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Mysore
was once the capital of the Wodeyar rulers. 140
km from
Bangalore
and 770m above sea level, the city of
This town of fragrance of sandalwood, musk, and rose, still
retains its oriental aura of the royal splendour .It still retains its
quaint charm.
Places
of Tourist Interest
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Mysore
Palace
Built in Indo-Saracenic
style of architecture and now open to public viewing,
Maharaja’s Palace Complex, one of the biggest of its kind in
India , is a marvel in construction and ornamentation.The
majestic Durbar Hall with its ornate ceiling and sculpted
pillars, and the Marriage Pavilion with its chandeliers,
cast-iron pillars, and Belgian stained glass arranged in peacock
designs in the domed ceilings are the main attractions. |
Sri
Chamarajendra
Art
Gallery
Close to the palace,
the
Art
Gallery
and a small Museum are housed in
Jagmohan
Palace
. It has an excellent collection of ceramics, sandalwood, ivory,
stone, antique furniture, and ancient musical instruments
Rail
Museum
Mysore
has a splendid terminal set in a handsome courtyard which houses
India
’s second rail museum, with its priceless locomotives, coaches, and
collection of paintings and photographs .
Mysore
Zoo
Mysore Zoo was
established in 1892 under the reign of Chamarajendra Wodeyar. A
large collection of animals, including exotic species, are housed in
lush green surroundings.
Chamundi Hills
A flight of 1,000
strenuous steps with the panoramic view of the city leads to Sri
Chamundeshwari Shrine atop a hill, the patron deity of the Wodeyars .
It is 13 kms. from
Mysore
. There is tall monolith of Nandi & a giant statue of the
demon Mahishasura who was slain by the Goddess
St. Philomena’s
Church
This is a beautiful
gothic structure ,designed by French architects, with twin
spires, 175ft in height ,beautiful stained glass windows was
constructed in the year 1933The altar bears the statue of St.
Philomena,a third century saint from Greece.
Brindavan
Gardens
It is located at
the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam situated 19 km from the city . Ornamental
and terraced with swirling fountains and colourful fairy lights,
attract thousands of visitors. It is also popular picnic spot .The
boating and fishing facilities is also available.
The best time to visit ; September to May.
How To Get
There
| By Air |
Bangalore
is (140 kms. ) the nearest airport. |
| By Rail |
Mysore
is very well connected by trains and buses with
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| Road |
Well Connected with road . |
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Karnataka
