Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
Historic & Heritage

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

45 min typical visit ₹20 entry 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

A two-storey teak palace of 1791, all carved pillars and painted arches, in the old city near the fort.

Don't miss
  • Teak columns and frescoes
  • Museum on Tipu's reign
  • Bangalore Fort remains nearby
Time needed
45 min
Entry
₹20
Foreign visitors
₹250
Best time
Afternoon
Photography
Allowed
Works well for
Family Solo Corporate Seniors
Tips from our editors

Small — half an hour is enough. Combine with the Bull Temple and a Basavanagudi breakfast.

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