Vidhana Soudha Tours and Tickets

Vidhana Soudha is a government building that houses the Karnataka State Legislature. The massive granite structure was built in the 1950s and is significant for its role in local politics and for its architecture, which is predominantly neo-Dravidian with a smattering of Indo-Saracenic features.

No, Vidhana Soudha is not good for kids. While some children may appreciate the architecture, it’s not exactly a kid-focused attraction and little ones might get bored. However, there’s nothing inherently family-unfriendly about the attraction—it’s just not a place that most kids would find engaging.

Yes, visitors can enter Vidhana Soudha. However, you’ll need to apply for a visitor pass if you want to see the interior. Passes are available at gates 1 and 3 and are free, but note that interior visiting hours are limited to a few hours in the afternoon.

The best time of day to visit Vidhana Soudha is in the afternoon if you want to see the interior. If you're more interested in the exterior of the building or want to take photographs, come on a Sunday evening at sunset, when the structure is usually illuminated.

Vidhana Soudha is located in Bangalore's city center, right next to Cubbon Park. The closest metro station is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on the Violet Line, which stops right in front of Vidhana Soudha. Many tours of Bangalore visit Vidhana Soudha and often include round-trip transportation from your hotel.

Yes, there are lots of attractions to visit in the area around Vidhana Soudha. These include Cubbon Park, right by the building, and the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, situated at the opposite side of the park. Other nearby attractions include the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium and the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath.