Mysuru
India · Karnataka · 763 m
Description
Mysuru (ಮೈಸೂರು), long known as “Mysore”, is a royal city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It served as the seat of the Wadiyar dynasty for centuries. Amba Vilas Palace stands at its centre, a domed and arcaded pile of grey granite and pink marble. Chamundi Hill rises to the east, crowned by the Chamundeshwari Temple and a giant carved Nandi bull. Broad boulevards, shady parks and the covered Devaraja Market give the city an unhurried air. Sandalwood, silk and incense scent the shops. Travellers use Mysuru as a base for palaces, gardens and the wildlife reserves of the southern Deccan.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: October – February
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas)
- Chamundeshwari Temple on Chamundi Hill
- Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
- Brindavan Gardens at Krishnarajasagara Dam(Day trip)
- Mysore Dasara (approx. September - October)
- Devaraja Market
- Palace Illumination (every Sunday & public holiday)
- Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna(Day trip)
- St. Philomena's Cathedral
- Monolithic Nandi Bull, Chamundi Hill
- Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Srirangapatna(Day trip)
- Karanji Lake and Butterfly Park
- Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery
- Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary(Day trip)
- Kukkarahalli Lake
- Bandipur National Park(Day trip)
- Melukote Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple(Day trip)
- Government Silk Weaving Factory
- Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum
- Shivanasamudra Falls (July - October)(Day trip)
- Keshava Temple, Somanathapura(Day trip)
- Namdroling Monastery, Bylakuppe(Day trip)
- Nagarhole National Park(Day trip)
- Mysore Rail Museum
Getting there
- Airports:
- MYQ
- Train stations:
- Mysuru Junction, Chamarajapuram, Ashokapuram