Places To Visit ( ” THE CITY OF PALACES ” )

Amba Vilas Palaces, Jagan Mohan Palaces, Jayalakshmi Vilas, Lalitha Mahal, Vasanth Mahal, Lokaranjan Mahal, Cheluvamba Vilas, Karanji and Rajendra Vilas.

Mysuru Palace ( AMBA VILAS ) :The first Mysuru Palace was bulit from sandal wood, during the rule of Mummadi Krishna Raja Wodeyar. The fort at Mysuru Palace has many temples like Gayathri Devi temple, Trineshwara temple, Bhuvaneshwari temple, Varaha Swamy temple, Venkateshwara temple, Srinivasa temple, Krishna temple, Chamundeshwari temple, the seven divine Mothers temple, and the unique temple with 101 Saligrama and Shakti Ganapa temple.The New palace construction started in 1897 and was completed in1912. The towers of the palace stand at 145 feet with seven high beams. The inside of the palace was bulit in Hoysala style of atcitecture and the outer part has been bulit in Indi – Saaceni style. The palace has a few steps, the luxurious seat and a golden umbrella.Twenty four holy hyms compased in the Anushtup chandassu, in sanskrit as Ashirvachana are engraved on it.The throne has its origins in the Vijayanagar Empire. Palace is Open on all days from 10:30 Am to 5.30 Pm

Jagan Mohan Palaces : It is located to the west side of the main Palace of the main palace ( Amba Vilas). It was bulit during the rule of Krishna Raja Wodeyar, In 1900 to celebrate the marriage of the daughter, The princess of Mysuru. Jagan Mohan Palace has its own unique place amoung similar museums of the world. The original oil Paintings of Raja Ravi Varma of Travancore are on display here. Here Vistung hour between 10.00 Am to 5.30 Pm.

Jayalakshmi Vilas Palace : It located in Manasa Gangotri the post graduate centre of the university of Mysuru, now houses of folkore museum. Many of the other departments in Manasa Gangotri have their own small museum conforming to their field of study. This folkore museum at this former royal palace displays many ancient sculptures, coins, copper, and stone epigraphs, stone weapons and sculptures.

Lalitha Mahal Palace : It is the Second biggest palace in Mysuru city. Located to the west of Mysuru city at the chamundi foot hills. But entirely with white marble imported from Italy, this whitie palace is a beautiful  piece of architecture.

Vasanth Mahal : This palace was bulit in 1842 and used as ” Special School ” for young prince’s. The palace was bulit in 36 acres area sorrounded by gardens. The speciality of this palace is that the faceing portions of the palace is made of soft iron. After entering the palace we can see a large verandah. The first floor resembles the ground floor. This buliding looks beautiful and artistic. This palace was a hotel for a long time and currently locked for visitors.

Lokaranjan Mahal : Bulit in 1880, this palce was school for ” chamaraja Wodeyar “, ” Krishnaraja Wodeyar “, and young prince’s. This is also called as Summer Palace. A swimming pool has buli in a modern style and joining to this palace is the Zoo garden.

Cheluvamba Vilas : This palace was bulit for the third princess during 1910 – 11 and is beautiful to view. The dome atop the palace add to the beauty of the palace This palace is now the famous CFTRI ( central food tech tap and reserach institute)and is in very good condition.

Karanji Vilas : This was bulit for second princess. The construction started in 1902and was completed in 1932, it is bulit in indi – greek style and encompasses 38 acres of land. This palace is located next to ” Karanji Kere ” on the way to Lalithamahal palace.

Rajendra Vilas : This was bulit during 1822 and 1838 and is atop the chamundi hills. This palace was re- constructed by ” Krishnaraja Wodeyar the fourth “. The royal family were visting this palace for excursion “. ” Krishnaraja Wodeyar the fourth ” was being taught philosophy and english here in this palace. This palace has been bulit in indo – british style. Standing near the palace at the veiw point, one can enjoy the panoramic view of mysuru city. We can also see Biligiri ranges, Niligiri hill ranges and the backwaters of KRS dam from here. This palace was a hotel for some time. Visitors are not allowed to this palace.

Railway Museum : It is located on princess Road was started in 1979. This museum exhibits graphics presenting the growth of Indian Railways. The museum are displayed the royal train compartment which was being used by the Royal family of Mysuru

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