Krishnaraja Sagar Dam, Kannambadi
Krishnaraja Sagar Dam The Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir across the legendary Cauvery River is round 18km north-west of Mysore. The Brindavan Gardens are located just a level below the dam.Often described as the best example of illuminated terrace gardens in the country, the idea was brainchild of Sir M.Visveshwaraiah and Sir…
Mysore Palace – Ambavilasa Aramane
Mysore Palace Mysore is a city of palaces, but the most magnificent of them all is the Mysore Palace It takes ninety seven thousand light bulbs to produce this enchanting image of the Palace. The Palace was hastily rebuilt with wood and mud, in a Hindu style. The Royal family…
Bandipur National Park
Bandipur National Park Bandipur National Park is regarded as one of the most beautiful and the better-managed national parks of India. Located amidst the picturesque surroundings of the towering Western Ghat Mountains on the Mysore-Ooty highway in Karnataka, Bandipur National Park covers an area of about 874.2 sq km. Together…
Chamundi Hills
Chamundi Hills The hill was earlier called Mahabaladri, after Mahabaleswara. This temple was a gift by the Vijayanagar King Vishnuvardhana in 1128 A.D. As one approaches the road towards the temple, there is a huge statue of monster Mahishasura. There is a small township on the hill. Standing as the…
Nanjangud Sreekanteshwara Temple
Nanjangud Nanjangud has been a major Shaiva centre for nearly a thousand years. The original Nanjundeshwaraa temple is said to be of Ganga period (325 – 1000 CE). This temple has then been renovated by the Hoysala kings. Both Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan had close associations with this temple….
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…
Malay Mahadeshwara Hills
Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills) The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Male Mahadeshwara is located in South end of India, that is, it belongs to Chamaraja Nagar District, Karnataka State in India. It is a very popular & holy ancient temple, surrounded by 77 hills in the Eastern Ghats….
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.
Biligiri Rangaswamy Hills and B R Hills Wild Life Sanctuary
Biligiri Rangaswamy Hills and B R Hills Wild Life Sanctuary The Biligiriranga Hills, (Kannada: ಬಿಳಿಗಿರಿರಂಗನ ಬೆಟ್ಟ) commonly called B R Hills, is a hill range situated in south-eastern Karnataka, at its border with Tamil Nadu (Erode District) in South India. The area is called Biligiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary or…
