Mysore Palace
The original Mysore palace was built of sandal wood,which burnt down in 1897 on the wedding occasion of the princess Jayalakshammanni,the eldest daughter of Chamaraja Wodevar Maharaja of Mysore.The Mysore palace was rebuilt in 1912 and the total cast of construction is around Rs.42 lakhs and this palace was redesigned by British architecture.The present Palace reflect the rajasthani architecture.This palace surrounded by large garden and pathway.Today this palace is converted into museum.
CHAMUNDESHWARI TEMPLE
The Chamundeshwari Temple is one of the oldest temple in india. Chamundeshwari Temple constructed in black stone.This historical Temple having very beautiful dravidian style architecture.This Temple having the gold stachu of lord Chamundeshwari.
St.philomena's Church
Shri krishanarajendra wadiyar bahadur IV Maharaja of Mysore laid the foundation stone of St.Philomena's church on 28-10-1993.This shows the great heart of Maharaja Shri Krishanarajendra to words the other religion.This church is the indias highest church.The church is made up of strong black stone and having beautiful interior and exterior.
The National Park
Mysore zoo ,established in 1892.A popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts near Mysore is the Nagarhole National Park,The wild life sanctuaries at Melkote and the bird sanctuaries at Ranganathittu.Bandipur National Park and Mudumalai National Park, which are sancturies for lion,gaur,chital,giraffe,elephant & tigers lies between 64 km to 97 km.
There are many lakes in Mysore.The Mysore having beautiful Karanji and Kukkarahalli lakes these leaks are recreated as the old one was damaged.These lakes are famous and visited by domestic as well as foreign tourist.A short distance from the Mysore city t here is a Krishnarajasagar Dam and adjoining vrindavan Garden,where many people gather to watch the musical fountain show held in every evening.
