Comments on: Your Mysore Shopping Guide

By: Jamie Hearne

Jamie Hearne — Mon, 06 May 2019 02:59:34 +0000

Hey I just read a few of your posts and was wondering how you managed to make money during your time in India? I’m trying to figure out how I can build this sort of lifestyle for myself. Any advice would be amazing! Thanks, Jamie.

By: H.P.AVINASH avin

H.P.AVINASH avin — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:18:45 +0000

It’s so over whelming to see the comments on Mysuru. I recently left my job in Bengaluru and shifted back to Mysore(my hometown) and you guys reassured that, It was right decision.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:47:53 +0000

In reply to Avani Bhamidipati. I'm glad you liked the recap!! Hope you can come back soon.

By: Avani Bhamidipati

Avani Bhamidipati — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:54:32 +0000

Hi Rachel!
So I was born and brought up in Mysore and have been living away from my little town for the last 11 years! Living in Australia & now the America, There is not a day that I miss my parents and my hometown!
All of your photos and descriptions overwhelmed me! I remember going to Deveraja Urs market with my father to buy flowers, banana leaves, Fresh turmeric, Beetle leaves, Glass bangles and everything else for festivities all year round! My city looks like a new bride every time I visit! I am visiting Mysore again in a few days and cannot contain my excitement. Reading your blog made me realize how I missed all the little details I have not captured since my childhood. I had forgotten the colors in my city, how beautiful it looks with change in every hour. I remember going up the Chamundi Hill at 6.45pm and waiting for the lights to turn on the Mysore Palace and taking it the breathtaking views!
I have some tips for when you visit again, Hopefully you will!
You must make sure you visit Mysore around Dasara festival. To me its the most beautiful then.
You must visit Manasagangothri Campus and look around the other buildings which are now part of the university but they belonged to the Royal family.
Go up the Chamundi Hill when you can!
Eat the best Dosas in the world! @ Mylari Restaurant
Catch the best Mayonnaise filled most yummy Chicken Burgers at Downtown Burgers!
My gosh, I can go on and on! But interestingly I am visiting Goa with my family mid May and would love your input on places to see, things to do, food to eat for my trip!
Thank you again for this wonderful recap of my beautiful bride- Mysore City!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:06:06 +0000

In reply to venus john. No problem :) glad you liked it.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:05:42 +0000

In reply to Renuka. OOO You so should!! It's such a nice clean city

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:05:09 +0000

In reply to Jessica. Yes you do! It's amazing girl :)

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:04:25 +0000

In reply to Christine @thetraveloguer. OH and it's got real gold for the gold bits!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:04:12 +0000

In reply to Christine @thetraveloguer. Apparently the way they spin it is different than anywhere in the world and is top secret

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:02:55 +0000

In reply to Justine. omgsh it's insane how pretty everything was organized- pinterest has NOTHING on this market!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:00:27 +0000

In reply to Danni @Leftnleavin. I haven't heard that about Jasmine, now I'm curious too and will ask.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:48:33 +0000

In reply to Tim | UrbanDuniya. what a compliment, thank you!

By: Tim | UrbanDuniya

Tim | UrbanDuniya — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:23:10 +0000

Devaraja Market is great – so much to be found here, and in the streets around it. Great guide – I love how comprehensively you cover India :)

By: Danni @Leftnleavin

Danni @Leftnleavin — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:26:18 +0000

Fab photos, especially the colors of the pigments.
When I make it to India one day I fully intend on buying fabric and getting some clothes made at the tailors. My mum used design her own stuff and get it made for so cheap in India and Pakistan when we were growing up.
I would definitely get some jasmine oil but someone once told me that a lot of Indian ladies of the night use jasmine? Is that true?

By: Justine

Justine — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 05:01:45 +0000

The Devaraja Market looks amazing. I love exploring markets when I travel. It’s one of my favorite activities. But I have NEVER seen a market look anywhere near that organized. I’m used to everything being strewn about and there’s always muck on the floors. Seriously, your photos make me laugh because everything is put in such precise piles. It’s like they arranged everything perfectly to be photographed!

By: Christine @thetraveloguer

Christine @thetraveloguer — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 17:23:23 +0000

That looks like the best market ever!! love the photos. How come the Mysore silk is so expensive?

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:53:43 +0000

I love all of your photos. Mysore looks like a really neat place. I need to get over to India!!

By: Renuka

Renuka — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:56:00 +0000

So cool and vibrant photos! I am in Bangalore at the moment. Maybe I can take a short trip to Mysore and explore everything that you mentioned here!

By: venus john

venus john — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:04:01 +0000

thanks for all the information especially about mysore silk and the price and about original mysore sandal wood.