The document provides a report on the city of Mysore, India. It discusses 12 major attractions in Mysore, including the Mysore Palace, Brindavan Gardens, Chamundi Hills, Jaganmohana Palace, Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion, Karanji Lake, Kukkarahalli Lake, Lalitha Mahal Palace, Mysore Zoo, St. Philomena's Church, and the Railway Museum. For each attraction, the report provides details on location, entry timings, fees, and distance from Mysore city center. The attractions showcase Mysore's royal history and natural beauty.

1. SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND
TOURISM MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
REPORT ON - “MYSORE”
SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:
MR JEET DOGRA RADHIKA GUPTA
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2. ROLL NO - 13
CONTENTS
1) Introduction of Mysore
2) Attractions in Mysore:
• Brindavan gardens
• Chamundi hills
• Jaganmohana palace
• Jayalakshmi vilas mansion
• Karanji lake
• Kukkarahalli lake
• Lalitha mahal palace
• Mysore palace
• Mysore zoo
• St. Philomena’s church
• The railway museum
3) Conclusion
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3. 4) Reference
INTRODUCTION OF MYSORE
Country India
State Karnataka
District(s) Mysore District
Mayor Pushpalatha Chikkanna
Codes
• Pincode • 570 0xx
• Telephone • +91-(0)821
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• IN MYQ
Mysore is the second largest city in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the headquarters of
the Mysore district and the Mysore division and lies about 146 km (91 mi) southwest of
Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka. The city situated at the base of the Chamundi Hills.
Mysore also lends its name to the Mysore mallige, the Mysore style of painting, the
sweet dish Mysore Pak, the Mysore Peta (a traditional silk turban) and the garment called
the Mysore silk saree. In an exercise carried out by the Urban Development Ministry
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4. under the national urban sanitation policy, Mysore was rated the second cleanest city in
India in 2010 and the cleanest in Karnataka.
Mysore, the city of palaces, is a popular travel destination in South India. Also called
Mysooroo, the city was earlier the capital of the Wodeyar rulers. The Wodeyar rulers
were great patrons of art and culture..
Tourism
Mysore is a tourism hot spot within the state of Karnataka and also acts as a base for
other tourist places in the vicinity of the city. The city receives the maximum number of
tourists during the period of the Dasara festival when festivities take place for a period of
10 days. One of the most visited monuments in India, the Ambavilas Palace (also known
as Mysore Palace) is the center of the Dasara festivities.
MAJOR TOURISM ATTRACTIONS IN
MYSORE:
1) Brindavan Gardens
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5. Brindavan Gardens lies adjoining the Krishnarajasagara dam ( KRS Dam ) which is
built across the river Kaveri.
. The KRS dam is a civil engineering wonder and the garden is one of the major
attractions near the city of Mysore, this engineering marvel is spread over 150 acres of
land and provides irrigation to more than 1,20,000 acres.
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 (KRS) dam.
Brindavan Garden Timings All Week Days 06.00 am - 08.00 pm
Saturdays & Sunday 06.00 pm - 09.00 pm
Musical Fountain Show Timings All Week Days 06.30 pm - 07.30 pm
Saturdays & Sunday 06.30 pm - 08.30 pm
Entry Charges
Adult Rs.15/-
Children (5-12yrs) Rs. 5/-
Distance From Mysore
Distance From Mysore 24 kms.
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6. 2) Chamundi Hills
Chamundi Hills has a temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari (or Chamundi). The huge
Nandi statue on the mountain is also well known. The Hills are 3300 Feet above sea level
and are known for their wild life like leopards, but trekking is safe, and facilities to climb
to the 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.
