi Towers.Bailhongal Main Road.Indunagar CIS No.623 A, Congress Road.Khanapur Road 1.P.B.No. 1Camp.2.55, B Khanapur Road

Khade Bazar Adarsh Arcade Shop No. 6,MLIRC Campus MLIRC Campus.Parasgad Hampannavar Building, Kittur Channamma Road.Risaldar Galli P.B. No. 103Sangoli Rayanna Road Govt Estate, Opp. D.C.s Office.Shanteri Malmaruti Extension (West), Plot No. 268 Nyaya Marg.BellaryAnanthapur Road P.B. No. 51, No 1, Ananthapur Road.Gandhinagar Shanthi Arcade, ASM College Road,.Station Road Bellary station Road.Bidar Kamtana Road Veterinary College CampusMylore Road Gurunanak Engg College Campus.Station Road 1.Bhalki.2. Pearl Hotel Complex,Udgir Road P.B. No. 32 Bidar.Bijapur Commissioner Office Near Deputy Commissioner OfficeMain Market Main Market Road.South Kanara Padma Complex, B. C Road.Station Road Pearl Hotel Complex Station Road.Chickmagalore

Ratnagiri Road Yashoram Building.Malleswara Kudremukh Post Office.Davanagere Poona Bangalore Road. 1. P.B. No. 205 79/1 A.R. Arcade,2. Shanbuag HotelP.J. Extension No.44, BSC Avenue Akkamahadevi.Dakshina Kannada Dharmasthala Dharmasthala Temple Complex.Dharwad College Road P.B. No 9.Old P.B.Road 51/B, Police Commissioner Complex.Karnataka University Campus P.B No.7.Damodar Complex P.B. No.12 346/HYG.Dharwar Sattur Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Medical CollegeNorth Canara Panduranga Buildings, NH, 12, Dist.Doddaballapur BPCL Petrol Bunk Lions Bhavan Road.Gadag APMC Yard P.B No 1.Mahaveer Circle Durga Vihar, Mulgund Naka.Pala Badami Road P.B.No 90, Kustagi Building.Sudi Road P.B. No 1.Gangavathi Srigiri Complex LG Road.


Aland Sri Swamy Samarth Nivas Bldg,Main RoadAnkolaBank Street.ArsikereRailway Station Road.AttibeleNo.728-A, Sri Lakshmi Complex, Sarjapur Road.BagalkotKaladgi Road, Opp to Court.BailhongalBallad Complex.BangaloreBangalore – AITMallathahally, Nagarbhavi II Stage.Bangalore – BITVokkaligara Sangha,K R RoadV V Puram.Banashankari MainNo.55C, 40th Cross, II Main, Jayanagar 8th Block,Bangalore-Banashankari II StageNo.507, 9th Main, Near Post Office.BanaswadiNo.586, Srinivasa Nilaya,Erappa Layout.Basaveshwara Road71/1 Basaveshwara Road,(Millers Road), Sneha Complex.Basaveshwara RoadPolice Commissioner’s OfficePolice Commissioner ’s Office,Infantry Road.BWSSBRajdooth Complex, 10, Mysore Bank Circle.CantonmentShanti Kamal Mansion No.33, Dickenson Road.DoddakkallasandraNo.42, Venkatareddy Layout,Kanakapura Main Road.Electronic City19/12, 35/1, Kannapana Agrahara, Electronic City, Opp Infosys.Frazer TownNo.23, Saunders Road,PB No 576.GandhinagarSyndicateBank Building, 2nd Cross.Ganganagar1/1 KHM Block, R T Nagar Main Road, GG Halli.Garden City CollegeGarden City Col lege CampusVirgo Nagar, Old Madras Road.Gavipuram59/10, Basappa Layout.IAF HebbalTraining Command, Indian Air Force.Indiranagar

No.665, 100 Ft Road, I Stage.J P Nagar4-6, I Main Road,Gaurav Nagar, VII Phase.JalahalliKalathur Buildings,Gangamma Circle.Jalavayu ViharKammanahalli Main Road.Jayamahal25/1, I Main Road.Jayanagar69, 9th Main Road,Jayanagar III Block.Kempapura Astra Zeneca, Bellary Road, Hebbal.Kengeri Satellite TownNo.88, Susheela Complex,2nd Main 6th Cross.Krishna Raja PuramNo.148, Old Chennai Road,Krishna raja Puram.Koramangala J BlockNo.703, III Block,Behind BDA Complex.Lingarajapuram114/1, Hennur Main Road.Magadi RoadDoor No. 46,Magadi Road.Malleswaram18th CrossNo.64, Margosa Road.Manipal HospitalManipal Hospital, Air Port Road.MarathahallyKrishna Grand Bldg,Outer Ring Road.N R ColonyAcharya Patasala trust Bldg,Opp BMS Engg College, Bull Temple Rd.NationalGamesVillageB1-20, Sharavathy, National Games Village Complex, Koramangala.P C RoadNo 72, 5th Main Road,Sir Puttana Chetty Road, Chamarajpet.Palace GuttaHalliNo. 55, Palace Guttahally Main Road.Peenya Indl Estate24/1.Ave Maria Complex, 100 Ft Road,Jalahalli Cross.Rajaji Nagar I Block1033, Opp UII. Co., 19th Main Rd, I-Block, II-Stage.Rajaji Nagar II Stage (Branch Premises)J 652, Near Navrang Talkies.Rajaji Nagar III BlockNo.693 Sri Raghavendra Kripa, III-Blk Ram Mandir Rd.Ramamurthy NagarRamamurthy Nagar Main Road.SanjaynagarNo.158, AECS Layout,Sanjaynagar Main Road.

