Karnataka»Mysore»Sightseeing
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Once the residence of the Wodeyars, this structure is one of
the largest of its kind in India. Built in 1912 in the Indo-Saracenic
style, this palace exudes a grandeur that is unmatched. The Golden Royal Elephant Throne, the Durbar Hall, the Kalyana Mandep and
the Gallery are the main attractions here. |
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St. Philomena's Church |
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In the
Gothic style, is one of the largest churches on the country and has
beautiful stained-glass windows. |
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Chamundi Hills |
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Towering over the city, these hills are 13 km away from Mysore. Halfway-up is the Nandi Bull, a 4.8 m monolith. Right on top is
the 2000-year-old
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Brindavan Gardens
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19 km north-west of Mysore is the KRS Dam and the ornamental
Brindavan Gardens. The musical fountains and colourful lights transform
this palace into fairy land in the evenings. |
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Sir Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery |
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Housed in the Jaganmohan Palace, this gallery has a
collection of exquisite paintings dating back to 1875, the Russian
Svetoslav Roerich and the traditional Mysore gold leaf style of painting.
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Mysore Zoo |
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Houses some rare animals bred in captivity and exotic
species of plants.
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Chamundeswari |
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Dedicated to the patron goddess of the royal family. The Chamundeeswari temple
is located on a hill in the vicinity of Mysore and
is accessed through a motorable road. Chamundeeswari the tutelary deity of the
Mysore Maharajas has been held in reverence for centuries, and the Wodeyars of
Mysore have made extensive contributions to this shrine. |
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