City in Karnataka

Mysore (or Mysuru), a city in India’s southwestern Karnataka state, was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1947. In its center is opulent Mysore Palace, seat of the former ruling Wodeyar dynasty. The palace blends Hindu, Islamic, Gothic and Rajput styles. Mysore is also home to the centuries-old Devaraja Market, filled with spices, silk and sandalwood.
The Jaganmohan Palace, a Wodeyar structure in traditional Hindu style, displays an extensive collection of South Indian art. St. Philomena’s Church is a grand, Neo-Gothic-style Catholic church featuring 53m-tall twin spires. Standing atop Chamundi Hills outside the city, Chamundeshwari Temple is an intricate Hindu shrine believed to date back to the 12th century. At the base of Chamundi Hills, picturesque Karanji Lake is a habitat for numerous bird species. Further afield, Brindavan Gardens offers a vast spread of landscaped gardens, blooms and trees, as well as a boating lake and a musical fountain.

Things to do

Mysore Palace

Indo-Saracenic architecture with lights

 
 
 

Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens

Expansive place with exotic animals

 
 
 

Brindavan Gardens

Colorful gardens with a fountain show

 
 
 

St. Philomena’s Cathedral

Imposing cathedral in Neo-Gothic style

 
 
 

Sri Chamundeshwari Ammanavara Temple. Chamundihill, Mysore

Landmark Hindu temple with scenic views

 
 
 

Devaraja Market

Bustling venue for diverse wares

 
 
 

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

Wildlife preserve on 6 river islets

 
 
 

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Pancharanga Kshetram), Adiranga

Intricate temple & pilgrimage site

 
 
 

Daria Daulat Bagh

18th-century frescoed teakwood palace

 
 
 

Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace And Museum

18th century Indo Islamic palace

 
 
 

Mysuru Sand Sculpture Museum

Small sand-sculpture museum

 
 
 

GRS Fantasy Park

Big water park with rides & a carousel