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The kings of the Wodeyar dynasty set the bar high for the southern cultural capital of Mysore. Ornate palaces and the Gothic St. Philomena's Church with its 175-foot spires pack a visual punch; local institutions keep Carnatic classical music and dance in the public eye. A prominent 11th-century temple sits atop 1,000 steps on the city's outskirts. Dress to the nines and party like a rock star in celebration of Mysore heritage during the lively Dussehra festival, held for 10 days in October/November.
Restaurants in Mysuru (Mysore)
1. The Hobby Place
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
The Hobby Place is Mysore's one of a kind art studio and experience center offering visitors of all ages a beautiful and friendly place to learn traditional and modern art forms from professional instructors. Apart from the art gallery that encourages local artists to showcase their paintings, sculptures and other art works, we also have walk-in painting, pottery & craft sessions to unwind with your friends and family. At The Hobby Place, we believe everyone's an artist! Our creative space is open for Art Parties, Corporate Team Building Events and workshops. Walk in and experience how fun art can be..
Reviewed By littleyogitraveller - Mysuru (Mysore), India
I was coming to the Hobby Place for pottery classes during my stay in Mysore and I totally fell in love with it! Each of my friends who visited the place loves it as well! My dearest teacher mrs Manju is super kind and cheerful person, she made me enjoy every moment there and create my first clay pots❤️ She puts her heart to her job which is totally her passion! Cannot wait to come back there.
2. Mysuru Palace
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4.5 based on 6,222 reviews
This 1912 structure is one of the largest palaces in the country and contains art from around the world.
Reviewed By monideepad - Bangalore District, India
We reached the Mysore Palace at 1pm sharp and after parking the car in the parking lot, we proceeded to buy the tickets at the counter by the side of the gate, the South Entrance. There are different categories of entrance fares with concessions for students and large groups. For Indian adults it is ₹50/- per ticket whereas for foreign nationals it is ₹200/- per ticket. The Palace, which is presently converted into a museum is one of the most visited tourist destinations of the country. Being a Sunday, there was a huge influx of tourists, predominantly large groups and we had to elbow our way to where we needed to obtain bags, to put our footwear into them and then deposit the bags at the counter after obtaining a token. Before entering in the palace, we spent some time trying to absorb the magnificence of its exterior and to know a bit about it. The historical Mysore Palace, also known as the Amba Vilas Palace, is a royal residence and also the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty at Mysore, Karnataka. It is located in the heart of Mysore and since the Kings of Mysore were devotees of Goddess Chamundi, the palace faces the Chamundi Hills in the eastward direction. The three storey stone structure with a five storey tower rising to the height of 145feet is made of fine grey granite with pink marble domes. It is said to be in the lines of the Inso-Saracenic style of architecture which is a blend of Hindu, Mughal, Neo-Classical and Gothic styles. The construction of the palace took place between 1897 and 1912, in order to replace the old wooden palace that was destroyed by fire.. Set amidst a large, lovely garden, the palace has three entrances, the East Entrance is opened for VVIPs and dignitaries and during Dasara while the West Entrances is opened only during Dasara and the South Entrance which is used by the public. The facade of the palace has several wide and beautiful arches adorning it with a central arch, supported by tall pillars and flanked by two smaller ones. A sculpture of Gajalakshmi with her elephants, the Goddess of wealth, fortune, prosperity, abundance is placed above the central arch. The entrance gate and arch hold the emblem and coat of arms of the Kingdom of Mysore. The magnificent palace houses two ornate durbar halls, several colossal courtyards and sprawling, splendid gardens. After the preliminary security formalities of passing through metal detectors and baggage check, we entered through a large door and went through the display of gold and silver statues, and many other stately artefacts. We went through the finely chiselled, beautifully embellished doors that led us through wide corridors which had on the walls, beautiful paintings on the wall depicting many processions and elaborate rituals of Dasara celebrations to richly and elegantly ornate rooms. The ceilings and the posts had beautiful patterns crafted on them. The large Durbar Hall with large with exquisite columns richly painted with gold and subtle colours, large candelabras and chandeliers hanging from ornate ceilings, the solid silver doors, the intricately carved mahogany ceilings and many other embellishments of the palace are overpowering in its magnificence and splendour. while giving an idea of the exuberant lifestyle of the royals. Displays in the palace include an array of superb paintings mostly of the kings, queens and their children, gift boxes received from other kings and dignitaries, royal dresses, souvenirs, musical instruments and weapons used by the Wodeyars. At the end of the tour, we come to where the Mysore Dasara Elephants Ornaments that adorn the elephants at the time of the Dasara celebrations are displayed. The size and splendour of the palace far exceeded my expectations... and after strolling through all the rooms open for viewing for almost two hours, we made our exit. Having had the opportunity of visiting some palaces and castles during my recent trip to the United Kingdom, I personally feel that the richness and opulence of the Mysore Palace is at par or even more. But we can go a long way and do much better in terms of managing the tourists, maybe with more manpower, offer better audio-visual aids and professional guides.
3. Somnathpur Temple
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4.5 based on 927 reviews
Reviewed By NS124
This temple is a must see for all who visit Mysore! The architecture and carvings are well maintained. Make sure to have a local tour guide who is able to speak upon the details of the carvings along the outer walls & within the sanctum; because those details help to put this temple into its historical context as well as provide a greater understanding & appreciation for key figures in the Hindu faith.
4. Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
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4.5 based on 3,286 reviews
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as ‘Mysuru Zoo’, is one of the oldest zoos of the country established in 1892, by His Highness, the erstwhile Ruler of Mysuru Sri Chamarajendra Wadiyar Bahadur. Mysuru Zoo holds an important place in Karnataka. In 1909 the Palace Zoo was named as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens to commemorate the illustrious founder and since then it bears the nomenclature. Mysuru Zoo has gradually grown into tourist centre, imparting wildlife values. It has got 123 years of history exhibiting wild animals in the near natural enclosures. Despite majority of the zoos have been shifted from the original place to the new places, Mysuru Zoo could modernize the zoo, without shifting the zoo. The zoo is well compacted unit, with modern animal enclosures including heritage buildings attracting tourists all over the world.
Reviewed By Ramse1955 - Bengaluru, India
1. We visited Mysore Zoo a couple of days back. This zoo is world class. It is neat, clean and the upkeep of the animals & surroundings is extremely good. The animals are well fed and they look healthy. 2. We visited the zoo in the afternoon and most of the animals were outside the cages and visitors could watch the animals. 3. The full circuit within the zoo is ~ 4 Kms. For those who find it difficult to walk, there are electric cars to take them around. The entire trip takes about an hour. 4. You can see all the big cats, elephants, rhinos, hippos, bears, gaur, different types of monkeys, parrots & lots of birds ....... 5. The boards give you valuable information about the anmals. 5. I have visited this zoo after ages with my grandson and it was a pleasure going to the Mysore zoo. 6. Kudos to the zoo staff for their hard work & dedication in maintaining the zoo and taking care of the animals.
5. Devaraja Market
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4.5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By cnomis - Chorley, United Kingdom
you are bedazzled with colour, scents , people , fruits, flowers, everything is home grown except for the apples, we bought incense sticks after being shown how they are made, cows wandering around, cats , fabulous place
6. Melkote
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4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By tejesh0101 - Bangalore District, India
Especially the carved pillars inside the temple was amazing and how in 12th century they were able to pull this magnificent feat. If you are Rajini Fan this place is must watch, remember Subrammanya Swami pillar in the movie Padayappa starting Super star. yup the shooting was done here. If you are looking for a good Brahman food for lunch there was a Brahman mess within 500 m radius. Check it out. if you want a peaceful & calm atmosphere do visit Kalyani. And the view after you climb 350 steps was great to.. and lots more sightseeing.
7. Himada Gopalswamy Temple
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By Mouli6783 - Mysuru (Mysore), India
Govardhanagiri is also known by the name Kamalachala, now popularly known as HIMAVAD GOPALASWAMY BETTA, Gundlupet Taluk, Chamarajanagar District of Karnataka State in South India. In in the Dwapara yuga, the wedding celebration of Girije, the daughter of Himavantha, the king of the snow-clad mountains, was to be held in a grand manner. Brahma, Rudra, all the great sages including Vyasa and Parashara, and the thirty three crore Devatas were excepted to attend the wedding, which was to take place in Kashi, in North India.
8. Avadhoota Datta Peetham
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
Founded by His Holiness Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji, Avadhoota Datta Peetham is a world-renowned institution for the social, moral, cultural and spiritual welfare of mankind.
Reviewed By Aryan2007 - Mumbai, India
The Avadhoota datta peetham is a beautiful ashram complex of Sri Ganapthi Sachchidananda swamy. The complex is huge and has 5 major attractions - Shukavana which is a bird aviary, beautiful Bonsai Garden which is in the Guiness book of world records for its collection of bonsai plants from all over the world, Karyasiddhi Anjaneya temple with huge idol of Lord Hanuman, Sri Datta Venkateshwata Swamy Temple and a Museum. The ashram is very clean and well maintained. Its open for public from 9.30am to 12.30 pm and 3.30pm to 5.30pm. There is a small entry fee for the bonsai gardens, rest all attractions are free. We spent almost 3 hours at the place and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Must visit destination in Mysore.
9. Venugopala Swamy Temple
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4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Rahulsharma83 - Bengaluru, India
Venugopala Swamy temple is located in KRS back waters.. place is very beautiful - architecture and scenic.. temple about 30 mins drive from mysore #karnataka #Bangalore #bengaluru #KRS #krsbackwaters #venugopalaswamytemple #cauveryriver #mysore #chariot #panoshot #panooniphone6s
10. Srikanteshwara Temple
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4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By martinhelmantel - Singapore, Singapore
It's a stunning temple on a very special location. You'll have great views of Mysore city. Mind the opening hours!
