A Mysore one-day itinerary can start at Mysore Palace, also called Amba Vilas Palace, in Mysuru, Karnataka, then continue with a museum or zoo visit. a hotel near Mysore Palace, Palace Plaza, is about an 11-minute walk from the palace.
- Start: Mysore Palace, open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM according to the Mysuru district administration.
- Palace admission: ₹50 for adults; children below 7 enter free, and children above 7 and up to 12 pay ₹30.
- Afternoon choices: Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden or the Regional Museum of Natural History Mysore.
MorningWhat should you see at Mysore Palace?
Mysore Palace’s Indo-Saracenic architecture and named halls give you a clear focus for the morning. The present three-storey palace was designed by English architect Henry Irwin and built between 1897 and 1912.
Inside, the Durbar Hall is known for its ornate ceiling and sculpted pillars. The Kalyanamantapa has glazed tiled flooring, stained glass and a domed ceiling. The complex also includes the Residential Museum, temples and shrines, including the Shwetha Varahaswamy temple.
Allow your morning for the palace rather than trying to fit in too many stops. The Mysuru district administration gives daily visiting hours as 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM and admission as ₹50 for adults, free for children below 7, and ₹30 for children above 7 and up to 12.
Tourists are not allowed to take photographs inside. Check the official site before you go for current visiting details.
Audio kits are available in English, Hindi, Kannada, German, Italian, Japanese and French. The Mysore Palace tickets and hours guide covers admission and visiting details.
Late MorningWhat can you see at Devaraja Market?
Devaraja Market is the planned late-morning stop between Mysore Palace and the afternoon sights. The Devaraja Market Mysore guide covers what to see and how to visit.
AfternoonShould you choose a museum or Mysore Zoo?
Choose between Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden and the Regional Museum of Natural History Mysore for an afternoon stop.
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden
The Mysore Zoo visit guide covers planning for a visit.
Regional Museum of Natural History Mysore
The Regional Museum of Natural History Mysore offers a separate museum stop for the afternoon.
Late afternoonHow can you include Chamundi Hill?
Chamundi Hill is part of the itinerary’s title, but the available place facts do not establish its visiting details or travel time. The Chamundi Hill and Chamundeshwari Temple guide covers a visit to the hill and temple.
Getting between stops
The Mysuru district administration gives the railway station’s distance from the palace as 1.9 km, and the Sub Urban Bus Stand’s as 1 km.
FAQs
What is Mysore Palace also called?
It is also known as Amba Vilas Palace.
Can you take photographs inside Mysore Palace?
Tourists are not allowed to take photographs inside the palace.
Which entrances does Mysore Palace have?
The four named entrances are Jaya Maarthaanda to the east, Jayarama to the north, Balarama to the south and Varaha to the west.