Chamundeshwari Temple
Pooja Timings
07.30 am - 02.00 pm
03.30 pm - 06.00 pm
07.30 pm - 09.00 pm
Chamundi Temple Entry
Charges
Free
Distance From Mysore
13 kms by road
1000 odd steps from the foot of
Chamundi Hills
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7. 3) Jaganmohana Palace
It was built in the year 1861 by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III in a predominantly Hindu style
to serve as an alternate palace for the royal family. This palace housed the royal family
when the older Mysore Palace was burnt down by a fire. The palace has three floors and
has stained glass shutters and ventilators. It has housed the Sri Jayachamarajendra Art
Gallery since the year 1915. The collections exhibited here include paintings from the
famed Travancore ruler, Raja Ravi Varma, the Russian painter Svetoslav Roerich and
many paintings of the Mysore painting style. The first session of the Legislative Council
of the Mysore state was held here in July 1907. The Legislative Council was then called
as the Representative Council and was presided over by the Diwan.
Jaganmohan palace also has an auditorium which is used for traditional dance
performances, music festivals and other cultural programs mainly during the period of
Mysore Dasara.
Jaganmohan Palace Entry Timings
08.30 am - 05.30 pm
Jaganmohan Palace Entry Charges
Adults Rs.20/-
Children (5-10yrs) Rs.10/-
Distance From Mysore Located in the heart of the Mysore city.
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8. 4) Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion
This palace was built in the year 1905 by Chamaraja Wodeyar for his eldest daughter
Jayalakshmi Devi. This mansion has three wings and contains a series of twin Corinthian
and Ionic columns, regal pediments and oval ventilators. The mansion was originally
built with a cost of Rs. 7 lakhs. This mansion was acquired by the Mysore University to
house its post-graduate campus. It was renovated in the year 2002 from funding provided
by Infosys foundation. The main hall in this mansion is the Kalyana Mantapa which has
an eight-petal shaped dome with stained glass windows with a gold-plated
Kalasha(tower) at the top. A new gallery called as Writer's Gallery has been created in
the Kalyana Mantapa hall that will exhibit personal items, photographs, awards and
writings of renowned writers of Kannada. A special illumination system has also been
added to this heritage structure. This mansion is said to be the first university museum
complex in the country.
Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Entrance Timings
10 am - 1 pm
3 pm - 5 pm
Except Monday
Entry Charges to Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion ---
Distance From Mysore
Located 3 Kms. from the city center.
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9. 5) Karanji Lake
Karanji Lake is a picturesque lake located at the footsteps of Chamundi Hills and behind
Mysore Zoo. Spread over an area of 90 acres, it is regarded as one of the biggest lakes in
Karnataka. Karanji Lake is home to more than 90 species of resident and migratory
birds. It also supports several species of butterflies, small mammals and is a good
example of wetland ecosystem. The lake attracts painted storks, pelicans and darters and
a host of other winged beauties.
Karanji Lake was built by the King of Mysore about 100 years back, as a percolation
tank. This lake was used by the residents for bathing, washing, drinking etc. The Mysore
Zoo took over the lake in 1976. The 90 acres water spread area has a 2.5 Kms. long
feeder channel from the nearby Chamundi hills and has about 745 hectares of catchment
area.
The Karanji Lake includes a walk through aviary for chirping birds, generating
cheerfulness among visitors. This aviary is constructed on the banks of the lake has a
length of 60mts, width of 40mts and 20mts height making it India's biggest walk-through
aviary. The birds are within handshaking distance. Karanji Lake has a butterfly park
housing a large variety of plant species to attract butterflies. Karanji Lake also includes
children corner and boating facilities. The high observation tower gives a grand view of
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10. greenery stretching all around. Karanji lake is owned and maintained by the Mysore Zoo
Authority.
Karanji Lake Entrance
Timings
08.30 am - 05.30 pm
Tuesday holiday
Entry Charges to Karanji
Lake
Adults Rs.10/-
Children (5–15 years) Rs.05/-
Senior Citizen Rs.05/-
Still Camera Rs.10/-
Video Camera Rs.25/-
Boating Charges: Adults Rs.25/-
Children Rs.15/-
Distance From Mysore Located just behind Mysore Zoo, at a distance of 3 Kms.
from city center.
6) Kukkarahalli Lake
Kukkarahalli Lake is spread over 58 hectares with a shoreline of roughly five
kilometers in Manasagangothri, the sprawling campus of the University of Mysore.
Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar was responsible for getting the lake created, in the year
1864, to provide water for irrigation to about 10,000 acres of land outside the city.
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11. Reckoned to be a jewel in the crown of Mysore, the picturesque lake, which inspired poet
laureate Kuvempu to pen many of his works, provides the much-needed lung-space to the
city.
This lake is home to more than 180 species of birds, some of them aquatic. During the
migratory season the lake plays host to a variety of winged visitors, some from as far as
Siberia. The birds found in the lake are Spot-billed Pelicans, Little Cormorant, Painted
Storks, Open-bill Storks, Eurasian Spoonbills, Black-crowned Night Herons and Oriental
Darters. Bird life International has included Kukkarahalli Lake in the list of 38 Important
Bird Areas (IBAs) in Karnataka.
The views 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. The 4.5 Kms walking path circumvents the lake
with shaded stone benches for visitors to sit, relax and enjoy the scenic serenity of the
lake. Kukkarahalli Lake is a popular destination for both morning & evening walkers.
Kukkarahalli Lake
Entrance Timings 06.00 am - 06.00 pm
Entry Charges to
Kukkarahalli Lake
Free Entry
Distance From Mysore
Located adjoining the Manasgangotri (University of
Mysore) and the Kalamandir (Rangyana) its 3 Kms. from
the city center.
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12. 7) Lalitha Mahal Palace
It is the second largest palace in Mysore. It is located near the Chamundi Hills, east of the
city. The architect of this palace was Mr E W Fritchley. The palace was built by
Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV in the year 1921 for the exclusive stay of the Viceroy of India.
The palace is pure white in colour and is built in the style of Italian palazzo with twin
Ionic columns and domes. It also has a sprawling terrace and landscaped gardens.
The Lalitha Mahal palace was converted into a heritage hotel in 1974. The hotel has
maintained the Palace well and its splendor is intact to this day. Now a popular venue for
local film shoots and other social gatherings, a visit to the palace may help us understand
the mystique of royal Mysore.
Distance From Mysore
5 kms. to the Mysore city center.
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13. 8) Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace or the Mysore Maharaja Palace is located in the heart of the city.
Mysore Palace is one of the most visited monuments in India. And its one of the
largest palaces in the country, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, was the residence
of the Wodeyar Maharaja's of the Mysore state. 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. 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
Palace is the venue for the famous Mysore Dasara festival, during which leading artists
perform on a stage set up in the palace grounds. On the tenth day of the festival Vijaya
Dashami, a parade with caparisoned elephants and other floats originate from the palace
grounds.
Although tourists are allowed to visit the palace, they are not allowed to take photographs
inside the palace.
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14. Mysore Palace Entrance
Timings 10.00 am - 05.30 pm
Entry Charges to enter inside
Mysore Palace
Indian National Rs.20/-
Foreign Tourist Rs.200/-
Free Entry to children up-to Age of Ten
Tickets can be bought at the entrance of the Mysore
Palace.
Mysore Palace Illumination
Timings
07.00 pm - 08.00 pm
Only on Sundays, National Holidays and State
Festivals.
During the Dasara Festival Mysore Palace is
illuminated between 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Distance From Mysore
Mysore Palace is in the heart of Mysore city.
9) Mysore Zoo
Mysore Zoo or Shri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens is one of the oldest zoo in India.
. We-Mo 8AM-5:30PM. is one of the city’s most popular attractions. Closed on Tuesday.
It was established under royal patronage in 1892, and since then millions of people have
enjoyed its wonderful animals and spectacular grounds. The zoo has a very successful
breeding program and houses animals from more than 40 different countries and there are
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15. many native Indian animals as well, including Royal Bengal tigers, white tigers,
elephants, giraffe, fallow deer, Himalayan black bear, Gaur (Indian bison), white peafowl
and African rhino. The zoo is also home to many other exotic creatures from around the
world like Branary sheep, giraffe, hippos and gorillas. The zoo also encompasses Karanji
Lake, which attracts several species of migratory birds during the breeding season
including painted storks, pelicans and darters. Other attractions include the botanical
Garden with 35 species of exotic ornamental plants and 85 species of trees from India
and abroad.
