About Mysore Mysore, has recently been in the news for all the right reasons. Located 139 kms away from Bangalore, it has become a preferred investment destination. Business is booming and Mysore is a thriving economy replete with major IT and BPO companies. But what perhaps makes Mysore attractive is its seamless marriage of the old and new. It is a great place to live in. Wide open spaces, sprawling grounds lined with trees, a rich and varied culture, an ancient heritage, hospitals, schools, golf courses, amusement parks, theaters, movie halls – there is an abundance of it all in Mysore. The cost of living is relatively low, and the average professional in Mysore earns significantly more than he can spend. As for savings, Mysore is dotted with investment opportunities – banks, mutual fund companies, share brokers – you name it and Mysore has it. Real estate prices are also relatively lower and rent hardly puts a strain on the pocket. The climate is temperate all year round. The comparatively high altitude (it is located 770 meters above sea level) gives the city this unique advantage – the average day temperature is a pleasant 26 degrees centigrade even in the peak of summer. Adding to the atmosphere is the fact that Mysore is a city that breathes easier than its counterparts like Bangalore, pollution levels being comparatively much lower. Mysore also has the pick of educational institutes in Karnataka. Some of the best engineering colleges, schools and universities are located here - from the National Institute of Engineering to the SJ College of Engineering to the University of Mysore. Mysore also has a plethora of English-medium schools that combine the best of traditional values with modern educational techniques. There is a profusion of good hospitals in the city, with qualified medical professionals at their helms. Other amenities are easy to find and specialist medical care units such as eye hospitals and nursing homes are plenty. The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing is also located here. Commute time in Mysore is relatively short, owing to lesser traffic and better roads, making for an enjoyable drive from home to office and vice versa. The public transport system is also in good shape and buses and autos form the lifeblood of the commuting public in the city. There are also plenty of tourist hotspots in Mysore. One of Mysore’s selling points is that it has chosen to retain and promote its heritage rather than replace it. The city is famous for its silk and is also a thriving sandalwood and incense centre. Theater is a big draw in Mysore as are art galleries. There are a vast number of recreational activities that Mysoreans can take part in. There is an eighteen hole golf course, bowling alleys, snooker tables, go-karting, adventure sports and much more. If, however, you wish to indulge yourself in some rest and relaxation, there are plenty of resorts, and tourist spots in and around Mysore.