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Places of Interest in Mysore

Mysore is located in the foothills of the Chamundi Hills ijn Karnataka, India. The city is located at a distance of around 146 kilometers southwest of Bangalore. Mysore boasts some beautiful temples, most famous among which is the Chamundi Temple. For shopaholics, there are lots of options in Mysore. The city markets offer beautiful handicrafts made from rosewood and sandalwood.Mysore is an excellent gateway for various tourist destinations located in proximity such as Ooty, Coorg, and Srirangapatna

Mysore Palace

Also known as Mysore Maharaja Palace, Mysore Palace is arguably the most popular tourist attraction in the city. Located in the center of the city, the palace boasts architecture that is a fine blend of Hindu, Gothic, Islam, and Rajput styles. The magnificent interiors of the palace display intricate craftsmanship. Such is the design of the palace that tourists would be transcended to the era of Wodeyar Dynasty while exploring this palace. Every year during Dasara festival (Hindu festival), Mysore Palace is decorated in a grand style

Chamundi Hills

The identifier of Mysore, Chamundi Hill is famous for the Chamunbdi Temple built in the 11th century and has been renovated from time to time. This temple has a 5-meter high statue, said to be carved out of a single rock. Aflight of stairs with 1 steps lead to the Chamundi Hills and offer magnificent vistas of the surroundings. En route, tourists can also visit the statue of Nandi-the bull.

Karanji Lake

Flowing at the foot of the famous Chamundi Hills, Karanji Lake was constructed by Karanji - the king of Mysore. It is a 9-acre water body and is among the largest lakes in Karnataka. Karanji Lake has become a shelter for the migratory birds. On the bank of the lake, there is a scenic park having a huge enclosure for migratory birds. This enclosure is the largest of its kind in the country.