If you want to understand the grandeur with which the then Maharajas reigned the South India, then, visiting Mysore Palace will give you a picture-perfect idea.

One of the grandest palaces in India, the Mysore Palace has been attracting thousands of tourists every year with its sprawling campus and pristine ambience. This is one of the most important palaces among all other palaces in Mysore and therefore it is also called the Main Palace of Mysore city. It is situated in the middle of the city.

The palace originally belonged to Tipu Sultan but after his death it was rebuilt and in 1801, the Wodeyar royal family moved into it. The palace is magnificent in architecture, interiors and is simply awesome.

It has three storey Maharaja Palace made from Gray granite and rich pink marble, five storey 145 feet high towers, Kalyan Mandapa, Dewan-e- Khas, and there are temples inside the palace complex as well dating back to 14th century.

The Palace is open for visitors every day and during Sundays and national holydays it is illuminated with seven thousand light bulbs.

Specialty of the place:

Today what we see is Indo-Saracenic style of architecture that is blended with Rajput, Hindu, Muslim and Gothic architectural styles. The three-storied palace in gray granite is a stone building that has a 145 feet tower (amounting to 5-storeys) and domes, made of marble. Standing amidst a well-maintained garden, the palace is known as a work of art and its wonderful carvings. Right on the top of the central arch stands a stunning figurine of Gajalakshmi, the goddess of wealth, good luck and prosperity. Beautiful paintings, huge halls make the interiors equally magnificent.

What will you Experience?

The sprawling campus of the Mysore Palace strikes the visitors with its stunning beauty and massive architecture. The open balcony of the palace with huge circular columns has a historically significant Royal portrait gallery. The square-shaped towers of the building are covered with domes on chief points. Exquisite carvings were done by craftsmen from Agra and Jaipur. The well-maintained gardens is the place to stroll along with your family and friends. You might have seen this garden in most of the South Indian films a decade back. The museum maintained inside the premises gives you an insight of the various artefacts used in the yesteryears.

Best Time to Visit:

Mysore is a year-round destination. Still, visiting Mysore is a great idea to explore the beauty and cherish the moments.

Way to Reach:

 By Air -  Take a flight to Bangaluru and from other any other means of transport can take you to Mysuru which is at a distance of 140kms.

 By Rail -  Almost all the trains including express trains halt at Mysore, one of the busy railheads.

By Road: The well-maintained road network of Karnataka state takes you to Mysuru with a hassle free travel.