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Timings, Entrance Fee and Contact
Entrance Fee :	Rs. 25/= per head and free for children below 10 years
10 AM to 5:30 PM all the days.
Illumination Special for Dasara :	7.00 pm to 10.0 pm all the days from October 13 to 20 during the Festivities.
Phone :	0821.2434425. Tickets are sold at the gate, also Cameras are deposited at the entrance
Cost :	Rs. 41.47 Lakh then
Lenght :	about 245 feet
Breadth :	about 156 feet
Gold-plated dome :	about 145 feet from the ground

Built in Indo-Saracenic style with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades, the palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world. In Feb 1887, at the close of the festivities attending marriage of princess Jayalakshammanniyavaru, the greater part was severely damaged, indeed almost destroyed by fire.
Maharani Vanivilas Sannidhan initiated the construction of the new palace in 1897. The design and building plans were approved by the architect of the vice -regal Lodge, Simla and Henry Irwin who was the consultant of the palace was completed in 1912. It costs 41,47,912 (4.14 million) the top of the palace stand at 145 ft with seven high beams. Inside, the palace has many big halls conforming to the traditional thotti (Quadrangle) design.
Once the residence of the Wodeyars, this structure is one of the largest of its kind in India. This place excludes a grandeur that is unmatched. The Golden Royal Elephant Throne, the Durbar Hall, the Kalyana Mantap and the Gallery are the main attractions here. A priceless national treasure and the pride of a kingdom, the Mysore Palace is the seat of the famed Wodeyar. An eclectic synthesis of architectural styles the palace is one of India’s most dramatic national monuments. Today it is a museum housing treasures from across the world reflecting the rich and colorful history of the erstwhile princely state of Mysore
The majestic Durbar Hall with its ornate ceiling and sculpted pillars and the Marriage Pavilion with its chandeliers, cast-iron pillars and Belgian stained glass arranged in peacock designs in the domed ceilings are the main attractions. Make sure you see the magnificent jewel-studded golden throne, the pride of the Wodeyars and the symbol of their sovereignty, displayed here during the Dussehra festival in October.
The Golden throne is the main attraction in the Mysore Palace during Dasara festival for 10 days, which tourist can see.
The throne is adorned with Golden plantain posts and golden mango leaves has a bird set with jewels at the top of the umbrella is rendered charming by female figures at the sizes of the flight of steps has pearl tassels round umbrella has a tortoise seat yalis on two sides and creepers on four sides. It has on the east face elephants, on the south horses, on the west infantry and on north and Vishnu in the middle. Charols of has Brahma on the south Shiva on the north has vijaya and four other lions, two sarabhas (mythical monsters), two horses and four swans at the angles. It is beautified by figures of the regents of the directions and Naga nymphs is decorated with the awastika diagram and a pearl awning and is open on all sides.

Timings, Entrance Fee and Contact
8.00 AM to 6.00 PM all the days.
Entrance :	Free
Phone :	0821.2563148

This is a beautiful Gothic structure with beautiful stained glass windows and lofty towers is a must-see. Roman Catholic Church was built in A. D 1840. It was initially known as St. Joseph Chaver which later assumed the present name. The twin towers of the Church stand majestically at 175 feet, the design is gothic and it is said to resemble the St. Patrick's Cathedral at New York and a church at Cologne. The church is located about 1 Km from Mysore Palace on the Bangalore highway. The then king of Mysore Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV laid the foundation for construction of the church in 1933. The stained glass windows, made in France, over looking the apse, showing the birth of Christ, Baptism of Christ by St. John the Baptist, the last supper and the crucifixion of Christ are works of art. The altar bears the statute of St. Philomena a 3rd Century saint from Greece.
This church is considered to be the most beautiful in Karnataka. This church has a cellar where there is a statue of St. Philomina was a holy saint during the 3rd century in Greece, in a reclining posture. A piece of her bone and clothes are also in this church.
A beautiful Cathedral, reminiscent of medieval architectural style. Stained glass windows and lofty towers make it an imposing structure. Designed by French architects.

