Raajendra Vilasa Palace — Attraction in Karnataka

The Rajendra Vilas palace is located on top of Chamundi Hills, at an elevation of nearly 1,000 feet. An older building existed at the location that dated back to 1822, which was used as a summer palace by the Wodeyars of Mysore. Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV was taught philosophy and English in this building. The conception of a much larger building was initiated in the 1920s. The palace was commissioned by Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, and was completed in 1938-39. However, its plans were down-scaled due to financial issues, and the building wasn't constructed as elaborately as planned.

After Indian independence, the state government of Karnataka considered the building as a heritage structure. However, it remained as a possession of Srikantha Datta Narasimharaja Wodeyar, the descendent of the Wodeyars, who converted it into a palace hotel. In the 1980s, it was closed due to labour problems, during which time the palace wasn't open to the public. In the early 2000s, renovation work began on the palace. In May 2004, it was announced that 'ITC welcome group' would take over management of the hotel. In the same year, Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar contested elections in India for a Lok Sabha seat (Member of Parliament). Rajendra Vilas palace, was included in the mandatory declaration of his immovable property assets, and declared to be worth Rs 60 million. In Sep 2006, during Dasara, a powerful beam of light that is visible up to 30 km was installed on the premises of Rajendra Vilas Palace atop the hills, to add to the festivities of the city. The renovation work is expected to be completed by...

Stunningly located on top of Chamundi Hills, Rajendra Vilas Palace was originally the summer palace of the royal family. A building stood here since 1822, where Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar was taught. However, in the 1920s, a much grander palace was planned but by the time the construction of the new palace was completed in 1939, it turned out to be much smaller than envisaged owing to financial constraints. It was turned into a hotel by the middle of the last millennium but closed down subsequently. There are about 25 rooms and spacious terrace. The building can be viewed from outside only and has some stunning architectural features. It has four chhatris or dome-shaped pavilions at the corners, built in distinctive Rajasthani style. The central dome and other features, however, are Indo-Saracenic in style with the design and structure of the central dome closely resembling that of the Mysore Palace. In the north is a semi-circular verandah, built strategically to provide panoramic views...

Summer Palace used by the wadeyars of Mysuru, palace located on the top of the hill, the palace was commissioned by nalwadi Sri Krishna Raja Wadeyar during his period. After independence it was converted as palace hotel by prince and MP of Mysuru Sri Shrikanta datta narasimha raja wadeyar. Due to heavy loss it was closed, then after it is becomes as one of the historical monument in Mysuru city. During Dasara festival seasons lighting arrangements are made, it is not opened for public to visit, special permission must needed to see the beauty of palace, it's a duty of citizen and government to look after and conserve the historical...