The Bugle Rock is a massive rock in Basavanagudi area of South Bangalore. It is an abrupt rise above the ground of peninsular gnesis as the main rock formation and with an assessed age of about 3,000 million years. It is inside the M.N. Krishna Rao Park, which is one of the oldest park of Bangalore. Kempe Gowda, who was the feudal ruker of Bangalore, has built 4 watch towers, setting the limits for Bangalore’s expansion. A tower is set on Bugle Rock which allows you for a panoramic view of the Bangalore city. It is said that at sunset a sentry would blow the bugle and hold a torch which was visible from the other three watch towers. The first Tower is at Kempambudhi tank on the west. The second Tower is located near the ulsoor lake in the east and the third tower is adjoining Ramana Maharshi on Bellary Road( Mekhri Circle in the north). The motive behind this was to indicate people that everything was safe at the location and also to inform if there were any intruders into the city, thus serving as a warning call.
Most of the rocks on Bugle Rock have hollows which were once used to light the lamps. The rock is contiguous and is spread over an area of 16 acres. It also has a small park with waterfalls and fountains, luring the children and families. The 70% of visitors are senior citizens as the place is very welcoming and soothing to the eyes. The park consists of 3 temples, Bull Temple being the biggest Temple to Nandi. An amphitheatre is also structured there which can accommodate 300 people on a single go. It also serves as home for the Bats.
Timings:
9.00 AM – 7.00 PM
This is a must visit place for Bangaloreans to witness the beauty at a single go.