Nearby Attractions in Mysore

Nearby Attractions in Mysore

Mysore is famous for its tourism industry because there are many tourist destinations. Mysore is aptly called the city of palaces because there are many palaces built during the time of Wodeyars depicting the architectural elegance of those times. Many of them were converted into art galleries and museum. Apart from these nearby attractions in Mysore, there are many famous religious places like Chamundeshwari Temple and St. Philomena’s Church. The Mysore Zoo and other recreational destinations like lakes and museums are some of the places of interest in Mysore.

Last Updated: 30/06/2012

• Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary

  Mandya, Karnataka

  Distance from Mysore :19 km;

  Time to Reach from Mysore :0h, 27 m

  Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary is a small sanctuary spreading over an area of 67 square kilometers. This is situated in the six islets on the banks of Cauvery River. This area is covered with broadleaf forests, bamboo groves, Pandunus trees, Eucalyptus, Acacia, etc. The animals found here are Bonnet Ma...

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• Bandipur National Park

  Mysore

  Distance from Mysore :78 km;

  Time to Reach from Mysore :1h, 26 m

  Bandipur National Parks is one of the national parks and tiger reserves of India and this spreads over an area of 874 square kilometers. Together with this, there are some adjoining national parks namely Nagarhole National Park, Mudumalai National Park and Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary.   In Bandi...

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• Tipu Sultan's Tomb

  Mysore

  Distance from Mysore :22 km;

  Time to Reach from Mysore :0h, 33 m

  Tipu Sultan's Tomb is situated in Srirangapattana near Mysore. Tipu Sultan was called Tiger of Mysore and he fought against British to assert his independence. He sought the help of French army to rule out British and succeeded in defeating them. But the conspiracy of British led to his signing of t...

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• GRS Fantasy Park

  KRS Road, Metagalli, Mysore

  Distance from Mysore :2 km;

  Time to Reach from Mysore :0h, 3 m

  GRS Fantasy Park is the amusement and water park in Mysore with many fun activities for people of all ages. It spreads over an area of 30 acres of land and you can relax there with bundles of fun things to do like floating along the lazy river, riding the surf or enjoying the wave pool. Dashing cars...

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• Jaganmohan Palace and Art Gallery

  Distance from Mysore :3 km;

  Time to Reach from Mysore :0h, 6 m

  Jaganmohan Palace and Art Gallery was established in the year 1861 and this was used as the residence of the Wodeyars of Mysore. The palace has three stories and has an external façade with three entrances. The interior walls of the palace are painted with murals according to the Mysore schoo...

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• Balmuri Falls

  Srirangapatna, Bangalore – Mysore Highway, Mysore

  Distance from Mysore :19 km;

  Time to Reach from Mysore :0h, 30 m

  Balmuri Falls is an ideal picnic spot and is a manmade reservoir built across the river Cauvery. Though this is not a very big waterfall, this is a favorite place of kids and film makers. In winters the level of water is high and bathing in the open air will be an enjoyable experience....

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• Oriental Research Institute

  Mysore

  Distance from Mysore :2 km;

  Time to Reach from Mysore :0h, 4 m

  Oriental Research Institute is a research institute in Mysore that was established in 1891 by Chamaraja Wodeyar, the ruler of Mysore at that time. This has a library having rare collections such as the Encyclopedia of Religions and Ethics. This is the first public library of the city that was opened...

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• Srirangapatana Fort

  Srirangapatna

  Distance from Mysore :7 km;

  Time to Reach from Mysore :0h, 14 m

  Srirangapatana Fort is one of the famous forts of South India and was built in 1537. It has four main entrances and a double wall defense system. The residence of Tipu Sultan was located inside this fort and so this is also called Tipu Sultan Fort. The fort is built on the Indo-Islamic style and has...

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• Lalitha Mahal Palace

  T.Narsipura Road, Mysore

  Distance from Mysore :7 km;

  Time to Reach from Mysore :0h, 12 m

  Lalitha Mahal Palace is the second largest palace in Mysore and is situated near Chamundi Hills. It was built in 1921 by Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV and this was modeled on the St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. The palace is painted in pure white with landscaped gardens all around. The palace was bui...

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• Jayalakshmi Vilas Palace

  University of Mysore Campus, Mysore

  Distance from Mysore :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Mysore :0h, 9 m

  Jayalakshmi Vilas Palace is situated on the hillock on the western side of Kukkarahalli Kere Lake. There is a museum within this palace with many rare collections. This mansion was built in 1905 during the time period of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV for the elder daughter of Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar, Ja...

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