Mysore Tourism, Places to Visit and Tourist Attractions in Mysore

Mysore is the second largest city in the state of Karnataka, India. The city has recorded history dating back a thousand years and a mythical history which explains the origin of the name - apparently, this was the place where the demon Mahishasura was slain by the Goddess Chamundi. Mysore city is a thriving hub of travel and tourism in Karnataka, India. Following are few places to visit in Mysore.

Mysore Palace, Karnataka, India

Mysore Palace is a palace located in the city of Mysore in southern India. The architectural of the Mysore palace is described as Indo-Saracenic, and blends together Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic styles of architecture. Palace has three-storied stone structure, with marble domes and a 145 ft five-storied tower.

Brindavan Gardens, Mysore

Brindavan Gardens (Some time also referred as Vrundavan Garden) is a garden situated in the state of Karnataka in India. It lies adjoining the Krishnarajasagara dam which is built across the river Kaveri. The garden is maintained by the Cauvery Niravari Nigama, a Government of Karnataka enterprise. It is spread across an area of 60 acres. The garden was renovated in 2005 with a cost of Rs. 50 Million.

Chamundi Hills Mysore

The Chamundi Hills are situated in Mysore India, at elevation of 1,000 meters. A panoramic view of the city is seen from the top of the hills. Among other landmarks, you can see the race course, the Lalitha Mahal palace, Mysore Palace, Karanji and Kukkarahalli lakes.

Jaganmohan Palace & Art Gallery, Mysore

Jaganmohan Palace was constructed in 1861 and was initially used by the Wodeyars, kings of Mysore as their home and later converted into an art gallery. The art gallery contains largest collection of artefacts in South India. Most of these artefacts icludes paintings, prominent among which are those by Raja Ravi Varma, some of which demonstrate scenes from the Hindu epics, Ramayana and Mahabharatha.

Lalitha Mahal, Mysore

Lalitha Mahal is the second largest palace of Mysore. Which is located near the Chamundi Hills. The palace was built in 1921 at the orders of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the Maharaja of Mysore for the exclusive stay of the then Viceroy of India.

St. Philomena's Church, Mysore

St. Philomena's church was built in 1936 using a Neo Gothic style in the honour of St. Philomena. Its architecture was inspired by the Cologne Cathedral in Germany.

Mysore Zoo

Mysore Zoo is one of the oldest and famous zoo in Southern India. Located close to the Palace of Mysore, the zoo is home to a wide range of wild species. The official name of the zoo is Shri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens. Mysore Zoo is one of the city’s most popular attractions. Mysore Zoo was established under royal patronage in 1892, making it one of the oldest zoos in the world.

Karanji Kere Lake, Mysore

A water body amid lush green environment is the Karanji Kere Lake in the heart of the city of Mysore. The surroundings of the lake are used by the people for jogging and the lake is used as a place to immerse the idols of Ganesha after the festival.

Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion

Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion is located in the green surroundings of Manasagangothri, the campus of the University of Mysore. It was built by Jayachamaraja Wodeyar to his daughter Jayalakshammanni. The renovated mansion has 125 rooms, 300 windows, 287 exquisitely carved doors and it was spread across 6 acres. The entrance on the northern side has an extrusion on the stairs presumably to be used as alighting platform from cars and chariots.

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