SeshadripuramNo.34, I Main Road.Shankar Nagar Opp SyndicateBankShankarnagar Main RoadShantinagarOpp. KSRTC Depot, KH Road (Double Road)ShoolayNo.28, Residency Road, Ashok Nagar,Shoolay.Tilak Nagar1293, 32nd F Cross, 28th Main, 4th Block.VidyaranyapuramNo.844, Opp. Post Office, Near BEL Residents Welfare Association.V V PuramNo.112, Kavi Lakshmisha Rd, Visweswarapuram.VijayanagarNo.204, CHBS Layout,Near Main Bus stand.Vishwaneedham12th KM, Magadi Road, Sunkadakatte.Yelahanka New Town2051, MIG B Section Mother Dairy Farm Road,Double Road.YeshwantpurGopal Complex,47, S C Road.BasavakalyanSwamy Complex, Basaweshwar Cross Main Road.BelgaumBhagyanagarPlot No. 13-A,Angol Extn 5th Cross.GoavesSachidananda Kripa, Ganesh Marg.INDAL YamanapurIndal Campus. K R C CTakked Building,K R C Circle, Club Road.MaruthigalliDoor No.1560,Maruthigalli.Nehru NagarJNMC Campus.Nehru NagarShop No. 4-C, Sukh Sagar ComplexShivbasava Nagar.ShahpurLaxminarayana Building, Mahatma Pule Road.Royal CircleHotel Mayura Building, Royal Circle. Bellary Hotel Maurya BuildingRoyal CircleBelthangadyBelthangadyu, Main Road.BhadravathiDurga Bhawan Building.BhatkalNehru Road.Bidar8-6-70, Bishan Mansion, Near Govt Polytechnic.Bidar – AFSElementary Flying School, AFS Bijapur Bijapur MainGulab Plaza, Siddheshwar Road.Basaweshwar RoadBasaweshwar Road

BrahmavarSri Durgalaxmi ComplexBylakuppeBangalore Mangalore RoadByndoorMain Road,ChadchanDr Donagaon Bldg, Pandhapur Road.ChamrajnagarAgrahara Street, Bangalore Mangalore Road,Bylakuppe.Chennarayapatna962, Rukmini Plaza, B M Road.ChickmagalurIndira Gandhi Road.ChikodiTMC 2570/2571, Mehta ComplexKittur Rani Chennamma Road.ChitradurgaWestern wing,Re d d y J a n a s a n g h a Complex.DandeliNaregals Building, P.Box. No 13, Nehru Road,Near Central Bus Stand.DavangereChigateri Mercantile Bldg, Hardekar Manjappa Road.DeosgurMain Shopping Complex, RTPS Colony,Shakti Nagar Post.DeralakatteBelma Village.Devanahalli117, BB Road,DB Cross, NH 7.DharmasthalaKaveri Building, Car Street.DharwarDharwar Subhas RoadSubhas Road.Sattur SDM College Campus, Industrial Area.University CampusKarnataka Univers i ty Campus, Pavate Nagar.VidyagiriJSS College Campus, Vidyagiri.GadagDr Humbarwadi Building, Kalamandhir Road.GangavathiLingsugur Road.GokakSangolli Rayana Circle.GokarnaNear Jeevotham Matha.GulburgaMRMC178/19, RTO Cross, Badepur Sadem Road.Police Trng CollegeNaganahalli Village.Station BazarThimmapuri Chowk, Station Bazar.GuledgudSyndicateBank Bldg, 2179, Kumbara Street.GundlupetNear Venkateshwara Talkies, Old Hospital Road.Malnad College of Engg.Malnad College of Engg, Salagame Road.HaliyalMahantesh Complex,

Bus Stand Road.HebriSumiram Arcade,Main Road.HortiN S Khed Building, Sholapur Road.HospetSME, Station Road.HubliDurgadbail5248/2, Lokhande Building.KIMSKIMS Campus,Vidyanagar.KLES College CampusPune Bangalore Road, Vidyanagar.Super MarketAswamedha Trade Centre, Dajibanpet.Vidya NagarShop No. 5, CTS No. 23/46, Ward No.3Near Canara Hotel, PB Road.Vishweshwar Nagar1918/1, Vijayanagar, Opp Tirupati Bazar.Hukkeri Parvathi Sadan, Near KSRTC Bus Stand.HuttiLingsugur Taluk.IlkalSri Vijaya Mahantesh Mutt Bldg Kanti Circle KaikambaGanjimatt Ramachandra Bldg.KarkalaA S Road.KarwarPost Box No 2,Krishna Complex.KatipallaMain RoadKaupMain Road.Kerur1/452, Sri Maruti KripaMain Road.KhanapurVishwasudha,Station Road.KolarD.No. 319, Ward 11 C, CottonpetM G Road Cross.KollurMain Road.KoppalDoor No. 7/6/587-7, Opp LIC BuildingClub Road.KumtaSubhash Road.KustagiKandakoor Building, Dalal Bazaar.Kundapur – MainKamat Building.KyathasandraSri Siddaganga Mutt Road,Near Bus Stand.MaddurMain Road.MadikeriChurch Complex,G T Circle.Malpe5/73, Vadabandeshwara Road. Opp Jumma Masjid.MandyaHPCL Retail Outlet, RAPCOMS, Bangalore-Mysore Road.Mangalore Hampankatta

