13 famous Mysore tourist places

Mysore tourist places; Mysore being the cultural capital of Karnataka, is the second-largest city in the state. This famous tourist destination of South India is known for its splendor and royal atmosphere.

The present-day Mysore Palace was constructed between 1897 AD and 1912 AD under the leadership of the British architect Henry Irwin. The old magnificent, beautiful gardens, havelis and shady places of Mysore city fascinate the tourists visiting here.

In 2010, in a survey conducted by the Central Urban Development Authority, Mysore was ranked as India’s second and Karnataka’s first cleanest city. It is also called Sandalwood City, sandalwood, rose, and other types of fragrance that flow through the air of Mysore. Also known as Ivory City and City of Palaces.

13 famous Mysore tourist places

Mysore Palace, Mysore tourist places

The Mysore Palace is also known as Amba Vilas Mahal. In this palace, the architecture of Indo-Saracenic, Dravidian, Roman, and Oriental styles is found. For the construction of this three-story palace, brown granite, which has three pink marble domes, has been used to build. Along with the palace, there is also a five-tower tower at 44.2 meters high, whose dome is made of gold. This palace is one of the most visited places in the world. It is also evidence that the New York Times has kept it in 31 of the world’s most visited places. You can enter this palace with the Goma Thoti or the Dolls Pavilion. At this entrance, a group of dolls made of the 19th and 20th centuries has been kept. Apart from this, there is a wood-made elephant which is decorated with 81 kg gold. The ceremony is concluded on the occasion of Dussehra in front of Gombe Thoti and a 200 kg crown is displayed for the common people. In the palace, you can also see those rooms, which have royal clothes, photographs, and jewelry. Simultaneously, the wall of the palace, Siddhalinga Swamy, King Ravavarma, and K. Venkatappa is decorated with paintings. There are also 12 temples in the Mysore Palace built between the 14th to the 20th centuries, where different architectural looks are found.

Chamundi Hills, Mysore tourist places

Chamundi hill is situated at an altitude of about 1065 meters above sea level and if you are going to visit Mysore, try to go here too. On the top of the Chamundi hill, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati is the Chamundeswari temple dedicated to Chamundeswari. In fact, it used to be Goddess of Woodyard.

This temple was built in the 11th century and in 1827 Mysore kings repaired it. The statue of Mahishasura, the king of monsters, has been placed in front of the temple.

Another notable feature of the Chamundi hill is that there is a Nandi statue of five meters high, which was constructed in 1659 with black granite. On the hill above is another small temple dedicated to Chamundeswari and Hanuman, which is open from 7.30 am to 2 pm and from 3.30 am to 6 pm. From Chamundi hill, you can see the beautiful view of the city.

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Mysore tourist places

Ranganithitu Bird Sanctuary located on the banks of river Cauvery near Shrirangapatnam is a major attraction of this region. This sanctuary, made up of a group of six islands, is 67 km. The square is spread over the area. This place declared in 1940 as a bird sanctuary, occurs at the peak of its charm between June to October.

This sanctuary is home to some migratory birds such as stork and pelican. Some other birds, such as white ibis, spoonbills, elevators, cormorants, and pheasants can also be seen in this sanctuary. You can see crumbs and open bills storks while riding in the yacht on this peninsula.

The sanctuary for tourists is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry ticket fees are 50 rupees for Indians and 300 rupees for foreigners. The nominal entrance fee for Indians coming to this sanctuary can be 50 rupees and foreigners can enjoy boat ride by paying Rs 300 rupees.

Brindawan Garden, Mysore tourist places

If you are going to visit Mysore then do not forget the Hrgajas walking around Vrindavan. It is just 20 km from Mysore. The Vrindavan Gardens were formerly known as Krishnarajendra Terrace Gardens and it remained right under Krishnaraja Sagar Dam (KRS). It has been named after Krishnaraja Wudayar IV and it was built between 1924 and 1932 by Shri M. Vishwaswariya.

Vrindavan Garden on the lines of Kashmir’s Shalimar Bagh is spread over 60 acres. Here you can see beautiful flower beds, grasslands, trees, ponds, and waterfalls. You can also enjoy boating in the pond made in the middle of the garden.

At the same time, you can also see the musical and dancing fountain. From Monday to Friday, you can see beautiful decorations in this park from 7 pm to 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 7 pm to 9 pm. This park belongs to the Cauvery Irrigation Department.

St Philomena’s Church, Mysore tourist places

St. Philomena’s Church is also known as St. Joseph’s Church. If you are going to Mysore, then try to go to this church. The construction work of this church was started by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar in 1933 and it was completed in 1941. It was built in a gothic architectural style and the remains of the third century are also kept safe under the altar of the church.

