Wonderful historic town and evidence city to exhibit the oldest indian richest economy. The palace is marvelous. The palaces are treasure for richness, art and architecture. It is historically a great battle field for a brave king Tipu Sultan. The fort and palace of Tippu Sultan can be seen at the ruined city of sri rangapatnam 10 kms away.

Brindavan Garden: These tranquil ornamental gardens, laid out below these immense Krishnaraja Sargar dam, look like they belong in a tidy European spa resort rather than the south of India. The gardens are a popular picnic spot and crowds come each night to see the illuminated fountains.

Palaces: The old Mysore palace still has all its trappings of royalty. The lalitha mahal palace, built in the impressive indo-sarcenic style, is now a hotel.

Mysore Palace: The beautiful profile of this walled indo saracenic palace, the seat of the maharahas of Mysore, graces, the city's skyline.

Chamundi Hills: Standing up in a little hill, with a commanding view of the city, is the temple to Chamundeshwari, the patron deity of the city.

Mysore zoo: Has one of india's better kept zoo.

Jagmohan Palace & Art Gallery: The Jayachamarajendra art gallery in the jagmohan palace, just west of mysore palace, has a collection of kitsch objects and wodeyar memorabilia, including weird and wonderful musical machines, rare instruments and paintings by raja ravi varma. The palace was build in 1861 and served as a royal auditorium. Its open daily.

Srirangapatna (14 km): The little island fortress of Tipu Sultan, who was once known as the "tiger of mysore". His summer palace, the daria daulat, has beautiful wall paintings. An island in the cauvery river, stand the ruins of the capital for which hyderali and Tipu Sultan the British finally conquered them with the help of disgruntled local leaders. Tippus defeat marked the real beginning of British territorial expansion in Southern India.