Mysore is located in the southern part of the Deccan Plateau. The district of Mysore is an undulating tableland that is partly covered by granite outcrops and fringed with lush green forests. The city is at 770m above sea level and 140kms from Bangalore, the state capital. Mysore has an area of 6,268 sq km and a population of 22,81,653 (1991 census). The city is also known as the City of Palaces, Mysore has always enchanted its visitors with its quaint charm.

Mysore has a warm and cool climate throughout the year. It has a salubrious climate. The climate of Mysore is moderate. The weather in winter is cool and the summers are bearable. The minimum temperature in winter is around 15 degrees Celsius and in summer the maximum temperature is around 35 degrees Celsius. Mysore gets most of its rains during the monsoon between June to September. Mysore average rainfall annually is around 86 centimeters.