The Best Attractions To Visit In Mysore

The erstwhile capital of the princely state of Mysore, Mysore today is the second largest city in Karnataka after Bengaluru. Filled with opulent palaces, gardens and princely estates on one hand and modern infrastructure on the other, Mysore is an unusual mix of culture and modernity. Through this article, let's take a look at some of the best attractions to visit in Mysore.

Mysore, located about 146km from Bengaluru, lies at the foot of famous Chamundi Hills. Until 1947, Mysore was the capital of Kingdom of Mysore and majorly ruled by the Wodeyar Dynasty and later by the Deccan Sultans. The city is dotted with majestic palaces and beautiful architecture which are all reminiscent of the golden era of Wodeyar dynasty. Before planning a trip to this princely town, it is essential to make proper accommodation arrangements. For that one can find many hotels in Mysore suited to various budget needs.

Mysore is one of those few tourist destinations in India, where more is always less. The best part is, it never fails to amuse you with its enchantments. To ease down things here are some of the major attractions to visit in Mysore.

1. Jagmohan Palace: The Jagmohan Palace stands tall as one of the finest specimen of Wodeyar architecture. Initially built to as a home to the royal family, Jagmohan Palace has also served as the royal court during the British reign and a venue for leading universities to hold their convocations. Presently, the palace has been turned into an art gallery with some of the finest work from leading contemporaries.

2. Brindavan Gardens: Touted as one of the most beautiful gardens in India, the Brindavan Gardens was built by Sir Mirza Ismail. Located about 18km from the Mysore city, this massive garden is known for its eclectic array of terrace gardens, flower formations and colorful fountains. At night, the entire garden is lit up, giving it a heavenly appearance and you can enjoy laser light shows and boat rides. Brindavan Garden is built across river Cauvery and below the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam, which is an equally famous tourist destination.

3. Lalitha Mahal: Lalitha Mahal is a sign of sheer opulence and was built by Maharaja Krishnaraj Bahadur.

4.Wadiyar: IV to serve as the royal home: Surrounded with beautiful terrace gardens, Lalitha Mahal is located on a hilltop and can be be viewed from various quarters of the city. Today, the mahal is turned into a five star heritage hotel with 54 swanky rooms adorned with Turkish carpets, sandalwood furniture, Belgian mirrors and other valuable amenities. In totality, Lalitha Mahal clearly reflects the royal grandeur in style, architecture and enchantments.

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5. Mysore Palace: Designed by English Architecture Henry Irwin and built during 1897-1912, this three-storey majestic palace is a perfect example of Indo-European style of architecture. The palace served as the office-residence to the high officials during the British Raj.

6. Chamundi Hills: Chamundi Hills is located about 12km from Mysore city. Atop a hill lies a famous Dravidian Temple dedicated to Sri Chamundeshwari Devi, which was built by Raja Wodeyar ll.

So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and prepare yourself for the most exciting trip to the city of palaces, Mysore.

About the author:

Atul Chaudhary is a travel enthusiast and passionate travel writer for an online travel search engine in India. India is one of his favourite tourist places. He also explore Places to visit in India , best hotels in India, holidays tour packages, train ticket booking and airlines information like: Air India airlines, Go air airlines, Indigo airlines, Spicejet airlines, etc.