Top must-see places in Mysore

Mysore Palace: Mysore Palace or the Mysore Maharaja Palace is located in the heart of the city and is one of the most visited monuments in India. The palace boasts of beautiful architecture, intricately carved rosewood doors, marble figurines, high ceilings inlaid with ivory work and an opulent collection of caskets. The original palace built of wood, got burnt down in 1897, during the wedding of Jayalakshammanni, the eldest daughter of Chamaraja Wodeyar and was rebuilt in 1912 at the cost of Rs. 42 lakhs. The present Palace built in Indo-Saracenic style and blends together Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic styles of architecture. It is a three-storied stone structure, with marble domes and a 145 ft five-storied tower. 

Chamundi Hills: Chamundi Hills, known for its famous Chamundeshwari Temple draws a huge number of devotees every year and is held in reverence by the Mysore Maharajas. The temple is situated on the top of Chamundi hill which is about 3,489 ft. above sea level. One of the landmark attractions of Mysore, it is on the itinerary of every traveller. While atop the hill, one gets a wonderful view of the city. Chamundi Hills can be viewed from a distance of about 8 to 10 kms and from all the corners of Mysore City. The temple houses beautiful idol of the Goddess Chamundeshwari, an incarnation of Goddess Durga wearing a garland of skulls.

Railway Museum: The Railway Museum in Mysore was the earliest railway museums set up in India. Established in 1979 by Indian Railways, it is the second such museum after the National Railway Museum in Delhi. The Mysore Railway Museum was the one of a kind outdoor exhibit of locomotives in India. The Maharaja of Mysore contributed with his royal carriages enriching the treasure of the Railway Museum in Mysore. The main highlight of this museum are Sri Ranga Pavilion, the two royal coaches that belonged to the Maharaja of Mysore. The museum has the `Maharani's saloon' carriage that has a kitchen, dining car unit and royal toilet dating back to 1899 and an Austin rail motor car, a 1920-built `E class engine'. 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. Steam engines including the first steam engine and signaling accessories from the beginning of the railways in India are interesting in their own right. A steam water pump of 1934 and a hand-operated crane of 1885 are also displayed. The museum has a battery-operated mini-train giving a short ride for children on the grounds.

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