Places to visit in Mysuru, Karnataka

5 places to see in Mysuru, including weekend getaways, temples & shrines, wildlife & tiger reserves. Each page has the best time, how long to plan, and what is open on the date you choose.

• Chamundi HillsMysuru, Karnataka · Temples & ShrinesTemple hill above Mysuru with a 1,000 step climb and a giant monolithic Nandi.
• KabiniMysuru, Karnataka · BackwatersReservoir backwater at Karapura with boat and jeep safaris and summer elephant herds.
• Mysuru PalaceMysuru, Karnataka · Palaces & HavelisThe Wadiyar royal palace of 1912, lit up on Sundays and through Dasara.
• Mysuru ZooMysuru, Karnataka · Wildlife & Tiger ReservesOne of India's oldest zoos, started in 1892, with Karanji Lake next door; closed Tuesdays.
• Somanathapura Keshava TempleMysuru, Karnataka · Temples & ShrinesWorld Heritage Hoysala temple of 1268 with three shrines and walls of dense carving.

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