Mysore Railway Museum
Railway Museum The Mysore Railway Museum was the one of a kind outdoor exhibit of locomotives in India. The Maharaja of Mysore contributed with his royal carriages enriching the treasure of the Railway Museum in Mysore. It established in 1979 by Indian Railways is the second such museum after the…
Folk Arts Museum
Folk Arts Museum The Folklore Museum has a remarkable collection of folk culture. The museum has 6500 folk art and folklore articles on display and the museum is celebrated as one of the largest of its kind in Asia. Another interesting a unique museum that adds to the character of…
Karanji Lake – Karanji Kere, Mysore
Karanji Lake Karanji Lake was built by the King of Mysore about 100 years back is a picturesque lake located at the footsteps of Chamundi Hills and behind Mysore Zoo. Karanji means ‘fountain’ in Kannada. Spread over an area of 90 acres, it is regarded as one of the biggest…
Regional Museum of Natural History
Regional Museum of Natural History Another attraction in the historical city of Mysore is the Regional Museum of Natural History that was inaugurated on 20th May 1995. The museum is located on the banks of the Karanji Lake with the Chamundi hills as its backdrop. This museum gives its visitors…
Wax Museum – Melody World
Wax Museum – Melody World Representing Stone Age to Modern instruments, some of the bands displayed are of Indian Classical North & South, Punjabi Bhangra, South Indian, Jazz, Rock, Middle East etc. It was established in October 2010. Based on music and musical instruments, this, one-of-its kind in the world…
Ganapathi Sachidananda Ashram, Mysore
Ganapathi Sachidananda Ashram Located in the quiet city of Mysore, it is a world renowned institution for the social, moral and spiritual welfare of mankind. It has a Nada Mantapa the Peetham has a prestigious building structure in the form of Nada Mantapa. The Raga Ragini Samudaya Bhavan, the aesthetic…
Tipu’s Death Place, Srirangapattana
SITE OF TIPPU’S DEATH In the fourth battle of Mysore, Tippu Sulthan who last his breath in this place. While fighting with the British in 1799, 4th May. The stone tablet erected standing. “Tippu Sultan body was found here”.
Colonel Baileys Dungeon, Srirangapattana
COLBAILEY’S DYBGEON This dungeon was built in 18th century for war prisoners. After the second battle of Mysore Tippu Sultan who captured many British officers including Col-Bailey who died in the prison.
Nagarahole Tiger National Park
Nagarahole Tiger National Park Nagarahole is named after Nagarahole (Cobra river in the local language, Kannada), a winding river which runs eastwards through its centre. Situated in the two districts of Mysore and Kodagu in the state of Karnataka. It was originally constituted into a sanctuary in the year 1955…
