Places of Interest in Mysore :

• Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills(12 Kms), Jayachamrajendra Zoological Garden, Jagan Mohan Palace Art Gallery,
  St. Philomena's Church, Brindavan Gardens (Krishna Raja Sagar Dam) (18 Kms)

Historical Buildings in Mysore :

• Oriental Research Library, Folk Lore Museum, Railway Museum, Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel and other Heritage Buildings Like, CFTRI Building, Postal Training Centre.

Historical Happening in Mysore:

World Famous Dasara Festival in the month of October.

Places of Interest surrounding Mysore :

• Towards Bangalore : Srirangapatna Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (18 Kms), Dungeon, Dariya Daulat (Summer Palace), Gumbuz (Tipu Sultan's Tomb), Sangam, Bird Sanctuary(20Kms), Kokkrebellur Pelicanry and Melukote (Cheluvaraya Swamy Temple)

• Towards Ooty : Nanjangud (Sri Najundeshwara Temple) (25 Kms), Himavat Gopalaswamy Hill (80 Kms), Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary (Elephant Safari) (90 Kms), Madumalai Elephant Enclave (100 Kms) & Ooty (120 Kms).

• Towards Coorg : Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary (90 Kms), Tala-Cauvery (Birth Place of River Cauvery), Abbi Falls and Dubare Elephant Enclave.

• Towards Hassan : Gomatgiri (Gommateshwara) (18 Kms), Belur, Halebidu (150 Kms), Sharvanabelagola ( Tallest Gommateshwara Rock Statue)

• Towards Mahadeshwara Hills : Talakad (Shiva Temples in Sand Dunes) (45 Kms), Somanathapura (Chennakeshava Temple) (40 Kms), Shivanasamudra (Gaganachukki, Bharachukki falls) (85 Kms), Malai Mahadeshwara Temple (140 Kms).

• Towards H.D.Kote : Kabini Reservoir, Karapura Jungle Lodges Boating (85 Kms)

• Towards Chamarajnagar : Biligiri Rangana Betta (B.R.Hills) (90 Kms).

Mysore Famous For

• Mysore Silk Sarees, Mysore Traditional Paintings with Gold Covering, Sandal Soap & Sandal Oil, Kaveri Handicrafts Emporium Sandalwood & other Handicrafts, Jasmine Flowers (Mysooru Mallige), Sweets Mysorepak