Karnataka Monuments and Timings
Published on: May 11, 2026
Chitradurga, on the highway linking Bangalore with Hospet, is famed for its massive Kallina Kote
1. Chitradurga
Chitradurga, on the highway linking Bangalore with Hospet, is famed for its massive Kallina Kote (Palace of Stone) fort, a marvel of military architecture made impregnable by the Nayak Palegars. It has 19 gateways, 38 posterior entrances, a palace, a mosque, granaries, oil pits, four secret entrances, and water tanks. Amidst rocky surroundings inside the fort complex on the hill are many temples. Ekanatha Temple and Chandravalli Caves are worth visiting. The Hidimbeshwara Temple is the oldest temple on the site.
| Foreigner's & Indians | Camera Charges | Timings & Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Foreigners - Rs.300/-, Indians - Rs. 30/- | Video Camera Rs. 25/- | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Distances from Chitradurga
- Hassan- 190 kms
- Bellary - 134 kms
- Bangalore - 200 kms
2. Hampi
| Places | Entrance Fee | Camera & Video Price | Timings | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampi | Entrances Rs. 600/-Foreigners & Indians Rs. 40/- Free for childrens | Camera free , Video Camera – Free | 06:00AM to 06:00PM | No Holiday |
3. Daroji Bear Sanctuary
| Places | Entrance Fee | Camera & Video Price | Timings | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary | Entrances Rs. 300/-Foreigners & Indians Rs. 50/- Free for childrens | Camera free , Video Camera – Free | 08:30AM to 06:00PM | No Holiday |
4. Badami
Distances from Badami
- Bijapur - 150
- Hubli - 130
- Aihole - 44
- Hospet - 150
- Bangalore - 480
| Places | Entrance Fee | Camera & Video Price | Timings | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badami | Entrances Rs. 300/-Foreigners & Indians Rs. 25/- Free for Childrens | Camera free , Video Camera – Free | 06:00AM to 06:00PM | No Holiday |
| Aihole | Entrances Rs. 300/-Foreigners & Indians Rs. 25/- Free for Childrens | Camera free , Video Camera – Free | 06:00AM to 06:00PM | No Holiday |
| Pattadakal | Entrances Rs. 600/-Foreigners & Indians Rs. 40/- & Free for Childrens | Camera free , Video Camera – Free | 06:00AM to 06:00PM | No Holiday |
| Gulbarga Sightseeing Place | Entrances Free both Foreigners & Indians | Camera free , Video Camera – Free | 09:00AM to 06:00PM | No Holiday |
| Bidar Sightseeing Place | Entrances Free both Foreigners & Indians | Camera free , Video Camera – Free | 09:00AM to 06:00PM | No Holiday |
| Lakkundi Sightseeing Place | Entrances Rs. 300/-Foreigners & Indians Rs. 100/- & Free for Childrens | Camera free , Video Camera – Free | 06:00AM to 06:00PM | Friday |
Bijaipur Sightseeing Place
| Places | Entrance Fee | Camera & Video Price | Timings | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gol Gumbaz | Entrances Rs. 300/-Foreigners & Indians Rs. 25/- & Rs. 25/- for childrens | Camera free - Rs 25 , Video Camera – Rs 25 | 06:00AM to 06:00PM | No Holiday |
| Ibrahim Rouza | Entrances Rs. 300/-Foreigners & Indians Rs. 25/- & Rs. 25/- for childrens | Camera free - Rs 25 , Video Camera – Rs 25 | 06:00AM to 06:00PM | No Holiday |
| Sivagiri | Entrances Rs. 100/-Foreigners & Indians Rs. 20/- & Rs. 20/- for childrens | Camera free - Rs 25 , Video Camera – Rs 25 | 06:00AM to 06:00PM | No Holiday |
| Museum | Entrances Rs. 5/-Foreigners & Indians Rs. 5/- & Rs. 5/- for childrens | both video and camera Not Allowed | 06:00AM to 06:00PM | No Holiday |
| The Archaeological Museum | Entrances Rs. 5/-Foreigners & Indians Rs. 5/- & Rs. 5/- for childrens | both video and camera Not Allowed | 06:00AM to 06:00PM | No Holiday |
5 . Mysore
Tippu Summer Palace (Srirangapatnam)
Srirangapatna is an island in the river Kaveri, about 14kms from Mysore. In Srirangapatna is the Dariya Daulat Palace (Summer Palace) that is set amidst beautiful gardens called Daria Daulat Bagh. Tippu Sultan popularly known as the 'Tiger of Mysore', built this palace in 1784 and ruled Mysore from here for a short time after his father Hyder Ali wrested power from the Wodeyars in the middle of the 18th century.
