Palace Board limits Mysuru Palace entry on 11 October
Published on 10/11/2026 at 06:37 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Mysuru Palace visitor access is restricted on 11 October 2026 for private Dasara ceremonies and religious rituals.
- The palace is closed to visitors on 20 October for Ayudha Puja and on 21 October for the Jumboo Savari procession.
- The Sound and Light Show at Mysuru Palace is suspended from 5 October to 1 November 2026 during Dasara-related works and cultural programmes.
Mysuru Palace and its Dasara visitor restrictions concern travellers in Mysuru from 11 October 2026, when private ceremonies and religious rituals affect access to the landmark. The palace, also called Amba Vilas Palace, is the ceremonial centre of the annual festival in Karnataka.
Dasara visitor restrictions affect Mysuru Palace access
The Mysuru Palace Board has announced several changes for the 2026 Dasara period. Visitors cannot enter on 11 October during the Private Durbar and associated religious ceremonies, while the palace is closed throughout 20 October for Mahanavami and Ayudha Puja at the Kalyana Mantapa.
Access is also suspended on 21 October, the Vijayadashami date when the Jumboo Savari procession leaves the palace for Bannimantap. The Board's schedule, reported by the Palace Board restrictions, also includes a further restriction on 19 November, when the Golden Throne is dismantled and returned to its strong room.
These dates connect the visitor notice directly with the building's ceremonial use. The restrictions are not a general seasonal closure: they apply when royal rituals, the ceremonial throne or the procession occupy the palace and its immediate visitor areas.
Dasara 2026 places the palace at the centre of Mysuru
Mysuru Dasara runs from 11 to 21 October 2026, with the palace among the principal locations for royal ceremonies, cultural programmes and the Vijayadashami procession. The official Dasara visitor plan identifies the Durbar Hall, Kalyana Mantapa and palace forecourt as parts of the festival experience.
The present palace is the Amba Vilas Palace of 1912. Its named interior spaces, ceremonial halls and paintings of earlier Dasara celebrations explain why access changes during the festival have a direct effect on a sightseeing visit. On ordinary festival days, the palace remains a place to see the royal interiors, while the forecourt also serves as a setting for public cultural programmes and illumination.
The same programme also changes the evening offer. The Sound and Light Show at the palace is suspended from 5 October to 1 November 2026 because of Dasara-related works and cultural programmes on the premises. A local report carrying the Board's announcement states that the show is expected to resume from 2 November.
Visiting Mysuru Palace: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The relevant Dasara dates are 11 October 2026, 20 October 2026 and 21 October 2026; the additional throne dismantling restriction is on 19 November 2026.
- Visitor access is unavailable on 20 and 21 October, while restrictions apply on 11 October and 19 November. The Sound and Light Show is suspended from 5 October to 1 November 2026.
- Mysuru Palace is in the city centre of Mysuru, and the official Dasara plan identifies Mysuru Junction as the main railway station. Festival shuttles connect designated parking hubs with the palace and other Dasara venues.
- On 21 October, private vehicles are held outside the central area from 11am, while the procession route and roads around the palace are affected by closures. Festival shuttles and emergency vehicles are exempt.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Mysuru Palace
What has changed at Mysuru Palace?
Visitor access is restricted on 11 October 2026 and 19 November 2026, and the palace is closed on 20 and 21 October 2026 for Dasara-related ceremonies and the procession.
When is the Sound and Light Show suspended at Mysuru Palace?
The show is suspended from 5 October to 1 November 2026 because of Dasara-related works and cultural programmes on the palace premises.
Where is Mysuru Palace and how do you get there?
The palace is in central Mysuru, with Mysuru Junction serving as the city's main railway station. During Dasara, festival shuttles connect parking hubs with the palace and other venues.
