Top 10 Mesmerising Places to visit in Mysore, Tourist Places & Attractions

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Mysore (or Mysuru), a city in India's southwestern Karnataka state. Mysore, which is also known as the cultural capital of Karnataka, is home to many opulent and royal palaces. It has several yoga centres and lush green sandalwood forests, that gave this city names like 'City of Palaces', 'Sandalwood City', and 'City of Yoga.

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Mysore Palace

This royal building is among the largest palaces in India, built in the year 1897, using wood. The palace is built in Indo Saracenic style with intricate craftsmanship, which looks stunning both during day time and in the evening.

Brindavan Garden

Built across the Kaveri river, these beautiful gardens were constructed by Krishnaraja Wodeyar. These gardens spread over 60 acres of land. The beauty of these gardens multiplies with several musical fountains that are created in different shapes and designs. These colorful fountains are major attractions here.

Mysore Zoo

This popular zoo is originally named as Shri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, which houses a wide range of animals and birds from around the world. Mysore Zoo is a 157-acre zoo located near the palace in Mysore. This zoo was constructed in the year 1892 and it is among the oldest zoos in India.

Chamundi Hills

Chamundi Hills can be viewed from any corner of the city. It has a beautiful Chamundeshwari Temple, positioned on the top of the hill, which is of great significance for the locals. The temple belongs to the 11th century and is dedicated to the ancestral goddess of the Mysore royal family.

Shivanasamudra Falls

Shivanasamudra is a popular waterfall on river Kaveri, located in Chamarajanara district, bordering Mandya district. Shivanasamudra consists of two waterfalls- Gagana Chukki and Bhara Chukki. River water dropping of tall rock cliffs, with lush green forests all around ensures a mesmerizing view and photographer’s delight.

St. Philomena’s Church, Mysore

St. Philomena’s Cathedral is a Catholic church that is the cathedral of the Diocese of Mysore. Constructed in the Neo-Gothic or the Victorian style. It is one of the most important historical sites in Mysore and is frequently visited by tourists from all over the country.

Mysore Railway Museum

The Railway Museum was established in 1979 by Indian Railways, the second such museum after the National Railway Museum in Delhi. The museum is an outdoor display of classic locomotives, including old trains and steam engines. Museum is a real gem packed full of activities and exhibits for all ages.

Jaganmohan Palace

The palace that housed the royals before the construction of The Mysore palace, this structure displays various paintings of the past kings of Mysore and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It is now used as an art gallery and a function hall.

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is located at a distance of 19 km from Mysore city. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is a haven for bird watchers as it houses a wide array of bird species. It is the largest bird sanctuary in the state and comprises of six small islands on the banks of the river Kaveri.

Srirangapatna

Srirangapatna is a small island town in the Cauvery river, located 18 kms from Mysore. One of the most important Vaishnavite centres of pilgrimage, the Ranganathaswamy temple, is the major attraction of the town which draws thousands of tourists every year.