Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Minister Orders Renovation of Bengaluru’s Major Tourism Attractions
Tourism Minister K J George wants to improve several popular places in Bengaluru.
These places include Bal Bhavan, a hotel, a museum and an art gallery.
Bal Bhavan is visited by many children each year.
The minister said children and families should have better facilities and food.
He asked officials to improve the Mayura Hotel at a cost of about Rs 2 crore.
The hotel should have modern facilities and snacks that children like.
He also wants the Government Museum renovated within six months.
The improvements should make these places more enjoyable while protecting their history and culture.
Tourism Minister K J George directed officials to renovate major tourism and cultural attractions in central Bengaluru.
The sites include Bal Bhavan, KSTDC Mayura Hotel, Bengaluru Government Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery.
The Mayura Hotel upgrade is estimated to cost around Rs 2 crore.
Officials were told to improve facilities, cleanliness, food services and maintenance, especially for children and families.
George directed officials to complete renovation of the Government Museum within six months while preserving its historical significance.
- Who
- Tourism Minister K J George and officials from the Karnataka Tourism Department.
- What
- Officials were directed to comprehensively develop and renovate major tourism and cultural attractions, including Bal Bhavan, KSTDC Mayura Hotel, Bengaluru Government Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery.
- When
- The directions were issued on Wednesday; the Government Museum renovation was to be completed within six months.
- Where
- In central Bengaluru, including Bal Bhavan in Cubbon Park.
- Why
- To improve visitors’ experiences, especially for children and families, while preserving and presenting the city’s historical and cultural heritage.
- Minister
- K J George, Tourism Minister
- Main locations
- Bal Bhavan, KSTDC Mayura Hotel, Bengaluru Government Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery
- Hotel upgrade cost
- Approximately Rs 2 crore
- Museum timeline
- Renovation directed for completion within six months
- Priority visitors
- Children, families, the public and tourists
- Planned improvements
- Modern infrastructure, quality food, cleanliness, maintenance and visitor-friendly facilities
- Bal Bhavan location
- Cubbon Park, Bengaluru