Mysore Palace: Also, known as the Mysore Maharaja Palace, this royal building is among the largest palaces in India, built in the year 1897, using wood. The palace is built in Indo Saracenic style with intricate craftsmanship, which looks stunning both during day time and in the evening, when the entire palace is illuminated with 98000 bulbs. This palace was once the abode of the royal family of the Wodayars.

Brindavan Gardens: This beautiful garden is spread over an area of approximately 150 acres and is situated below the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam. It was constructed in the year 1932 with a botanical park and several musical fountains that are created in different shapes and designs. These colorful fountains are major attractions here.

Mysore Zoo: This popular zoo is originally named as Shri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, which houses a wide range of animals and birds from around the world. This zoo was constructed in the year 1892 and it is among the oldest zoos in India.

Karanji Lake: Karanji lake is one of the most important tourist destinations in Mysore, visited by a large number of tourists every day. It is spread over an area of 90 acres and is located in the foothills of Chamundi mountains, right behind the Mysore Zoo. A lot of migratory birds can be spotted nearby this area.

Chamundi Hills: Another prominent attraction of Mysore, the Chamundi Hills can be viewed from any corner of the city. It has a beautiful Chamundeshwari Temple, positioned on the top of the hill, which is of great significance for the locals. The temple belongs to the 11th century and is dedicated to the ancestral goddess of the Mysore royal family.

Shivanasamudra Falls: This stunning waterfall is one among the most beautiful waterfalls in India, which offers a spectacular view of Shivanasamudra, around 85 kms away from Mysore.

Other attractions that you must definitely visit on your trip to Mysore are St. Philomena's Church, Melukote, The Railway Museum, Jaganmohan Palace, Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion, Lalitha Mahal Palace, Kukkarahalli Lake, Datta Peetham, Namma Mysore, Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, etc.

Where To StayThere are plenty of accommodation options in Mysore that offer comfortable and relaxed atmosphere to the tourists, visiting the city from all over the world. Right from budget hotels to standard hotels to luxury ones, the city has a wide range of accomodation options to offer guests great facilities at a reasonable price. A couple of luxury hotels here provide affluent services, however, be ready to pay more, if you intend to book a room there.

The list of hotels mentioned below can help you choose the best place to stay comfortably in the natural surrounding of Mysore.