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Mysore, the city that is known as the cultural capital ....Read More
Opulence reigns supreme here and you only need to set foot inside the gorgeous durbar and look up at the ornate ceilings in wonder. Once the residence of the Wadiyar dynasty, today the palace is a testament to history and culture. Beautiful and ornate doorways, corridors and pavilions make this one of the best places to visit in Mysore. Mysore Palace at night is even more spectacular when it is lit up and it’s surely something that you should aim to see during your visit here. During Dasara celebrations especially, the palace is bedecked and decorated grandly. As many as 98000 light bulbs are used to illuminate the palace at night.
One of the most popular Mysore tourist places is Brindavan Gardens, a famous spot for visitors and the crowds here are testimony to how attractive the gardens are, even decades after they were built. Modelled after Kashmir’s Shalimar Gardens, these gardens here in Mysore have featured in several movies as backdrop to a song and dance number. It’s a romantic setting for strolling in the evening but at night time especially, there is a musical fountain show which is mesmerising and totally worth waiting for.
If you are looking for historic places to go in Mysore, you will find plenty of them such as the 11th century temple atop Chamundi Hills. Reaching the temple is not easy as one has to climb 1000 steps to reach it. The beauty of the surroundings is quite mesmerising and worth the trip. The Chamundi Hills are located 13kms away from Mysore. The temple’s architecture is quite unique and has a 7-tiered gopuram with 7 golden kalash displayed on top. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga.
One of the famous Mysore tourist places is the Karanji lake which is said to be the largest lake in Karnataka. At the base of Chamundi Hills, this lake is simply beautiful and is an thriving bird-watching spot. It also has the largest walk-through aviary in India with more than 70 species of birds. Since many migratory birds visit here, it’s a great place to see unusual birds and admire the natural surroundings.
For enthusiasts who love trains and railways, this is one of the perfect places to visit in Mysore, to spend an afternoon looking at the locomotives and steam engines that are on display. There’s a mini train that takes you through the museum premises, allowing you to see all the different engines and locomotives. There’s also a section that displays how the royal dynasties of Mysore used to travel in the old days. You can see dining rooms, kitchens and even a royal toilet! This is a great place to take kids for an afternoon of enjoyment.
If you are visiting Brindavan Gardens, then you can surely take some time to visit the KRS Dam. The Krishnarajasagar Dam is built over the River Kaveri and is one of the most famous dams of South India. If you are in the vicinity, do check out the dam too.
Also known as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, this is one of the most popular places to visit in Mysore. Spread over an area of 78 acres, there are several local as well as exotic animals in this zoo and it’s a great place to visit, especially with children. Be prepared to walk quite a distance though as it’s a huge zoo.
Not too far from Mysore is Srirangapatna, a town that is close to the Kaveri river and is considered to be a heritage site. The 9th century temple that is built here is in the Hoysala and Vijaynagara style. Srirangapatna is most famous for the toy factories however, where you can buy several wooden toys for kids. Not too far from here is Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, a place that boasts of more than 170 species of birds and is a famous bird watching hub.
Waterfalls are always exciting and so is this one. The road of the water as it cascades down from 90m is always enjoyable to watch. It’s a very famous spot among locals and visitors and most people make it a point to come here whenever they visit Mysore.