Light House Hill Road.Kadri15-8-28, Kadri Road.KankanadyDr L P Fernandez Memorial Bldg, Fr Mullers Circle.KulshekarJayashree Gate,Sacred Hearts Bldg.Lal BaghLal bagh Towers,M G Road.PanamburNew Mangalore Port Trust, Hospital Building.ManipalKMC HospitalKasturba Medical College Hospital.M I TMIT Campus Manipal.SyndicateBank Bldg.Syndicate Bank Building.SIBMSIBM Campus,Anant Nagar.MoodabidriMain Road.MuddebihalDoor No. 1968/15,Alamatti Road.MudholGovindpur Galli.MudigereSaldanha International Bldg, K M Road, Near Bus Stand.MundargiDr Y S Meti Building.MundgodBankapur Road.MurdeshwarShabad Building, Main Road.Mysore Belagola Indl EstateKIADB Complex,KRS RoadMetagally.ChamundipuramNo.2951, Jhansi LakshmiBai Road.J P NagarNo.8, 10th Main, Mahaveer Complex.K R CircleVishweshwaraiah Bhavan.Kuvempu Nagar2938, Bangalore-Nilagiri Road, Lashkar Mohalla.MMJCMarimallappa Junior College, K.R.Mohalla,NIENational Institute of Engineering, Manthanwadi Road.SaraswathipuramD.No.2961/38A, V Cross, V Main.St Philomena’s CollegeCollege Campus, Bangalore Road.V V Mohalla2997/3, Sudarshan Temple Road, Vanivilas Mohalla.Zoological GardensSree Chamara jendra Zoological Garden Ittigegud.Nelamangala3272/2663/3, T R Muthappa Layout, B H Road, Subhash Nagar.NitteNitte Educational Trust Complex.PadubidriMeera Complex Main Road.

PutturDoor No. 17-175 D, Mangalore Mercara Road.RaibaghSri Sadan, Station Road.RaichurSukhani Complex, Harihar Road.Station RoadSSRG Women’sCollege.Robertsonpet – KGFBalghat Marikuppam Road.SaligramaSaligrama Main Road.SandurNear Old Bus Stand, LB Colony.ShahabadBharat Chowk.Shimoga Gandhi BazarGandhi BazarDurgigudi43-1, Rajarajeswari Bldg, RM Rd, Park Extn.ShirvaShirva Main Road.Sindgi1765/66, Ward No.3, Uppin BuildingNear Bus Stand.SindhanoorBudiwala Complex.SirsiDevikere Road.SringeriBharathi Street.SulliaS V M Building Main Road.TerdalShiva Nilaya,Gathade Building Near Police Station.TumkurPadma Krupa, H No. 51, Mahatma Gandhi Road, K R Extn.Ashok NagarH-300, M/s Ballakuraya Hotel P Ltd Opp SIT, B H Road.Tumkur MarlurSiddartha Institute of Technology, Kunigal Road,Marlur.S i d d a r t h M e d i c a l CollegeSree Siddarth Medical College, Agalakote-POBhimasandra.Tungabadra Dam (T B Dam)OldTelephone Exchange Bldg Post Office Road.Udupi BrahmagiriNo.426, Near Brahmagiri Circle.Car StreetCar Street.Catholic CentreSyndicate Towers, Catholic Center.KunjibettuMGM College Campus, Nalanda.VittalVittal Puttur Road,Main Road.YadagiriSreehari Deshpande Bldg3-7-45, Kajgarwadi.YellapurD o o r N o . 3 8 , Ward No. 4, Sri L V Mutt Bldg.

Gulbarga Super Market Super Market Road.Sedam Seadam Road.Jeevargi Colony Plot No. 25, Jevargi Colony.MSK Mill Road Opp Govt Printing PressYadgir Station Road.Haliyul Ward No.4 Bus Station Road.Harihara Sri Siddeshwara towers (Opp. Jayashree Theatre), P.B Road.HassanBangalore Road

Kenchamba Petrol BunkSubhash Square Sharada Shankar Complex.Master Control Facility Site (MCF), Master Control Facility Site.Holenarsipura Adjacent to TMC Cmplex.Hospet Station Road 97, Station Road.Dam Road Sharana Plaza.Hubli Ankush Arcade Shop 1, A Block.Durgadbail Lokhande Building,

Behind Syndicate Bank.Gokul Road Hubli.Karwar Road Central Block, Laxmi Narayan Zone.Keshwapur. 1.Sholapur Road. 2.P.B.No 7.Navanagar Near Petrol BunkP.B. Road Mahila Vidya Peetha Campus, Vidyanagar.Siddharudhanagar Siddharudhamath Complex.Jamkhandi Kacheri Road.Kaiga NPC Complex, P.O Kaiga.Karwar Pats Corner 542/1, Dr. Kamalakar Road.Naval Base 2, Naval Base, Sea Bird.Kodagu

College Road, P.B.No.1 Madikeri.Taluk Office Road Virajpet.Kolar M.B.Road Near K.S.R.T.C Bus Stand.Lakshmeshwara Shop No. 5, TMC complex, Opp to New KSRTC Bus Stand.MandyaKyatanagere Pet Building, Bannur Road.Kempaiah Building 1978 & 1978/1, P.B.No. 58.MC Road D5, 286, MC Road.Mangalore Balmatta Road. Crystal Arc.Car Street MangaloreDeralakatte Yenapoya Medical

College.Kankanady P.B.No. 528, Fr.Muller’s Road.Kavoor Junction Opp, Saptagiri Hotel.Kavoor Junction Opp, Sapthagiri Hotel.Kodialbail City Point, Navbharath Circle.Lalbaug Saibeen ComplexMallikanta P.B. No. 512 Jugul Towers.Mangala Gangotri Mangala Gangotri University Campus.Panambur Port Hospital Complex.Port Road P.B.No 90ManipalTiger Circle Manipal Cooperative Bank Annexe,Mysore Belawadi 10 Km, Hunsur Road.

