Mysore palace

This magnificent palace is the residence of the erstwhile royal family of Mysore. Open from 10am to 5.30pm, this palace attracts a large number of visitors. Tickets are Rs.100/- per head and you need to remove your footwear before entering. Built in the Indo-Saracenic style,the palace contains a large collection of royal antiques and artefacts. The premises are well maintained and you would need at least a couple of hours to see it. The palace is illuminated only ofn sundays and public holidays; so we missed it. Parking is available and photography is permitted. Definitely worth a visit Beautiful place to visit. It is lighted on Sunday evenings. Sometimes during holidays also it is lighted from 7-8pm. There is buggy ride for 50 bucks around the palace. You can shop outside the palace for toys, keychains and other souvenirs, you need to bargain though. Inside the premises, you have the authentic Cauvery handicraft shops where you can buy Sandal wood and silk items. Well maintained and one of the important places to visit in Mysore. Palace is quite massive so there are quite a lot of things to see once inside. There is a also a Light and sound show in the evening. There are specific days in the evening when the show is in English as opposed to other days in native language. It is a good idea to visit the palace in the afternoon so you can be done with both the palace and subsequently light & sound show in the outside garden. We had to keep our shoes in the show rack before g...

Table of Contents • • • • • • • • • The Story of Mysore Palace Mysore Palace is one of the most visited attractions in Karnataka, a state bounded by Kerala to the south, Tamil Nadu to the south east and the Arabian Sea to the west. But to the world, and even to those in the north of the country, its presence in everyday consciousness is lighter than a dream. While schoolchildren the world over know about the Taj Mahal, Mysore Palace slips right under the radar. Well, apart from the six million or so visitors who do visit each year. Perhaps it’s a question of youth. Mysore Palace was only completed in 1912 after all. But the palace itself and the stories it tells stretch back much, much further than that. Mysore Palace History To understand Mysore Palace History, you first need to close your eyes and travel back to the jasmine-scented 14 th century when a puragiri or citadel stood here instead. The first version of the Mysore Palace suffered some serious bad luck. In 1638, lightning struck, leading to a rebuild by Kantirava Narasa Raja Wodeyar of the Wodeyar dynasty. Things didn’t go much better in 1704, when the Wodeyar dynasty grappled with political instability and decent palace upkeep and basic home maintenance was the last thing on anyone’s mind. Where is Amba Vilas Palace? You’ll also here Mysore Palace referred to as Amba Vilas Palace. And see Wodeyar also spelled as the Wadiyar dynasty. The Mighty General: Tipu Sultan It’s around this time that Tipu Sultan, the son ...

Overview • Features: Royal palace of the Wodeyar family with opulent interior decorations • Opening Times: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, daily • Best Time to Visit: Any time of year • Duration: 2 to 3 hours • Travelled By: Bus, Auto rickshaw • Cost: Indian/foreigner Rs 20/200 • Address: Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysore, Karnataka, India • Type: Palace Author Reviews[display_rating_item_results rating_form_id=”2″ rating_entry_ids=”1″ show_category_filter=”false” show_options=”true” result_type=”star_rating” preserve_max_rating=”true” show_title=”false” show_count=”false” ] Total Rating: [display_rating_result rating_form_id=”2″ show_count=”false” show_rich_snippets=true] Summary Among the grandest of India’s royal buildings, the Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is the official residence of the Wodeyars, the Maharajas of Mysore, the former royal family of Mysore, who ruled the princely state from 1399 to 1950. The palace was built in the Indo-Saracenic style which blends Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic styles of architecture. Among the grandest of India’s royal buildings, the Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is the official residence of the Wodeyars, the Maharajas of Mysore, the former royal family of Mysore, who ruled the princely state from 1399 to 1950. The old palace was gutted by a fire in 1897; the current building with its domes, turrets, arches and colonnades was completed in 1912 by English architect Henry Irwin at a cost of Rs 4.5 million. The palace...

The palace as such is a nice place to visit- for its architecture and history. There are several artifacts and great paintings for you to admire at. But, the whole experience was tiresome due to the excessive crowd at the place, despite visiting on a week-day. Having visited several other palaces in other party of the country like Rajasthan, this visit to Mysuru palace just gave me a mediocre experience. If you are someone who hates crowd (and chaos at the shoe storage place), then I would recommend that you give this one a miss. The majesty of the palace is lost in the mad rush of crowd. We visited on a Monday 22 May and didn't expect it to be too crowded but we were absolutely wrong. The place was brimming with too many tourists who have least interest in history or architecture but have just come with a phone to record or click mindlessly. The entry is Rs100 pp which is pretty high figure per Indian standards for a public monument. There is chaos all over the place, right from shoes removal counter to exit. The guards sitting dont care to manage the crowd (actually it's just not possible to teach discipline to majority of people in India). Beware of pickpockets as we heard of people having lost their iphones Ok Tips It s the main attraction for tourists and locals and they are a lot !!! So we tried on the arrival around 3 pm We stayed outside and visited just the garden and enjoying the perspective and elephant Then the day after I cam at 09.45 in order to be the first ...