Mysore Zoo Entry
Timings
08.30 am - 05.30 pm
Tuesday Holiday
Entry Charges
Adults Rs.25/-
Children (5-12yrs) Rs.10/-
Distance From Mysore
Mysore zoo is situated in the heart of Mysore city.
It's about 3 kms. from city bus stand and 2 kms. from
Mysore Palace.
10) St.Philomena's Church
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16. This beautiful St.Philomena's Church was built in 1956 and is one of the largest
churches in the country. The illuminated church in the evening is a wonderful site not to
be missed. St. Philomena's Cathedral is among the most majestic churches in India.
Drawing inspiration from Germany's Cologne Cathedral, this colossal church built in the
neo-Gothic style. is a church built in the honour of St. Philomena in the city of Mysore. It
was constructed in 1956 using a Neo Gothic style and its architecture was inspired by the
Cologne Cathedral in Germany. In 1926, Thamboo Chetty who was a secretary to the
Maharaja of Mysore, Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar obtained a relic of the saint from
Peter Pisani, Apostolic Delegate of the East Indies. This relic was handed over to Father
Cochet who approached the king to assist him in constructing a church in honour of St.
Philomena. The Maharaja of Mysore laid the foundation stone of the church on 28
October 1933. In his speech on the day of the inauguration, the Maharaja is quoted to
have said: The new church will be strongly and securely built upon a double
foundation — Divine compassion and the eager gratitude of men.. The construction of
the church was completed under Bishop Rene Fuga's supervision. The relic of St.
Philomena is preserved in a catacomb below the main altar.
Today St. Philomena's church stands as a monument to the secular outlook of the Mysore
rulers. It is no longer just a religious place but has become a major tourist attraction in
Mysore. There is an orphanage on the premises of the church that is run by the church.
Holy Mass is held in the morning and evening. Special masses are held on Sundays and
on festivals. An Annual Feast is held on August 11th each year.
St. Philomena Church
Entry Timings 05.00 am - 06.00 pm
Entry Charges Free Entrance
Distance From Mysore
Located at a distance of 3kms from the city bus stand
and 2km from the Mysore Palace.
How to Reach From
Mysore Mysore City Buses ply regularly.
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17. 11) The Railway Museum
This museum is located near the Mysore Railway station and is the second one of its kind
established in India after the one at Delhi. This museum exhibits ancient locomotives and
carriages some of which are still in working condition.
One of the main features of the Mysore Railway Museum is the Chamundi Gallery where
a number of black and white photographs and paintings have been displayed depicting
the growth of railways in India. The museum has a battery-operated mini-train giving a
short ride for children on the grounds.
Railway Museum
Entrance Timings
10 am - 1 pm
3 pm - 5 pm
Except Monday
Entry Charges to
Railway Museum
---
Distance From
Mysore
Main entrance of the railway museum is opposite to the
entrance of CFTRI on KRS Road. Its around 3 Kms. from
city center.
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18. CONCLUSION:
Mysore is the second largest city in the state of Karnataka, India. The city situated at the
base of the Chamundi Hills .Mysore was rated the second cleanest city in India in 2010
and the cleanest in Karnataka. Mysore, the city of palaces, is a popular travel destination
in South India
Attractions in Mysore:
• Brindavan gardens
• Chamundi hills
• Jaganmohana palace
• Jayalakshmi vilas mansion
• Karanji lake
• Kukkarahalli lake
• Lalitha mahal palace
• Mysore palace
• Mysore zoo
• St. Philomena’s church
• The railway museum
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19. REFERENCE:
1) BOOKS:
• Palaces around Mysore
• Welcome to the palace city, city of kings
• Mysore palace Mysore – “The city of palaces”
• Raman, Afried (2003), Banglore- Mysore Banglore orient Longman
• Rice, BL(1897): Mysore gasatter mysore
2) INTERNET:
• Google
• Official Mysore tourism website : www.mysoreeelections.com
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