Living in Gokulam is not too difficult for foreigners. This upper class suburb of Mysore has modern homes, good roads, and is easily navigated by foot, and scooters, bicycles, and motorbikes can be easily rented.
To get to Gokulam from Mysore city, hail an auto rickshaw (also known as ‘tuk-tuk’). The Yoga India shala is about 5 km from downtown Mysore. Insist that your rickshaw driver uses the meter to get you to your destination, and then give him a small tip when you arrive.
When I first arrive in Mysore, (which is in the dead of the night, thanks to Malaysian Airlines' flight into Bangalore), I always check into the Green Hotel (www.greenhotelindia.com) for a couple of nights’ stay. The hotel was a former summer palace for the Woodeyar princesses back in its days of glory, and all profits from this hotel goes towards supporting charitable and environmental projects in India.
The charming Traveller’s Room, facing the gorgeous garden, costs Rs2250 plus tax (single occupancy) a night, with complimentary breakfast, and the quiet, eco-friendly surroundings will provide you with a peace of mind, while looking for accommodation in Gokulam before embarking on your yoga studies.
The food at the Green Hotel is fantastic. They’ve also just opened a bakery there, and their Lemon Drizzle Cake is to die for!
The Green Hotel
Chittaranjan Palace
2270 Vinoba Road
Jayalakshmipuram
Mysore
570 012 Karnataka
Tel : (+91) 821 425 5000
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Fax: (+91) 821 251 6139
Email : thegreenhotel@airtelmail.in
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