Mysore

Mushrooms in Kukkarahalli Kere

When I was walking in Kukkarahalli Kere last Sunday, I got to see many varieties of Mushrooms growing in the…

Shetty Kere – Mysore

On the Kozhikode-Mysore-Kollegal Highway, a small lake known as Shetty Kere attracts a lot of bird life. Though Lake Dalvoy…

Vani Vilas Water Works, Mysore

100 years ago history was made when Mysore city got drinking water from the Cauvery River flowing 12 Kms away…

Regional Museum of Natural History, Mysore

The Regional Museum of Natural History in Mysore was established in 1995. Information on nature and its conservation is exhibited…

Lingabudi Lake, Mysore

Another interesting water body in Mysore is the Lingabudi Lake. This when compared with the other two lakes Kukkarahalli and…

Railway Museum Mysore

Dasara festival is the time when tourists make a beeline to visit the royal city of Mysore. All the tourist…

Planet X, Mysore

Updated on April 30 2014: Planet X is closed now. Mysore was always nicknamed as a “sleepy town” and the…

Sri Ramanarasaiah

When we moved to our own house, I dreamt of hanging an original Mysore painting in the lobby. Thus started…

Lalith Mahal Palace, Mysore

Whenever we drove to Chamundi hills, Lalith Mahal palace would never fail to get its share of attention. The palace…

Brindavan Gardens

Visit to Brindavan Gardens is high priority on the itinerary of visitors to Mysore. Even the good old Mysoreans love…

Jaya Lakshmi Vilas Mansion Mysore

Tucked in the lush greenery of Manasagangotri is a quaint and grand mansion known as Jaya lakshmi Vilas Mansion in…

Mysore Palace

The main attraction of Mysore and the heritage building which gives the aura of royalty to the city is the…

Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore

Our school was right behind Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore and I have been on stage many times in the huge auditorium…

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

Sri Ranganatha is the presiding deity of the ancient temple at Srirangapattana. Picture1 - Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary Islands “Thittu” means…

Shri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysore Zoo

The other common name is "Mysore Zoo" and it is one of the oldest and well maintained zoos in India.…

Mysore – Mysuru

Mysore is a heritage city and pride of Karnataka. It is a beautiful city with rich history, legends, monuments, educational…

Temples of Mysore Palace

Picture1 - Mysore Palace Ambavilas / Mysore Palace complex comprises of many Hindu temples. The oldest temple was built in…

Karanji Kere (Lake)

Mysore is proud of its three lakes, Lingabhudhi, Kukkarahalli and Karanji Kere.  Karanji Kere / Fountain lake is maintained by the…

Heritage buildings of Mysore – Part II

Mysore or Mysooru is a place of interest for tourists, historians, archeologists, academicians and architects. There are innumerable heritage buildings…

Shore Birds of Kukkarahalli Lake

Busy birds chirping and singing joyfully greets early morning walkers in Kukkarahalli kere/lake.  Birds of all sizes both aquatic and…