Mysore/Mysuru: Finally, Mysuru’s iconic Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel is poised for a major overhaul, with Dec. 20 set as final date for submitting tender applications. The tendering process is expected to conclude by March 2026, clearing the way for renovation work to begin in August 2026. The century-old palace hotel has been steadily deteriorating due…
30-year Lalitha Mahal lease comes with strict rules
December 3, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel in Mysuru is being leased out for 30 years. Under the tender conditions, the company securing the contract must first carry out a complete renovation of the building, strictly adhering to the guidelines laid down in the tender. Only after the restoration is completed will the Government hand over…
Operators must pay Rs. 4 crore annually, plus 10 percent: JLR
December 3, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The company that wins the contract to manage Mysuru’s Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel will be required to pay the State Government a guaranteed annual amount of Rs. 4 crore, along with an additional 10 percent over this sum, said Prashanth, Managing Director of Jungle Lodges and Resorts (JLR), Bengaluru. Among the bidders, the company…
Global tender issued to lease Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel
March 4, 202530-year management / renovation lease period; e-procurement tenders to close on Mar. 15 Mysuru: Following the State Government’s decision to lease the iconic Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel, built by the Maharajas of Mysore, to a private company, the tender process is now underway. Currently managed by Jungle Lodges and Resorts, a unit of the Karnataka…
Only Siddaramaiah can save Lalitha Mahal
November 30, 2024The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to invite private players for the repair, restoration and management of Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. A long-awaited decision, it raises hopes that this grand heritage structure may finally receive the care it deserves. Many Mysureans feared that by the time our Government finally decides to completely lease or restore Lalitha…
Cabinet opens doors to privatise Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel
November 29, 2024Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to invite private parties for the repair, restoration and maintenance of the iconic Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel in Mysuru. The chosen party must ensure the preservation of the property’s heritage status, said Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil during a press briefing after the Cabinet meeting yesterday. The…
Will Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel be privatised?
November 28, 2024Cabinet meeting at 3 pm Bengaluru: After years of uncertainty, the State Cabinet is finally poised to decide on transferring the management of Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel in Mysuru to a private hotel firm. The decision is expected to be made during the Cabinet meeting scheduled for 3 pm today. Currently, the hotel is managed…
Tender soon to restore Lalitha Mahal Palace
January 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: “It has been decided to restore Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel and tenders will be floated soon to take up the works,” said Tourism Minister H.K. Patil. Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of a solo painting exhibition organised at Sri Kalanikethana College of Visual Arts in Vijayanagar here this morning, Patil said, “Lalitha…
Restoration of Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel: DPR in final stages, says Heritage Commissioner
January 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage is currently in the final stages of completing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) aimed at the conservation and restoration of Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. This historic palace, renowned for its opulence and a distinctive blend of English and Italian architectural styles from the Wadiyar era, is a…
Lalitha Mahal Palace will be renovated: Tourism Minister H.K. Patil
November 16, 2023Bengaluru: The Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel in Mysuru is set for significant development and comprehensive restoration, said Tourism Minister H.K. Patil. During a press conference in Bengaluru, he announced a special plan formulated for the growth of historic buildings, including Lalitha Mahal, stating that the Government is committed to renovating and upgrading numerous heritage structures….













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