1. Mysuru Palace
The Mysore Palace, also known as the Mysuru Palace, is a historical palace and the royal dwelling (house) in Mysore, Karnataka, India. It is the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore and the formal residence of the Wadiyar family. The palace is located in the heart of Mysore, facing the Chamundi Hills to the east. Mysore is known as the 'City of Palaces,' and there are seven of them, including this one within the Old Fort; nevertheless, 'Mysore Palace' refers to this one within the Old Fort.
The site on which the palace now stands was once known as Mysuru (literally, citadel) but is now referred to as the new Fort. In the 14th century, Yaduraya created the first palace inside the Old Fort, which was later burned down and rebuilt. The original fort was made of wood, so it caught fire; the modern fort is made of stone, bricks, and wood. After the Old Palace was destroyed by fire in 1897, the current edifice was built between 1897 and 1912.
With over 6 million annual tourists, Mysore Palace is currently one of India's most recognized tourist sites, second only to the Taj Mahal.
2. Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
One of the city's most popular attractions is the Mysore Zoo. Mysore Zoo (Now Mysuru Zoo) (officially the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens) is a 157-acre (64-hectare) zoo in Mysore, India, located near the palace. It is one of India's oldest and most popular zoos, with diverse animals (168). In 1972, the zoo was given to the Forest Department, and in 1979, it was given to the Zoo Authority of Karnataka (India's first autonomous agency to operate a zoo).
In 1992, the zoo celebrated its 100th anniversary. The centennial commemorations took place between 1990 and 1991. Various developmental initiatives were started during the centennial celebrations, such as the reconstruction and alteration of the entrance gate, hospital building, Walk Through Reptiles, etc. Sri Chamarajendra Wadiyar, the founder of the Mysore Zoo, was honored with a bust.
3. Brindavan Garden
The Brindavan Gardens are a botanical garden in the Mandya District of Karnataka, India, 12 kilometers from the city of Mysore. The Krishnarajasagara Dam, which spans the river Kaveri, is located nearby. This garden's layout began in 1927 and was completed in 1932.
The park's major attraction is the musical fountain, which features water bursts that are timed to music. Within the garden, there is also a lake with boating amenities for tourists. In 2005, the garden was refurbished at the cost of Rs. 50 million. The makeover featured a digitized system to spruce up the musical fountain and fixes to malfunctioning fountains.
4. St. Philomena's Church
St. Philomena’s Cathedral is a Catholic church that is the cathedral of the Diocese of Mysore, India. The Cathedral of St. Joseph and St. Philomena is the complete name. St. Joseph's Cathedral is another name for it. It was built in 1936 in the Neo-Gothic style, with architecture inspired by Germany's Cologne Cathedral. This is one of Asia's highest churches. The main hall (nave), which seats up to 800 people, has stained glass windows showing Christ's birth, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection, and the Ascension.
5. Railway Museum Mysore
Indian Railways founded the Railway Museum in 1979, the second such museum after the National Railway Museum in Delhi. There are locomotives on display and a collection of images and artworks depicting India's railway development. Signals and lights from railways are also represented. On the grounds of the museum, children can ride a battery-operated mini-train for a brief ride.
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