What to expect
Highlights
- Galleries of Mysore traditional, folk and tribal art.
- The Nicholas and Svetoslav Roerich collection.
- The annual Chitra Santhe — a huge open-air street art fair.
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
The Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (CKP) on Kumara Krupa Road is one of South India’s foremost visual-arts institutions — a cluster of galleries, an art college and studios founded in 1960 by the artist and educationist Prof. M. S. Nanjunda Rao.
Practical guide
Plan Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
Typemuseum
Nearest baseCentral Bengaluru
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1
EntrySmall fee (~Rs 20–40); Chitra Santhe fair free
Nearest town/baseCentral Bengaluru
DistrictBengaluru Urban
Place typemuseum
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours.
The Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (CKP) on Kumara Krupa Road is one of South India’s foremost visual-arts institutions — a cluster of galleries, an art college and studios founded in 1960 by the artist and educationist Prof. M. S. Nanjunda Rao.
Its permanent galleries range across traditional Mysore paintings, Indian folk and tribal art, leather puppets and a large collection of works by the Russian painter Nicholas Roerich and his son Svetoslav, alongside changing shows of contemporary Indian art.
Visiting
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath — at a glance
Timings10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (confirm)
Best timeOctober to February; Chitra Santhe (~Jan)
Entry: Small fee (~Rs 20–40); Chitra Santhe fair free
Getting here
How to reach Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
Kumara Krupa Road; near the High Grounds
Roerich collection and Mysore art; Chitra Santhe fair usually in January.
Getting there
How to visit
- On Kumara Krupa Road near the centre; autos and buses reach it, with the High Grounds and Sadashivanagar nearby.
- Buy the modest entry ticket at the counter; the Chitra Santhe (usually January) is free but very crowded.
Distance by road
- Mysuru145 km
- Chennai350 km
- Hyderabad570 km
- Mangaluru350 km
- Coimbatore365 km
Road km to Bengaluru Urban; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; the Chitra Santhe street fair (usually early January) is the highlight.
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Visitor notes
- A small entry fee applies; photography inside the galleries may be restricted.
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Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath?
October to February; the Chitra Santhe street fair (usually early January) is the highlight.
What are the entry fee and timings at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath?
Entry: Small fee (~Rs 20–40); Chitra Santhe fair free. Timings: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (confirm). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath?
On Kumara Krupa Road near the centre; autos and buses reach it, with the High Grounds and Sadashivanagar nearby. Buy the modest entry ticket at the counter; the Chitra Santhe (usually January) is free but very crowded.
How much time do I need for Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath?
Nearby you can pair National Gallery of Modern Art (820 m), Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (1.1 km), Freedom Park (1.3 km), Vidhana Soudha (1.6 km).
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