Brindavan Gardens

Brindavan Gardens of Mysore is undeniably one of the best terrace gardens in the world. A must sightseeing place of a Mysore tour, Brindavan Garden mesmerizes everyone. It is located about 12km towards the north west of the Mysore city. Brindavan gardens with its illuminated fountains, botanical park, extensive varieties of plants and fulfilled boating, is place for everyone.

Especially famous for its symmetric design and illuminate terrace gardens, Brindavan Gardens was built by Sir Mirza Ismail, the then diwan of Mysore state. He was the brain behind its modelling and conceptualization. Spread across an area of more than 60 acres, this garden is laid out in three terraces, and ends in a horseshoe shape.

Offering an entrancing beauty, dotted with innumerable fountain and captivating illumination, these terrace gardens are sure to allure every visitor. Brindavan Gardens are divided into various parts – the main gate area, South Brindavan, North Brindavan and Children’s Garden. The area near the Cauvery Statue is the South Brindavan. The ground in front of this statue is the Kaveramma circle, which boasts of magnificent huge water fountains. Just beside the South Brindavan, there is Children’s Park, which is located towards its right. The park is an apt place for kids to play and enjoy, with its slides, concrete animals, birds, etc. and various other items.

North Brindavan is the most attractive area of the gardens as it comprises of four vast terrace gardens, with each terrace garden offering a breathtaking view of lush green lawns, flourishing flower beds, decorated hedges, and ornamental trees. What make these gardens even more attractive are the various fountains illuminated with colourful lights. There is also a nursery of ornamental plants. Another popular feature of the Brindavan Gardens are the musical fountains. The fountains are maintained by the water pressure from the dam and are operated through a controller. The musical fountain show presents a harmonized water dance, accompanied by colourful lights and music. For visitors, a rain shelter and gallery has been built. This show organised at the North Brindavan.

The illumination timings at Brindavan Gardens Mysore differ with the change of months. The illumination timings from the month of January to September are from Monday to Friday at 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 7.55 p.m. on weekdays it is from 7 p.m. to 8.55 p.m. During the month of October to December, the timings are from 7 p.m. to 8.55 p.m. on weekdays while on Saturday and Sunday, it is from 7 p.m. to 8.25 p.m.

The opening timings of Brindavan Gardens are from 06.00 am – 08.00 pm throughout the week, while on weekends, it is from 06.00 am – 09.00 pm. A minimal entry fee is charged for the visitors to enter this breathtaking site.