General guidelines for the visit to the Karnataka Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru, through the On-Line Registration System General: - The Raj Bhavan, formerly known during British India as the Bangalore Residency, the Mysore State Residency, or, simply, the Residency, is the official residence of the Governor of Karnataka. It is located in the capital city of Bangalore, Karnataka. It is located next to Vidhana Soudha, situated at the highest point in Bangalore, High Grounds (3031 feet above sea level). Hon’ble the Governor has decided to throw the door opens of Raj Bhavan for a visit of general public. It is expected that the visit of Raj Bhavan will have a pleasant and memorable experience. Consequently it is decided to keep the Raj Bhavan open to the public from 17th August, 2019 to 31st August 2019. General Instructions:- 1. The Karnataka Raj Bhavan at Bengaluru will be open to the visitors from 17th Aug 2019 to 31st Aug 2019 including the public holidays between 15.30 hrs to 19.30 hrs (3.30 p.m to 7.30 p.m). The last entry to Raj Bhavan shall be @ 19.30 hrs (7.30 p.m). The Visitors are expected to leave the premises latest by 20.00 hrs (8.00 p.m) in all circumstances. Also, the entry will be based on first come first serve basis for the respective day. 2. On-Line booking is subject to final confirmation through e-mails/ SMS sent from the competent authority of the Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru. 3. Thirty (30) visitors are allowed in each batch and each batch tour will roughly take 30 to 40 minutes. 4. The Karnataka Raj Bhavan reserves the right to reject the request to visit the Raj Bhavan due to security reasons without assigning any reason for such denial, if there are any compelling circumstances for the same. 5. Entry to the Karnataka Raj Bhavan for the visitors will be through Main Gate at Raj Bhavan Road, Bengaluru. 6. Visitors should report at the Entry Gate 15 minutes before the given slot. Entry will not be permitted for those who do not report on time. 7. (1) Indian Nationals are required to show their valid Photo ID proof. It should be the same as the one used for registration. (2) Foreign Nationals should apply along with the scanned copies of their valid passports and visas and on the day of the visit, should show their original passport to the security personnel for due verification. 8. Visitors may come individually or in a group of upto 5 persons. 9. Hand Bags and cameras are not allowed inside the Raj Bhavan premises because of security reasons. 10. Mobile phones, if brought inside Raj Bhavan premises, it is the responsibility of holder to keep it strictly on switch off mode. 11. All bookings will be liable to be cancelled during the VVIP visits / Official function for security reasons. In such circumstances, the dates will be rescheduled as far as possible. 12. Entry of vehicle are not allowed in Raj Bhavan and Parking of the vehicles is prohibited in Raj Bhavan Road. Visitors vehicles may be parked near Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain. Visit to the Raj Bhavan will be free of cost. .