Places to visit in Mysuru

Ranked by how much each place adds to a visit, with realistic visiting times, opening hours and ticket prices.

8 places · showing 1–8

Historic & Heritage

The Indo-Saracenic seat of the Wadiyars, rebuilt in 1912 after a fire, and lit by 97,000 bulbs on Sunday evenings.

2 hr 10:00 AM–5:30 PM Must visit

₹70 entry Details

Devotional & Spiritual

A 1,000-metre hill above the city topped by a 12th-century temple, reached by road or 1,008 steps past a monolithic Nandi.

2 hr 7:30 AM–9:00 PM Must visit

Free no ticket Details

Markets & Shopping

A 120-year-old covered market of flower garlands, kumkum powder pyramids, bananas, sandalwood oil and spices.

1 hr 6:00 AM–8:30 PM Must visit

Free no ticket Details

Historic & Heritage

A complete 1268 Hoysala temple on a star-shaped plan, covered in bands of carving so fine they look cast rather than cut.

1 hr 15 min 8:30 AM–5:30 PM Must visit

₹25 entry Details

Wildlife & Safari

One of India's oldest and best-run zoos, opened in 1892, with large enclosures and a strong breeding record.

2 hr 30 min 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

₹100 entry Details

Parks & Gardens

Terraced gardens below the Krishnarajasagara dam, with a musical fountain show after dark.

2 hr 10:00 AM–8:00 PM

₹50 entry Details

Devotional & Spiritual

A neo-Gothic cathedral of 1936 modelled on Cologne, with twin 53-metre spires and a crypt below the altar.

40 min 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

Free no ticket Details

Museums & Art

The Wadiyars' earlier palace, now holding Raja Ravi Varma canvases, Mysore-style gold-leaf paintings and royal memorabilia.

1 hr 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

₹60 entry Details