Mysore City Tourist Guide
Famed for its magnificent edifices (buildings), fabulous gardens, boulevard strips, shimmering strips and sandalwood products, Mysore once the city of Wodeyar kings is a fabulous tourist magnet. The amalgam of an old world charm and modernity conjures the visions of the city ideally set up to entice travelers. The open spaces, broader avenues, salubrious climate and mouth watering cuisines of this beautiful city, all together make this city a complete package in itself.
The Major Attractions in Mysore:
Mysore Palace: Built in Indo Saracen form, this palace is a structure of an architectural brilliance. It was the brain child of Henry Irwin, the British consultant in Madras. The entire structure of the palace is built on the place where the old wooden palace was set ablazed. At Mysore Palace, the travelers can stroll through the passages and can watch the glass protected antiques and artifacts.
Mysore Zoo: Also know as the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens was established under the royal patronage in the 19th century. This zoo houses wide variety of flora and fauna. The timings of the zoo are 8:30 Am to 5:30 Pm.
Saint Philomena’s Church: The foundation of Saint Philomena’s Church was laid by the fourth prince of Mysore Raja Krishna Wadiyar. The old roman structure and the lofty towers are worth to view.
Sri Jayachamarajendera Art Gallery: The art gallery on Jagmohan Palace has excellent collection of ceramics, ivory, paintings, and antiques. The gold leaf paintings of Mysore are also preserved in this art gallery. The paintings by Roerich and Raja Ravi Varma are also displayed at this art gallery.
Rail Museum: The Rail Museum at Mysore houses the age old steamed engines, coaches, photographs and pictures which depict the ‘Rail Story’. The prize exhibit of the museum is the Maharni’s saloon built in UK.
Folklore Museum: The Folklore museum in the Jayalakshmi Villas of the Mysore University, houses more than 6500 articles. The museum is acclaimed to be one of its biggest in Asia.
Chanmundi Hills: The Chanmundi Hills are hallowed by the presence of goddess Chamundeshwari., the patron deity of Wadiyars. Located 13 kms from Mysore, this temple houses the idol of Nandi and demon Mahishasura. The gigantic statue of Nandi and Mahishasura are the major attractions of this temple.
Brindavan Gardens: Sprawling over a large area, the Brindavan gardens in Mysore are situated at Raja Krishna Sagar Dam. Here the travelers can enjoy the to and fro motions of fountain developed instantly on the beats of music.
Mysore Urban Haat: The Mysore Urban Haat is developed with the joint initiative of Union ministry of trade and commerce and ministry of textiles. Promoted by JSS Mahavidyapeetha, this haat is a commercial as well as tourist magnet. More than 150 artisans participate in this exhibition and display their products. The biggest benefit of Myosre Haat is that the local industrialists get a great exposure. It’s truly considered as the best approach to reach international travelers who take great interest in discovering the traditional arts and crafts of India.
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