Mysore is also called the city of palaces because of several palaces in the city. The well-known palace is the Mysore Palace which is known throughout the world for the architecture and is one of the largest palaces of its kind. As now Mysore is a modern city but it still has the touch of its history, culture, and tradition.

Customs of Mysore

The name Mysore is derived from a Sanskrit term ‘Mahisasuranaooru’ if further simplified then ‘Mahisuru’ which means Mahishasura’s village. Mahishasura is a Hindu mythological character who was believed to be a demon with a bull’s head. He was attacked by the goddess Chamundi who lived on the hills to protect her devotees from Mahishasura. Chamundi was the incarnation of goddess Parvati and people of Mysore worship her till today. There is a range of hills in Mysore known as Chamundi hills where you can find the Chamundi temple, during the Dasara festival the temple is flooded by devotees of the goddess Parvati to celebrate the victory of good over evil. There are many other events held in Mysore every year to attract tourists.

Over the years Mysore has been ruled by many rulers like the Gangas, the Cholas, the Hoysalas, the Chalukyas, the Wodeyars, Hyder Ali, and his son Tipu Sultan. After the death of Tipu Sultan, Mysore was captured by the Britishers and reinstated the Wodeyars who remain the legal authorities and Rajpramukh.

Traditions of Mysore

Mysore has a rich tradition and possesses many palaces, mansions, and pilgrim sites. The city considered the best travel destination in Karnataka which has hence helped in the growth of Mysore. These changes in the city have changed the lives of people who were following the same old traditions. People of Mysore have gradually evolved with time to the new changes coming in today’s society, may old traditions such as traditional wrestling, Mysore Tongas, and Mysore UndeNeshya are now endangered this is due to the changes that occur in the lifestyle of people over the time.

Lifestyle in Mysore

Life in Mysore is peaceful, with so much greenery all around and the beauty of lakes to accompany. Every minute spent here is like nectar to the brain. Mysore is a heritage city so a lot of tourists are expected here every year. This also justifies the diversity in the population of Mysore. Food is one of the great things about Mysore and the best part of it is the nominal price of the food.

Since Mysore is a heritage city, the government has stopped the industrialization here, the government is trying to preserve the culture and heritage of the city. You may not find many malls here like in the neighborhood of Bangalore. But the tourist spots here will never disappoint you. Evenings in the Mysore glows differently whether it is walking up to 1,000 steps to Chamundeshwari temple to a great swim in the pools, Mysore is a great place for fitness freaks. The connectivity to the airport is also good and many reputed hospitals and schools are found here. The traffic is moderate here unlike the heavy jams of Bangalore. No doubt Mysore is one of the cleanest cities of India. More people from different states are coming here giving their contribution to the diversity in the population. The residents are doing every bit possible to sustain its beauty. Let’s hope the charm of the city prevails eternity.

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Mysore holds its cultures and traditions even today which are seen in the vibrant gardens, palaces, temples, churches, painting, artwork, and crafts. The people of Mysore are welcoming, helpful, and filled with joy, the hospitality of people in the city is remarkable. The food that you find in Mysore is one of its kind. Finally, the marvelous Mysore has so much to give that it is truly miraculous.

Also Read : Famous food dishes of Karnataka

So here I have the list of the 12 best events to attend in Mysore so that you can explore the city.

Dasara in Mysore

Dasara is a festival celebrated all across India. It’s a Hindu festival of 10 days which mostly occurs during mid of September to October. This festival manifests the victory of good over evil. Dasara in Mysore holds its importance in Karnataka as locally the festival is called as Nadahabba. During the 10 days of Dasara, Mysore city gets into a never-ending carnival where you can enjoy the dances, shows, fairs, amazing food, the local market, and beautiful Mysore Palace which glows in dark like a golden flower. These 10 days of Dasara is the most auspicious and fun time to visit the city.

