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Dasara Helpline Dial +91-99008 01675, 99008 04061   Useful Kannada Words | Dasara FAQs Dasara Frequently Asked Questions Program Contact VIP Gold Card Tickets Mr. Chandra Mohan, Cell +91-9480326291 Dasara Procession Tickets for 21.10.2007 : Rs. 1000 and Rs. 250/- :: Tickets available at Mysore City Corporation Contact Person - Smt. Sudha - PRO Phone : 0821-2418807, Mobile : +91-98451 88659   MUDA Contact Person - Sri. Yogesh - Secretary Phone : 0821.2421629 (Extension : 262) Mobile : +91-94496 79294   KSRTC - Rural Bus Stand Contact Person - Sri. Venkatesh Mobile : +91-94490 62789   DC Office Contact Person : Miss.  Reshma Phone : +91-99008 01675, 99008 04061   Mysore Palace Contact Person - Sri. Nagaraj Phone : 0821-2434425 Mobile : +91-93418 34020   Town Hall Contact Person - Sri. Raju Phone : 0821-2418820   Mysore Tourism Heritage City In Mysore Bus Timings Train Timings Jumbo Savari Video   Whom to contact if I have any question Dasara Helpline Dial +91-99008 01675, 99008 04061   What is Mysore Dasara Dasara is the Nadahabba of the state of Karnataka. It is also called as Navaratri (Nava-ratri = nine-nights) and is a 10-day festival with the last day being Vijayadashami, the most auspicious day of Dasara.   What is Mysore famous for Mysore is famous for silk sarees (Mysore Silk), Sandalwood carvings and the many varities of perfumed incense sticks. Mysore's market places can be a good place to start, like Ashoka Road, Sayyaji Rao Road and for a mix of Western and Indian traditional shopping head to Devaraj Urs Road. To experience one of India's best markets head to Devaraja Market where tourists and locals alike shop for daily fruit and vegetables as well as the rows and rows of flowers and various spices. Devaraja market is on Dhanwanthri Road.   I am planning to come to Mysore, what are the various modes of transportation available By Train Mysore Junction is the city's main station, and there are daily trains plying the route between Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Thanjavur as well as smaller and lesser known Indian cities. By bus Mysore has intra-city, inter-city and suburban public bus transportation.  Buses run every 5 minutes on the Bangalore route, and there is a choice of both A/C and non-A/C vehicles. During the weekends, these buses are often full, so it is advisable to reserve a seat in advance. By Car Mysore and Bangalore have a direct road connection, but be warned about driving in India, which is especially dangerous at night because of speeding trucks. The 4 lane expressway between Bangalore and Mysore is now complete, and allows the 140 km journey to be covered in about 2.5 hours. By Plane The nearest domestic and international airport is Bangalore airport (130km from Mysore)  Mysore Airport is currently non-operational.   Contact Phone number of Deputy Commissioner's Office Phone : 0821.2422302   Contact details for Foreigner Registration and Visa Extension Office Office of the Police Commissioner, Nazarbad, Phone : 0821.2564252 Office of the Superintendent of Police, Jalpura, Phone : 0821.2441551   Contact Number for the bus services available in Mysore City KSRTC City Bus Stand - 0821 - 2424995 KSRTC Reservation  0821 - 2425819 / Mobile +91-9980915215 KSRTC Bus Stand   0821 - 2443490 KSRTC Counter  0821 - 2423652 Rural / Suburban Bus Stand   0821 - 2520853   What should I do about hotel accommodation and transportation. Several hotels are within walking distance and also there is a facility of Home Stay   What food is available Veg or Non Veg food is available at various restaurants in the City.   How to get around in the city. Getting around in Mysore is cheaper than most Indian cities. Auto Rickshaws - Usually go by the meter, there are also pre paid auto stands at the bus stands  Minimum fare is 14.00 Rs. Tourist Cabs - Are the best choice in case you want to tour the city all day or visit nearby places. Jhutka Gaadis (Horse drawn carriages)  are available in Mysore.  