Chamundi Hill is 13 Km from Mysore. It is reachable by road easily. One can also reach the summit by climbing a flight of 1000 steps. Any able bodied person can take up this challenge and climb up. It is definitely a good exercise, but don’t try it after a good Mysorean lunch!! Half way up the hill, the 16 feet statue of Nandi greets you. This statue made entirely of one piece of black rock is the third largest bull statue in Karnataka.
chamundi temple
Further up near the summit you will find the statue of MAHISHASURA, with the sword in one hand and the snake in the other, it looks pretty formidable to say the least. Walk up to enter the temple of Chamundi, the patron goddess of the princely state of Mysore and the rulers- Wodeyars.
chamundi temple top
St. Philomenas Church
Home to one of the most beautiful churches in Karnataka, the beautiful Cathedral, made in Gothic art and reminiscent of medieval architectural style is the St. Philomenas Church. The church boasts of stained glass windows and lofty towers, which make it an imposing structure.
