Cubbon Park in Bangalore
· Summer: March-May (20°C - 36°C)
· Winter: November-February (10°C - 30°C)
· Monsoon: June-August
Best time to visit:
October-February
Opening Time:
Closing Time:
Weekly Holiday:
Entry Fees for Indians
Adults: Nil
Children:
Nil
Cameras: Nil
Video Camera: Nil
Entry Fees for Foreign Nationals
Adults:
Nil
Children:
Nil
Cameras:
Nil
Video Camera:
Nil
Cubbon Park, also known as Sri Jayachamarajendra Park, confirms Bangalore’s status as the ‘Garden City’. Well-known for its rich flora and numerous iconic buildings and monuments, the park boasts of creative landscapes and well-maintained roads and avenues. Apart from the local residents who visit the park for walking, jogging and relaxing, huge flocks of tourists regularly throng the park to admire its abundant beauty.
Thousands of plants and trees belonging to nearly 100 species adorn the park area. Some popular ones include araucaria, bamboo, artocarpus, millettia, silver oak, schinus molle and delonix. Lotus Pond and innumerable flower beds add beautiful colours to the park area.
Among the most notable historical buildings in the park, Attara Kacheri (High Court), Sheshadri Iyer Memorial Hall, Indira Priyadarshini’s Children Library, Venkatappa Art Gallery, octagonal Bandstand and Government Aquarium are extremely worth visiting. Jawahar Bal Bhawan amusement park (with toy train ride) and State Archaeological Museum (with collections of coins, paintings, sculptures and excavated items) are other attraction you must visit.
Statues of eminent personalities like Queen Victoria and King Edward are the added attractions. Dancing Musical Fountain is one of the recently added attractions. Two wonderful daily shows held here from 07:00 p.m.-07:30 p.m. and 08:00 p.m.-08:30 p.m. (excluding Mondays and second Tuesdays) can leave you mesmerized. The park area restricts motor vehicles between 05:00 a.m. and 08:00 a.m.
Connectivites
Road:
Located in the Central Administration Area, Cubbon Park is easily accessible from the M.G. Road, Kasturba Road and other well-maintained roads of the city. Light motor vehicles are allowed to access the motorable roads inside the park.
Railway:
About 6 km. from the Cubbon Park is Bangalore’s Railway Station boasting of excellent train services. You can hire an auto-rickshaw or a taxi from the station to reach the park.
Airway:
At a distance of about 34 km. from the park is the Bangalore International Airport. Hire a taxi or an auto-rickshaw, the best modes that connect the airport with the park.