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Bangalore Palace  

  Bengaluru , Karnataka.
from  230 per person

  • Monument and historical place
    Category
    Monument and historical place
  • duration
    Duration
    2 - 3 Hours
  • mobile_voucher
    Mobile Voucher
    Accepted
  • parking
    Parking
    Available
  • drinking water
    Drinking water
    Available
  • audio guide
    Audio guide
    Available
  • tour guide
    Guided Tour
    Available
  • photographer
    Photographer
    Available
  • elevator
    Elevator
    Available
  • staircase
    Staircase
    Available
  • ExploreBees
    Baby
    Friendly
  • baby feeding room
    Baby feeding room
    Available
  • help desk
    Help Desk
    Available
  • charging port
    Charging Point
    Available
  • restroom
    Restroom
    Available
  • sitting area
    Sitting Area
    Available
  • locker
    Locker
    Available
  • baggage counter
    Baggage counter
    Available
  • first aid kit
    FIrst Aid kit
    Available
  • cctv
    Cctv
    Available
  • security guard
    Security guard
    Available
  • dustbin
    Dustbin
    Available

Ticket

  • adult ticket
    Adult
    230 INR
  • children ticket
    Children
    FREE
  • mobile camera
    Mobile Camera
    285 INR
  • still camera
    still camera
    685 INR
  • video camera
    Video Camera
    1485 INR
  • cash only
    Cash
    Only

Description

Bangalore Palace Situated in the heart of the city, Palace Gardens - Bangalore Palace is one of the famous attractions in Bangalore. A visit to the palace offers a glimpse into the private world of one of India’s royal dynasties. And the interiors of the palace feature different elements of the Gothic, Victorian, and neo-classical styles. It is said that King Chamaraja Wodeyar of Wodeyar dynasty was quite impressed by the Windsor Castle of London during one of his trips to England. Hence, the Bangalore Palace was built on similar lines.

The Bangalore Palace is owned by the Maharajahs of Mysore. The construction was started in 1862 and completed in 1944. Located in Bangalore, India, this palace was built by Chamaraja Wodeyar, Maharaja of Mysore in 1887. Chamaraja Wodeyar visited England and was greatly inspired by the Windsor Castle in London. Keeping the Tudor style architecture of the Windsor Castle in mind Wodeyar built Bangalore Palace in India along similar lines. 

Surrounded by beautiful gardens the Palace has towers with gothic windows, battlements, and turrets. It is largely constructed of wood plus is known for its carving and paintings. The wonderful door panel at the entrance leads to the grand interiors of the palace. Situated in the heart of the city, between Jayamahal and Sadashivanagar areas, this Palace is spread over 430 acres. The interiors of the Palace have sophisticatedly carved woodwork, breathtaking floral motifs, cornices and beautiful relief paintings on its ceilings. However, the entry to the Palace is restricted you may just marvel at the exteriors of the monument. 

“The architecture of the Palace is not just Tudor. It is also Victorian Gothic and was influenced by the architecture that one sees in Regency London. That type of architecture was popularised by John Nash between 1800 and 1820,” says Michael Ludgrove, the curator, Royal Collections, Bangalore Palace. Ludgrove believes that the Maharaja may have been inspired by pictures of Windsor Castle and that it is unlikely he actually visited the London landmark.

The gardens were designed by famed German botanist Gustav Krumbiegel, the architect of Lalbagh and government botanist at London’s Kew Gardens. Plants were chosen carefully to ensure that there was color all throughout the year.


Bangalore Palace Ground

The massive ground adjoining the Bengaluru palace once used to be used for holding public occasions counting music concerts. Many famous international artists have performed in the palace ground. But today, due to the legal combat between the government and the Mysore Royal family, there is a restriction for holding commercial activities. However, many private companies, which are controlled by the Mysore royal family run wedding ceremonies on the Bengaluru palace grounds.


Operational Hours

January to December
Monday 10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Last Admission 05:00 PM

Things to carry

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

Things Not Allowed

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

Near By

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

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