Located at the distance of 16 kms from Mysore, Srirangapatnam is the biggest of three islands in the river Kaveri. It is named after its tenth century Sriranganathaswamy Vishnu Temple. In 1454, the Vijayanagars built the fort here and in 1616 it become the capital of Mysore Wodeyar rajas. However Hyder Ali and hi son Tipu Sultan ruled here during the 18th century. Some of the major attractions here include Tipu Sultan Fort, Sriranganatha temple, Dariya Daulut Bagh and the Gumbaz.
Some 2 kms south west of Srirangapatnam lies the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, which is a ornithologists paradise. The sanctuary attracts the huge flocks of migratory birds, during the month of October/ November. Some of the major attractions of the park includes spoonbills, open bill storks, darters, white Ibis, little cormorants, egret, heron, partridge, river tern, stone plougher, snake bird etc. You also get the opportunity to enjoy boat rides through the backwaters to look for crocodiles, otters and dozens of species of resident waders, wildfowl and forest birds.
Brindavan Gardens :
Covering to the total area of 150 acres, Brindavan Gardens is the most famous tourists attraction in south India. These gardens are the popular sites for many Indian films. Locals mainly visit these gardens during th weekends and holidays when illuminated fountains are switched on. The ambiance created by the musical fountains, lights and water make an evening in Brindavan Gardens really memorable.
Somnathur :
Located t the distance of 33 kms from Mysore, Somnathur, is a renowned site famous for the Keshva Vishnu temple, built in 1268 AD. This star shaped temple was the last important temple to be constructed by the Hoysalas. It is the most complete and in many respects the finest example of this singular style, Hoysalas architecture. The main attraction of the temple are the superb stone sculptures depicting various scenes from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita and times of Hoysalas kings.
Bandipur National Park :
About 80 km south of Mysore on Ooty road, is the Bandipur National Park, one of the first Tiger Reserves in the country. Covering the total area of 880 sq kms it is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which also includes the sanctuaries of Nagarhole, Mudumalai in Tamil and Wayanad in Kerala.
It was once the home to more than 500 Asiatic elephants. Today it is noted for large of tigers, approximately 66 in number. Other attractions include gaur, sambhar, chital, mouse deer, four horned antelope, wild pig, black naped hare and the Indian porcupine. The ideal time to visit the park lies between the month of April to October.
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