Chamundi Hills
has a temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari or Chamundi. The huge Nandi sta top are available. Atop the hill, Goddess Chamundi's idol is placed in a beautiful temple with marvelous architecture. It is a plastic free zone. Air Conditioned Volvo buses are available to Chamundi Hill and back from the city bus stand every twenty minutes. The charges are very nominal.
Brindavan Gardens
and Musical Fountain at the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam. Nice garden full of fountains, in the neighbourhood of Mysore. At 7PM the "musical fountain" light and music show begins. If you want to go here via bus, name of the bus stop is : Main Bus Stand ,KR circle.
Karanji Kere
is a small lake inside the city.This is a favorite spot of romantic couples. You can go for a small trip of boating.The lake is sorrounded by green trees and you can also see various variety of birds like pelicans and painted storks on the island in Karanji kere. In local language Kere means Lake and thus a Lake by the name of Karanji is called as Karanji kere.
Mysore Palace
Intricately carved rosewood doors and ceilings some with inlaid ivory work, marble figurines, collections of caskets, paintings of the members of the royal family and other objects of personal use exhibit such opulence,though age as worn them out a bit with slight discolouration.The palace remain closed from 5-7pm everyday. On Saturdays,Sundays and National Holidays between 7PM-8PM the palace is illuminated by close to 100,000 bulbs - a sight so magnificent that it leaves you gasping for breath. Entry is through the south side. Cameras must be left at the cloak room, now there are no charges to deposit the cameras.Shoes must be left before the entrance for free.Out side palace photography is allowed
Lalit Mahal Palace
Also a former palace but now a five star hotel, visitors should go around afternoon tea time as they serve a great British high tea. It is located near Chamundi Hill.
Jayalakshmivilas mansion
It was built by H.H. Vani Vilasa Sannidhana Maharani Regent of Mysore: 1895-1902 for her daughter Jayalakshammanni. Eldest daughter of HH Chamaraja Wadiyar - Maharaja of Mysore:1881-1894. It has around 200 rooms, an exotic dancing hall and a kalyanmantap with intricately carved wood pillars.It is converted into a museum and it stores artifacts and archaelogical findings. Princess Jayalakshmmanni was married to her maternal uncle. Dewan Sir M. Kantha Raja Urs. After independence their son-in-law Sirdar K. Basavaraj Urs sold the property to University of Mysore for starting its post graduate center and the then Vice Chancellor Dr. K.V.Puttapa christened the place as Manasa Gangothri.
Datta Peetham
Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Avadhoota Datta Peetham is a remarkable place in the quiet city of Mysore. Upon arrival you are led into a serene and pure atmosphere, pervaded with Vedic chantings, the resonance of which speaks to your heart. This atmosphere makes all the difference, your heart sinks deeper into peaceful states, you feel relaxed. Above all, a spiritual calm and, the bottom line, a peaceful mind for a few important moments enters your life. Come and join in for a guided tour through the ashram. The Gardens in the Ashrama have developed over the past three decades. When the Ashrama began in 1966, one of the first horticultural activities was the planting of hundreds of non-hybridized coconut trees on its western boundary. These trees are still yielding coconuts today that are used for Puja and cooking. This was followed by the cultivation of roses, jasmine and other varieties of seasonal flowers for Puja use. Herbal plants were also started in different areas as time went on. In the early 80âs, the beautiful, tall and robust palm trees which now line the Ashramaâs main entrance road were planted.
Jagmohan Palace and Art Gallery
A former palace that has been converted into a wonderful art gallery featuring famous works by various Indian artists.
St. Philomenas Church
A beautiful Cathedral, reminiscent of medieval architectural style,is one of the largest churches in the country. Built in the gothic style,the Church is an imposing structure with stained glass windows and lofty towers.
Museums
Melody World
Estd.in October 2010, this unique wax museum is based on musicians and musical instruments from all over the World.
Folk Art Museum
Founded in 1968 and located in the university of Mysore campus, the museum has over 6500 folk art and folklore articles on display and exhibits arts and crafts from all over the state of Karnataka.
National Museum on Natural History
Has exhibits on plants, animals and geology of the southern region of India
Oriental Research Institute
Formerly known as the oriental library is was started in 1891 and contains over 33,000 palm leaf manuscripts...
Rail Museum
Exhibits vintage locomotives as they were in use. The second of such museum set up after the Rail museum in Delhi.