Mysore

Mysore (also known as Mysuru) is one of the heritage cultural city of Karnataka located 140 Km away from Bengaluru. Mysore is famous for the cultural ambience and its many famous tourist places in the city.

Let's explore some famous tourist attractions of the cultural capital of Karnataka.

1. Mysore Palace.

Located in Sayyaji Rao Road (next to the City Bus Stand), Mysore Palace is one of the main attraction of the City. It is the royal residence of Wadiyar Dynasty and the Kingdom of Mysore. Built-in the Year 1912, it is one of the most attractive tourist places with the count of 6 Millions per annum.

Entry Fee : ₹ 50/- Per Person

Timings : 10.00 Am to 05.30 Pm

Website : https://www.mysorepalace.gov.in

2. Jagan Mohan Palace

Located 900 Metres away from the Mysore Palace, Jagan Mohan Palace is also one of the Famous tourist attractions of the City of Mysore. It was Built in the Year 1861 and Initially used by the King of Mysore as their home. There is an art gallery and auditorium inside Palace.

Entry Fee : ₹ 20/- Per Person

Timings : 08.30 Am to 05.30 Pm

3. Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens

Also Known as Mysore Zoo, it is one of the oldest and popular zoo in India built in the year 1892. It was built by the King of Mysore Sri Chamaraja and Handed over to Forest Department on 1972.

Entry Fee : ₹ 80/- Per Person

Timings : 08.30 Am to 05.30 Pm (Tuesday Closed)

Website : http://mysorezoo.info

How to Reach : Bus No 201 from CBS

4. Karanji Lake

Located adjacent to the Mysore Zoo, Karanji Lake is also famous for its breathtaking scenic beauty. As an additional attractions there is an Butterfly Park, Regional Museum and Children's Corner located Inside the Karanji Lake. It is maintained by The Mysore Zoo authority.

Entry Fee : ₹ 10/- Per Person

Timings : Same as Mysore Zoo

5. Chamundi Hills

Located 13 Km away from the city of Mysore with an Average elevation of 3300 ft, Chamundi Hills is famous for Chamundeshwari Temple which is located in the hill top.

Timings : 07.30 Am to 02.00 Pm, 03.30 Pm to 06.00 Pm and 07.30 Pm to 09.00 Pm

Website : http://chamundeshwaritemple.in

How to Reach : Bus No 201 from CBS

6. Brindavan Gardens

With an average visitors of 2 millions per annum, Brindavan Gardens is located 25 Km away from the Mysore City, adjoining to the KRS Dam which is built across the Kaveri River. Built in the Year 1932, now the garden was maintained by Cauvery Irrigation Corporation. The main attraction of this garden is musical fountain in the evening.

Entry Fee : ₹ 20/- Per Person

Timings : Garden Timings 06.00 Am to 08.00 Pm, Musical Fountain timings 06.30 Pm to 07.30 Pm for Weekdays and till 08.30 Pm for Weekends.

How to Reach : Bus No 303 from CBS

7. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.

Dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu, This temple is located in the City of Srirangapatna, which is also known as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located 15 Km away from the City of Mysore.

Timings : 07.30 Am to 01:00 Pm and 04.00 Pm to 08.00 Pm

How to Reach : Bus No 307 and 313 from CBS

8. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

Established in the year 1940 and located 5 Km away from Srirangapatna and 16 Km away from Mysore, this is the largest Bard Sanctuary of Karnataka. Visitors can also enjoy the boating inside the Sanctuary.

Entry Fee : ₹ 70/- Per Person

Timings : 09.00 Am to 06:00 Pm

How to Reach : Bus No 307 from CBS or Srirangapatna Bus Stand

9. St. Philomena's Cathedral

Located 400 Metres away from the Five Light Circle, this church was built in the year 1936 and it is also known as one of the tallest church and Second Largest church in Asia.

Timings : 05.00 Am to 06.00 Pm

How to Reach : Till Five Light Circle by Bus from CBS, then 400 Metres have to walk.

10. Mysore Railway Museum

Built-in the Year 1979, this is the Second Railway Museum in the Country after Delhi. Located on the Back Side of Mysore Station, this is an Outdoor exhibition of vintage locomotives of Indian Railways.

Entry Fee : ₹ 20/- Per Person

Timings : 09:30 Am to 05.30 Pm

How to Reach : Bus No 116 and 119 from CBS (Get Down on Dasappa Circle)

Tips for Travelling in Mysore

* Best way to travel in Mysore is City Bus Operated by KSRTC, Day Pass can be Purchased at an Price of ₹ 50 for Non - Ac which will be given unlimited ride for the day.

* If you visit KRS in the evening please try to get back by 9 Pm in the City as Transportation will be very less post 9 Pm.

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