Coimbatore - Luxury India Tour

The region around Coimbatore was ruled by Sangam Cheras and it served as the eastern entrance to the Palakkad Gap, the principal trade route between the west coast and Tamil Nadu. The Kossar tribe mentioned in the second century CE Tamil epic Silappathikaram and other poems in Sangam literature is associated with the Coimbatore region (Kong Nadu). Large numbers of Roman coins and other artifacts have been unearthed around Coimbatore, indicating the region's ties with Roman traders. The Coimbatore region is in the middle of the "Roman trail" that extended from Muzzily to Arikamedu.

The medieval Colas conquered the Kong Nadu in the 10th century CE. A Cola highway called "Rajakesari Peruvazhi" ran through the region. Much of Tamil Nadu came under the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire by the 15th century. The Vijayanagara reign brought new settlers from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. In the 1550s, the military governors (Madurai Nayaks) of the Vijaynagara Empire took control of the region.

 After the Vijayawada Empire fell in the 17th century, the Madurai Nayaks established their state as an independent kingdom, with other Vijayanagar offshoots forming new kingdoms in Vellore, Tanjore, Gingee, Chandragiri and Mysore. The Nayaks introduced the Palayakkarar system under which Kongu nadu region was divided into 24 Palayams.

In the later part of the 18th century, the Coimbatore region came under the Kingdom of Mysore,following a series of wars with the Madurai Nayak Dynasty.When part of Kingdom of Mysore the region was under the administration of Hyder Ali and later Tipu Sultan of Mysore. After defeating Tipu Sultan in the Anglo-Mysore Wars, the British East India Company annexed Coimbatore to the Madras Presidency in 1799. The Coimbatore region played a prominent role in the Second Poligar War (1801) when it was the area of operations of Dheeran Chinnamalai.

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Mysore - Tour of South India

Mysore located at a distance of around 150 kms from Bangalore city the Silicon Valley of India Tour has been one of the greatest tourist attractions in South India for many decades. Mysore is located in Karnataka state of South India Tourism.

Mysore is always crowded by thousands of tourists throughout the year, and it remains as a main excursion option for school children of various schools across India holidays for many decades. Let us see what all the important tourist places in Mysore. This list also includes the important tourist attractions in Mysore and around.

Affectionately dubbed as the 'City of Palaces' Mysore is one of the most fascinating tourist destinations of India Tour. It is also popular for its silk and sandalwood. It is the second biggest city of the south Indian state of Karnataka. The rich cultural heritage of the city majestically reflects in its attractions, which range from stunning palaces to religious sites, beautiful gardens, vibrant festivals and colorful handcrafts.

With a history dating back to the 14 century, Mysore Palace dominate the land of the city. Reflecting the Indo-Saracenic style, incorporating both the Hindu and Muslim elements, the palace is a three storied stone structure of fine gray granite and pink marble. Its domes, turrets, arches, and colonnades are beautifully adorned with exquisite carvings. The interiors of the palace has several astonishing attractions to sweep you off your feet.

Holding sheer mythological significance, this hill is named after Goddess Chamundi( an avatar of Parvati). It symbolizes the goddess's victory over the demon Mahishasura. It is at this place where the goddess killed the demon. There is a temple at the hill dedicated to the goddess. The hill also offers picture-perfect views of the surroundings.