Bangalore Palace Tours and Tickets

Bangalore Palace is a massive complex spread over 450 acres (182 hectares). It was built for the Wadiyar family, who once ruled a large swathe of South India, and features an exceptional blend of architectural elements. Today, it’s a popular tourist attraction, though part of the palace is still private.

The best month to visit Bangalore Palace and Bangalore, generally, is January or February, when the weather is most pleasant. However, any time between October and March is lovely. You may wish to avoid the main monsoon season, which runs from June until September.

The best way to get to Bangalore Palace depends on where you're coming from. The Palace is about 20 minutes on foot from the Bangalore Cantt train station, while Cubbon Park is around 20 minutes by taxi or auto-rickshaw. City tours that visit Bangalore Palace typically include transportation from your hotel.

Yes, you can take photos at Bangalore Palace. While photography of the exterior is freely allowed, visitors wishing to take pictures inside the palace will need to pay a supplemental fee to use their camera. This fee also applies to those wishing to take photos on a mobile phone.

Yes, there are guided tours of Bangalore Palace. Admission fees include audio guides, but for the full experience, consider a guide-led tour instead. The palace is featured on many Bangalore tours, including general city tours and tours that focus specifically on the city’s palatial architecture.

Yes, there are lots of nearby attractions to visit after Bangalore Palace. Architecture fans will find plenty to see, including Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace and Vidhana Soudha (the state legislature building). Bangalore has also been nicknamed the “Garden City” and is home to green spaces such as Cubbon Park and Lalbagh Botanical Gardens.