Tourist Places to see in Mysore

Mysore is a heritage and historical tourist destination of Karnataka India. It is located about 150 Kms of Bangalore (Karnataka's capital city).

Read other articles in the Mysore holiday guide to know more about this destination.

Magnificiently illuminated Mysore PalaceMysore Palace and Chamundi Hills are the biggest tourist attractions here. The Brindavan Gardens & KRS Dam, Mysore Zoo, Lalit Mahal Palace (hotel), Jagmohan Art Gallery are some other sights that you don't want to miss.

Mysore Dasara which happens in September is a major crowd puller and unique to the city. Mysore celebrates this 9-night festival with pomp and glory. Elephant and cultural process, arts & dance festivals, sports events and much more happen during this festival conducted by the tourism department. Check this page about the Mysore Dassera and see what you expect here.

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With the list below you can not only see local sightseeing spots but also break away from the regular tourist crowd and explore other places around Mysore.

Popular Tourist Attractions in Mysore City

St. Philomena’s Church

St. Philomena’s Church is a beautiful Cathedral, reminiscent of medieval architectural style.Stained glass windows and lofty towers make it an imposing structure. It is approximately 1 km from the main bus stand.

Timings: 8.00 am to 1.00 pm and 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm

Ontikoppal Venkataramana Temple

On the way to K.R.S. (Krishna Raja Sagar), you come across an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Venkataramana in Ontikoppal or Gokulam, which is built similar to Thirumala Temple of Thirupathi.

The temple is open on all days and devotees flock to temple on Saturdays and special occasions. City buses/autos are frequently available to this place.

G.R.S. Fantasy Park

G.R.S. Fantasy Park is the only amusement cum Water Park, situated in the outskirts of Mysore City at Metagalli on the way to Brindavan Gardens.

Water games, amusement rides, kid’s pool and catering facilities & shopping are the main attractions in the 30-acres of the park. The place has now turned out to be a favourite of youth and kids.

Krishna Raja Sagar Dam and Brindavan Gardens

The Krishna Raja Sagar(KRS) Dam is located on the Kaveri River in Mandya District. It is very close to the historical town of Srirangapatna and the Mysore city.

It is a popular weekend getaway spot along with Brindavan Gardens which is situated within the Dam complex. Read more about KRS Dam and Brindavan Gardens