Indian Hotels, others in race to take over Mysuru's Lalitha Mahal Palace

Indian Hotels, the operator of Taj brand of hotels, has evinced its interest to acquire the iconic 100-year-old Lalitha Mahal Palace in Mysuru. A final decision, however, will be taken after the palace celebrates its 100 years in November this year, Appanna Nayak, chairman of the Karnataka government-owned Jungle Lodges and Resorts (JLR) said.
 

The palace, currently run by JLR, will be offered to bidders on a long-term management contract. ‘’We had talks with several hotel chains and IHCL has approached our government to take over the property. We will seek bids from all interested parties and then offer the