Chamundipuram Branch Opp SBI ChamundipuramCommerical Complex No-2903, Commercial Complex, Opp, Fire Brigade. Kuvempunagar1.KHB Complex. 2. New Kantharaja Urs Road.K.R.Nagar No.1 Hunsur Road.Metagalli Post 391, 1st Stage.Nanjangud Visveshwariah Circle, Ooty Road.Nargund Kori Complex, Mayur Talkies Road.Sarawathipuram Saraswathipuram.Satyaji Rao Road P.B.No. 204 Mothikana Building.North Canara Panduranga Building NH-12.

Puttur Court Maidan Puttur Centre.Ramanagaram Ijur Extension, SBI Road,Sagar Gajanana Complex Court Road.Shimoga Sir M.V. Road Shiroff Complex.Sumeru 2 CH 40 (5) Sumeru, 1st Stage 100 Feet Road.Sindagi Rampur Naka Jewargi Road.Sindhanur Dr.Timmanagoudar Complex Kustagi Road (Gunj Road).South Kanara Belthangady P.B. No 1, Sree Kshetra Complex.Tiptur Abhilash Lodge B.H.Road.

Tumkur SIT Main Road P.B. No 135.Vokkaligara Sangha Complex P.B.No. 42 1st Floor.UdupiSanthekatte Bus Stand Santhekatta Bus Stand Stop.Mythri Complex P.O. Box No 10, Near Service Bus Stand.Uttara KannadaBhatkal Kola Towers NH 17, Bhatkal.Kaiga Main Gate Kaiga Generating Station.Kumta P.B. No.6, 1749, Kumta Road.Sirsi Opp, taluk Office, Hulikal Road.Yellapur Hubli Road.


AnkolaP B No.23, Dinakar Desai Marg.

ArsikereP B No.42, Sainath Road.

Bangalore

BannerghattaNear National Park, Main Road.

K R PuramLaxmi Complex, O M Road.

Kormangla

No.52, 5th Cross, 6th Block.

H S R LayoutNo.7,17th Cross, Sector No.7.

R T NagarNo.57, HMT Layout, Dinnur Main Road.

MalleshwaramNo.16, Nanjundeshwara Complex, 10th Cross, Sampige Road.

Indiranagar

325,C.M.H Road.

Domlur Layout.208, 5th Cross, 1st Main Road.

Upper Palace Orchards344/8, 4thMain.

NagasandraM/s IBP Auto Services, 9th Main, Hesarghatta Rd.

BijapurYogesh Chambers, Old SS Road.

HassanP B No.60, Adi Chunchunagiri Complex, Ravindranagar.

HubliKalburgi Mansion, Lamington Road.

MadikeriP B No.27, Main Road

MangaloreUjireS D M College.

Bhavanthi Street.

G-20,21,22, Venkataramana Arcade, GHS Cross Road.

Belthangadi Belthangadi Main Road.

Vijaya TowerL.H.H. Road, Vijaya Tower.

KankanadyKanachur Complex, Near Hotel West Side Inn.

Mysore Kuvempunagar No.568, Saptagiri Complex, New Kantharaj Urs Road.

Bhogadi, 2nd StageNo.1545, Sahukar Chennaiah Road, Bhogadi, 2nd Stage.

ShimogaS R Rasthe Tippeswamy Complex.

AnkolaGround Floor, Hotel Surya Building, Kumta Road, Harihar‘Bharath Beedi Building Poona-Bangalore Road, P B No.31.AthaniGround Floor, No 4390/6, Haliyal Circle, Ward No. 19BantwalGround Floor, No.12-62(F), Pinto Complex, Near Bus Stand, B.C. Road.BagalkotGround Floor, Sri Basaveshwar Vidya Vardhak College CampusGround Floor, B.V.V.S.Building,Opp.Basaveshwara Engg College, VidyagiriBajpeTerminal Building, Mangalore AirportBanvaseCorporation Bank, Banavase BranchBangalore18/C, New BEL Road,Indiranagar Ground Floor, Shop No.13, 13/1, Yeshwantpur Industrial AreaYelahanka Satellite TownGround Floor, 63, EWS, IV Phase, Yelahanka Extension, Yelahanka New Town.Ground Floor, 99, I A Main, HIG ‘A’ Sector, Wilson GardenShop No.1, No. 66/22 Ground Floor, 12th Cross,WhitefieldGround Floor, Near ITPL, No. 77 Home Farm Circle,Bannerghatta Main RoadGround Floor, Next to IIM, UlsoorKarnataka Handloom Dev. Corpn. No.1, Tank Road, Next to MEG Centre, Vidyaranyapura No.706, Shop No.4(Corner), Suvarna Complex, 3rd Block, B.E.L. Jeevan Sampige RoadLIC of India, MahalakshmipuramGr Flr, No.111, Dr.Sattur’s Nursing Home, West of Chord Rd, Bellary Rd. Karnataka State Seeds Corpn Ltd., Beeja Bhavan,HebbalNo.58, Ground Floor, Nehru Road, Kullappa Circle, Kammanahalli Koramangala.No 82, Ground Floor, 17th E Main, 6th Cross, VI Block, Jeevan Bhima NagarNo 41, Ground Floor, Main Road Jayanagar. 8th Block Shop No.683 C, Opp. Banashankari Temple, 46th Cross, Kanakapura Main Rd,No.11, Sarakki Gate, K.G. RoadGround Floor, Kaveri Bhavan, Gyana Bharathi No. 42/10, Gr Flr Nagadevanahalli,

