The Palace of Mysore is a historical and
famous palace in the city of Mysore in Karnataka, southern India. It is the
formal residence and seat of the Wodeyars the Maharajas of Mysore, the royal
family of Mysore, who ruled the princely state from 1399 to 1950. The palace
homes two durbar halls ceremonial conference halls of the royal court and
incorporates a enchanting and huge range of courtyards, gardens, and buildings.
The palace is in the central area of inner Mysore and is facing the Chamundi
Hills eastward.
Mysore is generally identified as the City
of Palaces. There are about seven palaces inclusive of this. However, Mysore
Palace relates especially to the one within the Old Fort which was built by the
Maharaja Rajarshi His Highness Krishnarajendra Wadiyar IV. This Palace is now
one of the most popular tourist destinations in India after the Taj Mahal. Is
has more than 6 million tourists yearly.
Temples inside the palace:
1. Someshvara Temple, dedicated to God Lord
Shiva.
2. Lakshmiramana Temple, dedicated to God
Lord Vishnu.
3. Shwetha Varahaswamy Temple, dedicated to
Lord Varahaswamy, one of the 10 incarnations of
lord Vishnu.
4. Sri Prasanna krishna Swami Temple.
5. Sri Bhuvaneshwari Temple.
6. Kodi Someshwaraswami Temple.
7. Sri Gayatri Temple.
8. Sri Trineshwara temple.
Journey to Mysore
By Air : The nearby airport is the
Bangalore international airport (which is 140 km from here).
By Train: Mysuru is well connected by
railways from all the parts of the country. Traveling by train is the easiest
way to reach the palace.
By Bus: Bus services are available every 5
minutes from Bangalore. Luxury and normal buses are also available.
For more information please visit KSRTC
Website www.ksrtc.in
Mysore Palace Timings:
Everyday : 10.00am - 05.30pm.
Illumination Timings:
Sundays and Public Holidays : 07.00pm –
07.30pm.
Mysore Palace Fees:
Adults Rs.40
Children below 10 years : Free Entrance
Children between 10 - 18 Years : Rs.20
Educational Tour (Letter from School
Management) : Rs.10
Foreigners : Rs.200
Notice:
1. Tourists not allowed to take photographs
inside the palace.
2. Audio Kit available at Mysore Palace in
the following Country/Languages
A.
English
B.
Hindi
C.
Kannada
D.
German
E.
Italian
F.
Japanese
G.
French
3. 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.
Facilities inside Mysore Palace:
1. Clean Environment
2. Braille Guide for Visually Challenged
Tourists
3. Audio Kit Facility for Indians
(Optional) and Foreign Visitors (Included in Entrance Fee)
4. Battery Operated Vehicle
5. Sound and Light Program regarding
History of Mysuru Palace / Wodeyar Dynasty (Latest info on Notice Board)
6. Free Camera Custody Counter.
7. Free Cycle Facility for Tourists to
cycle inside Palace to see the garden and temples
8. Free Umbrella Facility for Tourists to
avoid rains or bright sun.
9. Free Wheel Chair Facility.
10. Free Drinking Water Facility
11. Free Toilet Facility
12. Free Stand for Footwear
13. Govt approved Guides to provide
information to Tourists inside Mysuru Palace
14. Parking Facility for Vehicles
15. Post Card Photographs of Mysuru Palace
for Sale
16. Hand Book regarding History of Mysuru
Palace for Sale
Mysore Paqlace Location
Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysore (Mysuru),
Karnataka 570001
Phone Number: 0821-2421051
Director Office: 0821-2421051
Deputy Director Office: 0821-2421051
Fax: 0821-2434425
Palace Assistant Commissioner of Police:
0821-2430404
Electrical Sub Division: 0821-2421521
For any Complaints and Suggestions. Please send email to
Director : director@mysorepalace.gov.in
Deputy Director : dd@mysorepalace.gov.in
Website: www.mysorepalace.gov.in
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