Vairamundi Festival of Melkote

Vairamundi festival also known as Vairamudi Brahmotsava is celebrated in name of Lord Vishnu. Legends say that when the crown of diamonds brought by Garuda was given to Lord Vishnu, this festival was celebrated.  This festival continues for10 days which includes Garudotsava, the first celebration of the Vairamundi festival, and then continues with daily celebration for the next 10 days. These 10 days are the liveliest in Melkote filled with fun and enjoyment.

Ugadi

Ugadi is also known as GudiPadwa is the New Year’s Day for people of Karnataka. The festival is celebrated in March or April. It is believed that Lord Bhrama started creating earth on Ugadi. On the night of Ugadi, a musical night also called a music festival is conducted in Mysore palace where many popular singers and bands give a performance. It is believed that this day of the year brings a new beginning and prosperity to everyone’s life. 

Mysore Shopping Festival

Mysore Shopping Festival is a large shopping festival where more than 1000 shops participate in so that retail trade can increase and attract tourists. This shopping festival is conducted in association with Karnataka tourism and other sponsors. It’s a great opportunity for shopaholics to shop.

Makar Sankranti

Makara Sankranti is a Hindu festival which is celebrated in India. This festival is known by many names like Bihu in Assam, Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, and Uttarayana Punyakala in Mysore. In Mysore, on the day of Makara Sankranti people put rangoli outside their houses, prepare delicious food, exchange gifts, and fly kites.

Hampi Festival

Hampi Utsav or the Hampi festival is also called as ‘VijayaUtsav’ which means victory celebration. Hampi festival is the celebration of the ancient empire of Vijayanagar now known as Hampi. This festival is a huge celebration that happens with number of devotees every year. On the day of the festival, the celebration takes place at the Virupaksha Temple and includes folk dances and songs which display the culture and heritage of the region.

Also Read : About Hampi

Pattadakal Dance Festival

Pattadakal Dance festival is also known as the Chalukya dance festival originated from a small village in Karnataka called Pattadakal. The word Pattadakal means ‘place of coronation’. The temples in Pattadakal are marvelous as they have a great history behind them. The celebration of the Pattadakal Dance Festival is conducted by the Government of Karnataka that attracts a large number of people to witness the beautiful classical music and dance performances.

Vara Mahalakshmi Puja

VaraMahalakshmi Festival is celebrated in many parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka. This festival occurs on a full moon day and in this puja people fast for a day and after the puja, they tie a holy thread on their wrist which is a sign of protection. On the day of the festival, many people visit the temple of goddess Lakshmi to get her blessings.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is a popular Hindu festival in India. Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi. This festival is a celebration of Lord Ganesh’s arrival on earth with his mother goddess Parvati. In this festival, people decorate their houses with flowers and bring a statue of Lord Ganesh in their house. The festival lasts for 11 days and during these 11 days, people worship Lord Ganesh and serve sweets like modak, payasam, and kosambari to him.

Gowri Festival

Gowri festival is locally known as Gowri Habba in Karnataka which occurs a day before Ganesh Chaturthi. On this day people clean and decorate their houses with holy statues. They decorate their Puja Ghar (shrine) for the arrival of Ganesh, wear new clothes, prepare delicious food, sweets and visit the temple of Goddess Gowri.

Sri Vithappa Fair

Sri Vithappa Fair is a famous fair of Karnataka. It originates from a city called Vithappa. The fair is conducted on the 14th and 15th of Aswija month every year. The fair continues for 3 days and attracts a huge crowd. This celebration has an important role in the religious culture and heritage as people from different states of India come here to attend the fair with great enthusiasm. 

Karnataka Rajyotsava

Karnataka Rajyotsava or locally called Kannada Rajyotsava is a celebration that signifies the formation of Karnataka as a state. Karnataka Rajyotsava is celebrated on 1^st November every year and it is a national holiday, hence all schools, colleges, educational institutes, and offices are closed but mostly on this day every school college, and office celebrates Karnataka Rajyotsava with great excitement, folk dance, and music is performed, the state flag of Karnataka is hoisted and sweets are distributed.

