Cubbon Park Known for its Landscaping, Aquarium and Statues

By George On

Cubbon Park, or Sri Chamarajendra Park, as it is officially known, is a beautiful park spread over an area of 300 acres in the heart of Bengaluru city.

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In 1870, this park was opened and had an area of 100 acres. Later, the park was extended to 1.2 square kilometers. It now covers over 300 acres. This park is known for its landscaping, which is integrated well with the natural rocks, trees, bamboo, etc. The park has well-maintained walking paths. There are motor-able roads inside the park; access is only for light motor vehicles.

Brief History on  Sri Chamarajendra Park

The first name of the park was Meade’s Park, named after Sir John Meade, who was the Acting Commissioner of Mysore in 1870. Later on, the park was renamed Cubbon Park. Sir Mark Cubbon was the longest-serving commissioner of the state.

Again, the park was renamed in 1927 as Sri Chamarajendra Park in memory of the 19th-century ruler Sri Chamarajendra Wodeyar. Chamarajendra Wodeyar was the King of the then princely state of Mysore. He reigned from 1868–1894. Bengaluru was under his rule when the park came into existence in 1870.

Flora inside Cubbon Park or Sri Chamarajendra Park

Cubbon Park is very rich in flora. There are around 68 genera of trees or plants. 96 species of plants or trees, numbering around 6000 plants or trees, are there in this park. There are many ornamental and exotic trees and plants lining the roads of Cubbon Park.

Other buildings inside  Cubbon Park

K.Sheshadri Iyer Statue, Cubbon ParkStatue of K.Sheshadri Iyer, in whose memory Iyer Hall is constructed.

Historical and aesthetic buildings are a feature of this park. It also has statues of famous personalities. Originally known as Attarakacheri, a group of 18 ancient buildings now houses the Karnataka State High Court. Iyer Hall, with a rose garden in front, is another historic building, which now houses the State Central Library alias Seshadri Iyer Memorial Library.

Aquarium (the second largest in the country), Indira Priyadarshini Children’s Library, Venkatappa Art Gallery, YMCA, State Youth Center – Yuvanika, Press Club, Century Club, Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Tennis Pavilion, Cheshire Dyer Memorial Hall, and the Ottawa Chatter are some of the other prominent buildings inside this Park.

How Do I Go to Sri Chamarajendra Park?

Sri Chamarajendra Park is located at the heart of Bangalore City. M.G. Road, Kasturba Road, Hudson Circle, and Ambedkar Road are the main roads around the park.

Bengaluru (old name is Bangalore) is well connected by roads, trains, and flight services to the rest of the country.

Bengaluru City Junction Railway Station is the main railway station where most trains start. Sir M Vishveshwarayya Terminal Railway Station at Bangalore is about 9 kilometers away. It is the first air-conditioned railway station in India, opened in June 2022.

Kempegowda International Airport is the new airport on Bengaluru city’s outskirts, around a one-hour drive from Cubbon Park.

If you want to see other tourist places, BMTC (a state government-owned bus operator) conducts a daily Sightseeing Package Tour called Bengaluru-Darshini.