One of the few remaining vestiges of the old pre-independance Mysore. A Jhutka stand exists in the railway station, bus stand etc. It is a feeling of Heritage Ride in Mysore, when the city is illuminated at the evenings.   What is the cost of a Ticket which has all the facilities of a VIP Gold Card : Rs. 6000 per Gold Card.  Entry for 2 + 1   I am with the Press. Can I attend for free. For more information on this please call Mr. Prakash at +91-9448489195   What events are free with the Dasara VIP Card   Mysore Palace Entrance Zoological Gardens Entrance KRS - Brindavan Gardens Entrance Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary Entrance Nagarahole Wildlife Sanctuary Entrance Dasara Exhibition Entrance Special Entry at Chamundi Temple Musical Concerts at Palace Dance programmes at Jaganmohan Palace Film shows at theatres Drama Competitions at Kalamandira Sports meet 50% discount on tickets to G R S Fantasy Park Yuva Dasara Food Mela Air Show at Bannimantap Railway Museum Jamboo Savari Torch Light Parade   What are the nearest hotels to the events Most of the events happen in the heart of the city and all the hotels are at the walking distance   When will the tickets be available Its already available and for more information please call  +91-99008 01675, 99008 04061   Place where the tickets for Mysore Dasara are sold Dasara Gold Card VIP Tickets please contact Mr. Chandra Mohan, Mobile +91-9480326291 Dasara Procession Tickets are sold at DC Office, KSRTC Bus Stand, Suburban Bus Stand, MUDA, Mysore City Corporation, Mysore Palace North and South Gates, Hotel Hoysala   Is there any parking facility Yes, most of the places where events are held there is a separate place for parking   How is the seating arranged Seating is arranged and numbered   What is the difference between the regular tickets and with Gold Card Ticket Regular Tickets will have only entrance for a particular event only. Gold Card Tickets will have a separate seating arrangement with all VIP Facilities   Will there be any a waiting list once the tickets are sold out No   Is there any age limit for the attendees No   When do the programs mostly take place In the Evenings, please refer Events link   How many Cellular Phone Operators are in Mysore GSM : BSNL, Airtel, Hutch, Spice CDMA : Reliance, Tata Indicom Land Lines :BSNL, Airtel, Reliance, Tata Indicom   Where can I get Event Program Information in Mysore Event Programs will be available at Information centres  and also please call  +91-99008 01675,  99008 04061 for more information.   Is there any event in the morning Yes, Heritage Walk of Mysore which starts at   What should I bring Water Bottle for drinking more information can be collected from +91-99008 01675,  99008 04061.   There is supposed to be updated information on a certain webpage, but it does not  seem to be there Please refresh your Explorer or reload, more information please call +91-98450 01658   I was not able to attend the event, can I get information Yes, please contact in charge of the Event   Can I take pictures or videos of the event Yes   Can I bring my video camera/camcorder into the concert arena Yes   Can I bring my iPod? Mp3 players are permitted.   What are the Cultural Art forms participating in the Procession Nandi Dhwaja Veeragase Nadaswara Cannon Carriages Suggi Kunita Pooja Kunita Kolata Pata Kunita Huli Vesha Karade Manjalu Kamsale Dollu Kunita Kellu Kudure (Kudure Kuniha) Zhanj Pathak Hejje Kunita   What is the highlight of Mysore Dasara Dasara Procession held on the Vijayadashami, the tenth day.  It is led by caparisoned elephants carrying an idol of goodess Chamundeshwari seated in a golden howday (elephant seat).    From where the procession starts Procession wends its way from the Majaraja's Palace to the torch light parade ground.  The procession then returns to the palace.   As soon as the procession over then what is the next program After the Dasara Procession, at the Bannimantap Grounds Torch Light Parade Starts at 6.30 pm on 21.10.2007

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