Mysore is filled with diversity, beauty, religion, celebration, culture, heritage, and history. The city will make you fall in love with it and every moment you spend in Mysore will always remain in your heart.

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Dasara is a10 days festival mostly occurs during September and October, it is celebrated all across India and has a great significance in the Indian traditions because it shows the victory of good over evil, but it becomes even more special if you attend Mysore’s Dasara, this year the festival Dasara would be celebrated 410th time in Mysore.

Visit Mysore Palace

Beautiful palace home for the Wodeyar Maharajas, Mysore Palace is a marvelous creation, almost 2.7 million tourists visit the palace every year. The paintings, carvings, and artwork on the walls, roof, and floor of the palace is just astonishing.

Observe the beauty of Brindavan Gardens

Brindavan Garden is settled close to KRS Dam, Brindavan Garden is a beautiful place flourished with plants, trees, and fountains, as the night grows the fountains glow in different color and makes the scene surreal.

Take a picture at 3D Selfie Gallery

With such a unique name now we have Indias first sand sculpture museum that is a 3D selfie gallery owned by Ms. M.N Gowri, this unusual concept of 3D selfie art was started by Ms.Gowri which was quite a buzz for the customers and hence became one of the most popular things to try.

Stay at Lalith Mahal

The gorgeous LalitMahal was formerly a guest house for the friends and guests of the Wodeyar family, the palace is seen from the top of Chamundi hills because the Mahal is settled right next to Chamundi hills.

Visit Jagmohan Palace

The Jagmohan Palace was earlier another palace for the stay of the royal family but later, it was switched into an art gallery, the art gallery contains valuable artworks of many South Indian such as Raja Ravi Verma’soil paintings.

Visit Bandipur National Park

It is a National park in Karnataka state which was established in 1974 the size of the national park is about 874 square kilometer it is located in Chamrajanagar district which is close to Mysore, there is a small population of tigers, elephants, spotted deers, and many more other local species in the National Park.

See Karanji Lake

Karanji Lake is the largest in Karnataka, it is the best place for bird lovers, this lake is home to more than 70 species of birds. The lake is a beautiful place to visit where you can have a fun time with friends and family.

Visit Melody World Wax Museum

Thismuseum is one of the largest art museums, the museum has many wax statues of musical instruments and musical bands, they even show the transformation of musical instruments from ancient days to now.

 Go and see Shivanasamudra falls

Shivanasamudra Falls is situated in the Mandya district of Karnataka state, it is placed next to the river Kaveri and this place is also known to be the first hydroelectric power station in our continent, this setup was placed in the year 1902 under the supervision of Diwan Sheshadri Iyer who was the director of the project.

 Visit the Railway Museum

There is another amusing museum in Mysore which is the Railway Museum, it reflects the history and development of Indian Railways, the museum portrays the travel life of the Royal family, showing the actual dining, kitchen, and toilets of the trains.

 Pray at St. Philomena Church

Here you have a chance to get closer to god, welcome to St. Philomena church, it is a grand architecture that will blow your mind away, it is a humongous cathedral in Asia, the construction is gothic looking.

 Pray at Srirangapatna

Srirangapatam is a small town of Mandya district, this town has its historical importance as one of the monuments in the town is nominated for UNESCO world heritage site, this place is about 15 km from the heart of Mysore, the town is covered from all sides by rivers Kaveri which makes it to be an island it is a very soothing place to visit.

Visit Chamundi Hills

Chamundi Hills is a group of small hills that are settled in the outskirts of Mysore. From the top of the hill, you can see the whole Mysore city.

 See Chamundeshwari Temple

On top of the Chamundi hills, there are many temples one of them is the Chamundeshwari Temple, This is a temple belongs goddess Chamunda, many devotees of Maa chamunda come to visit her.

