A 1,000-metre hill above the city topped by a 12th-century temple, reached by road or 1,008 steps past a monolithic Nandi.
Special-entry darshan tickets cut the queue substantially. Drive up and walk down the steps if you want the Nandi without the climb. Monkeys will take anything in your hand.
One of India's oldest and best-run zoos, opened in 1892, with large enclosures and a strong breeding…
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The Indo-Saracenic seat of the Wadiyars, rebuilt in 1912 after a fire, and lit by 97,000 bulbs on…
The Wadiyars' earlier palace, now holding Raja Ravi Varma canvases, Mysore-style gold-leaf paintings…
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A 120-year-old covered market of flower garlands, kumkum powder pyramids, bananas, sandalwood oil and…