Mysore city

Mysore Palace also known as Amba Vilas Palace is the main attraction of south India which attracted millenniums of tourists around the year. If you planned to visit south India then it is one of the must see place for you. During the festival of Dasara (September to October) is the best time to trip here. Sound & Lighting Program of the Palace being processed between 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm throughout the week expect Sundays and Govt. Holidays.

Chamundi Hills (height over 1001 meters) is located just 11 km away from Mysore City. This hill derived its name after the goddess Chamundeshwari (or Chamundi). It is believed by the Hindus that the Goddess Chamundi is a form of Shakti Devi Durga or Parvati who killed the demon Mahishasura. There have an ancient temple just top on the hill which is about 1001 years old. This temple was dedicated to Devi Chamundeshwari.

Brindavan Gardens is another world famed tourist spot of Mysore located on the bank of Krishnaraja Sagar Lake about 142 km away from Bangalore. This beautiful garden was designed by Sir Mirza Ismail. This garden is divided in two parts by the lake. This garden will be opened for you every day in a week from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Jagmohan Palace was constructed in 1861 by King Krishnaraja Wadeyor. But the palace was converted into an art gallery during 1915. You will discover some finest collections of antiques of S.L. Haldekar, Ravi Varma, Nicholas Royrick and many other artists. Musical clock of the palace is prime attraction.

Mysore Zoo is another important tourist spot in Mysore. This zoological garden is opened throughout the week except Tuesday. Mysore Zoo was constructed under royal patronage in 1892, making it one of the oldest zoos in India. Karanji Kere Lake is situated just behind zoo. This lake is a favorite spot of romantic couples.

St. Philomenas Church was constructed during 1956 in honor of St. Philomena. It gives you a great looks at evening when the church light up. This church is about 176 ft in height and the main hall of the cathedral is so wide that about 801 people can seat up at a time.

Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion was constructed in 1905 by the King Chamaraja Wodeyar for his beloved daughter Jayalakshammanni. This palace is located close to the University of Mysore. It reflects the rich architectural splendor of Indian middle age.

Beside of these there have some more tourist spots around the Mysore District. Some major of these are National Museum, Folk Art Museum, Oriental Research Institute, Melody World, Parks and Gardens, Datta Peetham, Happy Man Park, etc.

Travel by Airways: The Bangalore international airport is the nearest big airport located about 171 km away at Devanahalli (Bangalore city). This is the one of the best airports in the world which received about 401 flights weekly. You can reach to this airport from any big cities of India as well as world. Mysore Airport called as Mandakalli Airport is a domestic airport located about 13 km away from Mysore city. This airport provides limited services only between the city to Bangalore and Chennai by Kingfisher Airlines.

Travel by Railways: Mysore Railway Station is one of the main stations in south western railway zone. There are lots of passenger and express trains exchange between Mysore to Bangalore, Mangalore and Chennai in daily basis. Probable train services between Delhi to Mysore weekly one train, Mumbai to Mysore weekly one train, Trichy and Tanjore to Mysore Daily Express trains, from Madurai Daily Express, from Tirupati by Fast passenger daily, from Ajmer two express trains weekly, from Jaipur two express trains weekly.

Travel by Roadways: The roadway network of the city is well connected through several state highways including the national highways NH-212. NH-212 has connected the city to its neighboring states Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Mysore is connected to Bangalore by the state highway no - 17. Some other major roots of the city are State Highways 33 and 88, which connect the city to H D Kote and Madikeri respectively. You will get lots of state government bus services (KSRTC) between Mysore to other major cities of Karnataka. There have also several private bus operators in Mysore.