 Visit Somnathpura Temple

Somnathpura Temple is a holy and religious place to visit, the floor of the temple resembles a star and the roof is like an inverted cone, the excellent architecture of the place will blow your mind away, every inch of the temple is handcrafted from the interior to the exterior, the carvings on the walls of the temple is truly brilliant.

Visit KRS Dam

Constructed across the Kaveri River, the KRS dam is placed close to Brindavan garden, you can see the Brindavan garden from the dam, KRS Dam is a good place to spend time with loved ones in Mysore.

Enjoy at Planet X

Spend an evening in Mysore in Planet X you will not regret it, Planet X is situated close to Chamundi hills. Planet X is an amusement park containing many fun activities like go-karting and billiard.

See Talakadu

Talakadu is the left bank of the river Kaveri, it is about 45km away from Mysore this place had almost 30temples but as time passed most of those temples are now covered under the sand, there are still many temples to visit in Talakadu and you may even find boating rides in Kaveri river, as the river Kaveri is considered holy many people take the religious dip in the water of Kaveri.

Have fun at GRS Fantasy Park     

GRS Fantasy Park is an amusement park settled in Mysore, the amusement park has many water rides and gaming zone including a food court as well, you can find many fun activities there.  

Enjoy bird watching at ShukaVana

ShukaVanais home to more than 2000 birds, the area is covered with trees which makes it even more beautiful, ShukaVana is also known as the parrot park cause it has many parrots and you can hear 2000 birds singing.

 Visit Nanjangud

Nanjangud is also called Nanjanguru it is a city in Mysore districts it is situated on the banks of river Kapila this city is about 23 km from Mysore and it is famous for its temple Srikanteshwara temple. More popularly people call this place DakshiniKashi, this place is also famous for its wide variety of banana production which you must check out.

Visit Chunchanakatte Falls

There are few waterfalls found in Mysore, Chunchanakatte Falls is situated close to Kaveri River, you may find the place to be calm, peaceful.

 Pray at Trinesvaraswamy Temple

The architecture of the temple will blow your mind away, the temple is an old construction which is of ancient Dravidian design, you may miss the place as it’s situated at the outskirts of Mysore so be careful that you don’t miss it out.

 Visit the Srikanteshwara Temple

Srikanteshwara temple is placed in a holy and ancient city known as Nanjangud, it is an old temple of Lord Shiva also known as Venkateshwara, this temple placed exactly on the right bank of the river Kapila, you will be mesmerized by the beauty of the temple, hence you can expect a huge crowd of devotees of Lord shiva.

 Go and see the Bonsai Garden

 The name speaks about the place, the Bonsai garden has about 100 varieties of bonsai trees, and the garden is spread in an area of 4 acres of land. As it is a garden so you might even find some monkeys there.

 Visit the Folklore museum

This museum has got many historic artifacts of Mysore, there is a lot of knowledge which is given by this museum. It has a collection of beautiful artifacts and paintings which can amaze anyone.

Visit Melukote Temple

Melukote temple is a Hindu religious place in Mandya District which is close to Mysore, the temple is situated on a hilltop also called Yadugiri, the view from the top is remarkable as you can even witness the beauty of the river Kaveri, this place almost 51 km from Mysore.

  Shop at Devaraja Market

Shopping should be your priority while you are in Mysore. Devaraja market is the biggest shopping destination in Mysore consisting of more than 300 local shops.

 Visit the Shree ShvethaVarahaSwamy Temple

This is a beautiful temple located in Mysore, the walls of the temple are filled with carvings will keep your eyes engaged, the designs on the floor and roof are one of its kind.

 Visit Balmuri Waterfalls

Balmuri waterfall is a human-made waterfall coming from the Kaveri River, The waterfall has been featured in many local Films, the height of the waterfall is about 6 feet the area around is flourished with coconut trees. It is a popular picnic spot.

 Visit the Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium

Jaganmohan Palace is a beautiful palace which is now turned into a museum, the museum contains more the 2000 historic paintings.

