BANDIPUR - On the way to Ooty, about 80 km off Mysore, Bandipur National Park is spread over an area of 875 kmand It’s famous tiger reserve. Besides tiger, barking deer, tuskers, and bison can also be seen.

BELUR - One of the three major Hoysala temples still in use today is the Channekeshava Temple of Belur. The construction of the templetook almost a century, was started in 1116 to commemorate the Hoysalas’ victory over the Cholas. It is believed that every major deity of the Hindu pantheon is represented in the temple.

HALEBID - The Hoysaleswara temple at Halebid has a history of 9 centuries. Though its construction spanned 80 years, it was never completed. The Kedareswara temple and three small Jain temples are also located at Halebid.

RANGANATHITTU - For bird lovers, Ranganathittu is worth a visit. This bird sanctuary is situated 18 km away from Mysore and offers a close view of the exotic and common birds.

SOMNATHPUR - Thirty-five kms east of Mysore is Somnathpur, a town famous for the temple built by the Hoysala kings. The beautiful building of the Keshava temple built in 1268 is the major attraction here.

SRAVANABELAGOLA - The meaning of Sravanbelagola is the Monk of the White Pond, is the oldest and the most important pilgrimage centre for the Jains in the country. The town is also the home to the world’s tallest monolithic statue, the 17-metre-high naked statue of Bahubali.



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