The architectural marvel of the Mysore palace, its sculpted pillars, golden howdah and the intricate carved doors make the tourists gaping dumbstruck. The Maharaja’s palace is the centre of attraction and people from far and wide come to watch such attractions.
Mysore tourist attractions, India also includes the Jaganmohan Palace. This is a beautiful building now converted into a museum. This was a substitute retreat for the royal family. This museum has a great collection of paintings, musical instruments and sculptures. This is a three storied palace with ventilators, stained glass shutters and a beautiful garden setting.
Mysore tourist attractions involves Lalitha Mahal palace and was for the guests of Wodeyar. This is also an attractive white building with beautiful interiors and is now altered into a heritage hotel by the ITDC. The St. Philomena’s church is modeled on cathedral and the altar has the St.Philomena’s statue.
The Chamundi hills are significant Mysore tourist attractions, India. This temple is on a hilltop and is devoted to Chamundeswari Devi. The Nandi Bull statues and Mahisasur are of great attraction. Mysore tourist attractions include the Brindaban Gardens, the Krishnarajasagar dam, the Somnathapura temple and the Mysore Zoo.
The Brindavan Gardens are the attractive gardens located below the prominent reservoir Krishnasagar. This is sited on the river Cauvery. The musical fountain in the Brindavan Gardens is the most notable attractions for the tourists coming to Mysore.
The Somanathapura temple is 42 kms from Mysore and the great thing is that this temple is very popular. Mysore zoo is no exception. People are attracted towards the Mysore zoo and this zoo displays a huge collection of animals, exotic species and the lush green surroundings give these animals a natural habitat. |
