Best Picnic Spots in Mysore Karnataka

Posted Date: 03 Dec 2011 Author: kavitha

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This is about Best Picnic Spots in Mysore Karnataka. I have added the details of Bandipur National Park, Madumalai sanctuary, Biligiri Rangana Betta B.R.Hill, Brindavan Garden, Gomatgiri location, timings, entry fee and address.

Bandipur National Park Karnataka

The location of Bandipur National Park from Mysore city is about 80kms. It is one of the well known Tiger reserves where project tiger scheme is launched by world wildlife fund to save the tigers. Tusker leading their herds to the waterhole and it is very pleasant to see. This a continuation of Madumalai sanctuary of Tamilnadu and wild beasts like bison, panthers, deers and boars can be seen in their natural habitat. You can not forget the experience of Bandipur national park safari.
Bandipur national park safari booking Contact: Wild life Warden, Bandipur National Park
Bandipur national park safari timings: 6am to 11am and after 4pm
Bandipur national park safari Charges: Rs. 60
Best Season to visit Bandipur national park: April to June

Biligiri Rangana Betta Karnataka

The location of Biligiri Rangana Betta from Mysore city is about 114km. it is a pleasant hill station situated between picturesque ranges of hills. It is popularly known as B.R. Hills. The name B.R. Hills from the temple at the peak of the hill about 1700 metres above the sea level. The main deity is Ranganatha. A good motorable road leads to the top of the hill from Chamarajanagar. The slopes of the hill are thickly wooded. The ancient Champaka tree which is said to be several hundred years old is the another attraction of Biligiri Rangana Betta. B.R. Hills accommodation facility is good.
B R Hills Temple Lord Ranganatha temple is the main tourist attraction.

Brindavan Garden Mysore Karnataka

The location of Brindavan Garden from Mysore is just 19km. Brindavan Garden Mysore history states that it was named after the Mysore ruler. It is called Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir built across the river Cauvery. The fabulous gardens stretch out in terraces below the dam. At night fall, the garden change into an exotic fairyland with twinkling lights, beautiful fountains and man made water fall. A musical fountain dancing to the music and harmony is the latest addition to the garden. The gardens are illuminated on Sundays and holidays.
Brindavan Garden Mysore Address: Brindavan Garden, Krishnaraja Sagar, Mysore, Karnataka, 571607
Brindavan Garden Mysore timings: From Mon-Fri( 7.00pm. to 7.55pm)
Brindavan Garden Mysore musical fountain Timings
Saturday and Sunday: 7.00pm. to 8.5 pm.

Gomatgiri Mysore Karnataka

The location of Gomatgiri from Mysore city is 25km. The beautiful picnic spot near Mysore is situated very close to the main road leading to Hunsur, s statue of Gomateshwara is installed on a small hillock. The place is a popular pilgrimage for the Jains of Mysore and other places. Here also the special Mastakabhisheka to the statue is celebrated once in twelve years.