- Timings 09:00AM to 05:00PM
- Entrance Foreigners 250Rs /, Indians 20Rs,Children 20Rs per person
- Camera - Free & Video - Not allowed
- No Holiday
Mysore Palace
- Entrance Fees - 1000 Rs Foreigners / Rs 120 Indian
- Children – Rs. 60 (per person)
- Camera & Video Camera not allowed
- Timmings 10:00AM to 05:30PM
Sound and light show in Palace
- Entrance Fees - 150 Rs Foreigners / Rs 150 Indian | Children 150Rs
- Illumination timing at Mysore palace only on Sunday from 1900 to 2000HRS
- Timings: 07:00PM to 08:00PM
- Sound and Light Show at Palace – 120 Rs (held from Monday to Saturday from 1900HRs to 2000HRS)
- No Holiday
Jagan Mohan Palace & Mysore Art Gallery
- Indian Adult: Rs. 70 / Indian Child: Rs. 75
- Foreign Adult: Rs. 75 / Foreign Child: Rs. 75
- Timings : 08:30AM to 05:30PM
- No Holiday
Brindavan Garden
One of the most visited places in Mysore by locals and tourists is the famous Brindavan Gardens. Located about 19kms from the heart of Mysore these beautiful gardens are laid out below the Krishnaraja Sagar dam built across the river Cauvery. These gardens are famous for the illuminated dancing fountains that come to life after sunset. The Krishnaraja Sagar Dam itself is a superb example of excellent engineering and itself is a tourist attraction in Mysore. Sir M. Vishveswariah, one of India's finest engineers, built it in 1924.
Entrances
- Entrance fee 50Rs for both foreigners & Indians , Rs 20 for childrens
- Timing – 10:00AM to 09:00PM
- The Brindavan garden remains illuminated from 19:00 Hrs to 20:00 Hrs from Monday to Friday
- Sundays and holidays: 06:55pm to 08.30pm
- During winter: 6.30pm to 7.25pm on weekdays. Holidays 6.30pm to 08.30PM
- During Dussera Festival the garden is illuminated every day
- Camera: Rs100, Video Camera – Not Allowed
Mysore Zoo
Mysore Zoo (officially the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens) is a 245-acre zoo located near the palace in Mysore. It is one of the oldest and most popular zoos in Southern India, and is home to a wide range of species. Mysore Zoo is one of the city's most popular attractions. It was established under royal patronage in 1892, making it one of the oldest zoos in the world.
| Entrance Fee | Camera & Video Price | Timings | Govt. Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrances Rs. 150/- (Foreigners & Indians) & Children – Rs. 90 (5 to 10 years of age) | Camera Rs.100/- Video Camera – Rs.200 | Timings 08:30 AM to 06:00 PM | Tuesday Holiday, Weekend Rs. 180 / Rs. 100 |
Near My Places
- Talakad – 120 Kms from Mysore,
- Gopalaswamy Hills – on the way to Bandipur
- Sri Ganapthy Sachitananda Ashram 02 Kms from the city famous Dathathriyar temple is situated in this ashram.
