Bangalore Palace is located in the city of Bengaluru, which is also the capital of Karnataka and is an IT hub. Despite being situated in the downtown area of the city, it has not lost its grandeur. This majestic palace was built by Chamarajendra Wadiyar in 1878, he was a British Guardian, and bought this land from the principal of Bangalore Central High School in 1873, J Garret. The Wadiyar dynasty was one of the most renowned and powerful dynasties of south India. The sprawling area of this palace is 45,000 square feet. The architecture of this building is so appealing like the Taj Mahal that’s why most of the visitors take agra one day tour package that can leave its visitors enthralled as same like Bangalore palace. If you are in the city, you must explore this palace.

The architecture of this palace was taken from the Windsor Castle of London; therefore, visitors think it is a replica of it. Its architecture is a blend of Scottish Gothic and Tudor. The wooden work which has been done in and out of this palace gives a regal look. Visiting this palace provides you an opportunity to witness its lavish and opulent architecture which cannot be found in other monuments of India.

The walls of the rooms have been decorated by one of the renowned painters of his time, Raja Ravi Varma who made it exceptional. The ground floor of this palace was furnished with fluorescent blue ceramic tiles. The Durbar Hall which is on the first floor of this place is unique. At present, this building is known for many cultural activities as well because it hosts rock shows, cultural events, sports, social functions, exhibitions, musical concerts, marriages, etc. In order for amusement, there is a fun park within this palace which has been a great place for kids and adults.

Timings To Visit Bangalore Palace

The timings of this palace start from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Make sure that one has to buy a ticket to get in if you are in India, you need to buy a ticket of RS 230, and for an overseas person is Rs 460. In the case of carrying electronic gadgets like mobile phones, cameras, or steel cameras, all these devices can be used inside the monument if you buy a ticket separately.

The timing of any monument is essential and should be known by visitors because many tourists make mistakes while visiting the Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal entry time is like 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset.       

How To Reach Bangalore Palace

It is situated in Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India. It can be accessed from any corner of the world via a flight because it has an international airport. One can get regular flights not only within the country but also in all the major cities of the world. The train and the surface network of the city are very comfortable for travelers to reach here.