The Mysore Palace was once the residence of Wodeyar kings. It is a mosaic of different architectural styles. It was designed by Britain's Henry Irwin, a site that formerly housed a palace of wood burned in a fire in 1897.
Roman styles, Indo-Saracen, East and Dravidian combine to make up the unique and fascinating aspect of the Palace of Mysore. The main elements of its design are towers, the domes bulbous, its gleaming marble floors and more arcs ornate below which were placed immense gates.
Besides the obvious brilliance of the building itself, its interior is a treasure trove. Throughout the whole palace was arranged a series of galleries exhibiting sculptures, murals, Old clothes and Jewelry.
A Golden Throne inlaid with precious stones is one piece that holds captive the palace. We must also stop for a peculiar howdah -Device that is placed on an elephant to move inside to Maharaj. The funny thing about it is that contains red and green lights for his passenger could bring to his servants when they continue their journey and when to stop.
A advices ... If possible, you have to visit the palace on Sunday, a holiday or during public holidays. In these periods, the building is lit altogether about 50 thousand lights that surround it in a mystique and an unexpected splendor.
Moreover, October is the best month to plan Travel to Mysore. It then takes place Hindu festival DussehraOne of the main calendar. The events include a procession with music and stunning costumes.
Besides this, consider that high temperatures that could be counterproductive between April and August are no longer present by the time of Dussehra, which in addition is the start of the season.