10 Tourist Visitor Attractions In Mysore, India

[Rahul Tiwari]

The Mysore has one of the rich heritage, history, and culture of erstwhile rulers of Karnataka. They are popular as the Mysore Kingdom as this was their capital. This place is worth seeing for its ancient temples, rivers, waterfalls, monuments and royal palaces.

You must check your Bangalore to Mysore tour package include the below-mentioned ten attractions to see.

1. Mysore Palace

This is a magnificent palace in Mysore and a standing example of Indo-Saracenic architectural marvel in India. This palace was built in the year 1912 by a British Architect name Henry Irwin. This was the erstwhile seat of the Royal Mysore kings. It is worth seeing for its arts and crafts works present on the outer and inner side of this palace.

2. Chamundeshwari Temple

Anyone can visit this ancient temple, which is present in Chamundeshwari Hills. It has remarkable stonework of Dravidian architecture. The motifs and the projected sculptures on the main tower are a jaw-dropping to look. This is a scenic temple, which houses concert of Lord Shiva. This is one of the main temples, where women devotees must visit once in their lifetime.

3. Mysore Zoo

This zoo is the best to visit by all age of people. Yet the children can have a great time by watching Anacondas, elephant, Leopard, Giraffes, Tiger, Zebras, Swan, white pelican, White rhinoceros, Gaur, Elephant, and Lion of this zoo.  This zoo is having 157-acres of land area. It also partially covers the Karanji Lake.

4. Brindavan Gardens

This is an exotic garden in Mysore, which is on the front portion of Krishna Raja Sagara Dam. By visiting this garden, you can also see the majestic dam of Mysore. You can watch the spectacular fountain show with lights and music. This is the best place to come with friends and family.

5. Railway Museum Mysore

Everyone must visit this museum once in Mysore. It has vintage trains since the British brought them to India. You can see the erstwhile royal coaches, Austin rail-motor car, Maharani Carriage, A W.G. Bagnall, and Austin Railway Car. These are the best place to take a postcard size photo with a vintage train as background.

6. Ranganathaswamy Temple

You must visit Srirangapatna to see this magnificent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Mysore. It has the rear life-size sculpture of sleeping Vishnu, which is carved out of a monolith stone. In the recent times, it was found that it is made of gold and not a stone due to its thick black color. This temple is the finest one to see the stone works of the Dravidian style of temple architecture. This is also a pilgrim place for the Hindu Vaishnava sect.

7. Sri Nandi Temple

Nandi or the Bull is the cart of Lord Shiva as per mythic beliefs. There are many legends about the Nandi. This is why you can see a Nandi idol will be there in front of all Shiva temples. You can see them in the premises of Parvathi, Lord Shiva’s concert and their two sons Karthikeya and Vinayaka temples. This is a monolith stone-carved idol, which is bigger than the life-size one. You can see this idol as a real black bull sitting in front of the temple.

8. Triveni Sangama

This is a three-river confluence place in Mysore. These are the tributaries of River Cauvery. It is in a scenic location with lush green vegetation and rocky terrain. This river confluence is the best to see during monsoon (June to September) where the water engulfs with force and fury. It is the best place to take photos with the river as a backdrop. This place is untouched by modernization.  

9. Tipu Sultan Fort

This is a historical and cultural place to visit once in Mysore. You can find the tombs of Tipu and his family members inside the fort complex. This fort houses a palace and garden. It is an Indo Islamic fort in Mysore. This is a land fort in Mysore, which is still in good condition.

10. Srirangapatna Ghats

You can take a dip in the Cauvery River from this Ghats. It is in the heart of the city. You can see the Hindus worshiping the sun by pouring the river water with their hands during the sunrise. It is a neat and clean Ghats in Mysore. Everyone must visit here to see its holy nature.

Bangalore to Mysore tour package is cheaper to book through online channel. You will get some discounts and offers on your accommodation and flight tickets.