Mysore Zoo, Mysore

Mysore zoo is arguably one of the best zoo in India. is located in Mysore city it hosts large number of animal and bird familes. This is a lovely place for people of all age group, be it kids, youth or elders, Mysore zoo is worth visiting once.
Mysore zoo was created way back in 1892 during the rule of wodeyars here. Since it's inception it has been center of attaction for tourists who visit Mysore.

What's in?:
Well a lot. Mysore zoo is 3.8 kms walk (electric vehical option available). It has wide variety of birds, reptiles and mamels. Starting with Geraf one walks across splended world of different birds with manjor attraction being pheasants. Size of pocket monkey and giant squirel amazes the crowd most.

Tigers, which also includes white tiger from sundervan, leopards, jackles, elephats (Indian and African) and what not. You see them all here.

Monkeys, zeebra, rhinosores comes next and then beautiful world of dears. Followed by them is the king of Jungle, Lion.

Then you move to toughest part of the tour, reptiles area. Snacks, eligator, crocodiles and what not. You may opt to keep out of this and may like to spend some time with lazy hippo.

The entire journey takes about 3 to 5 hours depending on your interest and speed. Park is lush green and park provides few good rest areas and refreshments joints.

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Travel Time
Travelling to Mysore can take anything from 3 to 5 hours depending upon traffic

Stay Time
Ideally between 3 to 5 hours of stay. Be prepared to spend half a day for Zoo and next half for rest.



Avoid
Avoid when it's raining or it's too hot


Budget
For a family of 2 + 1, approximate cost would be less than Rs. 500 not including travel

Overall rating 4 out of 5

Young Island, Srirangapattnam

Situated on outskirts of srirangapatnam on the bank of river kaveri (stream of kaveri)is this beautiful resort, Young Island. This resort surrounded by nature is a perfect weekend destination. An ideal location to come out of traffic chaos of Bangalore and relax to a quality time with your family and friends.


Young Island can be a overnight stay or just a day event(you can plan your stay elsewhere, in Mysore or travel back to Bangalore). Resort offers both packages.

Travel Time
It is about 2 and 1/2 hours drive from Bangalore.
Not more than 20 mins drive from Mysore.

Stay Options and charges
Young Island charges for room and other facilities come along with it (excluding food). In case you do not wish to book room and just wish to stay for day time then the cost depends upon the group size. For a group of upto 15 charges are Rs 2500/-. This includes usage of facility. Food is not included in cover charges.

Room rent varies from 1500 (standard non AC) to about 3000(AC cottage). Better check with them as it is subject to change.

Facilities
1. Play area for kids
2. Swiming pool
3. Gym (namesake)
4. Open theater
5. Pool table
6. Table tennis
7. Fishing
8. Multi cusine Restaurent and bar





Funtertainment
Seating on banks of river kaveri, if lucky you may see birds that migrate from various places (actually ranganthetu is hardly 12 kms away from this palce). This is the most relaxing part of the package.





Approximate budget
For a family of 2 adults and 2 kids Rs 3,000/- (cosidering you take Standard AC room)
For a group of upto 15 (day event) Rs. 5,000/- (no room, facility charges and food)

What can be added
The river side area is limited for say about 10 to 15 people. It would be great if resort can imporve this part. They can also provide a walk area of about 50 mts.

Avoid when
Avoid during Summer

Overall rating 3 out of 5