Sunday 19 October 2014

TOURISM OF MYSORE | MYSORE ZOO OR SHRI CHAMARAJENDRA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN | BRINDAVAN GARDENS | SHIVANASAMUDRA WATERFALLS | INDIAN TOURISM



Mysore Zoo
 
Mysore Zoo also known as Shri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens offers wonderful experience. This is one among the oldest zoos in India having been constructed in 1892. The Zoo is spread in a sprawling 250 acres of land and houses stunning range of species. It might interest you to know that the zoo not only contains animals of our country but it also houses animals from around the world.




Brindavan Gardens
 
Brindavan Gardens is situated below Krishnaraja Sagar dam. The work to construct the garden commenced in 1927 and it was completed in the year 1932. It is spread across 150 acres of land and it is one of the best gardens in the country. It houses a botanical park and many fountains in various shapes and sizes. The musical fountain is one of its main attractions. To enjoy the colorful fountains, the ideal time of visit would be after sunset.


Garden
 
           
Musical fountain



Shivanasamudra Waterfalls


Shivanasamudra Waterfalls is located 85 kms away from Mysore. Shivanasamudra is an island town that divides River Cauvery into two falls. The two falls are named Gaganachukki Falls and Bharachukki Falls. Rated among the top 100 waterfalls all over the world, these falls offer spectacular view. Yet another specialty of Shivanasamudra is that it houses Asia’s first Hydroelectric Power Station.



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