Opp. KHB Colony, Ring Road, Kengeri TMC, Jaya Nagar 9th Block,No.2602, Ground Floor 26th Main, 38th Corss, KonanakunteNo.22,Ground Floor Amruthnagar Road, Pai Layout,KoramangalaG-8, Raheja Arcade, 7th Block,Jayanagar 3rd Block No.261, 22nd Corss, 9th A MainBannerghatta Road“Jal Bhavan”, Ground Floor, No.6, I Stage, I Phase, B.T.M. Layout, HanumanthnagarNo.108, 3rd Main, 4th Cross,Whitefield RoadGround Floor, M/s.Graphite India Ltd., Veshveshwarayya Industrial Area,Jayanagar129, 4th T Block, 35th Cross, 16th MainOld Madras Road123, Meresidi Heights, Pai Layout, JP Nagar Ist Phase, LIC of India,MG RoadNo.114MathikereShop No.3, Ranka Corner, No.1/25, M.S. Ramaiah Road, Gokul I Stage, 2nd Phase,Mysore Road.No.6, Appa Reddy Complex, 5th Cross, Nandini Layout.Shop No.4, Tulasi House, Site No.12, New Radial Road, SFHS Area,Hosur Road No. 49/1 & 49/3/7, Ground Floor 7th Mile, A.M.. Industrial Estate, KengeriNo.48/3, Opp. Kengeri Bus Stand, Mysore Highway, Banashankari 3rd Stage No.190/B, Ground Floor 100 Ft. Ring Road,Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road Ground Floor, “Ramanashree House”, No.16/1, J.P. Nagar, 6th Phase.No. 884,Ground Floor, RBI Layout, Residency RoadCanara Mutual Building, Ground Floor, LIC of India, Near Ananda Rao CircleNo.113, SC Road, Hosur Main RoadNo.5/2, 1-4, Beratana, Agrahara, 15th KM, Sangasandra PostSanjayanagarNo.22, Akai Plaza, D Rajagopal Road,SeshadripuramNo.4/1,Ground Floor, Shop No.1, Nehru Circle, Seshadripuram College, SrinivasnagarSai Plaza, No..22, 80 Ft. Road, BSK I Stage,SrirampuramNo.40/1, Ground Floor, M.K.K. Road, Nagappa Block, PadmanabhanagarShop No.501/1,Ground Floor, Datta Complex, 12th Main, CJV Das Rd, Ist Phase,Agara No. 1194, 22nd Cross, 24th Main, HSR Layout, Sector II, MalurShop No: 3959/3738, Padmavathi Complex, Malur-Bangalore Road, NagarbhaviShop No.1,Ground Floor Opp. BDA Colony,

Ring Road. YeshwanthpurM/s Gokaldas Exports Pvt Ltd, 25/26, 2nd stage, Industrial Area Subrub. Mahadevpura Municipal Corporation Bldg, Whitefield Rd.YeshwanthpurNo. 35/1, Ground Floor Tumkur Road.Mahalaxmi LayoutShop No.70, Ground Floor.Malleshwaram WestDoor No.186, Ground Floor 17th Cross, 8th Main Road.R.T. NagarNo.482, R.V.S. Complex, HMT Layout, 80 Ft. Road.Bangalore Shreshta Bumi ECDevanahalli TownGrnd Flr, Next to Jain Temple, Highway Jn,B.B. Rd.BSK3rd StageNo.182(Rev-o.25), Ground Floor, 5th Main, Girinagar, Avalahalli Extn, 50 Ft.Rd.BasaveshwaranagarShop No.5, 1st Main Road, IV Stage 3rd Floor, BasaveshwaranagarNo.2/B, 80 ft. Main Road, KHB Colony, 2nd Stage. Bommasandra Industrial AreaBill Forge Pvt Ltd, Ground Floor, No,9C. ChamarajpetNo.24, III Main, 4th Cross, P.B. No.1848.Chandra LayoutShop No.2, Ground Floor, No 1565, 9th Cross, 2nd Main, 2nd Phase, Ist Stage.Gandhinagar“Keshava Nivas”, Gr. Flr, 24, Ist Main Rd, Kavi Kalidas Rd. Frazer TownNo.99, Ground Floor, Coles Road.Cox TownGround Floor, No. 55, Wheeler Main RoadKengeri Satellite TownGround Floor, No.132, I Main RoadPeenyaGround Floor, KIADB Complex, 4th Phase, RajarajeshwarinagarNo.457 ( C ), Ground Floor, Ideal Home Township, Pattangere, CMC Road.Peenya254/A, Sy.No.87 & 150, 100 Ft. Road, 3rd Phase.NagarbhaviNational Law School of India University.Varthur HobliM/s Covansys (India) Pvt. Ltd., Embassy Golf Link Biz Park, Survey # 8/1 & 8/4.Airport RoadDomlur Diamond District EC, A-03, Diamond Dist.Cantonment14/15, K. Kamaraj Road, 4242. RajajinagarNo.25/2, I Main Road, E Block, II stageSadashivanagarNo.601, 3rd Main, Upper Palace Orchards.Vijayanagar3/2/1, 1st cross, MC Layout.BasavangudiNo.6, Gandhi Bazar.BTM Ist Stage No.12, Nirmal Niwas, AICOBO Nagar, 100’ Ring Road. No.44, Race Course Road, Hotel Chalukya Complex.Domlur2, Ground Floor, Airport Main Road,

