Mysore palace

Mysore/Mysuru palace

Hands down the best place to visit in Mysuru after Chamundi hills, the renowned majestic Palace is the ultimate representative lavish spot of the mesmerizing city of Mysuru. After the unfortunate burning down of the initial antique structure of wood, the regal home was re-built in the 1910s by the gifted builder of those times, Sir H. Irwin, inhabited by the majestic family of the Mysuru royalty.

The Structure

With a hundred and forty-five feet high tower surrounded by gorgeous Islamic and Roman domes, the Mahal of Mysuru being among the largest palaces of the nation is a treat to your sight. Carved in precious stone is this three-storeyed building magnificently crafted by some of the most rarely gifted artisans of the world. With thick sky-touching pillars, huge falling arches covering them, the Indo-Saracenic structure is genuinely among the most spectacular buildings ever built in History. 

The first floor of the palace houses the Diwan-e-aam with absolutely gorgeous and majestic luxury rooms with regal paintings adorning the walls. The mahogany doors carved with details in silver. The Durbar ceiling full of distinct artworks and tainted glass works all around. The peacock styled Belgian glass at the 'Kalyana' (meaning Marriage) 'Mandapa' (meaning Hall) is a key attraction here.

Major attractions

One of the most initial attractions that get every Mysuru tourist in a trace is the rare amalgamation of Hindu style, Rajputi details, Islamic domes and the spectacular Gothic structures showcased in the structure of the world-renowned Mahal. What enhances the beauty of the structure is its exquisite detailed carvings done on the inside of the Mahal along with the magnificent idol of the Hindu Goddess Gajalakshmi (the Elephant queen) with her elephants.

A major attraction of the Mahal is the breathtaking number of over Ninety-six thousand lights which brighten up the Mahal turning it into a paradise during the Hindu festival of Dussehra.
Religious people are often attracted to the ancient temples from about the 14th century which goes up to 12 in number.

The insides of the 'Amba Vilas' are adorned with lovely chandeliers and tainted glass. A Royal Armoury along with a room full of regal portraits are major attractions here. The outer area has a wooden elephant which is beautified by over eighty kilograms of gold. 

Apart from these specifications, the palace welcomes you with the famous Doll's Gallery (GombeThotti) which showcases ancient dolls from the early 19th century. The 7 canons outside mark Dussehra's arrival even today. The most loved sight here is the regal throne studded with over two hundred kg of gold and jewels which people from all around the globe visit to see. Mysore palace is part of the destinations covered in Mysore's tour packages.