Srirangapatna :14 Kms north east on the Bangalore Mysore
highway, this island fortress was once the capital of the
warrior king Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan. There are
beautiful monuments that are well worth a visit.
Nanjangud :is 23 Kms of Mysore. This is an important
pilgrim center and is famous for its Nanjundeshwara
Temple ( from which the place derives its name). Built in
the Dravidian style, the temple is one of its kind in
Karnataka.
Sangama :This is 3 Kms from Srirangapatna where the two
branches of the river Cauvery reunite in joyful
exuberance.
Bandipur :Situated 80 Kms from Mysore, the Bandipur
national Park is one of the most beautiful wide life
centers in the country. Rare species of birds and animals
can be seen in their natural habitats. Bandipur has been
chosen by the WWF for their project tiger scheme to
protect tigers.
Ranganathittu :4 Kms from Srirangapatna and 18 Kms from
Mysore is a bird sanctuary that houses exotic birds.
Birds from as far away as Siberia and even North America
make their home here. Crocodiles basking in the sun is
also a familiar sight. The best season to visit is
between January and March.
Somanathapur :35 Kms east is this famous village which has
the 13th
century Hoysala Temple. The temple is in excellent
condition has frescoed exteriors with episodes from the
epics.
Melkote :50 Kms north of Mysore is this sacred pilgrim
center know for its Vairamudi festival in March/April.
More than a lakh visitors congregate here for the
festival. This place is also famous for its handloom
cloth.
Talakadu :is situated on the banks of the river Cauvery
and is buried beneath sand dunes. Its temples are opened
for worship on special occasions once in 12 years.
Cauvery
Fishing Camp
:82 Kms from Mysore at Bhimeshwari is a
paradise for anglers. Mahaseer, the finest game fish is
found here. This camp is also accessible from Bangalore.
Shivanasamudra :is 85 Kms east of
Mysore, where the river
Cauvery cascades down in two picturesque water falls.
Falling down from a height of 75 meters into a deep rocky
gorge, these falls are best during the monsoons. 1.5 Kms
away is Asia's first hydro electric project set up in
1905.
Nagarhole:National Park and the Kabini River Lodge : are
perfect get away for nature lovers. Abound in a rich
variety of wild life one can find elephants, antelopes
and even leopards here.
Hogenakal:This water fall is 185 Kms from
Bangalore. A
good picnic spot.
B.R. Hills:This picturesque hill range at the height of
5091 feet is 120 Kms from Mysore and is home to a rich
variety of flora and fauna. The temple on the hill,
dedicated to Biligiri Rangaswamy attracts devotees around
the year.
Mahadeshwara
Hills
:about 142 Kms from Mysore, is a popular
pilgrimage center dedicated to Lord Mahadeshwara.
Himavad
Gopalswamy Hills:is a popular hill resort and a trek's delight
as well. It is situated in the verdant Western Ghats of
Mysore Districts. The temple here is dedicated to Lord Hoysala.

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