The Historic Gun House & Royal Cavalry Stables of Mysore (2026 Guide)
Situated on the southern approaches to Amba Vilas Palace, the Gun House was the nerve center of royal military ordnance. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, this fortified brick-and-mortar compound housed the ceremonial brass cannons used to fire royal salutes during royal birthdays, British viceregal visits, and Dasara Vijayadashami processions.
Directly adjoining were the royal stables, which sheltered over 200 pedigree Arabian chargers, Australian walers, and elephant mounts.
Gun House Heritage Compound & Tonga Stand
The area features broad colonial-era arches and is the primary hub to hire a traditional decorated two-wheeled royal tonga carriage for an old-city tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a heritage tonga ride cost from Gun House?
A 30-minute heritage ride circling Mysore Palace and Chamaraja Circle typically costs between Rs 250 and Rs 350 after friendly negotiation.
How We Researched & Field-Audited This Guide
At Mysore Mysuru, we enforce zero third-party outsourcing and zero AI-generated guesswork. Every entry, route, tariff, and timing in this dossier was physically audited in Mysuru:
- Physical On-Site Inspection: Verified operating counters, gate queues, parking tariffs, and photography permissions.
- Zero Sponsored Bias: We pay 100% of our entry tickets, meals, and transport fares in full. No commercial brand can buy inclusion.
- Official Gazette Alignment: Cross-referenced with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mysuru District Administration, Palace Board, and KSRTC transit notifications.
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