Mysuru division

Mysuru division is an administrative region in southern Karnataka encompassing eight districts with varied landscapes. The area stretches from mountainous terrain to coastal zones and holds nature reserves, agricultural lands, and urban centers within its boundaries.

The region originates from the former Kingdom of Mysore, which governed southern areas for centuries before modern administration took shape. When Karnataka was reorganized, the current eight districts emerged partly from these historical royal territories and their boundaries.

Each district here maintains its own local customs and practices that visitors can see in everyday activities and traditional crafts. From coffee farming traditions to temple worship patterns, people shape their communities through generations of localized knowledge and celebration.

When visiting this region, know that each district has its own local offices and administrative centers where information and services are available. Infrastructure varies between rural and urban areas, so it helps to plan according to which parts you intend to explore.

This administrative region connects four distinct climate zones, from tropical forests in the mountains to warm coastal areas with salt farming. This climate shift within relatively limited space enables unusually diverse farming and ecosystems across the area.