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St. Philomena's Cathedral
At a distance of 2.5 km from Mysore Railway Station & 1 km from KSRTC Bus Station, St. Philomena's Church is a Catholic Church built in honor of St. Philomena in the Diocese of Mysore, India. This is one of the top places to visit in Mysore. Designed by the Reverend Rene Feuge, it was constructed in 1956 in a Neo Gothic style and its architecture was inspired by the Cologne Cathedral in Germany.
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Sand Museum
Sand Sculpture Museum in Mysuru showcases about 150 different sculptures made out of 100+ truck loads of sand. Exhibits are categorized under 16 different themes such as heritage, culture, wildlife, mythology, wildlife, fairy tales etc.
Spread over 13000 sq ft, Sand Sculptures are designed to last years and protected from rain with temporary roofs.
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The Railway Museum
The Railway Museum Mysore, established in 1979, is an outdoor museum exhibiting locomotives. It is run by the South Western Railways and displays vintage steam locomotives, railway carriages, inspection cars, telecommunication equipment and other objects related to the railways. The museum also houses a gallery, Chamundi gallery, that exhibits photographs of Indian railways through the ages
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Lokaranjan Aqua World Underwater Zoo
At a distance of 3 km from Mysore Railway Station, Lokaranjan Aqua World is an underwater aquarium in Mysore. Situated close to Mysore Zoo, it is the largest underwater aquarium in India, and among the must-include places in Mysore packages.
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Brindavana Gardens
Spread across an area of 60 acres, Brindavan Gardens is at the bottom of the Krishnaraja Sagara Dam (KRS), across the river Cauvery. Modelled on the Shalimar Gardens of Kashmir, the garden entices visitors with its lush green lawns, terraces, flower beds, topiary and multihued fountains. Today, the Brindavan Gardens is world-famous for its ethereal beauty and grandeur. An endless expanse of green, dotted with colourful blooms, the terraced gardens are well laid and admired for their symmetrical design. The highlight for visitors, however, is the famed musical fountain which is a water ballet of sorts, with lights and music and is played every evening for the tourists.
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GRS Fantasy Park
GRS Fantasy Park is one of Mysore city’s favorite tourist destinations. It is an amusement and water park for the entire family 40 acres of lush greenery amusement and water park Situated just 15 minutes from Mysore, on the Mysore-Bangalore highway, 6.8 km from Mysore Palace, 8.4 km from Mysore Zoo, 21 km from Chamundi Hill, 6 km from St. Philomena's Roman Catholic Cathedral, 15 km from Brindavan Gardens, 14 km Srirangapatna Fort, 13 km from Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and 113 km from Wonderla Bangalore which is the biggest in India.
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Shuka Vana
Home to over 2000 birds, the Shuka Vana in Mysore is a must visit for ornithophiles and nature lovers. With over 450 varied species, this striking 50m high aviary spanning an area of 1 acre currently holds the record for most bird species in an aviary in the Guinness Book of World Records. This unique park, commonly known as parrot park, is a part of the Avadhoota Datta Peetham in the Sri Ganapathi Sachidananda Ashram, and also serves as a rehabilitation centre for abused, injured and abandoned birds. One can find many rare species of parrots flying around this beautiful enclosure.
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