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Maharaja Palace:
Built in 1911 - 12 by Wodeyar Rulers , the palace is a splendid structure in the
Indo -Saracenic Style, Among its many attractions are a magnificent gold throne
displayed during the Dasara celebrations.It is an entirely modern structure continuing
the Hindu and saracenic styles of Architecture. Opens all seven days from 1030 Hrs
to 1730 Hrs. lighting on Sunday and Public holidays between 1900 Hrs to 2000 Hrs
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Chamundi Hills:
Chamundi Hill can be reached by a 13 Km road or by climbing up the 1000
steps laid out by the Mysore Maharaja in the 17th Century. Halfway up along the
stone steps is Nandi , Lord Shiva's Bull , A Majestic 4.8 Metres monolith. At the
top is the 12th Century Temple of Chamundeshwari , The Patron Goddess of the Wodeyars.
The summit offers a panoramic view of Mysore's Lakes , Parks , and Palaces. Close
to the Temple is the Gigantic Statue of the Demon Mahishasura.
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Bylakuppe:
looks like mini Tibet. Bylakuppe is 80 Km away from Mysore, where Tibetan
refugees are settled.
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Sri Jayachamarajendrs Art Gallery:
The Jaganmohan Palace was converted into an art gallery in 1875 and exhibits paintings,
which date back to that period. The artists of that time used natural vegetable
and mineral dyes. The famous traditional Mysore gold leaf paintings are also exhibited
in the gallery, as are oil paintings of contemporary artists like Raja Ravi Varma
and Svetoslav Rocrich.
Timings: 0830 Hrs To 1800 Hrs Entrance Fee: Rs. 20/- for adults
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Brindavan Garden:
Brindavan Garden is 20 Kms Northwest of Mysore City are the famous Brindavan Gardens
with the musical fountain. They stretch below the Krishnarajasagara Dam on the river
Cauvery and present a breathtaking harmony of watercolour light and music.
Timings: 0900 Hrs To 2000 Hrs Illumination; 1900 Hrs To 2000 Hrs Entrance: Rs. 15/-
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Zoological Gardens:
Set in one of the famed gardens of Mysore, and nearly a century old, the zoo is
home to some 2,000 animals belonging to 200 different species . It has the rare
distinction of breeding wild animals in captivity and is one of the few zoos to
breed the venormous King Cobra.
Timings: 0830 Hrs. to 1730 Hrs. Weekly holiday :Tuesday
Fare : Above 10 years Rs. 20/- Less than 10 years Rs 10/-
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St. Philomena's Church:
A beautiful Cathedral, reminiscent of medieval architectural style. Stained glass
windows and lofty towers make it an imposing structure.
Timings: 0800 Hrs To 1300 Hrs & 1700 Hrs To 2000 Hrs.
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Kukkaranahalli Lake:
This lake is situated in a very peaceful and serene atmosphere, very close by to
the Mysore University. A lot of migratory birds come here at all seasons. It is
a bird-watcher's paradise to watch these birds sitting on trees and bushes and listening
to their sounds without any disturbance . There is also boating facility available
as an added attraction in order to get a better view of the birds.
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Ranganathittu:
Ranganathittu is 12 Kms from Mysore, lush green islands on the river Cauvery, are
home for an astonishing variety of migratory birds from as far away as Siberia -
Spoon bills , Open bill Stork, White Ibis , Little Egret, Darter, Pond Heron, Cattle
-Egret, Corniorant , Wild Duck, Peafowl, A little boat takes you close to the islands
where the trees are covered with birds of different species. The only sounds are
the cries of birds, swoosh of wings and the ripple of water . Ideal for picnicking
and bird watching season between June and October
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Srirangapatna:
Srirangapatna is 16 Kms away from Mysore. It is the island fortress of Tipu Sultan,
the legendary Tiger of Mysore who put up a valiant fight against British domination.
The high stone walls and moats enclose palaces , temples and a great mosque.Tippu's
summer palace, with its beautiful frescoes , the tombs of Tippu and Hyder Ali at
Gumbaz, Royal Mosque, Wellesley Bridge and the celebrated Sri Ranganatha Temple
are other monuments of from its chequered past.
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Bandipur:
80 Kms from Mysore on the way to Ooty is the well-known Bandipur Tiger Reserve,
lose yourself in Kiplings jungle where elephants, sambars, spotted deer langurs,
peacocks, bison and yes the majestic tiger live in harmony in the game Sanctuary.
The season here is between May and November.
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Nagarahole:
93 Kms from Mysore the forest of Nagarahole is now called Sri Rajiv Gandhi National
Park. The forest Department has a guest house here and arranges jeep rides into
the forest to enable visitors to observe the animals at close quarters. The season
is between October and May.
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Belur, Halebid and Shravanabelagola:
The famous Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebid are situated 160 Kms and 150 Kms
respectively from Mysore. The exquisite and elegant bracket figures of the Chenna
Keshava temple of Belur , one of the earliest of the star shaped temples of the
Hoysalas, and the Hoysaleshwara temple at Halebid present, in the words of the famous
historian Piercy Brown" the supreme climax of Indian architecture. Shravanabelagola
is 80 Kms from Mysore is Shravanabelagola , the famous Dakshina Kashi of the Jainas.
Situated on a hill here is the towering monolith of Gomateshwara, 17-metre height!
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Shivanasamudra:
85 Kms to the south east of Mysore are the picture que waterfalls, Gaganachukki
and Barachukki at Shivanasamudra, Asia's first hydro electric power station was
set up here, in 1902. The falls are at their best in July and August.
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Somanathpur:
36 Kms from Mysore in the small village of somanathpur is another of a great architectural
beauty built in the 13th century A.D. The star shaped temple with three shrines
named after Prasanna Chanakeshava is the latest and the best-preserved examples
of Hoysala Architecture.
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Talakad:
45 Kms from Mysore is a strange phenomenon an ancient town buried under centuries
of sand only the Dravidian style Vaideshwara Temple is visible above the ground.
Once in twelve years during the Panchalinga Dharshana, the sleeping town awakes
to festivities and fair.
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Melukote:
48 Kms from Mysore on rocky hills is the Chcluvanarayana Temple at Melukote. Ramanujacharya,
the Srivaishnava saint, philosopher, took shelter here from his persecutors. In March / April the Vairmudi festival draws thousands of pilgrims'
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Kabini River Lodge:
Situated 80 Kms from Mysore in the Karapur (Southern Part of Nagarahole) is the
old hunting lodge of the Maharaja's and Viceroy's. The lodge on the banks of the
river Kabini arranges jeep rides and elephant rides into the jungle and coracle
rides on the kabini for bird watching. A naturalist guide helps you identify the
many varieties of birds and wild beasts.
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Biligiriranganabetta:
This picturesque range of hills between two rivers. 110 Kms from Mysore takes its
name from the temple of Billigiri Ranganatha Swami situated on the highest point
of the range. The Ratha festival is held twice annually in January and April. Jungle
Lodges and Resorts Ltd has tented camp. They arrange wildlife safaris.
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