Brindavan Gardens & KRS Dam Mysore Guide: Musical Fountain, Boating & Night Illuminations
Gardens & Evening Illuminations Tourist Snapshot & Quick Facts
Sprawled gracefully across 60 acres below the massive Krishnarajasagara Dam across the Kaveri River, Brindavan Gardens is modeled after the Mughal Shalimar Gardens in Kashmir. Famous across Indian cinema for legendary film songs, the multi-tiered terrace garden comes alive in the evening with synchronized dancing musical water fountains illuminated by colored lights.
Distance & Travel Route to Brindavan Gardens
Situated 19 km from Mysore city, most tourists visit Brindavan Gardens between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM as the grand finale of their Mysore 1-day sightseeing tour.
What to Experience at Brindavan Gardens
1. The Synchronized Musical Dancing Fountain
Located in the North Garden, computer-controlled water jets dance rhythmically to classical Indian and popular cinema tunes, illuminated by dynamic multicolored lights.
2. Terrace Gardens & Kaveri Lake Ferry
Stroll through lush bougainvillea pergolas, topiaries, and illuminated water cascades, or take a scenic ferry across the lake separating the North and South gardens.
How This Guide Is Prepared
Tripmakes prepares this guide for practical trip planning using local route knowledge, published attraction information, and feedback from itinerary operations. Timings, fees, weather access, and local rules can change, so confirm time-sensitive details before departure.
Reviewed: September 2026 by the Tripmakes travel planning team in Kushalnagar, Kodagu. Read our editorial and correction policy.