- Built
- 1887
- Style
- Tudor
- Ideal time needed
- 40 to 60 minutes
- Nearest airport
- Kempegowda International, about 31 km
- Distance from railway station
- About 5 km
History
The palace was commissioned for the young Chamarajendra Wadiyar X by his guardians, as a royal home in Bangalore. Construction took several years, and later additions extended the grounds. It remains in the ownership of the Wadiyar family, and parts of the grounds are used for concerts and large events.
Inside the palace
Carved wooden staircases, painted walls and floral motifs set the tone. The coat of arms given by the British to the Maharaja of Mysore appears in nearly every room, along with Wadiyar royal emblems.
The ballroom, decorated in bright colours and lit by chandeliers, is the most striking room. The Durbar Hall, used for royal audiences with courtiers, is closed to visitors but can be seen through glass. Hunting trophies, old photographs, ornate lamps, flower stands and a jockey's weighing chair fill the corridors, and the private courtyards of the Maharaja and Maharani are richly furnished.
Timings, photos and dress
A tour of the rooms takes about 40 to 60 minutes. Mobile phone photography is allowed inside and outside, while professional cameras need a separate paid permit. Avoid shorts and sleeveless tops and dress modestly, as it is a heritage property. Weekday mornings are the quietest time to visit, and there is parking inside the grounds.
How to reach and what is nearby
Kempegowda International Airport is about 31 km away, and prepaid taxis are easy to find. The main city railway station is roughly 5 km from the palace. Nearby you can visit Lalbagh, Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park, the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium and St Mary's Basilica, or shop along MG Road. We can build a Bangalore city day around the palace.
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