Chamundi Hills, Mysore

Name: Chamundi Hills
Address: Mysore, India

#8 among attractions in Mysore

Nature, Hill, Natural attraction

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The Chamundi Hills are located 13 km east of Mysore, Karnataka, India. The name comes from the Chamundeshwari Temple at the peak. The average elevation is 1,060 metres. ()

Local name: चामुंडि पर्वतCoordinates: 12°16'21"N, 76°40'13"E

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Chamundi Hills – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mysore Palace, Mysore Zoo, Devaraja Market, Mall of Mysore.

2.5 miNW
Indo-Saracenic architecture with lights
Mysore Palace, Mysore
65 min walk • The Mysore Palace, also known as the Amba Vilas Palace, is a historical edifice and a celebrated landmark in the city of Mysore, India. An epitome of grandeur and opulence, the palace is a primary witness to the rich cultural heritage of the erstwhile kingdom of Mysore.
2 miN
Expansive place with exotic animals
Mysore Zoo, Mysore
51 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the city of Mysore, India, the Mysore Zoo, officially known as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, stands as a testament to the city's dedication to wildlife conservation and education. Founded in 1892 by the royal family, notably by Maharaja...
2.9 miNW
View point, Flea market, Shopping
Devaraja Market, Mysore
75 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mysore, the cultural capital of Karnataka, India, lies the vibrant Devaraja Market, an essential stop for tourists seeking an authentic Indian bazaar experience. This bustling marketplace, established during the reign of Chamaraja Wodeyar IX in...
1.8 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mall of Mysore, Mysore
46 min walk • Mall of Mysore is a shopping mall which is one of the largest and the first of its kind in the Indian city of Mysore, Karnataka. It is located next to the Mysore Race Course with the Chamundi hills as a backdrop.
~110 ftE
Landmark Hindu temple with scenic views
Chamundeshwari Temple, Mysore
1 min walk • The Chamundeshwari Temple is a Hindu temple located on the top of Chamundi Hills about 13 km from the palace city of Mysuru in the state of Karnataka in India.
4.8 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
BM Habitat Mall, Mysore
122 min walk • BM Habitat Mall is a shopping mall in the Indian city of Mysore, Karnataka. It is located behind the BM hospital in Jayalakshmipuram.
1.7 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Sand Sculpture Museum, Mysore
45 min walk • Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum is the first sand sculpture museum in India, located in Mysore, Karnataka. It was inaugurated in 2014, with 150 sand sculptures on display, on a one-acre land at the base of Chamundi Hills.
2.7 miNW
Palace
Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore
70 min walk • Jaganmohan Palace is a palace in the city of Mysore, India. Its construction was completed in 1861 and was initially used by the Wodeyars, kings of Mysore as their home. It is now used as an art gallery and a function hall. The palace is one of the seven palaces of the royal city of Mysore.
2.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Karanji Kere, Mysore
54 min walk • Karanji Lake is a lake located in the city of Mysore in the state of Karnataka, India. The lake is surrounded by a nature park consisting of a butterfly park and a walk-through aviary. This aviary is the biggest 'walk-through aviary' in India.
2.7 miNW
Monastery
Parakala Mutt, Mysore
70 min walk • The Bramhatantra Swatantra Parakala Matha is a Vaishnava monastery established in Karnataka. It was the first medieval era monastery of the Vadakalai denomination within Vaishnavism tradition of Hindu society.
3.2 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Forum Centre City Mall, Mysore
81 min walk • Forum Centre City Mall is a shopping mall located in the South Indian city of Mysore, Karnataka. It is the largest in Mysuru. The mall is owned and operated by Bengaluru-based real estate giant Prestige Group and is located in the Nazarbad area of Mysore.