Mysore is an attractive place for tourism. It is Karnataka, India located at the base of Chamundi hills. The cultural ambience and achievements of Mysore earned it the sobriquet Cultural capital of south karnataka. Mysore is noted for its palaces especially Mysore palace and for the festivities that take place for Dasara festival when the city receives a large number of tourists. It lends its name to the Mysore style of painting, the sweet dish Mysore Pak and Mysore Peta and the Mysore silk saree. Mysore depends mainly on rail and bus transport for inter-city connections. It also has an airport serving the city, also known as Mandakalli Airport. The Jaganmohana palace, the sand sculpture museum, Chamundeshwari temple, St.Philomina’s Church are other historical places in Mysore. Mysore Zoo, Krishnarajasagar Dam, Brindavan gardens, Srirangaptna, B.R.Hills, are the other recreational destinations in Mysore.