University of Mysore, Mysore

Name: University of Mysore
Address: Mysore, India

#30 among attractions in Mysore

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The University of Mysore is a public state university in Mysore, Karnataka, India. The university was founded during the reign of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the Maharaja of Mysore. The university is recognized by University Grants Commission for offering higher studies degree courses on-campus as well as online. It opened on 27 July 1916. Its first chancellor was the Maharaja of Mysore; the first Vice-Chancellor was H. V. Nanjundaiah. The university became the first outside the British administration in India, the sixth in India as a whole, and the first in Karnataka. It is a state university of the affiliating type, and became autonomous on 3 March 1956, when it gained recognition from the University Grants Commission. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°18'24"N, 76°38'26"E

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University of Mysore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mysore Palace, Devaraja Market, Kukkarahalli lake, Jaganmohan Palace.

0.9 miE
Indo-Saracenic architecture with lights
Mysore Palace, Mysore
24 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.
0.8 miE
View point, Flea market, Shopping
Devaraja Market, Mysore
22 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...
0.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Kukkarahalli lake, Mysore
22 min walk • Kukkarahalli Lake also called Kukkarhalli Kere, located in the heart of the Mysore city, adjoins the Manasgangotri, the Kalamandir and the Central Food Technological Research Institute campus. It provides lung-space to the city.
0.7 miE
Palace
Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore
18 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.
0.7 miE
Monastery
Parakala Mutt, Mysore
19 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.
1.5 miNE
Imposing cathedral in Neo-Gothic style
St. Philomena's Cathedral, Mysore
40 min walk • St. Philomena’s Cathedral is a Catholic church that is the cathedral of the Diocese of Mysore, India. The full name is the Cathedral of St. Joseph and St. Philomena. It is also known as St. Joseph's Cathedral.
1 miE
City hall
C V Rangacharlu Memorial Hall, Mysore
26 min walk • The Rangacharlu Memorial Hall, now known as Mysore Town Hall, or simply the Town Hall, was constructed in 1884 in memory of Diwan Sir C. V. Rungacharlu, the first diwan of Mysore post-restoration of monarchy in the Kingdom of Mysore in 1881.
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Railway Museum Mysore, Mysore
18 min walk • The Railway Museum at Mysore, India is an outdoor exhibit of vintage locomotives. The Railway Museum was established in 1979 by Indian Railways, the second such museum after the National Railway Museum in Delhi. The museum is opposite the Central Food Technology and Research Institute on Krishnaraja Sagar Road.
~160 ftSW
Museum
Oriental Research Institute Mysore, Mysore
1 min walk • Formerly known as the Oriental Library, the Oriental Research Institute at Mysore, India, is a research institute which collects, exhibits, edits, and publishes rare manuscripts written in various scripts like Devanagari, Brahmic, Nandinagari, Grantha, Malayalam, Tigalari, etc.
0.9 miE
12°18'32"N • 76°39'13"E
Garuda Mysore, Mysore
23 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
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Park
Cheluvamba Mansion, Mysore
27 min walk • Cheluvamba Mansion is located in the city of Mysore, Karnataka. It was built by Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV for the third princess of Mysore - Cheluvajammanni and it is similar to other mansions built by them which are spread over a large area surrounded by gardens.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Mysore?

Nearby attractions include Oriental Research Institute Mysore, Mysore (1 min walk), Maharaja's College, Mysore (4 min walk), Railway Museum Mysore, Mysore (18 min walk), Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore (18 min walk).

How to get to University of Mysore by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Mysore:

Train

Chamarajapuram (16 min walk)
Mysore Junction (18 min walk)

Bus

Prepaid Rickshaw (20 min walk)
Mysore City Bus Station (23 min walk)