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.

Also Read : 30 Places to visit in MYSORE

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.