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Jayalakshmi Vilas Complex Museum is situated at Mysore University Campus, Mysore, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The Jayalakshmi Vilas palace in Mysore is classified as a heritage structure by the Karnataka government. It is located in Manasagangothri, part of the University of Mysore. It is built on a hillock on the west side of the Kukkarahalli Lake. The palace is a three-wing structure that features a sequence of twin Corinthian and Ionic columns. Built with brick, mortar, timber and iron, the palace has 125 rooms, 300 windows, 287 exquisitely carved doors and is spread across 6 acres. The interior is furbished in Indian styles.
Jayalakshmi Vilas Complex Museum, Mysore
HistoryEdit
The Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion was built in 1905, during the reign of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, for his sister, the Princess Jayalakshmi Ammani. She was married to the then Dewan of Mysore State, Kantharaj Urs, and the mansion is a testament to their exalted status. Spread over six acres, the mansion has 125 rooms, 300 windows and 287 exquisitely carved doors. Only a part of this is open to visitors, however, and these portions are now used as a museum.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
10 am to 1 pm, and 3 pm to 5 pm.
Closed OnEdit
Mondays
Best Season to VisitEdit
September to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2 to 3 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
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Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Ramya Drive In Restaurant ; 995/1, Radhakrishna Avenue, Mysore University, Mysore 570005, India ; Ph/M – 2424811 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Mysore is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Mysore by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
Bus : There is an excellent bus service provided by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation. Vanities of tourist buses are available from Bangalore to Mysore and fare is about Rs 4 to 5 per km.
Train : Mysore railway station is connected to Bangalore, which is 140 km away. Bangalore is well connected to all the other cities in India. Direct trains are also available from Mumbai (Ajmer Ex), Delhi (Swarna Jayanti Ex), Kolkata (Howrah-Mysore Ex) and many other cities from all parts of the country. Mysore railway station- 0821-2521751.
Air : Mysore has a small domestic airport which is connected only to Bangalore. Bangalore is also the nearest international airport which is at a distance of 140 km away from Mysore. There are regular flights to Bangalore from all the major cities in India. Bangalore is connected to many international cities as well. Taxi services are available from Bangalore to Mysore which costs about Rs 4,000 for a round trip. Mandakalli Airport (Mysore Airport): 0821 259 6802.
Others : Tongas are horse driven carts that are also means of transport in Mysore. They will take you around the city but at slow and steady pace. If you want a close look at the city and catch some rare sights that you would not otherwise see then you could try this mode of transport.
Things to CarryEdit
Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire : 101.
- Ambulance :102.
