Located just 150 kms from Bangalore, Mysore
is one place that has been the epicenter of tourists coming to visit India from
all over the world. Not only the city has a lot of historical palaces to show
off, but it also provides enough opportunities for people who love nature and crave
adventurous activities. If you love to spend some time amidst peace and nature
then Mysore can be an ideal place for you as it is situated at the base of
Chamundi Hills. Here are some of the places to look out for while booking one
of t your Karnataka tour package.
Mysore Palace:
The Mysore Palace is one of
the most visited vacation places in the nation and gets a yearly footfall of
2.7 million, which is second just to the Taj Mahal. The present structure was
authorized by the ruler of Mysore, Maharani Vani Vilas Sannidhana, and the
development was finished in 1912. While at first only the palace was
constructed, gradually beauty of its surroundings was also taken up. The royal
residence is noted for its one-of-a-kind design which is in the Indo-Saracenic.
This style consolidates the variation of the Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic
architectural styles.
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary:
It is also
renowned as the Pakshi Kashi of Karnataka. It is the biggest winged creature
sanctuary in the state and is spread crosswise over 40 acres of land. The haven
includes six islets arranged on the banks of the River Cauvery. The islets were
framed when the Mysore King assembled embankments over the River Cauvery in
1648. It was the well-known ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali who watched that these
islets were favored by feathered creatures as settling grounds. He encouraged
the Wodeyar rulers to proclaim the zone as a wildlife sanctuary in 1940.
Mysore railway museum:
The Railway Museum
in Mysore is the best place for those intrigued by trains and history. It is
one of the most visited destinations in Mysore and is an open-air show of
vintage trains. The historical center was set up by the Indian Railways in
1979. Another such railroad gallery is the National Railway Museum in New
Delhi. The historical center displays a brilliant cluster of vehicles and
follows the journey of the rail routes in India.
Philomena’s Church:
The Church was
developed in 1936 in a neo-Gothic style displayed in the Cologne Cathedral in
Germany. The church is committed to St Philomena who was a Latin Catholic holy
person and saint of the Roman Catholic Church. She was a youthful Greek princess
who was martyred in the fourth century. The remains of a youthful teenage young
lady were found in 1802 in the Catacombs of Saint Priscilla in Rome. Alongside
the remaining parts was a dish of dried blood and an engraving in Latin which
meant ‘Peace Be With You, Filumena’.
Lalitha Mahal:
The Lalitha Mahal is arranged
close to the Chamundi Hills close to Mysore. It is the second biggest palace in
Mysore and was created by Maharaja of Mysore, KrishnarajaWodeyar IV in 1921.
The most astounding element of the royal residence is the structural style
used to construct it. It is taken from St Paul’s Cathedral in London and is one
of the landmarks of the city of Mysore. The palace has been painted in
unblemished white and makes for an extraordinary sight.