Located 20 Km from Mysore, World Famous Terrace Gardens with Musical Fountains gets transformed into a dreamland by night with swirling waters, colourful lights and melodious music. 19 Km northwest of Mysore are the famous Brindavan gardens. They stretch below the Krishna Raja Sagara (K.R.S) Dam on the river Cauvery, and present a breathtaking harmony of water, color, light and music. The dam was built by the world famous Sir M.Vishweshwariah in 1932 during the regime of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV.
The garden is famous for its beautiful musical fountains. On the way to K.R.S. (Krishna Raja Sagara), you come across an ancient "Venkataramana Swamy" temple in Gokulam, which is built in the way of Thirumala Temple of Thirupathi. The temple is open on all days and devotees flock to temple on Saturdays and special occasions. City buses are frequently available to the temple. It is built close to the confluence of three rivers: Cauvery, Hemavathi and Lakshmanathirtha.
Illumination At Brindavan Gardens:
Illumination timings of Brindavan Gardens at Krishnaraja Sagar has been extended from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm from Oct. 19 to 23. The entry to the Gardens is open to the tourists and public on all the days from Oct. 1 to 31. The illumination timings are from 6.30 pm to 7.25pm from Monday to Friday and from 6.30 pm to 8.25 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Entry to the tourists will be restricted half an hour before the closing of illumination.
However, the timings will be from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm from Oct. 12 to 21st, on account of Dasara festivities.
On all these days, entry to the visitors will be stopped 30 minutes prior to the close of illumination timings.
Brindavan Gardens is a show garden that has a beautiful botanical park, full of exciting fountains, as well as boat rides beneath the dam. Diwans of Mysore planned and built the gardens in connection with the construction of the dam. Display items include a musical fountain. Various biological research departments are housed here. There is a guest house for tourists. It is situated at Krishna Raja Sagara dam.

Timings, Entrance Fee and Contact
Timings :	6.00 am to 6.00 pm
Entrance Fee :	Free

Located in the Mysore University Campus. This lake has inspired many local poets and writers. The view from the north shore is particularly attractive with the lake and its surrounding trees, the spire of the Deputy Commissioner's Offices rising above them and the low rise of the Chamundi Hill in the background.
This lake was constructed in the year 1864 by Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar measuring about 25 lakh sq. mts (250 acres) and provided water for irrigation for more than 10,000 acres of land outside the city. The 27 Kms long Dewan Poornaiah feeder canal which passes through Hinkal, Bogadi, Kudremala and Manasagangotri before it reaches Kukkarahalli lake. The lake as of today has a catchment area of more than 400 hectares and the water body spreads over 104 hectares has a depth of meters.
This lake is home to more than 180 species of birds, not all of them aquatic. During the migratory season the lake plays host to a variety of winged visitors, some from as far as Siberia. There is a 4.5 Km walkway on the periphery of the lake with shaded stone benches for visitors to sit, relax and enjoy the scenic serenity of the lake.
It is one of the biggest and oldest lake in Mysore, home to a wide variety of water birds. About 250 species of birds visit the lake during the season. The common visitors are the spot billed Pelicon, Indian darter, Pin-tailed duck, Shoveller, Whistling teal and the painted Stork. Some endangered species have also been spotted.
It is located on 165 acres of land having 45 sq. kms catchment area was an environmental and cultural contribution of Mysore Royal family in 1828. The lake has been a source of sustenance for the past 175 years to Mysoreans in the area of agriculture, fisheries and other household activities. A sidewalk provides a good opportunity for the visitor to soak in the beauty of the lake.
It is one of the biggest and oldest lake in Mysore, home to a wide variety of water birds. About 250 species of birds visit the lake during the season. The common visitors are the spot billed Pelicon, Indian darter, Pin-tailed duck, Shoveller, Whistling teal and the painted Stork. Some endangered species have also been spotted.
It is located on 165 acres of land having 45 sq. kms catchment area was an environmental and cultural contribution of Mysore Royal family in 1828. The lake has been a source of sustenance for the past 175 years to Mysoreans in the area of agriculture, fisheries and other household activities. A sidewalk provides a good opportunity for the visitor to soak in the beauty of the lake.

Timings, Entrance Fee and Contact
Timings :	8.30 am to 5.30 pm except on tuesdays
Entrance Fee:	Rs. 10
Phone :	0821.2473851

Picturesquely located at the foot of the Chamundi Hills, It is one of the best lake for the tourists in the State which measures 100 acres located adjacent to and now a part of Mysore Zoo. The nearby Chamundi Hill is perpetual source of fresh water and also provides a dramatic back drop for the tank.
Mysore Zoo after a long time acquired the area to deepen the tank bed, create an attractive but natural shoreline and construct seven man made islands in the tank. When this was accomplished, the tank became a catchments area for monsoon rains and for the stream of water running off Chamundi Hill.
The lake is now attracting variety of nesting birds, several types of boats including pedal boats and motor boats. The islands far from the main road are reserved exclusively for birds. Wonderful habitat for more than 70 different species of avifauna.
The recently re-developed lake, spanning across 90 acres has a butterfly park, boating, childrens corner, a watch tower and India's largest walk-through avairy.

Location
Tall :	75 Feet-tall square
Diameter :	5 Foot diameter clock
Architecture :	Early English Church

This 75-feet, square tower is topped in Indo-Saracenic style, the curvilinear chhajja lending a Rajasthani touch to the domed canopy which rests on a consoled base just above the 5-feet diameter clock. The graduated ascent of the two lower storeys is well-proportioned and there are handsome design-features like double- arches framing slit-windows of Early-
English church architecture. The structure is appropriately set on a base amidst a well-tended circular garden.
The tower is among the monuments which came up during the Silver Jubilee of the reign of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV (1927).