Mysore Zoo The zoological gardens in Mysore were set up by Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar who is acclaimed as one of the architects of modern Mysore. The Zoological Garden was carved out of a portion of the Summer Palace also known as the Pleasure Palace, which was in the eastern part…

St. Philomena’s Church The St. Philomena’s Church in Mysore is one of the oldest churches in India. It is over 200 years old. Initially over 250 years ago. British officers and soldiers came and settled down in Mysore. The Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III realized the need for a Christian church…

Jaganmohan Palace The Royal family lived in this palace till the main Mysore Palace was built. The coronation of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV was held here in 1902, This Palace was built in 1861 and was initially an ornate wooden one and was being used by the Royal family when a…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…