Karanji Lake Mysuru

Karanji Lake Mysuru

Picturesquely located at the foot of Chamundi hills and adjascent to the Mysuru Zoo, the Karanji lake is a beautiful bird sanctuary in the heart of Mysuru City which provides a wonderful habitat for more than 70 different species of avifauna. The recently re-developed lake, spanning across 90 acres has a butterfly park, boating, children's corner, a watch tower and India's largest walkthrough aviary.

 Timings : 08.30 am to 05.30 pm Except on Tuesdays. Entrance fee

 Adult : Rs. 10, Children(5-10 yrs.) : Rs. 5

 Phone: 0821-2439862

Somanathapuram Temple mysore

Somanathapuram Temple mysore

Situated in the unobtrusive village of Somanathpur, 35km from Mysuru, the exquisitely carved, star-shaped temple with triple towers is a perfect example of Hoysala architecture.  The friezes on its outer walls with their intricately cared rows of caparisoned elephants, charging horsemen, and mythological birds and beasts will leave you spellbound. Beautifully sculpted images of gods, godesses and scenes from the epics, as well as the remarkable ornate celings in the pillared hall take your breath away.

• Timings: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm.
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• Entrance Fee: Indians Rs.5, Child below 12 Yrs. Free, Foreigners Rs.100.
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• Distance: Mysuru-35km, T.Narasipura – 10km, Maddur -60km, Bangalore -120km.
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• Phone: 08227-270010

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

just outside Srirangapatna, 4th from Srirangapatna, near Mysuru, the Cauvery river meanders around a string of tiny nesting sites of waterfowls.  Experiences the excitement of a boat ride that takes you within touching distance of the birds as marsh crocodiles bask in the sun.  Delight watching the winged visitors making happy forays into the water.  You could also you’re your powers of observation by trying to spot flying branches of the tallest trees at dusk.

Best season: Jan to Sept

 Flora and Fauna       

River in the forest as well as some deciduous forests, bamboo, eucalyptus, figs, jamun and Karanji.  Mammals and Reptiles.  The flying fox, bonnet macaque, common otter, common mongoose, palm civet are some of the mammals and reptiles like marsh crocodile are found here.

Birds

Bird life includes the little cormorant, large cormorand, darter, white ibis, spoonbill, open-billed stork, painted stork, egret, heron, river term, great stone plover, kingfisher, Indian cliff swallow, and the lesser whistling teal.

 Timings: 8.30 am to 6.00 pm.

Entrance: Rs.20 for Indians, Rs. 60 for Foreigners

Distance: Mysuru -19km, Bangalore -128km.

Jaganmohan Palace mysore

Jaganmohan Palace

This Art Gallery located to the west with a walking distance to that of main palace, which is famous Art Gallery. It was built during rule of Krishnaraja Wodeyar III in 1861 to celebrate the marriage of his daughter, the princess of  Mysuru, because the main palace was destroyed in a fire in 1897. The main door of this Museum is it self a master piece of Art with intricate carvings which is said to have been made in just 70 days. The museum was officially started in 1915, and has since been expended adding many artifacts. This Art Gallery was linded to the famous Mysuru style of painting of rare original paintings and artiacts and entrusted the Administration of this Museum to a committee. The museum was named after sri Jayachamrajendra Wodeyar in 1955 as Jaganmohn Palace Art Gallery.The original oil paintings of Raja Ravi Varma of Travancore on display here are on many mythological themes.The painting of lady holding the lamp of the Indian Artist S.G.Heldnker is another piece. The other Exhibits include Artifacts made from Glass, Ceramic and Metal.A good collection of clocks is on display here. Few energravings from china and Japan give it an oriental charm, painting on silks from Japan are worth seeing. Another attraction is the display of paintings of various styles like Moghal, Rajputh give the museum the Artistic touch. Innumerable toys and Artifacts of various description (like the French musical calendar and religious bells from Nepal) makes a visit to this museum memorable.

Timings: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm (Daily)

Entrance fee: Adults: Rs.20, Children(5- 10yrs):Rs.10/-

Lalitha Mahal Palace

Lalitha Mahal Palace

On a low hill, just outside the royal city of Mysore, stand a shimmering white palace - a splendid Italianate palazzo, double-columned and domed - set in sparawling terraced and landscaped gardens. This is the Lalitha Mahal Palace, built by the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore to host his most important guest, the Viceroy of India.

The Lalitha Mahal is now one of India's most opulent hotels, a palace hotel that offers an experience of princely living in a real Maharaja's palace.

Set on a ridge commanding a panoramic view of the gently sloping and curving valley, at the foot of the Chamundi hill, this dream-like palace was built in the year 1931 for special guests of the Maharajas. The building is a majestic, two-storey composition of twin ionic columns, a projecting porch on the ground floor, spherical domes with laterns and the central dome which dominates the elevation.

Nanjangud Temple

Nanjangud Temple

Nanjangud ( Kannada: ನಂಜನಗೂಡು ) is a town in Mysore district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Nanjangud lies on the banks of the river Kapila (Kabini), 23 km from the city of Mysore. Nanjangud is famous for Srikanteshwara Temple. Nanjangud is also called "Dakshina Kashi" (southern Kashi). This city is also famous for a variety of banana grown in the region, the Nanjanagoodu rasabale.