Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Bengaluru's Vidhana Soudha Opens Doors for Guided Tours
Imagine you can now take a tour of a very important building in Bengaluru called Vidhana Soudha, where the government works.
The tour starts near a statue of Mahatma Gandhi.
You'll see where Nehru laid the first stone and learn about the people involved in its construction.
Inside, you can see how the building was built, special designs like cement reliefs, and a detailed model made of sandalwood.
You will also get to peek at where the government officials sit.
It's like going behind the scenes to learn about the building and its history.
Vidhana Soudha tours began on June 1st, led by the State Tourism Development Corporation.
Tours include sights like the foundation stone laid by Nehru in 1951 and a sandalwood model.
Guides provide insights into the building's history, design, and key figures.
Visitors can see cement reliefs, the Assembly Hall, and the Vikasa Soudha mural.
Tours are available Sundays and select Saturdays, costing Rs 50 per person.
- Who
- Visitors and tourists.
- What
- Guided tours of Bengaluru's Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the Karnataka legislature.
- When
- Tours began June 1st, available on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays.
- Where
- Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru.
- Why
- To provide insight into the building's history, architecture, and significance.
- Building Name
- Vidhana Soudha
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Tour Start Date
- June 1
- Foundation Stone Laid By
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Tour Cost
- Rs 50
- Tour Frequency
- Sundays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays