Bangalore Travel Diaries: Cubbon Park

Cubbon Park

Hi There,

Today I have visited one of the iconic places Bangalore is famous for that is Cubbon Park. It is called as 'lung' area of city, located in the central administrative area.Many official and public buildings are located within and along the periphery of the park.

State Central Library building

The Cubbon Park has a history of over 100 years. It was established in the year 1870 by Sri John Meade, the then acting Commissioner of Mysore. The vast landscape of the park was conceived by Major General Richard Sankey, the then Chief Engineer of the State. As a mark of honour to Sri John Meade, the park was initially named as "Meade’s Park" and subsequently it was called the Cubbon Park. Since the inception of the park, it was developed and improved by adding new structures and features. In the year 1927, the park was officially renamed as "Sri. Chamarajendra Park" to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Sri. Krishnaraja Wodeyar’s rule in Mysore State.

Flower plants

Cubbon Park is basically designed as a public park in an area of about 100 acres and expanded over the years. The park has a predominant green area with a few concrete buildings, housing government and other organizations' offices. The park has many motorable roads. It also has well laid out walking paths running through the park. It serves as a nature public park, at the same time aims at protecting the environment and greenery. It is a major lung space of Bangalore and a location for early morning walkers, so also for naturalists who study plants in the serene natural environment.

Lots of Birds and their noise makes you feel very nice

Sunday is the best time to visit this place because the roads are blocked out and no vehicle traffic is allowed inside. So I reached there today afternoon, I entered from State central library gate and got idea about how big its going to be because it took my about five minutes to reach near library from gate which was looking near. It is the one of the few places in Bangalore which will give you fresh breeze. You will surely forget all your headaches. Sit in this park to listen sounds of birds and gushing of winds. Awesome play area for kids. Calm and relaxing place for senior citizens. People interested in photography, or those who are in learning stage can visit these place, which gives you enough opportunity click and capture your creativity. Finally Don't Miss the Mango and Grape Juice Sold by Karnataka Govt. Horticulture dept. Rs 15/- per bottle. It's delicious, fresh and hygiene.