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Cubbon Park (Bangalore)
Cubbon Park which is officially known as Sri Chamarajendra Park.
It is a famous landmark in Bangalore which is located in the premises of the main city, in the Central Administrative Area. The Park was built in the year of 1879 when Major General Richard Sankey was the British Chief Engineer of Mysore state. Cubbon Park in Bangalore encompasses a large area of 100 acres but currently it comprises of only 300 acres. The Park is replete with a wide variety of flowers and birds, and impressive buildings and statues of famous personalities.History of Cubbon Park
Spread over an area of 300 acres, Cubbon Park in Bangalore is the green belt region of the city and is an ideal place for nature lovers. Having been laid down by Lord Cubbon, the park is named in his honor. It is home to more than 6,000 trees that support a vibrant ecosystem. First established in the year 1870 by Sri John Meade (acting Commissioner of Mysore), Cubbon Park in Bangalore 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. At present, Cubbon Park is under the control of the Department of Horticulture.
Major Attractions of Cubbon Park
There are a host of attractions inside Cubbon Park for tourists to enjoy a wonderful experience. Have a look at these places:
Cubbon Park Aquarium - it is a famous place to enjoy an exciting day trip to the park. Cubbon Aquarium is an underwater world which acts as a fascinating attraction for both children and adults. It is an octagonal building and a freshwater aquarium abundant in a variety of school of fish.
Toy Train - it is a fun ride which is located inside the Cubbon Park in Bangalore. Toy train or the Putani Express is an entertaining attraction which is equally loved by kids and adults. Take a joy ride only by paying Rs 10 (for children) and Rs 30 (for adults) during a visit here.
Band Stand in the Cubbon Park - it is an octagonal structure built inside the park and acts as a treasure house of fond memories of the old city of Bangalore. The bandstand is still famous for serving as the ground for remarkable musical performances held earlier.
The Dancing Musical Fountain - it is located on the Raj Bhavan Road and offers an interesting visit for tourists. It is a unique musical fountain whose functions are controlled by binary operations.
The State Archeological Museum - it is one of the oldest museums in India which is located inside the Cubbon Park in Bangalore. It adds a charm to the park, and contains the ancient ruins of Mohenjo-Daro civilisation. One can also spot several specimens such as coins and stone inscriptions of the royal Vijayanagara Empire.
Facts About Cubbon Park
Cubbon Park offers some of the interesting facts about its construction, history and more. Check out these quick facts to know more about Cubbon Park :
1) The park was opened in 1870 as Meade’s Park, named after the commissioner of Mysore.
2) The park is closed on Mondays while toy train is closed on Thursdays.
3) The Government Museum in Cubbon Park displays the ruins of Mohenjo Daro and specimens from Vijayanagara Empire.
Statues In and Around Cubbon Park
Some of the iconic statues erected in and around Cubbon Park are :
Major General Sir Mark Cubbon
Rajya Dhurandhar
Queen Victoria
Sir K. Sheshadri Iyer statue
Chamarajendra Wodeyar
Cubbon Park Parking
As the are around Cubbon Park remains closed during the early morning hours, especially between 5 am to 8 am. The roads do not allow heavy vehicles but tourists can bring along their two-wheelers for that purpose.
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Places where tourists can go shopping near Cubbon Park include Cauvery emporium Bangalore and Chickpete Bengaluru.
Numerous courses are offered at the Cubbon Park, ranging from pottery to aero-modeling.
Yes, tourists can visit museums in the park such as the Government Museum, Doll Museum, and Sir Vishweshwariah Industrial and Technological Museum, Bengaluru:
Yes, it is possible to park cars at Cubbon Park. Cars can be parked on the Queens Road side upto high court complex.
No, outside food is not allowed in Cubbon Park. One can buy from the shops that are inside the park but bringing outside food or littering the park is strictly prohibited.
Both Cubbon Park and Lalbagh are beautiful and famous tourist attractions. Cubbon Park is slightly better than the Lalbagh in terms of photography and open area.
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