Mysore Palace and Royal Karnataka Tour Guide 2026

Complete guide to Mysore Palace, Chamundeshwari Temple and the royal heritage of Karnataka. Best time to visit and tours.

Mysore Palace

India's most visited monument after the Taj Mahal. Amba Vilas Palace illuminated every Sunday and on Dasara — 97,000 light bulbs creating one of India's most spectacular spectacles.

Dasara Festival

Mysore's 10-day Dasara celebration is considered India's finest cultural festival. Elephant processions, cultural performances, and the palace lighting. Book accommodation months in advance.

Karnataka Beyond Mysore

Hampi (UNESCO ruined kingdom), Coorg (coffee estates and hill station), Kabini Wildlife Reserve (tigers and elephants), Badami cave temples. OTATTS packages combine all key Karnataka sites efficiently.