Nimishamba Temple, Srirangapattana
Nimishamba Temple Sri Nimishamba is considered as the incarnation of Goddess Parvathi, the consort of Lord Shiva. This place Ganjam is considered as a holy place. Muktharaja of Surya Vamsha performed penance at Nimishamba Temple. Definitely this Temple has great relevance to the Mutharasa! shrichakrais carved on a stone in…
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…
Masjid-e-Ala in Srirangapatna
Masjid-e-Ala in Srirangapatna Tippu Sultan built this masjid in 1784 after he ascended the throne of Mysore. It is said that he performed the first imamath himself. The mosque has lofty minarets that touch the sky these minarets stand on a high platform and has an open court in the…
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…
Dariya Daulat Palace Srirangapatna
Dariya Daulat Palace Srirangapatna is an island in the river Kaveri, about 14kms from Mysore. In Srirangapatna is the Dariya Daulat Palace (Summer Palace) that is set amidst beautiful gardens called Daria Daulat Bagh. Tippu Sultan popularly known as the “Tiger of Mysore”, built this palace in 1784 and ruled…
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…
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary Ranganthittu was formed as a result of a small dam across the river Cauvery in the 1600s. The Bird Sanctuary at Ranganathittu owes its existence to the world famous ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali who convinced the Maharaja of Mysore in 1940 to declare Ranganthittu as a protected…
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…
Gumbaz, Srirangapattana
Gumbaz At the eastern end of the island towards the South is Gumbaz or Mausoleum. It was built by Tippu Sultan for his parents between 1782-84AD. Later Tippu was buried here on 5th May 1799. It is an impressive square tomb chamber surrounded by brick built dome. Open corridors run…
