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Mysore Palace

The Wadiyars' dazzling palace, lit by nearly 100,000 bulbs on Sundays and at Dasara.

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Open
Every day; illuminated on Sundays and holidays
Price
Ticketed, with a higher fee for foreign visitors
Time Needed
2 hours
Best Time
Sunday evening for the lights
Address
Mysore Palace, Sayyaji Rao Road, Agrahara, Mysuru, Karnataka 570001Directions
Getting There
In the center of the city.

Why Go

Finished in 1912 after fire destroyed the old one, it has stained glass, painted halls and gold. It's among the most visited places in India.

Come back on a Sunday evening or holiday for the lights, or at Dasara, when elephants process from the gates.

Tips

  • Shoes come off at the door, and phones are limited inside.

Nearby

Jaganmohan Palace10 min walkDevaraja Market14 min walkMysuru Zoo24 min walkSt. Philomena's Cathedral32 min walk · Must-See

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