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Bangalore Fort  

  Bengaluru , Karnataka.
from  05 per person

  • Monument and historical place
    Category
    Monument and historical place
  • duration
    Duration
    1 - 2 hours
  • mobile_voucher
    Mobile Voucher
    Accepted
  • tour guide
    Guided Tour
    Available

Ticket

  • adult ticket
    Adult
    05 INR
  • children ticket
    Children
    FREE
  • mobile camera
    Mobile Camera
    FREE
  • still camera
    still camera
    FREE
  • video camera
    Video Camera
    25 INR
  • cash only
    Cash
    Only

Description

The fort is in the most crowded city market area of Bangalore. The Fort was originally constructed by Kempe Gowda using mud bricks, and later on, reconstructed by Haider Ali using granite stones and finally completed by Tipu Sultan in the year 1791. This place is entirely built in Teak wood and was originally a summer retreat. It took 10 years to complete the whole thing. It is a two-storied wooden structure with pillars, balconies, and carved arches. The Fort is built as per Islamic style with an inscription bearing the words “Abode of Happiness”, with gardens on either side leading to the palace. Within premises of the fort lies a Ganesha temple which depicts and represents Tipu’s religious tolerance and dates back to the year 1790.

While most of the fort was dismantled during the British occupation and later, one can still see the parts of once a majestic and historical structure. The Delhi gate, the point of entry of British troops during the fall still stands and is a brilliant example of Islamic architecture. It has motifs and other carved decorations on the wooden doors. The door also has spikes which had the purpose of stopping charging elephants to break open the door. There is also Ganpati shrine which dates back to 500 years. It was built by Kempa Gouda when the fort was first built. There is also a wooden palace of Tipu Sultan in the premises.

The fort is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India and is open for visits from 9 AM to 6 PM. The tickets can be bought at the counter. 


Operational Hours

January to December
Monday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday Closed
Last Admission 5:00 PM

Things to carry

  • id card
    Id card
  • camera
    camera
  • selfi stick
    Selfi stick
  • water bottle
    Water bottle
  • sunglasses
    Sunglasses
  • cap
    Cap
  • first aid kit
    First aid kit
  • medicine
    Medicine
  • sun cream
    Sunscreen
  • power bank
    Power Bank

Things Not Allowed

  • no alcohol
    alcohol
  • no outside food
    Outside Food
  • no weapons
    Weapons
  • no parking
    Parking
  • no skate board
    Skate board
  • no smoking
    Smoking
  • no wifi
    Wifi
  • no plastic bag
    Plastic Bag

Near By

  • atm
    ATM
    0.1 KM
  • fuel station
    Fuel Station
    1.0 KM
  • restaurant
    Restaurant
    0.1 KM
  • hospital
    Hospital
    1.0 KM
  • pharmacy
    Pharmacy
    0.2 KM
  • hotel
    Hotel
    1.0 KM
  • shopping mall
    Shopping Mall
    1.0 KM
  • metro
    Metro
    0.5 KM
  • bus stop
    Bus Stop
    0.2 KM
  • train
    Train
    3.0 KM
  • taxi
    TAXI
    1.0 KM

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