Whether you want to go on a morning walk amidst fresh air and Nature with greenery around or you wish to spend some time with your family and friends, Cubbon Park has always been the best option for Banglorians.
Cubbon Park was established in the year 1870 by Sir John Meade. Cubbon Park was initially named “Meade’s Park and later many changes took place in the park and was officially renamed “Sri Chamarajendra Park” in 1927 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Sri. Krishnaraja Wodeyar’s rule in Mysore State.
This park is surrounded by lakhs of trees there giving you a fresh feel of nature in the busy city. It is spread across 300 acres in the middle of the city.
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Cubbon Park Highlights
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Cubbon Park |
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Timings |
6 AM |
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Location |
Kasturba Rd, Behind High Court of Karnataka, Ambedkar Veedhi, Sampangi Rama Nagara, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001 |
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Entry |
Free |
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Parking |
Paid Parking Available |
Cubbon Park Timings
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6 AM - 6 PM |
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Closed on |
Mondays and Second Tuesdays |
Places to Explore in Cubbon Park
- State Library
- Bangalore Aquarium
- Jawahar Bal Bhavan
- High Court
- Cubbon Park Museum
Things to do in Cubbon Park
- Go for Morning walks at cubbon park.
- Try cycling during the weekends inside the park.
- Take your kids to Jawahar Bal Bhavan and take the Toy Train ride and Boating experience.
- Spend time with friends and family in the sitting areas provided in the park.
- Explore the Cubbon park by walking through Bamboo trees, and various other flowers.
How to Reach Cubbon Park
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Nearest Airport |
Kempegowda International Airport |
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Nearest Railway Station |
Cantonment Railway Station |
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Nearest Metro Station |
Cubbon Park and Vidhan Soudha |
You can also reach Vidhansoudha Metro Station which is near to the State library.
Cubbon Park Attractions
- State Archeological Museum: The Government Museum is one of the oldest museums in the country. This museum has the first ever recorded Kannada inscription - The Halmidi inscription and Atakur inscription. You can also explore stone carvings, pottery, paintings, and coins here. This museum is open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM except Mondays.
- Attara Kacheri: It was built in the year 1864 with red stones and housed the Karnataka High Court.
- Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall: built in the early 20th- century, the building houses the central Library with over 2 lakh books and a special collection dedicated to Braille books and manuscripts. It is a 2- 2-level library with a lot of seating space and book varieties.
Places To Visit Near Cubbon Park
- Vidhan Soudha: One of the famous landmarks in Bangalore is the Vidhan Soudha building which is spread over 60 acres and houses the Secretariat and the State Legislature. You can enjoy the view from outside and is located at a walkable distance from Cubbon Park State Library.
- Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum: From showcasing the wonders of engineering to delving into the domains of space exploration the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum offers a comprehensive understanding of scientific principles and their real-world applications and serves to inspire education and encourage visitors to explore and appreciate the achievements of human innovation.
- Bangalore Aquarium: Setup in 1983 Bangalore Aquarium is the second largest aquarium in India. Also called the Government Aquarium, it is located near the Cubbon Park entrance. The aquarium was under development and has now been opened to the public. The Bangalore aquarium has a variety of cultivable and ornamental species on display.
- Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain: Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain stands as one of the most technically advanced and among the largest artificially created fountains in India. The combination of the show's audio-visual presentation and the rhythmic dancing of sparkling water makes it a truly enchanting spectacle to watch. Don't miss the musical Fountain Show.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: Take a visit to this Planetarium with kids and learn about the stars and planets. Watching a movie at this dome-shaped theatre captivates audiences with its engaging presentations on planets, constellations, and stars.
- Mahatma Gandhi Park: You can take a walk at this park and explore the statues of Bapu. This park is dedicated to the Father of India, Mahatma Gandhiji. There are fountains and chairs available to relax and enjoy your evening. It is about 1km away from Cubbon Park.
Restaurants Near Cubbon Park
- Mayura Bala Bhavan: This restaurant is situated inside the Jawahar Bal Bhawan where you can enjoy the food of various varieties like South Indian, Chinese, etc. However, there can long waiting time here as the seating space is less.
- Konark Kanteerava: This restaurant is situated inside the Kanteerva stadium and is about 3 km away from Jawahar Bal Bhawan. This is a South Indian Restaurant that serves Vegan dishes too. It is open from 8 AM - 10:30 PM.
- MTR: The most famous restaurant in Bangalore named Mavalli Tiffin Room is located on St. Marks Road. This restaurant was set up in 1924 and offers South Indian Dishes like Idli, Vada, Dosa, Filter coffee, etc.
- Lifetree Restaurant: You can also enjoy Breakfast at this restaurant located on Richmond Road. It is Pure Veg Restaurant and also offers main courses, Continental, Pizza, Desserts etc.