Mysore Palace - The Royal Residence of the Wodeyars

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Why This Place is Special

• • Indo-Saracenic architectural style
• • Spectacular illumination with nearly 100,000 light bulbs on Sundays and public holidays
• • The grand Public Durbar Hall with its ornate columns and painted ceiling
• • The Kalyana Mantapa (Marriage Pavilion) with its cast-iron pillars and stained-glass ceiling
• • Being the focal point of the annual Mysore Dasara festival procession
• • The Golden Howdah (Chinnada Ambari), a 750 kg gold elephant seat
• • A collection of royal paintings, costumes, and armoury

Ideal For

Facilities & Amenities

• • Parking
• • Restrooms
• • Drinking water
• • Audio guides
• • Lockers
• • Cloakroom
• • First aid
• • Wheelchair access
• • Souvenir shops
• • Information center
• • Seating areas

Rules & Restrictions

• • Remove shoes at entrance of the main palace building
• • No photography or videography inside the main palace
• • No food or drinks allowed inside
• • Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside
• • use the free cloakroom facility
• • Do not touch the exhibits or walls
• • Maintain silence and decorum inside the halls

Safety Information

• • Be cautious of your belongings in crowded areas, especially near the ticket counters and entrance.
• • Hire only government-approved guides or use the official audio guide to avoid misinformation and scams.
• • Stay hydrated, particularly if you are visiting during the summer months.
• • The floor inside the palace can be slippery
• • walk carefully, especially with kids and senior citizens.
• • A first-aid station is available within the complex for minor medical needs.
• • Follow the designated visitor paths and do not enter restricted areas.
• • In case of emergency, contact the palace security personnel who are stationed throughout the premises.