MYSORE CITY TOURIST GUIDE

Mysore Palace :palace construction was commissioned in 1897, and it was completed in 1912 and expanded later around 1940 built in Indo-Saracenic style with domes, arches and colonnades and the Palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world. Intricately carved doors open on to luxuriously furnished rooms and  See the magnificent jewel studded golden throne,pride and the symbol of their sovereignty, displayed here during the Dasara. The palace, illuminated on Sundays and Public Holidays, presents a spectacle of breathtaking beauty.

distance from:

              Railway station:2.5 km 

              City bus stand:0.4 km

              Suburban bus stand (main bus stand):1.2 Km

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Chamundi Hills:

 A well-known 335 metres high landmark, Chamundi Hill can be reached by a 13 km road or by climbing up the 1,000 steps laid out by the Mysore Maharaja in the 17th century. Halfway up long the stone steps is Nandi, Lord Shiva's bull, a majestic 4.8 metre monolith. At the top is the 12th century temple of godess Chamundeshwari. The summit offers a panoramic view of Mysore's lakes, parks and palaces. MAHISHASURA… From whom Mysore got its name Close to the temple is the gigantic stature of the demon Mahishasura.And also Mysore was known as mahishapura in past..

View of chamundi hills from the city

 TEMPLE

 side view

By road

Nandi






Busses are available from city bus stand . 



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St. Philomina's Church:

Gothic art A beautiful Cathedral, reminiscent of medieval architectural style. Stained glass windows and lofty towers make it an imposing structure.

Distance :
                 Around 3 km from city bus stand
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Mysore Zoo:

 The Mysore Zoo was set up under royal patronage in the 1892. It covers 245 acres.Its fauna includes rare and exotic species that are housed in lush, green surroundings.Nearly there are 1101 animals,The zoo is currently home to 10 elephants, and has more elephants than any other zoo in India. The zoo is famous for breeding some very rare animals in captivity.

Distance: 3 km from Mysore bus stand
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Sri Jayachmarajendra Art Gallery:

A treasure house of masterpieces The Jaganmohan Palace was converted into an art gallery in 1875 and exhibits paintings that date back to that period. The artists of that time used natural vegetable and mineral dyes. The famous traditional Mysore 'gold leaf' paintings are also exhibited in the gallery, as are oil paintings of contemporary Svetoslav Roerich.


Jaganmohan palace:
 It was constructed in year 1861.It is build in hindu tradition and of three stories.It was used as durbar of king and also in special occasions during dasara period.

Distance: 0.8km from city bus stand
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Helipad: Which is near to chamundi hills.

Distance:4.5km from city center
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                               Srirangapatna :(Mandya district)

 Island fortress of Tipu Sultan, the legendary Tiger of Mysore who put up a valiant fight against British domination. The high stone walls and moats enclose palaces, temples and a great mosque. Tipu's summer Palace, with its beautiful frescoes, the tombs of Tipu and Hyder Ali at Gumbaz, Royal Mosque, Wellesley Bridge and the celebrated Sri Ranganatha Temple are other monuments from its chequered past.


Distance: 15 km from  Mysore city 
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Ranganathittu :(Mandya dist)

A haven for winged visitors 5 kms from Srirangapatna, lush green islands on the river Cauvery, are home for an astonishing variety of migratory birds from as far away as Siberia - Spoon bills, Open Bill Stork, White Ibis, Little Egret Darter, Pond Heron, Cattle Egret, Cormorant, Wild Duck, Peafowl. A little boat takes you close to the islands where the trees are covered with birds of different species. The only sounds are the cries of birds; swoosh of wing and the ripple of water. Ideal for picnicking and bird watching. Season: Between June and October.


Distance:15 km from Mysore city
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Brindavana Gardens:(Mandya dist)

Although it is very close to Mysore city it belongs to Mandya district which is 44 km away from Mysore.Brindavana Gardens with the musical fountain. They stretch below the Krishnarajasagara Dam on the river Cauvery built in 1932, and present a breathtaking harmony of water, colour, light and music! Illumination


Distance: 19.2 km from city bus stand
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Melkote :(Mandya dist)

 on rocky hills is the Cheluva Narayana Temple at Melkote. Ramanujacharya, the Shrivaishnava saint - philosopher, took shelter here from his persecutors. In March - April the Vairamudi festival draws thousands of pilgrims.

Distance: 48 km from Mysore city


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Somanathapur :

A 13th century wonder in stone  in the small village of Somanathapur, is another temple of great architectural beauty built in the 13th century A.D. The star-shaped temple with three shrines named after Prasanna Chennakeshava is the latest and best preserved example of Hoysala architecture.


Distance:35 km from Mysore
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Talkad :

    An ancient town buried under centuries of sand. Only the Dravidian style Vaidyeshwara temple is visible above the ground. Once in twelve years, during the Panchalinga Darshana, the sleeping town awakes to festivities and fairs.

Distance:45 kms from Mysore
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Shivasamudram :

The Cauvery takes a leap ! 85 kms to the south-east of Mysore are the picturesque waterfalls, Ganganchukki and Bharachukki, at Shivasamudram. Asia's first Hydro-Electric Power Station ws set up here in 1902. The falls are at their best in July/August.

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Nagarhole :

"The woods are lovely, dark and deep" 93 kms from Mysore in the Forest Department has a guest house here and arranges jeep rides into the forest ot enable visitors to observe the animals at close quarters. The season is between October and May.
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Bandipura :(Chamrajanagar dist)

On the way to Ooty is the well-known Bandipur Tiger Reserve. Lose yourself in 'Kipling's Jungle' where elephants, sambars, spotted deer, langurs, peacocks, bison and yes, the majestic tiger, live in harmony in the game sanctuary. The season here is between May and November. Although cost of safari is too high its worth to try.

Distance:85 km from Mysore
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Biligirirangana Betta :

Among tribal settlements This picturesque range of hills between two rivers, 108 kms from Mysore, takes its name from the temple of Biligiri Ranganatha Swami situated on the highest point of the range. The Ratha festival is held twice annually in January and April.
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Mahadesvara Batta :

A pilgrim centre Atop a hill 160 kms from Mysore is the temple of Mahadeshvara. The Ratha festival here draws thousands of devotees. So does the "antaragange", a stream flowing from a perennial source where thousands come for a holy dip.

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