Banaswadi Corporation Bank, HennurIndiranagar1074/H, 5th Cross, HAL 2nd Stage, Opp. K.E.B. Quarters.IndiranagarNo.3038, HAL 2nd Stage, 80 Ft. Road, 8th Main.Koramangala I BlockShop No.956, Ground Floor,5th Main.Kumar Park West Asha Chambers, Ground Floor, No.2, Venkataswamy Raju Road.K.R. RoadLIC of India, JC Road, DO-I, Ground FloorC V Raman Nagar No.66/1, Adjacent to LRDE, Byrasandra village.Vijayanagar, 2nd Stage Shop No.8/1, Ist Main Road, RPC Layout, SahakarnagarShop No.1, Ground Floor, Plot No.43/1, G Block, 60 Ft. Main Road. Shantinagar No.26, Kengal Hanumanthaiah Road.VasanthnagarNo.11, Nandi, Ground Floor, 8th Main. YelahankaShop No.1, Narayana Swamy Mansion, BB Road. Anekal Taluk.Plot No.36(B), Road No.3 & 5, Jigani Industrial Area, Banashankari 2nd stage No.26, 21st Main Road, Opp. B.D.A. Complex.

BasavanagudiNo.60, Ground Floor, DVG road, Opp. Shamanna Park.MalleswaramSouth End Road, Mill Corner, Seshadripuram PO.R P C Layout1796/13, 6th Main, 9th Cross. West of Chord Road.199/F, 1st Stage, Vth Phase, Basaveshwaranagar. Electronics CityI Floor, Door No.V-4, Keonics Main Road,No.25, Airport RoadBellary Main Road No. 36, Ground Floor, Service Road,Belgaum3361/A + B,Ground Floor, College Road.NehrunagarShop No.1,Ground Floor, Mujawar Arcade, P.B. Road. TilakwadiC.T.S. No.2/202/A, C.D. Deshmukh Road, Shukravar Peth, GandhinagarASM Womens College Campus, Nipani Nemichand Nivas,Ground Floor 747, Ashokanagar, P B No 31.K R RoadParvathi Complex, CTS No.3445/1, Samadevi Galli.TilakwadiSri Kamakshi Building, Plot No.30, Congress Road. Bellary2nd Shop, D.No.109/3, Prasad Complex, Satyanarayanpet.BhadravathiB.H. Road, P.B. No.302, Bhadravathi.BhatkalGround Floor, M/s Kamakshi Auto Service, N.H. Road 17, BhatkalBidar

Corporation Bank, Bidar.BijapurPlot No.79, R S No.39/K, Mahalbagayath.Ground Floor, Gurukul Road, CTS No. 1004, BilgiOpp.GLBC Office, Bhaisarkar Building, Bagalkot-Jamkhandi Road.BrahmavaraGround Floor, Ruchira Complex, Main Road.ChannarayapatnaGururaj Complex, Nr Balaji Theatre, B.M. Road.ChickmagaloreGround Floor, Kelagur Mathias Towers, IG Road.Basavanhally Main Road, Near Shankar Mutt.ChitradurgaSJM Vidyapeetha Regd, Sri Murugha Math, Next to IOC Petrol Pump, Main Rd.Ground Floor, Shop No.1, 1 A/219, United Complex, J.N Road,DavanagereBSC Complex, Bhagwan Mahaveer Road.BSC Complex, Bhagwan Mahaveer Road.Ground Floor, City Medical Centre,I Main, MCC Block.289/6, Ground Floor, AM Arcade, CG Hospital Road.DharwadSujatha Complex, Poona Bangalore Road.Ground Floor, LIC of India, Divisional Office, Dharwad Division, College Road.Shop No.6, C.B. Guttal Complex, C.T.S. No.139/1/MIG, U.B. Hill, Malmaddi.DODDABALLAPURGround Floor, Opp. Soundarya Mahal Theatre, Lions Club Road.GADAGGround Floor, Patil Medical Stores, KC Road.‘Sri Siddalinga Shilpa’, PB NO.31, Pala Badami Road.Shop No. 5 (Part A), Ground Floor, KHB Commercial Building, Mulgund Road.GOKAKGokak Branch, Ground Floor, Ward No. 19,Bus Stand Road.GONIKOPPALShop No.G.F. 28, Bapu Complex, Near Bus StandGorurHassan Arkal Ghod Road.GULBARGAShop No.G-7, No, 1-80, N.G. Complex, Opp. Mini Vidhan Soudha.Ground Floor, Siddarytha Enclave, Shetty Complex, Aland Road.HaliyalT M C Complex, P B No.25, Haliyal.HassanAR No.276, B.M. Road,Ground Floor Opp. BSNL Building.Presidency College, Salgame Road.PCSL Complex, Ground Floor, K R Puram. Hassan KSRTC Bus Stand.P B No 1,Narasimharaja Circle, Holenarsipura Road.BhadravathiNTB-403, Silver Jubilee Road,JannapurKodagu Finance & Invts (Chits) P Ltd., 1-405, Kodagu Towers,

