Mysuru is a city that attracts visitors during all seasons be it summer or winter. People love to stay here and enjoy their free time in this ‘City of Palace’ and its nearby town Srirangapatna known as the ‘Historical Town’ which lies about 15km away from Mysuru. The most popular tourist spots in srirangapatna are the following. Daria Daulat Bagh- This was the palace of Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali. Triveni Sangam- It is the confluence of three rivers, the kaveri, Hemavathi and Lokapavani. A ride in the basket boats here is an amazing experience. These three places are in the same route in Srirangapatna. Once you reach Srirangapatna while travelling from Mysuru to Bengaluru, you will see two roads to the left and right. The right-side road will take you to these three places. On the left side road, after a 4km ride, you will reach the Rangathittu bird sanctuary. This sanctuary is one of the most popular bird watch region in India. It is situated on the banks of river Kaveri. This is a paradise for bird watchers with its innumerable migratory bird species that flock to the region. A boat ride through t river is an unforgettable experience where you get to watch many types of birds in the tiny islands and crocodiles resting on top of rocks which provide a feast for the eyes
Mysuru on the other hand, has many places of attraction. A visit to the Mysuru Palace is a must once you reach here.. The magnificent interior of the palace will amaze you. There is a zoo in Mysuru which has many species of animals and birds in it. A walk through the zoo will never bore its visitors. A 4km walk inside the zoo will bring you face to face with different birds and animals. Remember that Tuesdays are holidays for the zoo. Another popular destination in Mysuru is the Karanji lake which is situated 2km away from the zoo. There is a peacock park and a butterfly park here. A boat safari in the lake is an enjoyable ride. Chamundi Mala is another important tourist centre just 13km east from Mysuru. After passing through several steep mountain passes to reach on top of the hills, we get to view the spectacular sight of Mysuru down below. There is also a famous Chamundi Temple here. The railway museum is Mysuru is situated near the railway station. Here, you can view the train engines and coaches from the bygone era. There is also an exhibition of beautiful pictures of trains. Brindavan Garden is another beautiful spot which lies near Krishnarajasagara dam. Unfortunately, the once attractive garden has lost most of its charm. But people visiting here for the first time are sure to like it. St. Philomena’s Cathedral which was built in 1941, has a gothic style of architecture. The construction of the church was started by the Mysuru King Krishnaraja Wodeyar in the year 1933 and took eight years to complete. This church has stained glass windows and a hall which can seat about 800 people. The glass windows depict pictures of important events from the life of Jesus. There are two large statues of Jesus Christ and St. Philomena here. The twin spires in the Cathedral was inspired by the St. Patrick’s church in the New York city. Tourists should never miss a chance to visit this monument.
