Green ‘lung’ at the heart of the city bengaluru

Bengaluru

Due to its lush greenery and dense plantation, Cubbon Park in Bengaluru is known as the green ‘lung’ of the city.

With over 5000 plants and trees covering over 300 acres, it’s a ‘breath of fresh air’ tucked away in the concrete jungle #cubbonpark

Cubbon Park, otherwise known as Sri Chamarajendra Park, is a prominent landmark in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Founded in the 19th century, this park is literally in the heart of the city connecting the other famous historical buildings and monuments such as Vidhana Soudha, High Court of India, museums, Chinnaswamy Stadium, and also connecting well known streets such as MG road, Brigade road, and so on.

Named after Sir Mark Cubbon, this park was later dedicated to Maharaja Chamarajendra Wodeyar during Mysore kingdom.

With free access to the park, it is mostly visited by families with kids, couples, a chill out spot among friends, also an apt place for photo enthusiasts, nature lovers, botanists, conservationists.

The park is usually open throughout the day except during the wee morning hours i.e., from 6 am - 8 am which is considered a silent zone and vehicles aren't allowed in the premises allowing the joggers and walkers to enjoy the tranquility of the place

It's a great picnic spot amongst the families - seated underneath the shaded trees and enjoying their meals together while kids play Frisbee, Board games, hide and seek and so on. There is also Jawahar Bal Bhavan which is a recreation space dedicated to children which includes a Toy train and a play area (currently under renovation)

There are Band Stands (Gazebos) in the park where they used to play live music every Sunday. My father shares a fond memory of him visiting every Sunday evening along with his friends (during 1977’s) just for the orchestra.

The park has multiple entry points, parking lot, restrooms, walking paths, sitting benches and abundance of flora and fauna which is home to many birds. There is also a statue of Queen Victoria at one of the entrances (near the Aquarium)

Things to do around:

-- Of course check out highly notable landmarks - Vidhana Soudha (Karnataka’s Legislative house), High Court of Karnataka (entry restricted)

-- Visit Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, Government Aquarium, Venkatappa Art Gallery and Government Museum for a minimal entry fees

-- Hop around MG road, Brigade road, Church Street for cafes, bars and pubs or

-- Take a walk in the UB City to shop for high-end brands or just window-shop

How to get there:

Connectivity to the park is easy as it is situated at the centre of the city. Public transportation including Metro (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Station - Purple line) is available to the park.

If you are going on a morning run or just taking a lazy stroll, this place is sure to captivate you with its serenity. In simple terms, this place is for everyone who loves nature and/ or wants to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of the city and to rejuvenate in the midst of nature, making it the perfect ‘lung’ space of Bangalore

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