Essence of Mysuru : Temples: Open Jeep Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Chamundi Hills, Chamundi Hill, Mysuru, Karnataka 570010, India

Chamundi Hills is the prime landmark of Mysore city, visible almost from anywhere in the city center. The hill has very close association with the founding of the city. In fact the very name of Mysore is associated with the hill.

According to mythology this was the domain of the demon called Mahishasura ( the Buffalo Demon). The place was thus known as Mahishapura or Mahishuru , the land of Mahishasura.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sri Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangudu-Chamarajanagara Rd, Mullur, Karnataka, Nanjangud 571301 India

Nanjangud, one of the ancient and well-known pilgrimage centers of Karnataka is at a distance of about 25kms from Mysore and is famous for its temple dedicated to Shiva described as Nanjundeshwara. Nanjunda means one who has consumed poison and this legend relates to the churing of the ocean when Shiva had to consume haalahala.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas), Sayyaji Rao Rd Agrahara, Chamrajpura, Mysuru (Mysore) 570001 India

Mysore Palace is a historical palace and a royal residence at Mysore in the Indian State of Karnataka. It is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore.The architectural style of domes of the palace is commonly described as Indo-Saracenic, with blends of the Hindu, Mughal, Rajput, and Gothic styles.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: St. Philomena's Church, Mysuru (Mysore) India

With the fame of being one of the largest churches in India, this majestic church captivates everyone with its architectural excellence. It also boasts of being the second largest church in Asia. Dedicated to Saint Philomena, St. Philomena’s Church is not only known for its architectural beauty and religious significance; it stands as an exemplary of secular viewpoint and the religious harmony which existed in Mysore.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Adiranga, Srirangapatna, Karnataka 571438, India

The Ranganthaswamy temple (usually referred to as "Sri Ranganathaswamy") in Srirangapatna, in the Mandya district of Karnataka state, India, is dedicated to the Hindu god Ranganatha (a manifestation of the god Vishnu). It is one of the five important pilgrimage sites of Sri Vaishnavism along the river Kaveri for devotees of Ranganatha. These five sacred sites are together known as Pancharanga Kshetrams in Southern India. Since Srirangapatna is the first temple starting from upstream

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: KariGhatta Temple, Srirangapatna Near Mysore, Mandya India

The name Karighatta translates to "Elephant Hill" in Kannada. The hill has a Hindu temple devoted to a form of Hindu god Vishnu, called "Karigirivasa".

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: KRS Backwaters, KRS Mysore, Kannambadi, Karnataka 571455, India

Backwaters of Krishna Raja Sagara Dam

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam, 12 kms north-west of Mysore, Mandya India

Foundation Stone to dam was laid on 11th November 1911. The dam was built across river Kaveri in 1924. It is the main source of water for the districts of Mysore. The water is used for irrigation.The Brindavan Gardens is a show garden that has a botanical park, with fountains, as well as boat rides beneath the dam. Diwan Sir Mirza Ismail of Mysore planned and built the gardens in connection with the construction of the dam

Duration: 1 hour