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| | Mysore Palace |
 Once
the residence of the Wodeyars, this structure is one of the largest
of its kind in India. Built in 1912 in the Indo-Saracenic style, this
palace exudes a grandeur that is unmatched.
The Golden Royal Elephant Throne, the Durbar Hall, the Kalyana Mandep and
the Gallery are the main attractions here. |
| | St. Philomena's church |
 In
the Gothic style, is one of the largest churches on the country and has
beautiful stained-glass windows. |
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| | Chamundi Hills |
 Towering
over the city, these hills are 13 km away from Mysore. Halfway-up is the Nandi
Bull, a 4.8 m monolith. Right on top is the 2000-year-old. |
| | Brindavan Gardens |
 19
km north-west of Mysore is the KRS Dam and the ornamental
Brindavan Gardens. The musical fountains and colourful lights transform
this palace into fairy land in the evenings | | Sir Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery |
Housed
in the Jaganmohan Palace, this gallery has a collection of exquisite
paintings dating back to 1875, the Russian Svetoslav Roerich and the traditional
Mysore gold leaf style of painting. |
| | Mysore Zoo |
Houses some rare animals bred in captivity and exotic species of plants |
| | Chmundeswari |
Dedicated
to the patron goddess of the royal family. The Chamundeeswari temple
is located on a hill in the vicinity of Mysore and is accessed through a
motorable road. Chamundeeswari the tutelary deity of the Mysore Maharajas has
been held in reverence for centuries, and the Wodeyars of Mysore have made
extensive contributions to this shrine |
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