What to expect
Highlights
- Tudor-revival architecture with turrets, fortified towers and Gothic windows.
- Interiors of Wodeyar portraits, antique furniture and the Durbar Hall.
- Landscaped grounds used for major concerts and fairs.
Bangalore Palace
Bangalore Palace is a Tudor-revival mansion built in 1878 and later expanded by the Wodeyar royal family of Mysore. Its fortified towers, battlements, arches and wooden interiors were inspired by England’s Windsor Castle.
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Bangalore Palace
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Plan Bangalore Palace
Typeheritage
Nearest baseCentral Bengaluru
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1
EntryApprox. Rs 260 (Indian), higher for foreign nationals; still-camera fee extra
Nearest town/baseCentral Bengaluru
DistrictBengaluru Urban
Place typeheritage
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours for the palace and grounds.
Bangalore Palace is a Tudor-revival mansion built in 1878 and later expanded by the Wodeyar royal family of Mysore. Its fortified towers, battlements, arches and wooden interiors were inspired by England’s Windsor Castle.
Now maintained by the Wodeyar family, it opens to visitors with an audio tour through halls of royal portraits, period furniture, and Durbar and reception rooms; the grounds also host concerts and events.
Visiting
Bangalore Palace — at a glance
Timings10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (last entry ~5:00 PM)
Best timeOctober to February; mornings quieter
Entry: Approx. Rs 260 (Indian), higher for foreign nationals; still-camera fee extra
Getting there: Vasanth Nagar, ~4 km north of centre
Audio guide recommended; grounds host events.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Vasanth Nagar, about 4 km north of the centre; taxis, autos and buses reach it, with the Palace Road / Cantonment area nearby.
- Buy the entry ticket at the gate; a still-camera fee is charged separately.
Distance by road
- Mysuru145 km
- Chennai350 km
- Hyderabad570 km
- Mangaluru350 km
- Coimbatore365 km
Road km to Bengaluru Urban; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February. Mornings are quieter for the interior tour.
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Visitor notes
- Entry and camera fees apply and are higher for foreign nationals; the audio guide is recommended.
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Bangalore Palace — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Bangalore Palace?
October to February. Mornings are quieter for the interior tour.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bangalore Palace?
Entry: Approx. Rs 260 (Indian), higher for foreign nationals; still-camera fee extra. Timings: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (last entry ~5:00 PM). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Bangalore Palace?
At Vasanth Nagar, about 4 km north of the centre; taxis, autos and buses reach it, with the Palace Road / Cantonment area nearby. Buy the entry ticket at the gate; a still-camera fee is charged separately.
How much time do I need for Bangalore Palace?
1 to 1.5 hours for the palace and grounds.
What else is near Bangalore Palace?
Nearby you can pair National Gallery of Modern Art (1.1 km), Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (1.6 km), Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (1.6 km), St. Mary's Basilica (2.0 km).
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