Somnathpur
Situated 14 Km east of Mysore(Mysooru), the star shaped Somnathpur
Temple in the small village here is exquisitely carved.
Build around 1260 AD this magnificent temple is a masterpiece
of Hoysala Architecture.
Srirangapatna
The old Capital of Tipu Sultan is situated 15km east
of Mysore(Mysooru). The Fort here is located on an island in
the river Cauvery. A mosque, a temple, Tipus summer
palace; Daria Daulat ornamented with wall paintings
and Gumbaz; his Mausoleum with ivory inlaid doors are
all seen inside the Fort.
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Located 20km from Mysore(Mysooru), covering an area of 67 sq.kms,
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary lies on the banks of river
Kaveri. This tourist destination offers a close look
at birds from as far away as Siberia, Australia and
North America. It is an important Asian nesting and
breeding ground for migratory birds from across the
earth. Best time to visit this sanctuary is June to
November.
Bandipur National Park
The park established in the year 1974, with an area
of 874sq.km is nestled in the foothills of the Nilgiris.
The nearest railhead is Nanjangud 55km away and the
airport is Mysore(Mysooru) 80km away from the park. The landscape
is hilly, traversed by rivers and gorges. The animals
found here are tiger, leopard cat, sloth bear, four
horned antelope, elephant, flying squirrel, mouse deer
etc. The reptiles are mugger and monitor lizard. The
main birds are spoon bill, jungle fowl, partridge, bush
quail, wood peckers, teel and coot.
November to April are the best months for visiting
the park. Rest houses are available in the park. For
more information contact, Field Director, Bandipur Tiger
Reserve, Mysore(Mysooru)-570004 or Field Director, Project Tiger,
Government House Complex, Irwin Rd. Read more details..
Sravanabelagola
Located 84 km north of Mysore(Mysooru). The Statue of the Jain
saint Gommateshwara carved in AD 981 is situated in
this small town. This colossal monolithic statue, 58
ft high, naked, with 26 ft wide shoulders, 10-ft of
its feet is said to be one of the tallest statues in
the world.
Nagarhole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park
93 Km south west of Mysore(Mysooru), between Kodagu and Mysore(Mysooru)
districts.
This park was established in 1954. The forest covered
with valuable teak and rosewood trees and the Kabini
River which flows through it provide a perfect habitat
for many wild animals and birds. The 'Kuruban' (honey
gatherers) tribes and various other tribes live here.
For accommodation and transport contact Asst. Conservator
of forests, Wild life Sub-Division, Van Vilas Marg,
Mysore(Mysooru) or Wild life Preservation, Chamarajendra circle
|
