Cubbon Park
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Timings : 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closed on Mondays and second Tuesdays of Every month.
Strictly for morning walkers: 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Time Required : 1 - 2 hours
Entry Fee : Free
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Cubbon Park, Bangalore Overview
Spread over an area of 300 acres, Cubbon Park in the city of Bangalore is a major sightseeing attraction rich in green foliage. It is a green belt region of the city and is an ideal place for nature lovers and those seeking a calm atmosphere. Having been laid down by Lord Cubbon, the park is named so in his honour. It is home to more than 6,000 trees that support a vibrant ecosystem. In addition to being a natural sightseeing destination, some of the major structures of the city such as the Attara Kacheri, Cubbon Park Museum and Sheshadri Iyer Memorial Park are also situated here. Another famous attraction in the Cubbon Park is The Bangalore Aquarium, which is the second largest aquarium in India.
Cubbon Park was originally spread over 100 acres, which was later extended to 300 acres. First established in the year 1870 by Sri John Meade (acting Commissioner of Mysore), Cubbon Park has a long history. Major General Richard Sankey (Chief Engineer of the State) conceived this park in honour of Sri John Meade. Initially, the park was called "Meade's Park" and later came to be known as the Cubbon Park. Since the introduction of the park, it was made and improved in many ways.
In the year 1927, the park was officially renamed as "Sri. Chamarajendra Park" to mark the Silver Jubilee of Sri. Krishnaraja Wodeyar's rule in Mysore State. At present, the Cubbon Park is under the control of the Department of Horticulture. The Deputy Director of Horticulture (Cubbon Park) is responsible for the administration and maintenance of the park.
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Things to Do in Cubbon Park
- Central Public Library
- Government Museum
- Sir Vishweshwariah Industrial and Technological Museum
- Karnataka High Court
- Venkatappa Art Gallery
- Queen Victoria
- King Edward VII
- Major General Sir Mark Cubbon
- Rajya Dhurandhara Sir K. Sheshadri Iyer
- Sri Chamarajendra Wodeyar
Other attractions include:
- The lotus pond
- Ringwood Circle
- the bamboo groove nook
- Dancing Fountain
- The Band Stand also deserves a special mention as a hotbed of cultural shows, and music concerts till a few years ago.
- Bangalore Aquarium, which is the largest aquarium of its kind in the country and houses a wide array of colourful water creatures.
- Jawahar Bal Bhawan which offers Toy Train rides through the park and is an especially enjoyable activity for children.
Architecture of Cubbon Park
1. Attara Kacheri: As the name suggests, the building accommodates the Karnataka High Court. The structure was built in the year 1864 A.D during British rule purely out of stone. Bright red in colour, this is an illustration of the Gothic style of architecture.
2. Museum: The State Archeological Museum which is also the oldest in the country is situated in the park as well. Built in 1876 by Colonel Sankey, it is similar in design to the Attara Kacheri in its appearance and structure. The museum houses antiques from Mohenjodaro period, specimens of Vijayanagara and Halebid architecture, ancient coins and stone inscriptions as old as 5000 years.
3. Seshadri Iyer Memorial hall: Built in the year 1915, this European - inspired hall is dedicated to Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hal who was Dewan of Mysore State from 1883 to 1901. The Museum also has a library which spans over an area of 300 km² and is the Apex of the Karnataka Public Libraries system. The library has an impressive collection of 2.65 lakh books which also include a Braille section.
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