Nanjangud: Situated on the right bank of the Kabini river, it provides a perfect habitat for many animals and birds. Nanjangud is 23 kms south of Mysore. This is an important pilgrim centre and is famous for its Srikanteshwara Temple. Built in the Dravidian style, the temple is one of the biggest of its kind in Karnataka.

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Somanathpur: 35 kms from Mysore, in the small village of Somnathapur, is a temple of great architectural beauty built in the 13th century AD. The star-shaped temple with three shrines, named after Prasanna Chennakeshava, is the latest and best-preserved example of Hoysala architecture.

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Talakad: 48 kms from Mysore, this is an ancient town and pilgrim centre situated on the banks of the river Cauvery. The old city of Talakad is totally buried under sand dunes and only the Dravidian style Vaidyeshwara temple is visible. The town has five lingas housed in lovely temples. Its temples are opened for ceremonial worship on a special occasion called "Pancha Linga Darshana ", once in twelve years. 

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Melkote: 50 kms north, is a sacred Vaishnava pilgrim Centre, known for its Vairmudi festival in March-April. More than a lakh devotees congregate here for the festival. Melkote is also known for its handlooms.

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B.R. Hills: This picturesque hill range, at a height of 5091 ft is 120 kms from Mysore and is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. The temple on the hill, dedicated to Biligiri Rangaswamy attracts devotees round the year.

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Mahadeshwar Hill: About 142 kms from Mysore, is a popular pilgrim centre perched on the Mahadeshwar Hill. Atop the hill is a temple dedicated to the Lord Mahadeshwara, which is in the form of a Linga.

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Ranganathittu (Birds Sanctuary): 4 kms from Srirangapatna and 18 Kms from Mysore is a bird sanctuary that houses exotic birds. Birds from as far away as Siberia and even North America make their home here. It is very common to see crocodiles basking in the sun. Best season is from May to September/October.

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Kabini: Nestled amidst the Karapur Forests in the southern part of Nagarhole National Park lies a pristine piece of land that abounds with natural beauty, beckoning you to explore it. A scenic delight, Kabini was once the hunting lodges of the erstwhile Mysore Maharajas. The steep valleys with rich forests, spectacular pools and rapids provide an ideal opportunity to exercise your adventurous spirit. The view from the Kabini River Lodge proves to be absolutely breathtaking. Patches of bright blue pools hidden between the trees, the sun peeping through the thick forest and animals roaming free... just some of the visual delights of this forest. Breathe the refreshing air, whistle with the wind and carry home timeless memories. Elephants playing catch, leopards on the prowl, antelopes jumping across the bushes, or maybe even a tigress with cubs. These are indeed pictures that you'll treasure for a lifetime and no one can offer it better than Kabini.

For a wild, exciting holiday, Kabini is the perfect place.

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Nagarahole: Located in Kodagu and Mysore districts at a distance of 90 kms from Mysore, the Nagarhole National Park with thick deciduous forests is home to Tiger, Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, Chital, Pangolin and about 250 species of birds. The Nagarhole National Park, a perfect gateway for nature-lovers. Deriving its name from Kannada, 'Naga' meaning snake and 'hole' referring to streams, Nagarhole is truly a delightful spot, bubbling with the activity of some of the most magnificent animals and trees.

The Jenu Kurubas (Honey-gatherers), the Betta Karubas (Hilltribes) and the Hakki-Pikka (Bird trappers) inhabit this park.

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Cauvery Fishing Camp: 82 kms from Mysore, Bhimeshwari is a paradise for anglers. Mahasheer, the finest game fish is found here. This camp is also accessible from Bangalore (100 Kms).

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Shivasamudra: 85 kms from Mysore, river Cauvery gushes down to a 75-metres deep gorge in the form of two picturesque waterfalls. These falls are at their best during the monsoons; nevertheless their beauty mesmerises tourists throughout the year. Around 1.5 kms away is Asia's first hydroelectric project set up in 1902 AD.

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Balmuri: On the banks of the river Cauvery, is an ideal picnic spot. The river Cauvery flowing down from the Krishnarajasagar reservoir, takes a turn to the right at this spot, located between Krishnarajasagar and Mysore. From there the Cauvery flows towards the birds sanctuary and the historic town of Srirangapatna. Just a few kms from Mysore city, Balmuri, because of the majestic turn of the river, has become an ideal spot for visit.

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