The arrangement of the church is influenced by the Holy Cross and there is an auditorium as well as an altar. In the church sanctuary, you can see the statue of St. Philomena and Jesus Christ on the marble altar. One can see events from the birth of Christ to the reincarnation in the church’s glass paintings. Another feature of the church is that there are two towers of 54 meters high. It quickly resembles St. Patrick’s Church in New York.

Railway Museum, Mysore tourist places

The Mysore Rail Museum was built in 1979. You can see the spread and development of the railway in Chamundi Gallery of the museum. Apart from this, you can also visit the Royal Coach of Mysore Maharaja and the first steam engine made in India by going to Sri Ranga Marquee.

Also, there is a Troy train in the museum, on which children can sit around the museum. The fee of the museum is quite low and you can go here from 10 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 5 pm in the evening except Monday.

GRS Fantasy Park, Mysore tourist places

GRS Fantasy Park is an amusement and water park located just 15 minutes drive from Mysore, which serves as a picnic spot for all. Located in the midst of a lush green environment on the Mysore-Bangalore highway, the park has good restaurants and gift stores. The park has been a part of many memorable holidays and unforgettable memories for the past 13 years.GRS Fantasy Park is a theme-based amusement park and one of the favorites among the locals of Mysore. It offers some really entertaining rides and activities that make it an ideal place to hang out for friends and family. GRS Fantasy Park has many exciting fun rides and multipurpose game systems for children and adults. Water Games and Kids Pool are the main attraction of the park. There are many inbuilt games in the Amazon which is an interactive river. What’s more, facilities like lockers, changing rooms, restaurants, gift shop, amphitheater, and gift shop are also located on the campus to facilitate your visit. In brief, the experience and atmosphere in the GRS Fantasy Park is simply exhilarating.

Mysore Zoo, Mysore tourist places

Traveling to Mysore Zoo while in the city in Mysore can prove to be a good experience. This joo was built in 1892 by Maharaja Chamaraja Wudayer and its glitch is in some of the finest Zoological Gardens of India. Spread over 250 acres, this zoo can also be seen in many rare species of mammals, reptiles and birds. Earlier this name was called Palace Ju and the royal family used to come here to visit.

However, later Chamarajendra Wudayer allowed the common people to enter this zoo. In 1909 the name of this zoo was changed to Chamarajendra Zoological Garden. Measure zoo is used for a captive breeding program, whose purpose is to endanger: increase the number of species. In this yoke you can see elephant’s children, young monkeys, wild bulls and leopards and tigers. Also it is also known for the breeding of Ju barberry sheep, zebra, giraffe, emu, chimpanzee, hippo horse, kangaroo, tiger and sangai. At the same time you can see rare species of animals including pissuri, four singing gazelle, caracar, tomato musk, nigiri langur, chinkara, binturong and leopard.

Mysuru Sand Sculpture Museum, Mysore tourist places

it’s different from most of your standard other attractions, quite creative and worth a visit. The artwork is mostly good save 1-2 items. It’s not very big in that you can probably spend 30-45 minutes looking at the sculptures and if you’re interested in the shops, maybe another 15-30 minutes. They do have shops with artisans (and some of the regular Chinese imported stuff!).
Right next to this place are a couple of large government run emporiums for silk and handicrafts. So, if you’re out there shopping for these things, you should certainly stop by the museum.
At Rs: 40 per person, I think it’s good value for money.

Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore tourist places

Jagan Mohan Mahal is one of the oldest buildings in the city. If you are in Mysore, then definitely try to visit the castle palace. This palace was built in 1961 by the kings of Mysore. When the old wooden palace was destroyed by fire in 1897, Jaganmohan Mahal was also the residence of the royal families until the main palace was built. In 1902 Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV took the palace under his command and a ceremony organized on the occasion was also attended by the then Viceroy and Governor-General of India Lord Cajern. Tourists can also see the wedding pavilion in the palace, which was built during the wedding of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. This pavilion is also known as Durbar Hall and its fame is due to the fact that Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV used to celebrate his birthday here. The hall was used for music festivals, drama and cultural activities as well as for the convocation ceremony of the Mysore University. Today this palace is used for cultural programs and celebrations during the Dussehra festival. The palace has two huge wooden doors, with carvings of Lord Vishnu’s Dasavatara, as well as paintings and handicrafts of the kings of Mysore.