Chamundi Temple
- Camera Fee - Inside Not Allowed
- Timings - 06:00Hrs to 13:00Hrs & 16:00Hrs to 20:00Hrs
Somnathpur
- Rs.250 Rs for Foreigners / 20Rs for Indians, 20Rs for Childrens
- Camera- No Charge, Video Camera – Not allowed
- Visiting Time: 09:00PM to 05:00PM
- No Holiday
Renganthittu Bird Sanctuary
Timings - 06:30AM to 06:30PM
Entrances
- Foreigners - Adult - Rs.500/ and Child - Free
- Indians - Adult: Rs. 100 / and Child: Free
- camera Fee : Rs. 500/ video : not allowed
- No Holiday
Boat Ride Fee
Boating Charges: (30 minutes’ drive)
- Foreigners - Adult - Rs.500
- Indians - Adult: RS. 100 / Indians Child: Rs.35
Separate Boat:
- Indians: Rs. 2000/- (04 Pax can accommodate)
- Foreigners: Rs. 3500/- (04 Pax can accommodate)
- Camera Fee - Rs. 150 and Video Camera Rs. 600
Railway Museum
| Entrance Fee | Camera & Video Price | Timings | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrances Rs. 50/- (Foreigners & Indians) & Children – Free (5 to 10 years of age) | Camera Rs.100/- Video Camera – Not allowed | 09:30AM to 05:30PM | No Holiday |
6 . Bannerghatta National Park
| Zoo | Monday to Friday | Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Rs.100 | Rs.100 |
| Children | Rs.50 | Rs.50 |
| Sr. Citizen | Rs.60 | Rs.60 |
| Butterfly Park | Monday to Friday | Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays |
| Adult | Rs.50 | Rs.50 |
| Children | Rs.30 | Rs.30 |
| Sr. Citizen | Rs.30 | Rs.30 |
| Non AC Bus Safari (Zoo+Safari) | Monday to Friday | Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays |
| Adult | Rs.350 | Rs.400 |
| Children | Rs.200 | Rs.250 |
| Sr. Citizen | Rs.250 | Rs.300 |
| Foreigners | Monday to Friday | Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays |
| Adult | Rs.550 | Rs.550 |
| Children | Rs.450 | Rs.450 |
| AC Bus Safari (Zoo+Safari+ButterflyPark+Camera) | Monday to Friday | Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays |
| Adult | Rs.670 | Rs.720 |
| Children | Rs.470 | Rs.520 |
| Jeep Safari(Zoo+Safari+ButterflyPark+Camera) | Monday to Friday | Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays |
| 6 Seater Non AC Jeep | Rs.3600 | Rs.3900 |
| 6 Seater AC Jeep | Rs.4200 | Rs.4500 |
| 6 Seater AC Xylo | Rs.4700 | Rs.5200 |
| 8 seater non AC Jeep | Rs.4600 | Rs.5100 |
| 7 seater Innova Car | Rs.5700 | Rs.6200 |
| School Groups (Safari entry fee for School Children Effective from 01.10.2022) | ||
| Zoo & Safari (Non-AC bus) | Monday to Friday | Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays |
| Below 5 years | Rs.120 | Rs.120 |
| 5 to 12 years | Rs.150 | Rs.150 |
| Above 12 years | Rs.280 | Rs.280 |
| Only Zoo | Monday to Friday | Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays |
| Below 5 years | Nil | Nil |
| 5 to 12 years | Rs.30 | Rs.30 |
| Above 12 years | Rs.50 | Rs.50 |
| Camera | ||
| Still | Rs.50 | Rs.50 |
| Video | Rs.250 | Rs.250 |
| Physically challenged persons | Monday to Friday | Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays |
| Zoo & Butterfly Park | Free Entry | Free Entry |
| Safari | Rs.200 | Rs.250 |
| Others | ||
| Battery Operated Vehicle | Adults: 100/-Children: 50/- | Adults: 100/-Children: 50/- |
| Boating | 50/- per head/trip for row boat, 200/- for full boat(2 seater pedal boat, 400/- for full boat(4 seater pedal boat), 30 Minutes Duration | 50/- per head/trip for row boat, 200/- for full boat(2 seater pedal boat, 400/- for full boat(4 seater pedal boat), 30 Minutes Duration |
| Fine (on noncompliance) | Adults / Children : 100/250/500/- | Adults / Children : 100/250/500/- |
Every Tuesdays Holiday.
