The 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….
Just a temp-fix not enough !
November 11, 2023Ah! Finally, restoration work at the Lalitha Mahal Palace will be taken up at the cost of Rs. 38 crore. This is good news, but the money is nowhere near what is required for an actual ‘restoration’. The truth is, this ‘restoration’ is actually just a ‘temporary fix.’ We must appreciate the Government for understanding…
Renovation of Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel soon
November 10, 2023Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited proposes to take up Rs. 38 cr. works; Govt. Order awaited By Bapu Lingaraj Urs Mysore/Mysuru: Lalitha Mahal Palace, one of the magnificent Palaces of Wadiyar era, is like a jewel in the crown of Mysuru, that stands distinctly apart for its blend of English and Italian architectural styles, making…
Tourism Minister wants to renovate Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel
July 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Tourism Minister H.K. Patil has assured that the iconic Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel in city, built during the reign of the kings, will be renovated and revitalised and the State Government is committed to bring back its past glory. Speaking to reporters at the Mysore Palace Board Office yesterday afternoon, Patil recalled visiting the…
Minister holds closed-door meeting with JLR officials
July 24, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: After arriving in Mysuru last evening, Tourism Minister H.K. Patil stayed overnight at the Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. This morning, after visiting Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hill and Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS) on Irwin Road, Patil held a closed-door meeting of tourism officials and the officers from the Jungle Lodges and…
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