01Mysore Palace
Revisit the glorious days of Wodeyar dynasty as you take a walk through the largest palace in
India. Witness the splendid architecture and the glory of the past that will enthral the history
lover in you. A home for all the tourists of Karnataka, Mysore palace is one of the most visited
tourist destination in this state.
The palace is decorated grandly every year during the world famous Dasara festival and the rich
heritage of Wodeyar dynasty is witnessed during the celebration of this festival.
02Chamundi Hills
Chamundi hill makes it to the list of ‘must visit tourist places in Mysore’ as many tourists come
to this hill to pay deference to Chamundi Devi. Within the city limits of Mysore this place is
most known for the famous temple on its hill top. The temple was built in the 11th century and
has been renovated and turned into a tourist spot.
03Mysore Zoo
Treat the animal lover in you, visit Shri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens at Mysore. Popularly
known as Mysore zoo, this place makes it to the best of Mysore tourist places. A number of
school and college students visit this place periodically making it a popular educational trip
location. While you are busy taking trips of various palaces, museums and temples in this city,
Mysore zoo is an offbeat and enthralling destination that can engage you for an entire day.
04Karanji Lake
Holding the meaning of a ‘fountain’- Karanji Lake is another place of extreme tourist attraction
in this city of palaces. It is situated at the foot of Chamundi hills and was constructed by one of
the kings of Mysore. It is the largest lake in the state of Karnataka with the total area of about 90
acres.It qualifies as one of the best tourist places in Mysore because of its scenic beauty. It is also
a home for different birds that make your visit to this lake all the more blissful and exciting.
05St Philomena’s Church
With a history of over 200 years, St Philomena’s church is one of the most popular tourist places
in Mysore. Not just in Mysore but this church is a well-known tourist spot in the entire state of
Karnataka. Take a break from exploring the history, sooth your mind at this divine tourist spot in
Mysore. Initially built as a small church was then reconstructed by Maharaja Krishnaraja
Wodeyar. It is one among the largest Cathedrals in the whole of South Asia.
06Lalitha Mahal
Located at a stone’s throw distance from well famed Mysore tourist place- Chamundi hills,
Lalitha Mahal happens to be the second largest palace in Mysore. Initially built for the viceroy of
India it was then converted to become a royal guest house. This amazing palace was built by
Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV.
The architecture of this palace has been inspired by St Paul’s Cathedral in London and is a
mixture of several architectural forms from Europe. The magnificent view of Chamundi hills and
scenic beauty of this calm city can be witnessed and experienced in this palace.
08Railway Museum
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Experience a very different kind of museum visit as you walk into the rail museum, one of the
most visited Mysore tourist places. Close to the city railway station in Mysore, this museum is
the second one of its kind after the first one in New Delhi.It is more like an educational and
informative tour through the making and functioning of locomotives in India. This museum also
exhibits ancient locomotives and carriages that are still in working form and are being used by
the Indian Railways even today.
9 Bandipur National Park
Nested amidst the wilderness of the Western Ghats, Bandipur National Park is the most
engrossing weekend getaway destination. Located at the picturesque location on the Nilgiris, this
place is a heaven for all nature and wildlife lovers. Together with Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
in Tamil Nadu, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala and Nagarhole National Park in the
North, it creates the India's biggest biosphere reserve popularly known as the 'Nilgiri Biosphere
Reserve'. Resting in the nature and feeling its untouched beauty while you are at this splendid
location will feel nothing less than a heavenly experience.
Srirangapatna
Srirangapatna (also spelled Shrirangapattana; anglicized to Seringapatam during the British
Raj) is a town in Mandya district of the Indian state of Karnataka. Located near the city of
Mysore, it is of religious, cultural and historic importance.
The monuments on the island town of Srirangapatna has been nominated as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, and its application is pending on the tentative list of UNESCO.[1]
Nanjangud
Nanjangud is a town in Mysore district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Nanjangud lies on the
banks of the river Kapila (Kabini), 23 km from the city of Mysore. Nanjangud is famous for
Srikanteshwara Temple. Nanjangud is also called "Dakshina Kashi" (southern Kashi).[2] This
city is also famous for a variety of banana grown in the region, the Nanjanagoodu rasabale.[3]
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, also known as Pakshi Kashi of Karnataka,[1] is a bird sanctuary
in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka in India. It is the largest bird sanctuary in the
state,[2] only 40 acres (16 ha) in area,[3] and comprises six islets on the banks of the Kaveri river.[4]
Ranganathittu is located three kilometers away from the historic town of Srirangapatna and 16
kilometres (9.9 mi) north of Mysore.[5] The sanctuary attracted about 3 lakh visitors during 2016–
17, which shows its notability as important bird sanctuary of India.[6]
