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Mysore
Mysore pronunciation (help·info) or Maisuru (Kannada: ®¸°) is the second largest city in the Indian state of Karnataka. Mysore is the administrative seat of Mysore District, and Mysore Division. It is located at 770 m above sea level at at 12.18° N 76.42° E and is 135 km from Bangalore, the state capital. From November 1, 2006, Mysore has been renamed in English by the state government to Mysuru.^Tippu Palace
- Mysore Palace - Entry is through the south side. Shoes and Cameras must be left at the cloak room. Intricately carved rosewood doors and ceilings some with inlaid ivory work, marble figurines, collections of caskets, paintings of the members of the royal family and other objects of personal use exhibit such opulence, though age as worn them out a bit with slight discolouration. On Sundays and National Holidays between 7:00 and 8:00 pm the palace is illuminated by close to 100,000 bulbs - a sight so magnificent that it leaves you gasping for breath.
- Brindavan Gardens and Musical Fountain at the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam. Nice garden full of fountains, in the neighbourhood of Mysore. At 7:00 p.m., the "musical fountain" light and music show begins.
- Chamundi Hills has a temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari.The huge Nandi statue on the mountain is also well known. The view of the city from the hill top is worth seeing.
- Jagmohan Palace and Art Gallery - A former palace that has been converted into a wonderful art gallery featuring famous works by various Indian artists.
- Lalit Mahal Palace- Also a former palace but now a five star hotel, visitors should go around afternoon tea time as they serve a great British high tea.
- St. Philomenas Church - A beautiful Cathedral, reminiscent of medieval architectural style,is one of the largest churches in the country. Built in the gothic style,the Church is an imposing structure with stained glass windows and lofty towers
- Datta Peetham - Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Avadhoota Datta Peetham is a remarkable place in the quiet city of Mysore. Upon arrival you are led into a serene and pure atmosphere, pervaded with Vedic chantings, the resonance of which speaks to your heart. This atmosphere makes all the difference, your heart sinks deeper into peaceful states, you feel relaxed. Above all, a spiritual calm and, the bottom line, a peaceful mind for a few important moments enters your life. Come and join in for a guided tour through the ashram.
- Bonsai Garden @ Datta Peetham - The Gardens in the Ashrama have developed over the past three decades. When the Ashrama began in 1966, one of the first horticultural activities was the planting of hundreds of non-hybridized coconut trees on its western boundary. These trees are still yielding coconuts today that are used for Puja and cooking. This was followed by the cultivation of roses, jasmine and other varieties of seasonal flowers for Puja use. Herbal plants were also started in different areas as time went on. In the early 80’s, the beautiful, tall and robust palm trees which now line the Ashrama’s main entrance road were planted.
- Mysore Zoo - is one of the city’s most popular attractions. It was established under royal patronage in 1892, making it one of the oldest zoos in the world, and since then millions of people have enjoyed its wonderful animals and spectacular grounds. The zoo has a very successful breeding program and houses animals from more than 40 different countries and there are many native Indian animals as well, including Royal Bengal tigers, white tigers, elephants, giraffe, fallow deer, Himalayan black bear, Gaur (Indian bison), white peafowl and African rhino. The zoo is also home to many other exotic creatures from around the world like Branary sheep, giraffe, hippos and gorillas. The zoo also encompasses Karanji Lake, which attracts several species of migratory birds during the breeding season including painted storks, pelicans and darters. Other attractions include the botanical Garden with 35 species of exotic ornamental plants and 85 species of trees from India and abroad. Mysore Zoo is open on all days except Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The entrance fees are Rs. 20 for adults and Rs. 5 for children. (Below 5 years is free)
- Karanji Kere-is a small lake inside the city.You can go for a small trip of boating.The lake is sorrounded by green trees and you can also see various variety of birds like pelicans and painted storks on the island in Karanji kere
Museums
- National Museum on Natural History. Has exhibits on plants, animals and geology of the southern region of India.
- Folk Art Museum Founded in 1968 and located in the university of Mysore campus, the museum has over 6500 folk art and folklore articles on display and exhibits arts and crafts from all over the state of Karnataka.
- Rail Museum Exhibits vintage locomotives as they were in use. The second of such museum set up after the Rail museum in Delhi.
- Oriental Research Institute Formerly known as the oriental library is was started in 1891 and contains over 33000 palm leaf manuscripts.
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Train ride to Mysore
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