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Entry to Cubbon Park (officially Sri Chamarajendra Park) in Bengaluru is free. Karnataka Tourism lists the park as open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. A May 2025 Karnataka government order sets walking hours of 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Vehicles are kept out from 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM, and all day on Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays and public holidays. You only pay for attractions inside or next to the park, such as the aquarium and the Visvesvaraya museum (₹100).
Last checked: 7 October 2026. This guide uses Karnataka Horticulture Department, Karnataka Tourism and attraction websites, plus named news reports for rule changes. It is not based on a visit. Confirm anything time-sensitive before you go.
Cubbon Park timings
| What | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Park open hours | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Karnataka Tourism (karnatakatourism.org) |
| Walking hours in the government order | 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM | Karnataka government order on Cubbon Park rules, reported by The Hindu, 6 May 2025 |
| No vehicles (daily quiet hours) | 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM | Karnataka High Court order, reported by The Indian Express; Karnataka Tourism |
| Vehicle traffic on working days | 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM | The Hindu, March 2025 |
| No vehicles all day | Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays, public holidays (emergency vehicles only) | Horticulture Department decision, reported by The Indian Express and The Hindu, 2025 |
The Horticulture Department’s own Cubbon Park page does not publish opening hours or closed days. Karnataka Tourism’s table lists the park as closed on Mondays and second Tuesdays, but most of the park is open lawn crossed by public roads, so this is unclear. If you plan to visit on a Monday, call the Deputy Director of Horticulture, Cubbon Park, on 080-22864125.
In January 2025 a three-month trial let traffic through on second and fourth Saturdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (The Hindu). We found no report on whether it was extended.
Cubbon Park entry fee and tickets
There is no ticket for the park itself. Karnataka Tourism lists the entry fee as free, and the Horticulture Department calls it “purely a public park”. There is also no camera fee for personal photos. The paid attractions are listed below.
| Attraction | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum (VITM) | ₹100 general visitors; free for children under 5 | vismuseum.gov.in ticket page (revised fee from 1 April 2026) |
| VITM extras | 3D show ₹50, Science on a Sphere ₹50, Taramandal ₹20, Wright Brothers’ Flyer simulator ₹60 | vismuseum.gov.in |
| Namma Bengaluru Aquarium | Not published on its website | Ask at the counter (see below) |
| Toy train (Putani Express), Bal Bhavan | About ₹30 adult, ₹10 to ₹20 child | Karnataka Tourism, marked “approximately” |
| Boating at Jawahar Bal Bhavan | About ₹50 per person, seasonal | Karnataka Tourism, marked “approximately” |
Cubbon Park rules (2025 government order)
The Hindu reported these rules on 6 May 2025. The Horticulture Department said breaking them can lead to a ₹500 fine, with legal action for repeat offenders.
- Personal photos on phones and cameras are allowed.
- Pre- and post-wedding shoots, baby shoots, modelling shoots, reels and other commercial videos are not allowed. Nature or wildlife photographers can ask the Horticulture Department for permission.
- Eating inside the park is not allowed.
- Groups of more than 20 need permission from the Deputy Director of Cubbon Park.
- Cycling and skating are allowed, but classes and training sessions are not.
- Balloons, kites and frisbees are not allowed.
Karnataka Tourism says pets must be leashed on weekdays and are not allowed at weekends. We did not find this rule in the government order as reported, so check the signs at the gate.
Attractions inside and next to the park
Namma Bengaluru Aquarium
The aquarium is on Kasturba Road, inside Cubbon Park. Its website gives these hours: Monday to Friday 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and government holidays 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It reopened after a makeover in July 2024. Karnataka Tourism still lists older hours (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, closed Mondays and second Tuesdays), so go by the aquarium’s own site. Phone: +91 63643 54836. The website does not list ticket prices.
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
VITM is a unit of the National Council of Science Museums (Ministry of Culture) on Kasturba Road. It is open 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and the ticket counter closes at 5:30 PM. It opens every day of the year except Ganesha Chaturthi and Deepavali. The museum says tickets can be booked online only on vismuseum.gov.in. Entry is free for army, navy, air force and police personnel in uniform, for people with disabilities, and for children under 5.
Government Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery
The Government Museum on Kasturba Road was closed for renovation in 2026. On 19 August 2026, Karnataka’s Tourism Minister told officials to finish the work within six months so it could reopen (The Hindu). No reopening date had been announced when we checked. The minister also visited the Venkatappa Art Gallery next door. Its current hours were not published on an official page we could open.
Heritage and landmarks
The Horticulture Department lists the Vidhana Soudha, Karnataka High Court (Attara Kacheri), Visvesvaraya Museum, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Indira Gandhi Children’s Library and the Band Stand among the sights in and around the park. The Sir Mark Cubbon statue faces the steps up to the terrace garden.
Cubbon Park history in brief
According to the Horticulture Department, Cubbon Park was laid out in 1870 on 100 acres. Major General Richard Hieram Sankey designed it. It grew to about 260 acres by the 1950s and now covers 197 acres 31.50 guntas. It started as Meade’s Park, was named Cubbon Park in 1873, and was renamed Sri Chamarajendra Park on 26 July 1948. Silver oak was first introduced here in 1870.
How to reach Cubbon Park
Cubbon Park Metro Station on the Purple Line is about 450 m from the Kasturba Road entrance, and Vidhana Soudha station serves the north side (Karnataka Tourism). Paid parking is available near Kasturba Road and Bal Bhavan. Karnataka Tourism does not list parking rates, and we found no official parking tariff. Remember that cars cannot use the park roads on Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays and public holidays.
Best time to visit
Go in the morning walking window (5:30 AM to 9:00 AM) for quiet, car-free roads and birdwatching. Sundays are car-free all day, which suits cyclists and families. Karnataka Tourism suggests October to February for cooler weather. If you are in Bengaluru for longer, see our guide to places to visit near Bangalore for 2 days, or Fun World Bangalore for rides. For a day trip, GRS Fantasy Park in Mysore is another family option.
FAQ
What are the Cubbon Park timings?
Karnataka Tourism lists 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the 2025 government order sets walking hours of 5:30 to 9:00 AM and 4:30 to 6:00 PM.
Is there an entry ticket for Cubbon Park?
No, entry to the park is free; only attractions like the aquarium and VITM charge.
Are vehicles allowed in Cubbon Park on Sunday?
No, vehicles other than emergency services are kept out on Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays and public holidays.
What are the Cubbon Park aquarium timings?
The aquarium’s website lists 11 AM to 8 PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 8 PM on weekends and government holidays.
Is the Government Museum in Cubbon Park open?
It was under renovation in 2026, and the state set a six-month deadline in August 2026, so check before you go.
