12.998677.5920Bangalore, Karnataka

PALACE

Bangalore Palace - A Royal Tudor Castle in the City's Heart

Explore a Tudor-style royal palace in the heart of Bangalore, featuring lavish interiors, vintage artifacts, and sprawling grounds.

Bangalore, Karnataka1-2 hours10:00 AM – 5:30 PM₹230No Photography

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Best Season:The best time to visit Bangalore Palace is from September to February. During these months, the weather is pleasant and cool, making it comfortable to explore the palace and its grounds. This period is ideal for sightseeing. The summer months, from March to May, can be quite hot, while the monsoon season, from June to August, experiences regular rainfall which might disrupt outdoor exploration. The winter months see the highest number of visitors, so booking tickets online can be a good idea.

Duration:1-2 hours

Entry (Indian):₹230

Entry (Foreign):₹460

Photography:Not Allowed

Parking:Not Available

Why Visit Bangalore Palace?

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Bangalore Palace is a royal residence that stands out for its Tudor-revival architecture, complete with fortified towers, turrets, and battlements. The palace's construction began in 1874 and was completed in 1944, showing a style heavily inspired by England's Windsor Castle. Inside, the atmosphere shifts to a more Victorian aesthetic. Visitors walk through rooms filled with elegant woodcarvings, cornices, and floral motifs. The walls are decorated with numerous paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries, including works by the famous Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma. Key areas include the Durbar Hall, where royal audiences were held, which features a large mounted elephant head and elaborate stained-glass windows.

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October-January, weekends, and public holidays, when pleasant weather attracts the most tourists and local visitors.

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September, February-March, and weekday afternoons.

Low Season

April-August, during the hot summer and rainy monsoon seasons, especially on weekday mornings.

Entry Fees & Timings

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Indian Visitors

₹230

Per person

Foreign Visitors

₹460

Per person

Opening Hours

10:00 AM — 5:30 PM

Open on all days of the week, including public holidays. Last entry is typically at 5:00 PM. Timings may be altered during private events or concerts held on the grounds, so it's advisable to check beforehand.

Indian citizens: ₹230 per person. Foreign nationals: ₹460 per person. An audio guide is included with the entry ticket. Photography charges are extra: Mobile Camera ₹285, Still Camera ₹685, Video Camera ₹1485. Prices are subject to change.

Location & Directions

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Address

Palace Road, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052

Coordinates

12.9986, 77.5920

Nearest City

Bangalore

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How to Reach

Multiple ways to get to this destination conveniently

By Air

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is the nearest airport, located about 32 km away. It takes approximately 1 hour to reach the palace by taxi or airport bu...

By Train

Bengaluru Cantonment (BNC) is the closest railway station, about 3 km away. However, the main station is KSR Bengaluru City Junction (SBC), which is around 5 km...

By Road

The palace is centrally located and easily accessible by road. It is situated off Palace Road and Bellary Road. State-run and private buses connect Bangalore to...

Local Transport

Auto-rickshaws and ride-hailing services like Ola and Uber are widely available. The city's BMTC bus network has several routes that pass near the palace, with ...

History & Significance

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History

The palace's construction was started by Reverend J. Garrett, the first principal of Central High School (now Central College), in 1874. He sold the property to the guardians of the young Maharaja Chamarajendra Wadiyar X in 1884. The palace was built in a Tudor-revival style, inspired by Windsor Cas...

Significance

Bangalore Palace is significant for its unique blend of Tudor and Scottish Gothic architecture, a style rarely seen in South India. It represents the architectural tastes and global influences of the Wadiyar dynasty during the British Raj. The palace is a repository of royal history, housing pricele...

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