Bangalore - 140km   There are passenger and express trains linking Mysore with Bangalore, Chennai and other places. It's a 3-hour journey from Bangalore.   Bangalore - 180km   Shopping in Mysore   Mysore is known for the extravagant silks, Sandalwood and rosewood carvings. The painting from Mysore which uses natural dyes is a very sought after art piece by the visitors. Wooden toys are another major attraction which tourist can find in Mysore while shopping. Following are the well known shopping places in Mysore: KSIC factory,H. D Kote road Mysore silk emporium, Nazarbad main road Mysore sandalwood oil factory, Manandavady road Cauvery arts and crafts, Sayaji rao road   KSIC factory H. D Kote road, Mysore - 570008 Tel: 0821-2481803 Open from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. Closed on Sunday All cards are accepted Mysore silk emporium 3 Netra Nivas, Nazarbad main road, Mysore - 570010 Tel: 08221-2521247 Open from 8:30 am to 9:30 pm All cards are accepted Mysore sandalwood oil factory Manandavady road, Mysore - 570008 Tel: 0821-2483651 Open from 9 am to 5:30 pm. Closed on Sunday, All cards are accepted Cauvery arts and crafts Sayyaji rao road Mysore - 570001 Tel: 0821-2521258 Open from 10 am to 7:30 pm All cards are accepted Ramsons arts and crafts 1160 Ramsons House, Opposite Mysore Zoo, Mysore - 570010 Tel: 0821-2443669 Open from 9:30 am to 7 pm All cards are accepted   Devaraja Market   This market was built by Tipu sultan and is one of the oldest in the country. Take a stroll through the narrow lanes and you can experience the essence of the local life as well as the former glory of the market. You can just watch the market or purchase almost everything from flowers to vegetables to incense sticks, aromatic oils, exotic herbs, antiques and sandalwood products from here. The market is located on the western side of Dhanwanthri road and opens in the early morning. Tourists are advised to carry cash as most shops don't take cards.