Mysore is a major tourist place of Karnataka and was the former capital of the state. The city has played an imperative role in the history of the state and the whole of South India. Today, it has evolved into a modern city like many other cities in the country. However, this city has not lost touch with its rich historical and cultural bequest. Mysore city is a favorite tourist destination of not only the state but of the whole nation and tourist from within and outside the nation visit the city to witness the magnificence it. The city has several places of tourist interest and India travellers , which are worth visiting and these include numerous Royal buildings, gardens, waterfalls, temples, museums and modern amusement parks. Some of the prominent travel Places of Mysore are listed below.
Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas Palace), known also as the Main Palace, is one among the major attractions of Mysore. Mysore Palace, situated in the heart of the city, emulates the past era. The Mysore Palace is a three storey stone-building built with grey granite that has three pink marble domes. There is a 44.2 meter high five storey tower that dominates the palace and the domes of this tower are gilded in gold. The entrance to the Mysore Palace is through the Gombe Thotti or the Doll’s Pavillion that has a vast collection of dolls that belong to the early 19th and 20th centuries. This section also includes the wooden elephant Howdah, which is festooned with 81 kg of gold. Seven canons are situated in front of Gombe Thotti, which are even today used to mark the beginning and the end of Dushera festival.
Chamundi Hills
Situated at a distance of 3 km to the south east of the Mysore Fort, the Chamundi Hills that rises to a height of 1050 meters above sea level is another prominent attraction of the city. At the summit of the hill is a temple dedicated to the ancestral Goddess of the Mysore royal family, Goddess Kali who is also referred to as the Goddess Chamundi is housed. The Mahabaleswara temple is situated in proximity to the Chamundi Temple. The Mahabaleswara temple is believed to be the oldest temple of the region, which was constructed in the 13th century.
Karanji Lake
There are several interesting tourist destinations in and around the city of Mysore and the Karanji Lake is undeniably one of them. The Karanji Lake is located at the foot hills of the Chamundi Hills which is just behind the Mysore Zoo. The Karanji Lake is very close to the main Mysore city and is thronged by tourists and locals alike.
Lalitha Mahal
The regal mysticism of the city of Mysore lies in the majestic Lalitha Mahal that stands at the pinnacle of the city offering a magnificent and panoramic view of the city that lies beneath. The Lalitha Mahal was once the residence of the guests who visited the royal family of the Wodeyars in Mysore. It is presently one of the most reputed five star hotels of the city that still retains the heritage and the royalty of the yesteryears.
St. Philomena's Church
Built in the gothic style of architecture, St. Philomena's Church is one of the largest churches of Asia. The church stands on the grounds where the older church built by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III stood. The new church was constructed in the year 1933 by the grandson of the earlier king, Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. The church retains the heritage that is more than 200 years old.
Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas Palace), known also as the Main Palace, is one among the major attractions of Mysore. Mysore Palace, situated in the heart of the city, emulates the past era. The Mysore Palace is a three storey stone-building built with grey granite that has three pink marble domes. There is a 44.2 meter high five storey tower that dominates the palace and the domes of this tower are gilded in gold. The entrance to the Mysore Palace is through the Gombe Thotti or the Doll’s Pavillion that has a vast collection of dolls that belong to the early 19th and 20th centuries. This section also includes the wooden elephant Howdah, which is festooned with 81 kg of gold. Seven canons are situated in front of Gombe Thotti, which are even today used to mark the beginning and the end of Dushera festival.
Chamundi Hills
Situated at a distance of 3 km to the south east of the Mysore Fort, the Chamundi Hills that rises to a height of 1050 meters above sea level is another prominent attraction of the city. At the summit of the hill is a temple dedicated to the ancestral Goddess of the Mysore royal family, Goddess Kali who is also referred to as the Goddess Chamundi is housed. The Mahabaleswara temple is situated in proximity to the Chamundi Temple. The Mahabaleswara temple is believed to be the oldest temple of the region, which was constructed in the 13th century.
Karanji Lake
There are several interesting tourist destinations in and around the city of Mysore and the Karanji Lake is undeniably one of them. The Karanji Lake is located at the foot hills of the Chamundi Hills which is just behind the Mysore Zoo. The Karanji Lake is very close to the main Mysore city and is thronged by tourists and locals alike.
Lalitha Mahal
The regal mysticism of the city of Mysore lies in the majestic Lalitha Mahal that stands at the pinnacle of the city offering a magnificent and panoramic view of the city that lies beneath. The Lalitha Mahal was once the residence of the guests who visited the royal family of the Wodeyars in Mysore. It is presently one of the most reputed five star hotels of the city that still retains the heritage and the royalty of the yesteryears.
St. Philomena's Church
Built in the gothic style of architecture, St. Philomena's Church is one of the largest churches of Asia. The church stands on the grounds where the older church built by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III stood. The new church was constructed in the year 1933 by the grandson of the earlier king, Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. The church retains the heritage that is more than 200 years old.
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