Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas)
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One of India's most popular palaces, an Indo-Saracenic royal residence. On Sunday evenings, nearly 100,000 lights come on at once.
The present palace was rebuilt in 1912 to a design by British architect Henry Irwin. It blends Hindu, Islamic, and Gothic styles and was the royal palace of the Wadiyar dynasty. Highlights include the wedding hall with its coloured-glass dome, the Public Audience Hall with gilded pillars, and murals depicting the Dasara procession. Foreign visitors pay about INR 1,000, and Indian visitors pay about INR 120. Tickets include an audio guide. The palace is open from 10:00 to 17:30. You must remove your shoes to enter, and photography is not allowed inside. On Sundays and public holidays, from 19:00, the entire palace is lit up for about 45 minutes. Watching the illumination is free. There are also light-and-sound shows in the evening.
Opening hours
10:00–17:30; Sun & public holidays lights on 19:00–19:45
Nearby sights
- Jaganmohan Palace (Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery)
- Devaraja Market
- Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysore Zoo)
- Mysuru Rail Museum
- St. Philomena's Cathedral
- Karanji Lake
- KSIC Mysore Silk Factory
- Kukkarahalli Lake