Rajendra Vilas Palace @ Summit Chamundi Hills Summer Palace | Mysore Tourism Karnataka Tourism

Rajendra Vilas Palace Mysore Summer Palace Mysore tourism Karnataka tourism Mysore Palace. Rajendra Vilas Palace is atop Chamundi Hills at an elevation of 1000 feet. A smaller older building existed here in the years 1822, which was used as a summer palace by the Wodeyars of Mysore, Royal family of Mysore. Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV was taught philosophy and English in this building. The conception of much bigger Palace was initiated in the 1920s. The Rajendra Vilas Palace was commissioned by Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV and completed in 1938-39. Srikantha Datta Narasimharaja Wodeyar converted Rajendra Vilas Palace into a Palace Hotel, it became a 4 star hotel that hosted many VVIPs. In late 1980s the Palace Hotel was closed citing labour issues! Rajendra Vilas Palace will be left alone without any care for the next 20 years. In early 2000s renovation work began on Rajendra Vilas Palace, but, again Rajendra Vilas Palace is left to fend itself to the harsh weather conditions prevailing in the hill top. In 2004 the property value was stated to be worth Indian Rupees 60 million. Rajendra Vilas Palace is the Kohinoor of Chamundi Hills, I cannot Chamundi Hills without Rajendra Vilas Palace, it's like a body without head. Let's hope n wish the Wodeyars will explore all avenues to restore Rajendra Vilas Palace to its past Golden Days of Glory and Fame! It's one of many historical heritage buildings of Mysore build by the Wodeyars. BGM music from YouTube Audio Library Use headphones or sound system for best experience Kindly like share also express your views in the comments section thanks support by subscribe thanks #Rajendravilaspalace #Mysoresummerpalace #MysuruDasara #Chamundihills