After the original palace got burnt down, this new palace was designed by the british architect Henry Irwin in 1897 . The palace is now converted into a museum that treasures souvenirs, paintings, jewellery, royal costumes and other items, which were once possessed by the Wodeyars. It's a kaleidoscope of stained glass & mirrors. Read more..

The art gallery contains one of the largest collection of artefacts in South India. Most of these artefacts are paintings, prominent among which are those by Raja Ravi Varma. The collection of paintings in the gallery exceed 2000 in number and these belong to different Indian styles of painting like Mysore, Mughal and Shantiniketan. Read more..

Mysore zoo was  established by his highness, Sri Chamarajendra Wodeyar, with the intention of entertaining important guests by providing them an opportunity to see the wild animals.  The zoo houses many rare and interesting animals such as Chimpanzees, Giraffes , Antelopes, primates,  bears and  diverse species of birds. Read more..

Karanji Lake

This lake is located at the bottom of the Chamundi hills and behind Mysore zoo. This lake is spread over 90 acres and is home to more than 90 species of resident and migratory birds. The lake also has India's largest walkthrough aviary. With the Chamundi hills as a backdrop makes the lake look picture perfect. Read more..

Kukkaralli Lake

This lake is located in Manasagangothri, the sprawling campus of the university of Mysore. It is home to several species of birds & other marine life.  The 4 kms walking path circumvents the lake and is a popular destination for both morning & evening walkers. Read more..

St. Philomena's Church

Saint Philomena was a saint and martyr of the Roman Catholic Church. She is said to have been a young Greek princess martyred in the 4th century. The main hall (nave) can seat up to 800 people and contains stained glass windows depicting scenes from the birth of Christ, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection and the Ascension of Christ. Read more..

Railway Museum

The Railway Museum was established in 1979 by Indian Railways, the second such museum after the National Railway Museum in Delhi. It has locomotives and a gallery of photographs and paintings depicting the growth of railways in India. Railway signals and lights are also displayed. Read more..

Chamundi Hill

A very well-known high landmark, Chamundi Hills can be viewed from all the corners of Mysore City. Atop the hill abode of Goddess Chamundeswari, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. Goddess Chamundeswari is the presiding deity of Mysore and the family Goddess of the Maharajas. Read more..

Natural History Museum

The Museum has a gallery with many sections dealing with the Biological Diversity, Life through the Ages. Future galleries will be on Ecology, Conservation, Intangible Natural Heritage. The learning in the captivating environment of the Museum is indeed fun and truly enjoyable. Read more..