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Mysore
Places to see
Mysore Palace
 Once the residence of the Wodeyars, this structure is one of
the largest of its kind in India. Built in 1912 in the Indo-Saracenic
style, this palace exudes a grandeur that is unmatched.
The Golden Royal Elephant Throne, the Durbar Hall, the Kalyana Mandep and
the Gallery are the main attractions here.
St. Philomena's church
 In the
Gothic stule, is one of the largest churches on the country and has
beautiful stained-glass windows.
Chamundi Hills
 Towering over the city, these hills are 13 km away from Mysore. Halfway-up is the Nandi Bull, a 4.8 m monolith. Right on top is
the 2000-year-old
Brindavan Gardens
 19 km north-west of Mysore is the KRS Dam and the ornamental
Brindavan Gardens. The musical fountains and colourful lights transform
this palace into fairy land in the evenings.
Sir Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery
Housed in the Jaganmohan Palace, this gallery has a
collection of exquisite paintings dating back to 1875, the Russian
Svetoslav Roerich and the traditional Mysore gold leaf style of painting.
Mysore Zoo
Houses some rare animals bred in captivity and exotic
species of plants.
Chmundeswari
Dedicated to the patron goddess of the royal family. The Chamundeeswari temple is located on a hill in the vicinity of Mysore and
is accessed through a motorable road. Chamundeeswari the tutelary deity of the
Mysore Maharajas has been held in reverence for centuries, and the Wodeyars of
Mysore have made extensive contributions to this shrine.
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