 Visit the Regional Museum of Natural History, Mysore

Regional Museum of Natural History is an educational museum located in Mysore, the museum has the information on the flora and fauna of Mysore and its history, if you are someone who loves to know the great history of a place then this place is for you.

Visit the Kukkarahalli Lake

 The Kukkarahalli Lake forms the shape of the alphabet “j”, you may find this place to be a very quiet and beautiful, you can even witness many birds surrounding the lake.

St. Philomena’s Cathedral

The oldest and holiest place in Mysore is the St Philomena Cathedral, the architecture of it is almost 200 years old and is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Mysore. The size of this Cathedral is humongous.

 Visit the Government Sandalwood Oil Factory

Karnataka is famous for its sandalwood and to see how sandalwood is extracted and how it is used to make so many items out of is amazing, so to see yourself you must visit the Government Sandalwood Oil Factory where you can find the process of how the miraculous sandalwood oil is made.

 Stay at Cheluvamba Mansion

This place was built during the time of Maharaja KrishnarajaWodeyar IV in the year 1910-11 for the daughter of the king Princess Cheluvajammanni. This Mansion is a huge covered all over by plants and trees, and also has a lake next to it, currently, the mansion is given to the Central Food Technological Research Institute.

Go and see the Mall of Mysore

It is the first shopping Mall in Mysore, it is placed next to the Mysore racecourse and has Chamundi hills in its background. The Mall itself is a combination of culture and modernization, the architecture of the mall shows the royalty and heritage of Mysore.

Shop at Government Silk Factory

Mysore is famous for its silk production and to witness the process of hoe a piece of silk cloth is made is just wonderful, this can be experienced if you visit the Government Silk Factory in Mysore, it is the core of Silk production.

Visit the Freedom Fighter’s Park

 Freedom Fighter’s park was built in the honor of all the freedom fighters of India who fought against the British Rule and sacrificed their lives for the nation, the park has a statue of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi at the center.

Shop at Ashoka Road

Ashoka Road in Mysore is one of the busiest streets, it is situated close to Mysore palace. The road is filled with shops and is a great shopping destination for a lot of people you can do street shopping and get clothes at great discounts.

Visit the Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum

Are you a sand art lover, then you got lucky, cause Mysore even has its own Sand Art Museum just next to Chamundi Hill Road the entry fee to the museum is 40 INR and for children, it is 20 INR the timings to visit the place are 8:30 am to 6:30 pm every day of the week, but you can expect a crowd on weekends.

Try the Real Barista Coffee

If you are a caffeine addict then Mysore can be your heaven because Mysore is one such place where you may find the traditional barista coffee, the coffee plantation is mostly in the outskirts of Mysore in the hilly region, so you must try the best-tasting coffee.

See the Sea Shell Museum

Now lastly we have come to the most exciting museum out of all “Seashell Museum of Mysore” this museum has its name is written in Guinness World Record, in here you can see how creativity can be at its best, every item in the museum is made just by seashell let it be a tiny item or even a 3 feet temple everything is in seashells.

So here are the best things you can do in Mysore, I hope this article would’ve given you some clarity and thanks for reading.

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Mysore is the most loved tourist place because of the diverse range of places it offers and the cultural values it portrays. If you are planning a vacation in Mysore then here are 30 places you must visit in Mysore.

Mysore Palace

Residence of former Wodeyar dynasty rulers, Mysore Palace is a most astonishing place to see. It receives over 2.7 million visitors every year. This palace is such a beauty inside out, the crafts on the walls and ceiling are mesmerizing. After the sun is down the palace can be seen from the farthest as it glows at night, due to the lights.

The whole palace is covered in lights and in evening Mysore Palace scene is to remember.

Brindavan Gardens

Brindavan Gardens is located just next to the KRS dam. Brindavan Gardens has a hotel inside it and in the evening there is a light show. It is a huge, beautiful, and well-maintained garden including several fountains all over the place. During the day you can see the greenery and flowers of the garden that will blow your mind and at night the garden is covered with different colors of light, the scene at night is stunning.

