Places to visit in Mysore beyond royalty and heritage

Spending a few days in Mysore is interesting since there are a lot of things to see and do. Mysore Palace is the city’s prominent attraction and the whole city revolves around it in a way. Mysore is a kind of place that has much more than a palace and royal and heritage buildings. Once you’re done visiting these, look further for some fantastic sights and experiences. Start the day with a climb or a drive to Chamundi Hills for fabulous views of Mysore, followed by a visit to the zoo. Or visit some of the museums dedicated to diverse aspects as humanity, mankind, heritage and culture, art, postage stamps, leather puppets and trains. Watch a play or performance in Rangayana, or go birdwatching, boating or walk along some of the lovely lakes and tanks. Visit some old churches that have magnificent stained glass work. Go (window) shopping in the ancient Devaraja Market and its surrounding areas. And end the day at Brindavan Gardens, laid out adjacent to the famous Krishnaraja Sagar dam reservoir. Mysore offers a wide variety of options for both adults and children.