Mysuru Palace
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The palace of the Wadiyar rulers of Mysore, famous for its Indo-Saracenic architecture and for being lit by thousands of bulbs during Dasara.
PalaceMysuru cityBest time to visit: October (Dasara) to February
Highlights
- Durbar Hall and Kalyana Mantapa
- Illumination on Sunday evenings and during Dasara
- Start of the Jamboo Savari procession on Vijayadashami
- Chamundi Hill nearby
Significance
The present palace was built in the early 20th century after an older one burnt down. It is the heart of Mysuru Dasara, Karnataka’s State festival.