Best Tourist Places Where I Visited in Mysore - 7 Beautiful Tourists Places in Mysore

1. Mysore Palace:

Mysore palace is one of the very ancient building, belonging to wadiyar dynasty king Krishna Rajendar Wodeyar.
It was burnt during the year 1897 on the occasion of princess Jayalakhsmi's wedding.
It was rebuilt with dramatic wooden design and interiors, on an approximate estimation of 42 lakhs.
The style of Mysore palace architecture is an Indo-Saracenic combination of Hindu, Muslim, Rajput and Gothic culture.
This massive palace is designed by the British Architect Henry Irving.
When you visit the Mysore Palace, you can feel the phenomenal touch of royal paintings, ornaments, costumes, souvenirs, weapons, etc.
After Tajmahal, this palace is placing the top on huge number of visitors every year. The survey says, around 6 million peoples are visiting Mysore palace over the year.
During the Dasara festival, 10 days the entire palace is decorated and various parades will be conducted.
Moreover, every Sunday the entire palace is twinkling on lights alongside special music for some time.

2. Mysore Zoo

Mysore zoo is initially called as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological garden.
Highest number of elephants in India is exists in Mysore Zoo.
In addition to that, a variety of animals and birds species are there in the Mysore zoo.
For further information, click this link to access more information about the Mysore Zoo.

Comparably, the other place you should visit in Mysore is St.Philomena's Cathedral (St.Joseph's Church).
It was constructed in the year of 1843 for the British Officers and soldiers in Mysore and Srirangapatna.
When you visit this St.Philomena'S Church, you will be surely attracted by the Neo-gothic style of architecture.
It was built by a French Architect in German style with high turrets.
This church was dedicated to St.Philomena, a Grecian Princess.
Inside the church, there is an altar with a statue of saint and christ.
Above the altar, there are stained glass windows depicting stories from the bible.
It was paid to built by a Hindu King.

4. Srirangapatna Fort:

Srirangapatna Fort or Tippu Sultan Fort is located 20 kms away from Mysore.
Srirangapatna is a Mysore capital during the time of Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan.
It was built by Timmanna Nayaka in 1454.
This fort had Lal Mahal and Tippu Palace, which was demolished during the British capture of1799.
In Tippu Palace, we can find beautiful paintings, ornaments, weapons, etc
Also, this fort is protected in the west and northern directions by the river Cauvery.
Near to the fort, a Karighattu viewpoint is there.

5. Brindavan Garden:

Brindavan Garden is situated below Krishnaraja (KRS) dam around 60 acres in Mandya District.
The design look of Brindavan Garden is based on Shalimar Garden of Kashmir.
The highlight of this Garden is Musical Fountain, which is played in evening.
Next to the Brindavan Garden, you can also visit fruit Archid and horticultural farms.

6. Bird Sanctuary:

The scenic beauty of bird sanctuary is placed in the Mandya District of Karnataka State.
It is the largest bird sanctuary in the state covers land surface of 40 acres.
It comprises six islets on the bank of the river cauvery.
It is located 3 kms away from the Srirangapatna fort.
In this sanctuary, approximately 170 bird spieces are there.
This bird sanctuary is maintained by the Forest Department of Karnataka.

7. Chamundi Hills:

Chamundi Hills is considered as the landmark of mysore city.
This hill is famous for the Chamundeswari temple located at the top with chola style tower.
Also, Mahabaleshwari temple is placed next to the Chamundeswari temple.
Apart from the temple, you can see the entire city which is an awesome viewpoint of Chamundi Hill.

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