Mysore/Mysuru, Dec. 3 -- * Dec. 20 deadline for long-awaited restoration bid

* Global tender route for Rs. 50 crore renovation

* Private operators to restore and manage hotel

* 30-year lease period fixed; Rs. 4 cr. annual amount

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 to years of inadequate maintenance.

Structural sections have weakened, plaster has peeled off in several areas and rainwater continues to seep through the roof during the mon...