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This Walking tour covers the three most prominent places of visit in Mysore City - the extravagant Mysore Palace, the treasure trove Jaganmohana Art Gallery and the colorful Devaraja Market, inclusive of all entrance tickets. Mysore, being the cultural capital of Karnataka, is a huge draw among both Indian as well as International tourists. The ambience and vibes of Mysore is best experienced by foot rather than in a moving vehicle. Mysore is known as the City of Palaces owing to its many palatial buildings. Mysore has a unique laid-back charm that is unmatched by other cities in South India. It is also among the cleanest cities in the entire country. To know more about Mysore heritage, its royal lineage, its architecture, its people, its cuisine, its markets, its famous products, etc, join us on this Enchanting, Royal and Imperial Walk!
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Visitors are required to take their shoes off at both Mysore Palace and Art Gallery. It is suggested to bring spare socks.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Mysore Palace
The Govt licensed guide will meet you at the Varaha South entrance Gate of Mysore Palace. Vehicle parking is available only at this gate while tickets are also sold only here. The Mysore palace is the most extravagant & luxurious palace in South India. It is called the "Versailles" of India. It was built in 1912 in Indo-Saracenic style with the Chief Architect being Henry Irwin, an Englishman. The grandeur of Mysore Palace is such that it is embellished with - tiles from England, marble from Italy, Chandeliers from Czeckoslovakia, cast iron pillars & stained glasses from Scotland, teak wood from Burma, jaguar bronze statues from England, etc. The Mysore palace stands in the middle of a sprawling 45 acres of land which houses many temples as well. It is divided into two halves - one (better) half managed by the State Govt while the other belongs to the royal Wodeyar family. Mysore Palace has been ranked among the 10 best palaces in the World by the British blogging site Original Travel.
This Palace, built in 1861, is one of the prominent landmarks of Mysore. It currently houses one of the most wonderful collections of paintings from Raja Ravi Verma, Nikolai Roerich, Haldenkar (the famous Lady with the Lamp painting), apart from murals and extraordinary contemporary paintings from famous Indian artists. The Art Gallery also houses exhibits which include weapons of war, classical musical instruments, sculptures, brassware, antique coins, and currencies. A unique artefact exhibited here is a French clock which has a mechanism in which a parade of miniature soldiers is displayed every hour, beating drums marking the seconds, and a bugle marking the minute. Tourists ignore this treasure trove which represents Indian Art and Handicrafts in its abundance.
All entry tickets included: All Entry tickets are included. Please note entry tickets are priced higher for international visitors than Indian nationals
Pay your entrance tickets: Entry tickets costs ₹1100 per person for international visitors & ₹200 PP for Indians. This option suits Indians.
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Sumeet S,
Jun 22, 2023
- Viator
Ramakrishna was a fantastic guide. I learned so much about the history of Mysore palace, it's importance, and lots of stories and details about everything inside the palace too. Everyone was also linked to the Hindhu religion which made the tour even more fascinating. You must do this!
sineadgarry,
Feb 27, 2023
- Viator
Dinesh our guide was really pleasant and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the tour. It would be difficult to navigate all we saw without a guide so it saves a lot of time. He shared so much India history and mythology also. It was perfectly length and content. I think by Indian standards it's expensive.
Prerana D,
Feb 22, 2023
- Viator
A highly recommended tour! Firstly, we made a booking for a wrong date by mistake but tour operators were very accommodating in changing the date without additional charges. Secondly, they were punctual and knowledgeable about history of Mysore. They were also funny and able to answer all of our questions. Lastly, the tour is very well structured and interesting . A great way to get toknow Mysore in a day. We really appreciated the art gallery tour in particular as it didn't seem to be very well known even amongst locals so the crowds were considerably low and the works of art absolutely astounding. Suffice it to so, we really enjoyed our trip to Mysore and all thanks to the wonderful tour guides.
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