- Established
- 1870
- Official name
- Sri Chamarajendra Park
- Car-free hours
- 5 am to 8 am daily
- Plants and trees
- About 6,000
- Distance from airport
- About 45 km
- Ideal time needed
- 2–3 hours
History of the park
The park was created in 1870 and first carried the name Meade's Park, after Meade, then acting Commissioner of Mysore, who set it up. It later became known as Cubbon Park, after Sir Mark Cubbon, a long-serving British commissioner of the region.
In 1927 its official name was changed to Sri Chamarajendra Park, marking the silver jubilee of Krishnaraja Wodeyar's rule over Mysore. Most people, though, still call it Cubbon Park.
What to see
Much of the pleasure here is simply the greenery. The Directorate of Horticulture looks after the grounds, which hold around 6,000 plants and trees, including tall rain trees and clumps of bamboo. Lawns open out between the trees, and the broad paths suit walking and cycling.
The State Central Library, a red Gothic-style building, stands inside the park and is worth seeing even from outside. Statues and memorials scattered through the grounds recall the city's administrative past.
- State Central Library
- Rain tree avenues and bamboo groves
- Open lawns for picnics and play
- Historic statues and memorials
Timings and rules
Visitors can walk in at any time during the day. Between 5 am and 8 am every morning, vehicles are not allowed on the park roads and the area is kept as a silent zone, which makes early morning the most pleasant time to walk here.
How to reach
Because it sits in the heart of the city, the park has entrances off Hudson Circle, Ambedkar Veedhi, Kasturba Road and M.G. Road. Kempegowda International Airport is roughly 45 km away, and autos, taxis, buses and the metro all serve the area.
Tips for your visit
Come early if you want cool air and the car-free roads, or late afternoon for softer light if you like photography. Weekends bring families and children, while weekdays are quieter apart from the lunch-hour crowd from nearby offices. Wear comfortable shoes, carry water and allow two to three hours if you plan to wander the whole park. We can add Cubbon Park to a Bangalore city day in your itinerary.
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