Bandipur National Park, Mysore tourist places

Bandipur National Park (Bandipur National Park) is one of the major attractions of Bandipur. This place is also an ideal place for adventure lovers along with adventure lovers. Spread over an area of ​​800 sq km, this park (park) has an abundant beautiful, dark and dense forest. In 1931, the Maharaja of Mysore established this park, which was in the area of ​​90 square kilometers at that time. In 1941 this park (park) was named Venugopala Wildlife Park, which was based on the name of the main god of that area. Tourists can enjoy beautiful scenery from all corners of the park, because it is surrounded by rivers like Nagur, Kabini and Moer. The park provides natural habitat to many animals such as tigers, four-horned deer, giant squirrels, elephants, hornbills, wild dogs, cheetahs, dormant bears, and gaurs. Along with the animals, there are some rare species of birds which also include migratory birds and migratory birds. In the park, brown hawk owls, trogons, gray jungle birds, drongo bay owls, weaver birds (baya), woodpeckers, kingfishers, common singing birds and flies, etc. can be seen. In this garden, some rare species of vegetation like teak, anvil, bamboo, and sesal are also found. Tourists can visit the gardens from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For Indians, the fee is 25 rupees and the fee for foreigners is 150 rupees.

Shivanasamudra, Mysore tourist places

The Shivanasamudra Falls can be visited to fulfill many purposes. It is a huge and wonderful waterfall, especially an ideal destination for nature lovers. The width of this waterfall is 305 meters and the height is 98 meters. It is a fragmented waterfall, where water falls simultaneously through various rocky channels. The sound of falling water of this waterfall can be heard from a long distance. You can plan a trip here for weekends and a refreshing feeling. The environment around here is full of greenery, the beauty of which affects visitors a lot. With a mountain background, this waterfall is very attractive, you can see the sunrise and sunset scenes here too. The streams of this waterfall seem to be like milk from a distance. The white color of the water is very beautiful with a green atmosphere. Believe it or not, there can be no other natural alternative for a week of fatigue. Here you find yourself very close to nature

Karanji Lake, Mysore tourist places

Karanjali lake is a popular tourist destination in Mysore. The lake is surrounded by a beautiful nature park, which has a butterfly park and a mind-catching walk-through aviary. Its most special thing is that it is the country’s largest walk-through aviary. Karanji Lake is maintained by the Mysore Zoo Authority. It is spread over a total of 90 hectares and 55 of these are lake over hectares. At the same time, the lake has a coastal area of ​​35 hectares. If you wish, you can also enjoy boating in this lake.

How To Reach Mysore

Mysore By Air:

Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore(BLR), is a major airport in Mysore at a distance of 171km and is well linked with other major Indian cities. Private Train, Busses, Car or Taxi are available from Airport to reach Mysore or desire locations.

Mysore By Train:

Mysore Junction(MYS) is located centerally and it is with other railheads lies on the Chennai to Delhi main route.

Mysore By Bus:

There are a lot of AC as well as Non-AC direct buses from other cities like Chennai (829 km), Hyderabad (620 km), and Vijayawada (355 km). It takes a 10-12 hr or overnight journey.

Where to stay in Mysore

            Mysore Railway Station is located centrally in Mysore.You can easily get good hotels and it akes for a great travel pad for the traveler who is looking to explore Mysore on a budget. It cost under 800-1500/-Per Night depending on Pick and off-seasons.

Best Time To Visit Mysore

It is among one of the best place where visitors visit through-out the year.

Mysore travel guide

Book your hotel near Mysore Railway is the best place to roam Mysore. From there you can book Taxi also.            

Ask you Hotel owner if they arrange Car, because many hotels having their own travel facility else You can hire the independent cabs,Ola, Uber near the road or you can book one tourist van from the tour agency.

Mysore tourist places itinerary in 1,2,3 days

Mysore tourist places day 1

  • Mysore Palace         
  • Railway Museum         
  • Mysuru Sand Sculpture Museum         
  • Mysore Palace evening Lightning(Sunday Only)

Mysore tourist places day 2

  • Mysore Zoo         
  • Karanji Lake         
  • Chamundi Hills         
  • Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary         
  • Balmuri Falls         
  • Brindawan Garden evening show

Mysore tourist places day 3

  • Bandipur National Park-74Km         
  • Shivanasamudra, Karnataka-77 km

Mysore travel cost for 1 Couple for 2 Night & 3 Days.          

  • Food-3 Days                                    : 3000/-            
  • Travel cost                                       : 3000/-            
  • Hotel-2 Days                                   : 2500/-    
  • Other Activity                                 : 500/-

Total cost around 3000-5000/-Rs for One Couple for 2 Night & 3 Days. You Can Negotiate and plan your own trip as per Distance, Enjoyment, Food, Transport and stay.                

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