Things to Know

Duration
1 - 2 hours
Mobile Voucher
Accepted
Guided Tour
Available

Ticket

Adult
05 INR
Children
FREE
Foreigner
100 INR
Mobile Camera
FREE
Still Camera
FREE
Video Camera
25 INR
Cash
Only

About

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.

About

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.

Timings

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 - CLOSED
*Last Admission*	5:00 PM
*Note*	08:30 AM - 5:30 PM, All days of the week except Sunday