Lalith Mahal

This gorgeous mahal was actually built as a guest house for the guests of the royal family. The mahal can be seen from the Chamundi hills as the mahal is situated right just at the bottom of the Chamundi hills.

Jagmohan Palace

This palace at first was used as a quarter for the royal family but eventually, it was turned into an art gallery. This art gallery consists of some very valuable artworks of Indian artists, one of which is Raja Ravi Verma’s oil paintings and many more arts.

Karanji Lake

The largest lake in Karnataka is the Karanji Lake. It is a perfect destination for bird lovers, as this place is ideal for bird watching and there are more than 70 species of birds found at the lake. The water, trees, cool breeze, beautiful birds and an amazing view makes it an ultimate chilling spot.

Melody World Wax Museum

It is one of the largest art museums in our country. This museum consists of wax statues of instruments and bands. It even displays the transition of musical instruments from olden days to now.

Railway Museum

This is another mind-blowing museum in Mysore which shows the history of trains and Indian Railways in general. A part of the museum shows the extravagant travel life of the Royal family, including the dining, kitchen, and toilets.

St. Philomena Church

The church is a grand construction and the architecture of it will blow your mind. It is the largest cathedrals of southern Asia and has a gothic kind of style to it. Each wall of the cathedral looks like a masterpiece.

Chamundi Hills

Chamundi Hills is a range of hills that are placed at the outer end of Mysore so as you go on top of the hill you can observe the whole  Mysore city in one frame.

Chamundeshwari Temple

At the top of Chamundi hills is situated an old yet eye-catching temple, Chamundeshwari temple. It is a temple of goddess Chamundi and people from far places come here to worship goddess Chamundi.

Sri Nandi Temple

Next to Chamundi hills, halfway from Chamundeshwari temple, there is Sri Nandi temple which is an important part of Hindu mythology, Nandi was a holy bull and a follower of Lord Shiva.

Mysore Zoo

If you are an animal lover then this is your place to visit. It is situated in the heart of Mysore near Mysore palace. Here you can find a diverse variety of animals from snakes to giraffes. The zoo is spread in an area of 5 kilometers.

KRS Dam

Built over the Kaveri River, the KRS dam is just next to Brindavan gardens, the view of the garden from the dam is incredible. KRS Dam is one of the most peaceful spots in Mysore.

Planet X

If you want to go out in the evening in Mysore then Planet X is a must-visit for you. It is located just down the Chamundi hills. Planet X is an amusement park consisting of many fun activities such as go-karting, billiard, and many more.

GRS Fantasy Park     

This is an amusement and water park situated in Mysore. If you are with family and friends this place can be your jam. The amusement park is filled with fun and exciting water rides.  

Shuka Vana

If bird watching is what you like then ShukaVana is just for you. ShukaVana is a residence for over 2000 birds which means you can listen to 2000 birds.  This park is also known as parrot park.

Trinesvaraswamy Temple

It is an old temple designed in the Dravidian style.  This temple is located just outside Mysore.

Chunchanakatte Falls

Mysore has a low count in waterfalls, Chunchanakatte Falls is located next to Kaveri River and it is a calm, peaceful place to visit just like an escape from reality.

Bonsai Garden

As the name suggests Bonsai garden consists of more than 100 varieties of bonsai trees. The garden is widespread into 4 acres of land and is one of its kind. You might even come across a lot of monkeys inside the garden.

Folklore Museum

This museum owns a lot of cultural and historic artifacts of Mysore. It is an ocean of knowledge that is provided by this museum as it consists of many artworks, paintings, and many more things to look at.

Devaraja Market

Feeling to shop something? Devaraja market in Mysore is exactly where you should go, it is a huge shopping destination having more than 300 shops and the market has a wide variety of clothes, jewelry, and other items.

