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Overview

The historic settlement of Mysuru (which changed its name from Mysore in 2014) is one of South India's most enchanting cities, famed for its glittering royal heritage and magnificent monuments and buildings. Its World Heritage鈥搇isted palace brings most travelers here, but Mysuru is also rich in tradition, with a deeply atmospheric bazaar district replete with spice stores and incense stalls. Ashtanga yoga is another drawcard and there are several acclaimed schools that attract visitors from across the globe.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Mysuru Palace

    Mysuru Palace

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    The second-most-visited sight in India (after the Taj Mahal), this palace is among the very grandest of India鈥檚 royal buildings and was the seat of the鈥�

  • Keshava Temple

    Keshava Temple

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    Small in scale but masterly in detail, the astonishingly beautiful Keshava Temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture, on par with the鈥�

  • Venugopala Swamy Temple

    Venugopala Swamy Temple

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    Back from the dead, this stunning 12th-century Hoysala temple was submerged when the Kaveri River was dammed in 1930. However, villagers had tantalising鈥�

  • Chamundi Hill

    Chamundi Hill

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    This 1062m hill is crowned with the Sri Chamundeswari Temple. It鈥檚 a fine half-day excursion, offering spectacular views of the city below. Queues are鈥�

  • Brindavan Gardens

    Brindavan Gardens

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    If you鈥檙e familiar with Bollywood, these ornamental gardens might just give you a sense of d茅j谩 vu 鈥� they鈥檝e been the backdrop to many a shimmying musical鈥�

  • Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Museum Complex

    Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Museum Complex

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    On the university campus west of town, this (somewhat neglected) museum specialises in folklore, with artefacts, stone tablets and sculptures, rural鈥�

  • Devaraja Market

    Devaraja Market

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    Dating from Tipu Sultan鈥檚 reign, this huge and very lively bazaar has local traders selling traditional items such as flower garlands, incense, spices and鈥�

  • Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya

    Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya

    Mysuru (Mysore)

    This unassuming colonial building, known as Wellington Lodge, was the residence of Colonel Arthur Wellesley from 1799 to 1801. He later become the duke of鈥�

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