B M Rd,KushalnagarHaveriRS No.169/2 B, Plot No.10, P.B. Road.RanibennurHanumanahalli Complex, P B Road,Near KSRTC Bus Stand, N H 4.HonnavarShop No.6,Ground Floor, Sri Sathya Sai Darshan Shopping Complex, NH 17, Honnavar.HospetGrnd Flr,Sri Sai Dham Cmplx, Ward No31,Nr Markandeshwar Temple, T. B.Dane Rd.HubliUSA Tower, CTS No.2538, Ward No.1, Muncipal Ward, No.45, Ground Floor, Adj.to C Block Coen Road.Gokul Road. Nehru Nagar, Near Manjunathnagar CrossNew Cotton Market. No.128, Opp. Basavana Vana, KeshwapurGround Floor, Akshay Enclave, Sholapur Road,Station Road Ground Floor, LIC of India Building, Branch No.1,.VidyanagarGround Floor, Saligram complex, Opp. Arts College, PB Rd, KarwarRadha Govind Complex, Kaikini Road, PB No.25Plot No.199, Arvind Nagar, Karwar Road.JamkhandiJamkhandi Branch, `Popular Complex’, Uma Rameshwari Road, P.B.No.6.Basaveshwara Circle, Check Post,B H Road.KairangalaP.A. College of Engineering, Nadupadavu, Near Mangalore University, KarkalaNo.93 B/14, Srinivas Complex, Near Canara Bank, Opp. Syndicate Bank.KarwarNo.6, Shop No.MH No.562/5, Shree Datta Prasad Complex, Dr.Pikle Road.KolarNo.2053, Ground Floor, Rahamania Complex, Doddapet.K G FGround Floor, B M Road, Robertsonpet NelikeriGround Floor, Hotel Sanma, NH 17.KundapurDoor No.322/9, Opp. J.K. Towers, National Highway - 17, Shastri Park.KushalnagarNear Konica Color Lab, B.M. Road, Kushalnagar.MadikeriCollege Road, MandyaGround Floor, No.2368, BMS Complex, Opp. Kaveri Park, MC Road, BG Layout.Mangalore Corporation Bank, Head Office, Mangala Devi Temple Road.23-5-404/1, Nayak’s Compound, Opp. Kulal Bhavan, Mangaladevi Temple Road.KodialbailBesant Women’s College Bldg.,.KavoorDr.M.V. Shetty Memorial Trust Campus, Vidyanagar. Kunjthbail village Kavoor Towers,


…Bad newsA farmer near Bandipur reserve has shot a young elephant dead! For, the youngster was about to enter his ragi farm which is around 2 km away from the forest. The dead female elephant was just six years old and was grazing with three other elephants in a herd. The farmer is believed to have shot the tusker on its forehead. While one bullet hit her forehead, the other pieced through her eyelid, killing her instantly.

Even though crop compensation packages have almost tripled to limit the deaths of aimals due to such conflicts, fear and intolerance plague farmers living on the border areas. Forest Department staff have termed the behaviour of the farmer abnormal and disappointing.

New life for Subbarayanakere

Subbarayanakere, the symbol of freedom fighters’ struggle in Mysore, is set for rejuvenation with the Mysore City Corporation (MCC) investing Rs 3

crore to make it attractive. Subbarayanakere, the emptied tank bed, was where the nationalist movement was at its peak in the Royal City. It was the nerve centre of activities for freedom fighters. Not just veteran freedom fighters, but students with patriotic fervour used to assemble and chalk out strategies here. It was the place that hosted rallies and meetings for the cause. The MCC plans to gift the memorial a pictorial presentation of the historical Dandi March on the lines of the one at the Parliament. Subbarayanakere is one of the oldest water bodies that served Mysore when it was still a small town. The lake is believed to have dried up in early 20th century.

Good news…

Here’s some bit of good news for lovers of wildlife – Bandipur will soon be getting country’s first Tiger Protection Force. Yes! The Centre has directed

the State’s Forest Department to step us conservation measures as six tigers have already died in Karnataka this year. As a first step, the State will have a special tiger protection force, the first one among the 13 tiger reserves across the country. The increasing tiger deaths in some states was discussed at the meeting of state forest departments with the Union environment minister and the prime minister recently. According to some wildlife conservationists, the number could be as high as ten. While we have a healthy population of about 12 tigers per 100 sq km, it is less than 17 in the Corbett National Park.

As part of the protection force, 112 forest staff will be appointed with four vehicles. Bandipur has been chosen out of Karnataka’s four tiger reserves because it has a rich landscape and the Waynad-Bandipur zone is vulnerable.


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Keen to pitch India as a world-class tourism destination, the government has asked states to construct and design civic

amenities near tourist sites and conserve heritage monuments in keeping with the local ambience in order to attract more tourists.

Union Tourism Secretary Sujit Banerjee wrote to all state chief secretaries, urging them to implement a set of guidelines to help them in designing and implementing tourism-related projects.

In his letter, Banerjee said the states should employ architects, conservators and landscape architects in order to make tourist sites more attractive.

The states were also asked to have a one-window clearance for all tourism related projects.

Banerjee said while constructing urban civic amenities, proper attention needs to be given to design and aesthetics, choice of materials, durability and maintenance. The beautification efforts should keep in mind cleanliness too, with litter bins and recycling bins at the sites. The civic amenities include better information, public toilets, parking and facilities for the physically handicapped.

