A royal home
The palace was completed around 1878 and later enlarged by the Wadiyars, the royal family of Mysore. Its Tudor style is said to be modelled on Windsor Castle. The family still owns the palace, and the grounds of around 450 acres host concerts, exhibitions and weddings through the year.
Inside the palace
The tour takes you through the courtyard, the ballroom, the Durbar Hall with its stained glass and Gothic windows, and rooms full of old photographs, paintings, hunting trophies and carved wooden furniture. An audio guide explains the rooms as you go.
Timings and tickets
The palace is open daily from 10 AM to 5:30 PM, with last entry around 5 PM. It sometimes closes for private events, so check before you set out. Tickets for Indian visitors are roughly ₹240 to ₹300 depending on what is included, with higher prices for foreign visitors and extra charges for cameras. Prices change, so confirm at the counter.
Getting there from Madiwala
There is no metro station close to the palace, so a cab is the easiest option: 40 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Leave by 9:30 AM to arrive at opening time before the tour groups.
Combine it with
Cubbon Park and Vidhana Soudha are about 3 km away, and Malleswaram, with its old temples and famous breakfast spots, is a short drive west. See our Cubbon Park guide.
Before you go
Photography rules inside the palace have changed over the years, and recent visitors report that photos are not allowed in some rooms. Ask at the ticket counter. Wear comfortable shoes, as the tour involves stairs and long corridors, and keep your ticket handy for the audio guide.
The open land around the palace, known as Palace Grounds, is one of the city's biggest venues for concerts, trade fairs and weddings. If a large event is on, traffic around the palace can be heavy, so check the news before you set out.
Timings, prices and routes were checked in October 2026 and can change. Please confirm with the venue before you travel.