What to expect
Highlights
- The ancient granite outcrop and the restored Kempe Gowda watchtower.
- Shaded walking paths, an aviary and rock-garden landscaping.
- A quiet stop combined with the adjacent Bull Temple.
Bugle Rock Park
Bugle Rock Park in Basavanagudi is built around a dramatic granite outcrop estimated to be around 3,000 million years old, one of the oldest exposed rocks in the country. In Kempe Gowda’s time a watchtower here was used to sound a bugle warning across the city.
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Bugle Rock Park
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Practical guide
Plan Bugle Rock Park
Typeheritage
Nearest baseSouth Bengaluru
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryNominal or free
Nearest town/baseSouth Bengaluru
DistrictBengaluru Urban
Place typeheritage
Time needed30 to 45 minutes.
Bugle Rock Park in Basavanagudi is built around a dramatic granite outcrop estimated to be around 3,000 million years old, one of the oldest exposed rocks in the country. In Kempe Gowda’s time a watchtower here was used to sound a bugle warning across the city.
Today it is a shaded neighbourhood park with the restored watchtower, an aviary, walking paths and old trees, an easy pairing with the Bull Temple next door.
Visiting
Bugle Rock Park — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning or late afternoon
Entry: Nominal or free
Getting here
How to reach Bugle Rock Park
National College metro (Green Line), Basavanagudi
Adjoins the Bull Temple — visit both together.
Getting there
How to visit
- Adjoining the Bull Temple in Basavanagudi; the National College metro station (Green Line) and buses are nearby.
- Easy, walkable and family-friendly; combine both sites in one visit.
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; early morning or late afternoon for shade and cooler air.
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Visitor notes
- A small entry fee may apply; open access as a public park otherwise.
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Bugle Rock Park — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Bugle Rock Park?
October to February; early morning or late afternoon for shade and cooler air.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bugle Rock Park?
Entry: Nominal or free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Bugle Rock Park?
Adjoining the Bull Temple in Basavanagudi; the National College metro station (Green Line) and buses are nearby. Easy, walkable and family-friendly; combine both sites in one visit.
How much time do I need for Bugle Rock Park?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Bugle Rock Park?
Nearby you can pair Dodda Ganesha Temple (250 m), Bull Temple (330 m), Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple (1.0 km), Lalbagh Botanical Garden (1.8 km).
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