What is the best time to visit Mysore Palace?
Best Time to Visit Mysore
- October to February: This is one of the best times of the year to visit Mysore because the weather is cool with temperature dipping to a minimum of 10°C.
- March to May: Summers in Mysore are warm with the temperature varying between 22°C and 39°C.
What is special in Chamundi hills?
A statue of demon Mahishasura, is present in the Chamundeswari temple. The sanctum of the temple houses the uniquely posed sculpture of goddess Chamundi Devi. The old stone stairway that leads to the summit of the hill, has one thousand and eight steps. The statue of bull Nandi is present about halfway to the hill top.
How far is Mysore Palace from Station?
It takes 2 minutes to travel from Mysore Railway Station to Mysore Palace. Approximate driving distance between Mysore Railway Station and Mysore Palace is 2 kms or 1.2 miles or 1.1 nautical miles .
What is the another name of Chamundi hills?
The Wodeyars commenced regular poojas at the Chamundi Temple and the hills slowly came to be known as Chamundi Hills. Another name for the hills is Trimukuta Kshetra or three-peaked hill.
Which day Mysore Palace closed?
Sundays
Mysore Palace timings are from 10:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m. The Mysore Palace lighting timings mentions the timings of the famous Light and Sound show, which takes place every day between 7:00 p.m to 7:45 p.m. The Palace and the show remains closed on Sundays and public holidays.
What is the best time to visit Chamundi hills?
The best time to visit Chamundi hills is again before 11am or after 4 pm as the sun will be down. Expect big crowds on Fridays. You can pay Rs 100 or Rs 30 for special entry.
What is the cost of Mysore Palace?
The construction cost was placed at Rs 41,47,913 (around $30 million adjusted to inflation) and the palace was completed in 1912. The palace was further expanded in around 1930 (including the addition of the present Public Durbar Hall wing) during the reign of Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar.
On which day Mysore Palace is closed?
Mysore Maharaja Palace Sound and Light Show Timings 07.00 pm – 07.40 pm on weekdays (Monday to Saturday) except Sundays, National Holidays and State Festivals.
Is Mobile allowed in Mysore Palace?
Tourists use cell phones, iPads and iPhones to merrily click the interiors of the palace. Mysore Palace Board deputy director TS Subramanya said: “Cameras are strictly prohibited. This is both for security reasons and to avoid any damage to the palace due to the use of flash in the cameras.