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Mysore Maharajah's Palace (Amba Vilas)

Mysore, India
+91 821 2421 051
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Ranked #3 of 49 attractions in Mysore
Type: Historic Sites
Description: This 1912 structure is one of the largest palaces in the country and contains art from around the world.
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Kenmore, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

On Sunday nights, they light it up and WOW!!! Worth a trip during the day, too as the interior is fabulous!

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Bangalore, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

The kings palace and residence . No trip to Mysore is complete without a visit to the Palace. Entry Fee : 40 / Adult , 20 for a Still Camera As soon as you enter the gates , you see a splendid view of the palace and the sprawling lawn in front of you . Once inside the palace ,... More

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Bangalore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Liked Everything..Enjoyed all the architecture, interiors and SPACE. Liked the marble flooring, wood work, artifacts, collections, furniture, small play cars, cannons, mini museum, function hall and many more...oh the sandal scented chinese fans are sold for 50 bucks and not 100....:) we got fooled and paid 100.... Carry a cap. It was very hot.

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Melbourne Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Quite unbelievable. Once you get over the hassle of handing in your camera and going through the security checks it's all worthwhile. Make sure you don't miss this wonderful place when in Mysore.

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

The palace has lost its magic and charm due to lack of maintenance. I had visited this place earlier 10 years ago. It was good then. Now its a totally commerical place.

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Bangalore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

The Kings residence and we don't get to see it very often and in most of the other cities. If you want to experience history and how the kings lived, this is place you should see. Do try and stay for the lightings on Sunday evening where the palace illuminates for 10 minutes every hour.

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Now this looks like a Maharajah's Palace from a story book! Is is very grand, colourful and even though you are not seeing all of it, it is still very large. The colour and splendour of it is hard to imagine - you really do have to see it to believe it in all its Indian/Victorian glory. It is worth... More

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Cochin, Kerala, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

To be in the first palace which used electricity was back in the 1800s felt awesome. Do spend time at the Mysore palace. Rather than browsing through the place, soak in history, read all and assimilate all that you can.

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Bangalore, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

I dont think this needs any support. You get the Audio device which will work as your guide for that place at very nominal price. Palace have got number mentioned at places and your device you just need to puch that number and it will tell you all about that thing. this is much better than actual guide who takes... More

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Maidstone, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

This is my idea of what a Maharajahs Palace should look like. Get the audio guide so you can wander at your own pace.

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