Mysore is the gateway to array of exotic destinations. There are numerous places around Mysore. From wild life sanctuaries to religious places, from waterfalls to hill stations, Mysore is an easy getaway for all types of tourists.

Bandipur National Park - Halfway down the Mysore-Ooty highway, the Deccan Plateau rises to meet the wrinkled folds of the Western Ghat mountains. Here lies one of India's best-known wildlife reserves - Bandipur National Park. Read More...

Biligiri Rangana Hills - Another interesting getaway from Mysore for nature enthusiasts is the Biligiri Rangana Hills popularly known as the B.R.Hills. Though these hills are famous for the ancient temple on top of the hills, it is also home to a lesser-known wildlife sanctuary. The Biligiri Rangana Hills are 120kms from Mysore. Read More...

Talakad - Talakad is situated on the banks of the river Cauvery, near Mysore and is known for its sand dunes. There are a number of temples on the banks of the Cauvery in Talakad that are buried under the sand dunes and are excavated once in 12 years for special worship. Read More...

Shivanasamudra - Shivanasamudra is about 85kms to the east of Mysore. At Shivanasamudra the river Cauvery cascades down a deep rocky gorge in two breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls- Bharachukki and Gaganachukki. Read More...

Himmavad Gopalswamy Temple - is a hill (betta in Kannada) located in the Chamarajanagar district of the state of Karnataka,at a height of 1454 m India and is extensively wooded. It is also the highest peak in the Bandipur National Park. Read More...

Melkote - Melukote in Pandavapura taluk of Mandya district, Karnataka, is one of the sacred places in Karnataka. The place is also known as Thirunarayanapuram. Read More...

Halebidu - Halebidu is located in Hassan District, Karnataka, India. Halebidu which was previously called Dorasamudra or Dwarasamudra was the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. Read More...

Srirangapattana - Srirangapattana also spelled Srirangapatna is a town in the Mandya district of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located near the city of Mysore and is of great religious, cultural and historic importance. Read More...

Kabini - The Kabini, also called Kabani and Kapila, is a river of southern India. Kabini is one of the most popular wildlife destinations of Karnataka, probably because of its easy accessibility, lush green landscape. Read More...

Nagarhole - Nagarhole National Park, also known as "Rajiv Gandhi National Park", is located 94 km from Mysore in Karnataka in Southern India. It is spread between Kodagu and Mysore districts. Read More...