Cubbon Park, Bengaluru: what to see and when to go

Cubbon Park is a large public park in the centre of Bengaluru, India. Created in 1870 and expanded since, it holds thousands of trees, historic buildings like the Karnataka High Court, museums, libraries, and walking paths used by locals and visitors.

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Holds around 6,000 trees from 96 species, both native and exotic
Home to the Karnataka High Court in the historic Attara Kacheri building
Contains one of India’s oldest archaeological museums, built in 1876
Protected since 1979 by state law against new construction
Renamed in 1927 but still widely known as Cubbon Park

What is Cubbon Park?

Cubbon Park covers 300 acres in central Bengaluru. It blends lawns, thickets, bamboo groves, and flowerbeds with natural rock formations. Scattered through its grounds are statues, a bandstand, a lotus pond, and notable colonial-era buildings including courts, libraries, and museums.

The history of Cubbon Park

The park was founded in 1870 under British administration by Richard Sankey, then Chief Engineer of Mysore State. Initially named Meade’s Park, it was soon renamed after Sir Mark Cubbon, a long-serving commissioner. In 1927, it received its official name, Sri Chamarajendra Park, honouring a former Mysore ruler.

What there is to see

Laid out with wide avenues lined by exotic and native trees, the park features walking paths and motorable roads restricted to light vehicles. Its design links formal gardens with monuments and natural elements. The Horticulture Department of Karnataka manages its layout and plantings.

St. Mark's Church, From Cubbon Park, Bangalore. Photo: J B MacGeorge, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

St. Mark's Church and Band Stand, Bangalore (1870). 'Views in Bangalore', of the Vibart Collection, by Albert Thomas. Photo: Albert Thomas Watson Penn, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

When to go

Open daily except Sundays, the park serves as a green retreat for walkers, students, and tourists. Morning hours see heavy use by exercisers, especially when surrounding roads close to traffic. It contributes to Bengaluru’s identity as the 'Garden City'.

Why Cubbon Park matters

Though officially renamed in 1927, most people still call it Cubbon Park. A 2013 event marked renewed recognition of Sir Mark Cubbon’s role in shaping Bengaluru. The park is protected under Karnataka’s Preservation Act of 1979, which bans new construction except by the Horticulture Department.

Questions people ask about Cubbon Park

Where is Cubbon Park located?

Cubbon Park is in the central business district of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, near landmarks like Vidhana Soudha and MG Road.

When was Cubbon Park established?

The park was created in 1870 under British rule by Major General Richard Sankey, then Chief Engineer of Mysore State.

What can visitors see in Cubbon Park?

Visitors find tree-lined avenues, statues, a lotus pond, bamboo groves, historic buildings like the High Court and museums, and walking paths through diverse plantings.

Is Cubbon Park open every day?

The park is closed on Sundays. On other days, it is open all day, though surrounding roads are closed to traffic during early morning hours for walkers.

Why is it also called Sri Chamarajendra Park?

It was renamed in 1927 to honour Maharaja Chamarajendra Wadiyar X, under whose rule the park was originally established, though the old name remains more common.

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