Banerjee said the guidelines were framed following recommendations made at a recent workshop in New Delhi on Development of World Class Tourism Infrastructure.

The ministry had organised the workshop under the chairmanship of Tourism Minister Kumari Selja. It made the recommendations after discussion with architects, engineering organisations, tourism managers and consultants.

The letter also said states should encourage free and frequent distribution of high quality tourist maps, guides, CDs, posters and tourism calendars.

The wayside amenities should be located after about every 50 km on the way leading to tourist destinations.

“States should also make effort to upgrade and strengthen existing tourist facilities as a part of the tourism policy from their own resources,” he said.

The letter asked states to come out with a comprehensive conservation master plan of tourist sites.

It directed the states that face water scarcity not to use fountains and other water-based elements at tourist sites and avoid big illumination if there is a power shortage.

Banerjee also asked states to plan foodcraft institutes and hotel management institutes.

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Scribes photo exhibition in MysoreDistrict In-charge Minister Shobha

Karandlaje will inaugurate a five-day photo-journalists’ first mega

exhibition-2009 in Mysore on September 18 at Suchitra Art Gallery, Kalamandira.

The exhibition will showcase award-winning and other eye-catching photographs of five Mysore-based photojournalists - M A Sriram, Anurag Basavaraj, Nagesh Panathale, Hampa Nagaraj and S R Madhusudhan. M A Sriram works as a Senior Photojournalist in The Hindu, Mysore. He has won the MDJA Award in 2006.

Anurag Basavaraj is a freelance photojournalist, who has won the Mysore District Journalists’ Association Award in 2004, PSI National Award in 2007 and IIPC & PSA International Award in 2008.

Nagesh Panathale is the staff photographer of Vijaya Karnataka, Mysore. He is the recipient of the IIPC & PSA award (2008), PSM National Award (2008), KWJA State Award (2007) and MDJA Award (2005). Hampa Nagaraj is the staff photographer of Star of Mysore and Mysooru Mitra, who has bagged MDPVA Award in 2008 and Dum Dum Award in 2009.

S R Madhusudhan, the photographer of Andolana, has bagged the MDJA Award (2001, 2002 and 2008), National Award instituted by Mysore Zoo (2007), MDPVA National Award (2008) and Dum Dum Photo Unit Award, Kolkata.

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46T r a v e l K a r n a t a k a

1. Mysore gets its name from…

2. When did the Wodeyar rule end in Mysore?

3. Mysore is flanked by the rivers

4. Which is Mysore’s patented sweet meat?

5. What does Vijayadashami denote?

6. Which is Karnataka’s Nada Habba?

7. Who started the Dasara festivities?

8. Who started the tradition of having a special durbar in the Mysore Palace during Dasara?

9. What is the ninth day of Dasara called?

10. According to Mahabharatha, which tree was used by the Pandavas to hide their weapons?

???Quiz Time

Travel Q u o t i e n tHow well do you know Mysore? Well, unscramble these to find the names of four major tourist attractions in and around Mysore.

IJKAARAN ELKA TARRISGANTPAANA

DMNUAHCI SLILH NAGAOMHJNA ECPALA

Ans: Karanji Lake, Srirangapattana, Chamundi Hills, Jaganmohan Palace

1. The demon Mahishasura

2. 1956

3. Kaveri and Kabini

4. Mysore Pak

5. The victory of good over evil

6. Dasara

7. Vijayanagara kings

8. Krishnaraja Wodeyar III

9. Mahanavami

10. Banni tree

Ans:

• Mysore, the capital of theWodeyar rulers, isasleepy,laidbackcity.Severalelegantbuildingsenhance itswide,tree-linedstreets.

• IntheheartofthecityistheAmbaVilaspalacewith theJaganmohan Palace to thewest. Photograpghy is notallowedinsidethepalaces.

• The Cathedral of St.Philomena’s, a Neo-Gothicstructure, is reputed to bethetallestchurchintheworldandisworthavisit.

• A visit to Chamundi Hillsiswellworth the tripwithaNandi cowmonolith datingto1659ishalfwayupthehill.

• OnSundaynights,andduringDasara,thepalaceislitup.Itis a trulymagnificent sightandworthplanningyourtriparound.

• When in Mysore, do visittheBandipurNationalPark,Shiva temple at NanjangudandSrirangapattana.

Placestosee:• KrishnarajasagarDam

• BrindavanGardens

• DurbarHall

• ChamundiHills

• TheAmbaVilasPalace&Hall

• JaganmohanPalace

• DasaraExhibition

• RailwayMuseum

• Shr i Chamara j end raZoologicalGardens

• KaranjiLake

• TheRangacharluTownHall

Things to buy: Silk sarees,cashmerepashminas,tablecloth,

scarves,statuesinwood,brass,copperandsandalwood,woodenboxes, jewelry, sandalwoodoil,gulal,incensesticks,handicrafts,etc.

Therearehordesofshopsinsidethecitypalace thatclaimtosellauthentic sandalwoodproducts.Don’t fall in the trap. Go toauthenticMysore sandal storesforsandalwoodproducts.

NightlifeinMysore• HittheroadsofMysore,they

arecolourfullybright.

• VisitBrindavanGardens toenjoy illuminated, musicalfountains.

• Go to thepalace andenjoythe spectacular viewof theilluminatedpalace.

The best way to get aroundMysore: Local buses, taxis andautorickshaws.

- I n a n u t s h e l l

September 16, 2009

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