TEN
BEST PLACE IN MYSORE TO VISIT
MYSORE PLACE
1.
MMYSORE PALACE
The first
famous attraction palace is Taj Mahal and thereafter this palace is the second most famous
attraction palace in the list of top attraction palace. The
present Wadiyar family Palace building, which is now stands, was designed in
the Indo-Saracenic style using stone and
marble. Due to the numerous renovations, the three-storage building of grey
granite is now a unify of Islamic, Gothic and Rajput styles of architecture. It
also includes a 145 ft-high, five-storey tower with a gold-plated dome, two
durbar halls, and the royal family’s living quarters.
The
destiny of the Mysuru Palace was in the hand of Queen Regent Kempanan Jammanni
Vanivilasa Sanndihana and on behalf of Queen the British architect Henry Irwin
constructed a new palace that would be a tribute to the legacy of Mysuru. A
three storied structure in the Indo-Saracenic style started construction in the
year1897 and completed in the year 1912 with a cost of Rs. 41,47,913.
2. SRI CHAMARAJENDRA ZOOLOGICAL
GARDENS
This
zoo is popularly known as Mysore Zoo. Due to the cold atmosphere, this place is
very popular than other zoo and many school, college and animal lover visit
this place at large. This zoo is located on the road towards the Chamundi Hills
only 2 km from Mysore Palace and was established by Chamarajendra Wadiyar
Bahadur in 1892 and today there is approximately 1350 numbers of animals
available.
Opening
time: Entire week open from 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM except Tuesday and Holidays.
3. CHAMUNDESHWARI TEMPLE AND
CHAMUNDI HILLS
Chamundi
Hills is very popular for two reasons one is the famous temple Chamundeshwari
is located and 360 degree view of total Mysore can seen here. This temple Maa
Durga is the presiding deity. The temple was built by Hoysala Rulers during 12th
century and tower was built by Vijayangar during 17th century.
The art of the temple is very attractive and the surrounding
of the temple is also best place for everybody. Here you may find the statue of King of Lanka
(Ravan). When I was there at 10 Am, I feel the fog. You cannot imagine such
type of place is available in India.
4. ST. PHILOMENA’S CATHEDRAL
St. Philomena's Church is located in Mysore, 1.8
miles from Mysore Palace.The twin spires of the church towering over the trees
and houses grab attention. St. Philomena’s Church is one of the largest
churches in India, and was first built in 1843 to serve the British officers
stationed at Mysore and Srirangapatna. It was initially a simple, wooden
structure for over a century, before plans were laid down for a new, majestic
structure in 1933. The present church, completed in 1936, was designed by the
French architect, Daly, in the Neo Gothic style, and is modeled after the
Cologne Cathedral in Germany. St.
Philomena’s Cathedral is a Catholic church that is the cathedral of the
Diocese of Mysore. The full name is the Cathedral of St. Joseph and
St. Philomena.
5. BRINDAVAN
GARDEN
This
garden has been attracted the Tourist. this garden is located near KRS Dam
(Krishna Raja Sagara Dam). The construction of this gardens were completed in
the year of 1932 and Spread over 60 acres of land, Brindavan Gardens consist of
three terrace gardens which are illuminated during evenings.
Opening
Time: every day from 6.00 am to 8.00 pm
Music
Fountain show timing: Monday to Friday from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm and Saturday
& Sunday from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
6. KARANJI LAKE
This lake if one of the major lake among other four lakes. This lake is
created by nature and the Government of Karanatak and Assian Development Bank
have invested the money for development and around 3.8 Milion dollar have been
invested. The present lake is after the said development.
The total area is 90 Hectors of land. out of 90 hectors, 35 hectors of
land is covered by the Karanji Lake. The lake is a beautiful place where you
may get different species of birds, waterfall Butterfly Park etc
Opening time :- from 8:30 AM
to 5:30 PM every day except on Tuesdays
7. RAILWAY MUSEUM
There
are two railway Museum in India one is at Mysore and another is National
Railway Museum at Delhi. The locomotives
train are find place In this museum. This museum was established by
Indian Railways in the year of 1979. One can easily understand the history of
Train in India. Here you may find different type of engine and their period and
use. It is a rare museum in India.
Opening
time: 10 AM to 5 Pm.
8. REGIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL
HISTORY MYSORE
This Museum has
developed on 20 5-1995 by the government of India, ministry of
environment and forests which is located on the bank of Karanji Lake and the
Chamundi Hill you may seen from this Museum also. This museum is established
for the promoting of conservation education during 6th plan of the
Regional offices of this Museum.
In this museum you may find
different type of biology drawings of different species of animals which may help of
the Kids to understand easily and for the science students. The said drawings
have been created by using crow quill nib and Indian ink.
9. BYLAKUPPE BUDDHIST GOLDEN TEMPLE
Golden
temple is located at Bylakuppe which is 80 Km distance from Mysore City where
lord Buddha is the presiding deity. This religional place is the biggest
Tibetan settlement outside of Tibet. This religional place establish in the
year 1933 by Pema Norbu Rinpoche. Dur to the arts of this location attracts the
visitors to this place. but one problem is this location is out of Mysore City.
Opening
Time: Entire week open from 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM
10. SOMNATHPUR TEMPLE
This
temple is located 35 Km from Mysore. The temple was build by King Narasimha II
during the year of 1268. At present this side is maintained by Archae
Opening
Time: from 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM
