Temple at Mysore Palace

Mysore to Ooty

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January 14th 2012
I have now left Mysore where I had a great time. Its my favorite city so far. While there I visited the railway museum which my guide book said was very interesting and well worth half a day. I'd say it was a little bit interesting and well worth half an hour. Never trust the books. Also had time at the Maharajas palace which was very interesting. Its a little bit of a walk from the gate ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more