7. All
| Place | Entrance Fee | Camera & Video | Timings | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iskon temple | Free | camera not allowed | 7:15 AM to 01:00PM 4:15PM to 08:30PM |
No Holiday |
| Lal Bagh Botanical Garden | Rs.50 for foreigners & Indians | Camera – No charges | 09:00AM to 06:00Pm | No Holiday |
| Tippu Summer Palace | Foreigners – 250Rs, Indian – 20Rs, Childrens – 20Rs | Camera – 25Rs, Video Camera – 25Rs, Mobile Camera – Rs.25 | 09:00AM to 05:30PM | NO Holiday |
| Bull Temple | No Entrance Fees | Camera & Video – Not Allowed | 06:00 AM to 12:00PM 05:00PM to 08:00PM |
No Holiday |
| Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technical Museum | Foreigners – 100Rs, Indian – 100 Rs,children - Free | Camera & Video – Not allowed | 09:30AM to 06:00PM | No holiday |
| Bangalore Palace | Foreigners – 500Rs, Indian – 275Rs,children - Rs.230 | Still Camera – 685/-Rs, Video Camera – 1485Rs | 10:00AM to 05:30PM | Monday holiday |
| Shri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple | Free Entry | Not allowed camera,video | 06:00 AM to 12:00PM 05:00PM to 08:00PM |
No holiday |
| National Gallery of Modern Art | Foreigners – 500Rs, Indian – 20 Rs,children - Rs. 20 | Free | 10:00AM to 05:00PM | Monday holiday |
| Kemp fort Shiva Temple | Foreigners – 500Rs, Indian – 250Rs,children - Free | Free | 24 hrs Open | No holiday |
Chikmagalur
- Extra Activities in Chikmagalur and surroundings
- Jeep Safari in Muthodi Wildlife Sanctuary
- Timings – Morning 0500am to 0700am
Evening 0400pm to 0600pm - Entrances 100Rs per/person
Hassan
| Place | Entrance Fee | Camera & Video Price | Timings | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoysaleswara Temple & Chennakesava
Temple Belur Halebid: |
Entrances Free | No fee for Camera Charges | Timings: 07:30AM to 07:30PM | No Holiday |
| Shravanabelagola | Entrances Free | No fee for Camera Charges | 06:00AM to 06:00PM | No Holiday |
| Belavadi | Entrances Free | No fee for Camera Charges | 06:00AM to 06:00PM | No Holiday |
| Chitradurga fort | Rs.300 Foreigners & indians Rs.25 ( child - free) | Video Camera Charges Rs.25 | 07:30AM to 07:30PM | No Holiday |
| Place | Entrances for Foreigners | Entrances for Indians | For Children’s | Camera & Video | Timings | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Falls | Rs. 40/- Per Person | Rs. 40/- Per Person | Rs. 15/- Per Person | camera and Video free | 09:00AM to 05:00PM | No Holiday |
| Dubare Elephant Camp | Rs. 120/- Per Person | Sat/ Sun/ all Govt Holidays Rs. 140 | Rs. 120/- Per Person | Sat/ Sun/ all Govt Holidays Rs. 140 | Children’s Above 3 Years Charged as full fee | camera and Video free | 09:00AM to 11:00AM & 04:30PM to 05:30PM | No Holiday |
| Harangi Dam | Rs. 10/- Per Person | Rs. 10/- Per Person | Rs. 5/- Per Person | camera and Video free | 08:00AM to 06:00PM | No Holiday |
| Omkareshwara Temple | Free | Free | Free | camera and Video free | 06:30AM to 12:00PM 05:00PM to 08:00PM |
No Holiday |
| Madikeri Fort | Rs. 10/- Per Person | Rs. 10/- Per Person | Rs. 10/- Per Person | camera and Video free | 10:00AM to 05:30PM | No Holiday |
| Raja's Seat | Rs. 20/- Per Person | Rs. 20/- Per Person | Rs. 20/- Per Person | camera and Video free | 06:30AM to 08:00PM | No Holiday |
| Talakaveri | Free | Free | Free | camera and Video free | 06:00AM to 08:00PM | No Holiday |
| Place | Entrances for Foreigners | Entrances for Indians | For Children’s | Camera & Video | Timings | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius Chapel & Museum | Rs. 150/- Per Person | Rs. 25/- Per Person | Free | camera and Video free | 09:00AM to 05:30PM | No Holiday |
| Heritage village & Guttu house | Rs. 100/- Per Person | Rs. 50/- Per Person | free | camera and Video free | 09:00AM to 05:30PM | No Holiday |
| Cashew factory | Rs. 400/- Per Person | Rs. 400/- Per Person | free | camera and Video free | 10:00AM to 05:30PM | No Holiday |
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