SIGHTSEEING PLACES IN MYSORE

ILLUMINATED MYSORE PALACE



MYSORE

Known for its magnificent palaces, majestic buildings, sprawling gardens, tree-lined boulevards, shimmering silks and sandalwood, the 'City Royale' always figures in the tourist's itinerary. It conjures up visions and memories of the resplendent glory of the illustrious Wodeyar Kings. This former state capital is a seamless blend of old-world charm and modernity. It retains its tradition in music and dance, art and literature and time-honoured crafts. Mysore, today, is a pleasant and growing city in Karnataka with an old world charm, owing to its broad avenues, picturesque gardens, exceptional edifices and a salubrious climate .
Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace: 
Built in Indo-Saracenic style, with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades, the palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world. Known as Amba Vilas Palace, it was designed by Henry Irwin, the British consultant architect of Madras State, and completed in 1912 on the site of the old wooden palace that was destroyed by fire in 1897.

The majestic Durbar Hall with its ornate ceiling and sculpted pillars, and the Marriage Pavilion with its chandeliers, cast-iron pillars, and Belgian stained glass arranged in peacock designs on the domed ceilings, are     the main attractions. Make sure you see the magnificent jewel-studded golden throne, the pride of the Wadiyars and the symbol of their sovereignty, displayed here during the Dasara festival in October.

A row of souvenir shops leads to the Residential Museum, which houses musical instruments, Tanjore and Mysore paintings, and an array of personal effects belonging to the Maharaja’s family. The palace, illuminated on Sundays and public holidays, presents a spectacle of breathtaking beauty.
Tiger at Mysore Zoo
Mysore Zoo: 
Also known as the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, it was established under royal patronage in the 19th century. The zoo’s collection of fauna includes rare and exotic species housed in lush green environs. Timings: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm Open daily, except on Tuesdays
St. Phelomina's Church
St. Philomena's Church:
Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV laid the foundation for this Catholic Church in 1933 which resembles the Cologne Cathedral. This imposing Gothic structure with beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers is a must see.
Jaya Chamarajendra Art Gallery
Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery: 
The art gallery in the Jaganmohan Palace houses an excellent collection of ceramics, sandalwood, ivory, stone, antique furniture, and ancient musical instruments. You can also gaze at paintings by reputed artists like Raja Ravi Varma and Roerich, as well as traditional Mysore gold leaf paintings.
A Vintage Train Engine 
Rail Museum:

Located behind the railway station is the little-known but impressive Rail Museum with its priceless locomotives, coaches, collection of paintings and photographs narrating the “Rail Story”. The prize exhibit of the museum is the Maharani’s Saloon built in the U.K.
Folklore Museum
Folklore Museum: 
Located in the imposing Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion in the Mysore University campus in Manasagangotri, the Folklore Museum is an impressive repository of folk culture. With 6500 folklore articles on display, the museum is acclaimed to be one of the biggest of its kind in Asia.
Nandi Statue at Chamundi Hill
Chamundi Hills:
Perched atop a hill 13km outside Mysore City is the temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari, the patron deity of the Wadiyars. The 4.8m tall monolith of Nandi, enroute, and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are added attractions.
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