₹180 ticket, heritage routes & iconic stops: Everything about Bengaluru’s new Ambaari double decker bus tour

KSTDC launches three double-decker sightseeing buses in Bengaluru from today, offering a curated city tour covering heritage sites, parks, government landmarks, and sports venues.

Bengaluru has introduced a new tourist-friendly initiative with the launch of London-style ‘Ambari Double Decker’ buses, aimed at offering visitors a comfortable and comprehensive city sightseeing experience. The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) has started operating three such buses from today.

The service is designed to connect Bengaluru’s key tourist attractions, including Lalbagh, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha and Tipu Sultan’s Palace. These double-decker buses are expected to give tourists a panoramic view of the city while travelling through its most iconic locations.

Earlier, similar tourist buses were operated by BMTC, but the service was discontinued due to financial losses. KSTDC has now revived the concept with a fresh approach to promote tourism and make city exploration easier for visitors.

According to officials, tourists can book tickets online through the corporation’s official website. Each ticket is priced at ₹180. The buses will operate daily from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM. The Bengaluru Double Decker City Tour follows a carefully planned circular route covering cultural centres, historic monuments, administrative buildings, green spaces and major sports venues.

The tour is suitable for tourists, families, students, corporate groups and first-time visitors, offering an organised and engaging way to experience the heart of the city.

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Key route highlights include cultural and heritage landmarks such as Ravindra Kalakshetra, Town Hall, Government Museum and Visvesvaraya Museum. Nature and leisure spots include Cubbon Park along with scenic stretches of Queens Road and Cubbon Road. Administrative icons like BBMP Corporation Office, High Court of Karnataka, Vidhana Soudha, Vikasa Soudha and the M.S. Building are also part of the route. Sports and modern city landmarks such as Kanteerava Stadium, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and UB City are included.

Complete circular route: Ravindra Kalakshetra, Town Hall, Corporation, Hudson Circle, Kasturba Road, Kanteerava Stadium, Vittal Mallya Road, UB City, Government Museum, Visvesvaraya Museum, Anil Kumble Circle, Cubbon Park, Queens Road, Chinnaswamy Stadium, Cubbon Road, Minsk Square, General Post Office, Utility Building, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Road, Bar Council, High Court, Vidhana Soudha, Vikasa Soudha, M.S. Building, K.R. Circle, Nrupathunga Road, and back to Ravindra Kalakshetra.

Tourists are advised to sit on the upper deck for better views and carry cameras to capture prominent landmarks along the route.