Mysore: Best Places To Visit In South India's City Of Palaces!

Heritage, culture, and festive seasons define this South Indian metropolis. These places will show you Mysore.

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Brindavan Gardens

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Mysore Palace

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Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium

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Karanji Lake

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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

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Nagarahole National Park

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Folklore Museum Mysore

[{"selector":"#anim-bdeab58e-c15e-4268-a771-d94b49a457b4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(68.35937480800591%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":18000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Apart from legacy, culture, and customs, you can also visit this area for literature, music, drama, craft, etc. 1968 is the year the museum opened.

Lalitha Mahal

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Talakad

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Chamundi Hills

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Railway Museum

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Shivanasamudra Falls

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Bandipur National Park

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