Things To Do
Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace is a historical palace and a royal residence. It is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. The palace is in the centre of Mysore, and faces the Chamundi Hills eastward.
Sri Chamundeshwari Devi Temple
The Chamundeshwari Temple is a Hindu temple located on the top of Chamundi Hills about 13 km from the palace city of Mysore. The temple was named after Chamundeshwari or Durga, the fierce form of Shakti, a tutelary deity held in reverence for centuries by Mysore Maharajas.
Mysore Zoo
Mysore Zoo is a 157-acre zoo located near the palace in Mysore. It is one of the oldest and most popular zoos in India, and is home to a wide range of species. Mysore Zoo is one of the city’s most popular attractions.
Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery And Auditorium
Jaganmohan Palace is a palace in Mysore. Its construction was completed in 1861 and was initially used by the Wodeyars, kings of Mysore as their home. It is now used as an art gallery and a function hall.
Devaraja Market
This market is over 1oo years old and still vibrantly bustles with life, color, noise and a good dose of chaos.
Mysuru Sand Sculpture Museum
Compact museum devoted to sand art, housing several intricate sculptures.
Sri Nandi Temple
Hindu temple dedicated to Nandi with a massive, popular sculpture of a bull carved from stone.
Kukkarahalli Lake
Kukkarahalli Lake also called Kukkarhalli Kere, located in the heart of the Mysore city, adjoins the Manasgangotri, the Kalamandir and the Central Food Technological Research Institute campus.
Folklore Museum
The Folklore Museum is a museum which exhibits folk art and crafts from all over the state of Karnataka.
Brindavan Gardens
Especially famous for its symmetric design and illuminate terrace gardens, Brindavan Gardens was built by Sir Mirza Ismail, the then diwan of Mysore state. He was the brain behind its modelling and conceptualization. Spread across an area of more than 60 acres, this garden is laid out in three terraces, and ends in a horseshoe shape.