Mysuru is known for wide roads, planned roundabouts and majestic arches. Most of these were built during the reign of Wodeyars and are still intact as a mark of our royal legacy. There are plenty of beautifully designed, architecturally rich arches in Mysore which stand as an indication of our heritage and history.
Arch Near Suburban Bus Stand
The oldest among the gateways is the one located opposite to the Suburban Bus Stand. This was earlier the gateway for the Government Guest House built during 1805 by the British to accommodate high-rank officers of the East India Company.
Arch Near DC Office
The gateway on the Krishnaraja Boulevard was the entry gate for the residence of James Davidson Gordon, the then Chief Commissioner of Mysore during the British Rule. This building is now the Deputy Commissioner’s office. It is believed that the gateway was built along with the building in 1895. This gateway leads to Crawford Hall, Oriental Research Institute, Yuvaraja and Maharaja Colleges.
Ashoka Road Arch
There is a gateway with two giant and majestic pillars which can be prominently seen on the Ashoka Road. This way leads to St. Philomena’s Church from the Fountain Circle at N.R.Mohalla. The heritage department and the district authorities have made sure that the gateways are protected by installing iron railings.
Exhibition Grounds Arch
There is a huge arch in front of the Karnataka Exhibition Grounds that is a part of the Doddakere Grounds. The arch sports a main gate and two gates on the sides that allow visitors inside. This arch is illuminated during Dasara.
Narsipura Road Arch
The most popular gateway is the one located on the T. Narasipur Road that leads to Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. This gateway was built at the time when the Lalitha Mahal Palace was constructed during the 1920s.
Government Guest House Arch
There is a heritage North Gate Arch which is the entrance arch to the Government Guest House. It is believed to be a 150-year-old heritage structure which is as old as the Government Guest House itself. It still stands as a royal stamp.