Places Enroute to Mysore
Janapada Loka : Located at 53 kms from Bangalore, it is an
effort to wards the preservation and promotion of folk culture and
traditions. Sprawling across 15 acres, the complex has an art gallery, an
open air theatre and a museum.
Shivanasamudra
: 122 kms. to the south of Bangalore, where the river Cauvery
cascades into two water falls, the Gaganachukki and the Bharachukki from a
height of 90 mtrs. A Hydro Electric power station is also situated here.
Ramnagaram : This rocky
land is an important silk cocoon-marketing center, 49 kms from Bangalore.
The popular Hindi movie sholay was shot here.
Channapattana
: Famous for its wooden toys and silks. It is located at 58 kms on
the way to Mysore.
Sangama : A confluence of three rivers
and a place of great science beauty. It is located at 82 kms from Bangalore.
Mekedatu : The river
Cauvery flows through a deep gorge making it very beautiful picnic spot,
Located approximately 86 kms away from Bangalore.
Pearl
Valley: Another famous picnic spot with its water falls and its
verdant surroundings, Located at 40 kms from Bangalore.
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