If you are not on the Walks and looking at what else to do.. Here you go about my city !!!
To do
- Climb the 1000 steps to Chamundi Hills, get some great exercise and in the bargain an enchanting view of the city
- Catch a play at Rangayana, one of the best known theater places in South India
- Take a walk around Kukkarahalli or the Karanji Lakes (or both), enjoy the sunset and boating in Karanji
- Watch the stunning sight of the Illuminated Palace, over the weekend between 7 and 8 PM http://www.mysorepalace.in/
- PlanetX, for some bowling, karting, gaming and some hooka in their Hooka Bar.
To See
- Mysore Palace, something that probably every tourist sees when in Mysore
- Tipu's Fort and Palace, Island of Srirangapatna, Battlefield of the famed Anglo-Mysorean Wars.
- Devaraja Market, Colorful and Vibrant !!
- Art Museum at Jagan Mohan's Palace, our man Rembrandt's self portrait is in there.
- Chamundi Temple, The 15th Century structure atop the Hill
Food / Drinks
I'm a foodie.. so this is close to me :)
- Olive Garden, lovely ambiance where ducks keep you company while you enjoy your food/drink
- Green Hotel, erstwhile royal mansion, enjoy a lovely dinner/drink on their sprawling lawns
- Royal Orchid Brindavan Garden, The famous Krishna Raja Sagara Dam over looking the completely lit Brindavan Garden makes this truly place special
- Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel, for a Royal Exeperience
- Royal Orchid Metropole, Some good coffee and great food in a lovely heritage hotel
- Dasprakash Paradise, for some good South Indian food.
Shopping
- Handicrafts from Cauvery Emporium, Its a govt owned showroom and the only ones licensed to sell Sandalwood
- Ramsons Kala Parishath for some tastefully done and Innovate handicrafts http://www.ramsonsmysore.com/
- Looking at buying some Authentic Mysore Silk, Govt Silk Factory and Emporium http://www.ksicsilk.com/
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