Shree ShvethaVarahaSwamy Temple

This is one of the extraordinary temples in Mysore, the artwork on the walls of entrance will leave you stunned, the ancient carving and designs will keep you engaged. It is a beautiful yet complex kind of artwork.

Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium

There are many museums and art galleries in Mysore but Jaganmohan Palace is one of its kind. This place holds more than 2000 paintings and the place is available for events as well.

Regional Museum of Natural History Mysore

This museum holds a great educational value to itself. The museum consists of many skeletons of wild and olden days’ creatures, which can be fascinating for many and the museum also has a garden of its own, which can be a great spot for the picnic.

Kukkarahalli Lake

The lake that looks like a ‘J’ is the Kukkarahalli Lake. If you are looking for a pleasing and quiet place to visit then this is the right place for you. From the Lake, you can see Chamundi hills and many varieties of birds.

St. Philomena’s Cathedral

This church is almost 200 years old and is still standing straight. It’s the holiest place in Mysore. This is a place where all kinds of people visit and pray to god, it is one of the most beautiful cathedrals you’ll ever come across.

Government Sandalwood Oil Factory

The most famous thing about Mysore is its rare sandalwood and one product made out of it, which is sandalwood oil which is majorly produced in Government Sandalwood Oil Factory. So if you wish to purchase some sandalwood oil then you must check this place out.

Cheluvamba Mansion

This mansion was constructed by Maharaja KrishnarajaWodeyar IV in the year 1910-11 for Princess Cheluvajammanni. This Mansion is a huge property covered by thick gardens, now this place is Central Food Technological Research Institute.

Government Silk Factory

If you are a silk lover and want the world-famous Mysore silk then the Government Silk Factory is just the place. Silk production is one of the most important industries in Mysore. Visiting such a place can give you immense knowledge on different kinds of silks and their making process.

Freedom Fighter’s Park

Finally, we cannot forget the Freedom Fighter’s park, in the name of freedom fighters of our country, this park was built. This park is loaded with green luscious trees and you might even find a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the park.

The most famous place that a traveler can see in Mysore is The Mysore palace. Known for its rich cultural and architectural history, the place is the residence of rulers of Mysore. Mysore is called a city of Palaces, and out of seven palaces, this one is the most grandeur and famous one. The palace is surrounded by a large garden. Its light and sound show at the time of Dussehra is renowned over the world.

Situated across the river Cauvery, another prominent attraction called Brindavan Garden is located. The lush green garden spreads over an area of acres is a beautiful place to visit. The dancing fountain in the garden, a variety of plants and flowers gives a mesmerizing feeling to the tourist.

On the Chamundi hills, a famous Hindu temple and among 18 shakti peethas, The Chamundeshwari temple is located. Dedicated to and named after the goddess Durga, the temple also has statues of Nandi and Mahishasura, the demon. Here for animal lovers, Mysore Zoo is the perfect place. Established in the year 1892 for the Royals, it is the oldest zoological park of India.  The zoo is a house of elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, tigers, white rhinoceros and many more.

St. Philomenas Church is a gothic style, the beautiful cathedral is one of the largest churches in the country is in Mysore. Mysore has a number of museums like the National Museum of Natural History, folk art museum, Rail museum (second after Delhi), and melody world (wax museum).

Other attractions that allures tourists from all over the world are Mysore Dussehra, Mysore Pak, Mysore Dosa, and Mysore silk sarees. Mysore Dussehra is quite famous as it’s a 10day festival celebrated with huge pomp and splendour here. It was the day in the Hindu legends when Goddess Chamundeshwari (Durga) killed the demon Mahishasura. The main attraction of the ten-day Mysore Dasara festival is the Mysore Palace which is illuminated by thousands of bulbs, and various dance and musical fests are held there.

Thus, those who want to visit Mysore should visit it at the time of Navratri to have a glimpse of 10 days Dussehra festival. The summer and winter weather is quite the right time to visit Mysore.