5 Top Places to Visit in Mysore


Mysore is one of the top places to experience Karnataka Tourism and also one of the famous tourist places to visit in India.  Known as the City of Palaces, Mysore still retains its old world charm with its palaces, heritage buildings, traditions and temples.

Mysore Palace is amongst the grandest royal buildings in India. Apart from famous Mysore Palace, Mysore has several tourist attractions including palaces, museums, temples, gardens, etc. Here are some top places to visit in Mysore.

Mysore Palace

Mysore Palace, the official residence of the former royal family of Mysore, is the top tourist attraction of Mysore and amongst the largest royal palaces in India. Mysore Palace is one of the popular heritage palaces in India and also one of the best places to experience Mysore Tourism. Mysore Palace is a culmination of Dravidian, European and Roman architectural styles.

Jagan Mohan Palace 

Jagan Mohan Palace is one of the seven palaces of the royal city of Mysore and also one of the top places to visit in Mysore. The palace was converted into an art gallery in 1915 AD and named as Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery. It is considered as one of the best art galleries in South India.

Mysore Zoo

Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly called as Mysore Zoo, is one of the oldest and one of the best zoo parks in South India. Mysore Zoo is one of the best Mysore Tourist places and often used to promote Mysore Tourism along with Mysore Palace.

Chamundi Hill Temple

The Chamundi Temple is a famous Hindu temple located on the top of Chamundi Hill in Mysore. The Chamundeshwari Temple is one among the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas. The idol of goddess Chamundi inside the central sanctum was made with pure gold. There is also a colorful image of the Mahishasura situated on the summit of the Chamundi Hill.

Brindavan Gardens

Brindavan Gardens is a famous & beautiful garden laid out below the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam in Mysore. The beautifully landscaped garden was completed in 1932 and is one of the places to visit in Mysore. It was designed by Sir Mirza Ismail, Diwan of Mysore based on Shalimar Gardens of Kashmir in the Mughal style. The Musical and dancing fountain is the main attraction of the garden. Boating is also available inside the garden.

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