The magnificent Mysore Palace, in its centenary year, remains an architectural marvel. in Mysore A century has passed since the Amba Vilas Palace in Mysore, simply known as the Mysore Palace, was constructed. This grand edifice is an enduring image of the pomp, splendour and glory of the former princely state of Mysore. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, with an estimated 35 lakh footfalls last year. Of the visitors, 70,000 to 80,000 were foreigners. In terms of size and population, Mysore was one of the largest self-governed territories in the subcontinent in the colonial period. In regal stature, the Mysore king, as the head of one of the few salute states in India, enjoyed a 21-gun salute, the highest honour that the ruler of any native state under British indirect rule could wish for. The palace, the construction of which started in 1897 and ended in 1912, was conceived as a residence befitting the monarch of a state of such importance. Mysore, which was laid out as the capital of the princely state, now part of Karnataka, retains a very strong connection with its royal past. With its wide boulevards, many heritage structures and generous greenery, Mysore is a class apart from most other smaller Indian cities. Even during the time of the Mysore kings, when administration had effectively moved to Bangalore, the king resided in Mysore. No wonder the city acquired the sobriquet of the cultural capital of Karnataka. It is also known as the ci...

When was it built: Originally in the 14th century, later reconstructed/renovated several times Who built it: Yaduraya Wodeyar (original one) and Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV (present one) Where is it located: Mysore/Musuru, Karnataka, India Why was it built: Royal Palace Architectural Style: Indo-Saracenic Visit Timing: Daily, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm How to Reach: One can reach Mysore by KSRTC bus, train or cab from Bangalore (140 Km approx), which is well connected by train and air with major cities of India and by air with some international ones. Image Credit: Wikipedia Mysore Palace also known as Amba Vilas Palace located at the heart of Mysore city is the most prominent tourist destination of Mysore that attracts millions of visitors round the year. This historical palace housed within the Old Fort facing the Chamunda Hills stands as the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty who ruled the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1950. Displaying Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, this sprawling building is a replacement of the old wooden building destroyed by fire in late 19th century. Commissioned by the Krishnarajendra Wadiyar IV, this palatial building comprises of two durbar halls, a number of colossal courtyards, buildings and strikingly beautiful gardens that speak volumes of the splendour of the Wadiyars. Image Credit: travel-last.blogspot.in History The Wodeyars whose roots trace back to Dv?rak?, Gujarat’s Yadava community came to Karnataka and settled in Mysore getting en...

Mysore Maharaja Palace Entry Fee • 40 per person for Adults • 20 per person for Children (10-18 Yrs) • 10 per person for Students (Letter from School is Required) • 200 per person for Foreign Tourists (Audio Kit Included) Note: Entry from Varaha gate of the Mysore Palace Free entry for Children below 10 yrs of age Additional Info • The Palace has four entrance, Main entrance is called “Jaya Maarthaanda” to east, “Jayarama” to North,”Balarama” to South, “Varaha” to west. Public Entry is from Varaha Gate. • Photography inside Mysuru Main Palace is strictly prohibited • Audio Kit Facility for Indians with additional cost. For Foreign Visitors its included in Entrance Fee • Audio Kit are available at Mysuru Palace in the following Languages: English, Hindi, Kan, Germany, Italy, Japan, France A living exemplary of Mysore kingdom and undying spirit of its people, Mysore Maharaja Palace (Kannada: ಮೈಸೂರು ಮಹಾರಾಜ ಅರಮನೆ) still stands majestically, captivating every visitor with its incomparable beauty and undefeatable strength. Standing impressively in the heart of Mysore city, this palace is said to the one of the largest palaces in India. Mysore palace is the official residence of Wadiyars, the royal family of Mysore. Also known as Amba Vilas Palace, the present structure is the fourth version of the Mysore palace. It was designed by the eminent British architect Henry Irwin and was completed in 1912, under the supervision of Queen Regent Kempananjammanni Vani Vilasa Sanndihana. H...