Janapada Loka

Discover the universe of native Indian folk culture, in the heart of Karnataka.

Contact Us

Karnataka Janapada Parishath

#1, Janapada Siribhuvana, Jaladarshini Layout,
New BEL Road, Near M.S. Ramaiah Hospital,
Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560054

Phone: 080 2360 5033
Mobile: +91 96866 01166
Email: kjp@janapadaloka.in

Janapada Loka

ಜಾನಪದ ಲೋಕ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು-ಮೈಸೂರು ರಾಜ್ಯ ಹೆದ್ದಾರಿ ರಾಮನಗರ, ರಾಮನಗರ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ – 562159

Phone: +91 96866 01166

Email: loka@janapadaloka.in

How to reach

Museum Hours

Wednesday - Monday:   9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday:    Holiday

* Closed on Special days.

Museum is cleared 15 mins before the closing time.

How to reach

Location: Bangalore – Mysore highway, approx. 6 km from Ramnagaram

Route: Bangalore – Mysore road – Ramnagaram – Janapada Loka (Bangalore – Mysore highway)

Distance: 53 kms from Bangalore and 92 kms from Mysore

Journey Time: Around 90 minutes from Majestic in KSRTC bus. May take less time if private vehicle is used.

Revised Entry tickets - with effects from 01/04/2023

Daily Entry Ticket Rates

For Elders – Rs. 100

For Foreigners – Rs.200

For years below 12 children – Rs. 50

Special packages for educational institutions

For years above 12 years children – Rs. 80/- ( School identity card should be produced)

Below 12 years who comes with a school packages – Rs. 40/-

Teachers/Aaya who comes with School Children in a school packages – Rs. 50/-

Still Camera + Video Camera: Rs 500 + gst Extra

Pre- Wedding: Rs. 5000 + gst

Baby Shoot: Rs. 1000+ gst

Modeling Shoot: Rs. 5000 + Gst

Film Shooting: Rs . 25000 + Gst

TV Serial: Rs. 20000 + gst

Facilities Available

  1. Dodda Mane - A community hall is available for conducting workshops, seminars, weddings and festivities at a nominal rent. It has well equipped kitchen.

  2. Modern toilets for men and women are available.

  3. Kamat Loka Ruchi Canteen, known for its tasty food and cleanliness, serves ethnic food and regular items like Dosa, Idly throughout the day.

  4. STD facility is available.

  5. A well equipped and furnished conference hall and an open-air theater for entertainment are available for all kinds of functions that corporate companies may wish to arrange.

  6. Lodging facilities available for scholars on prior notice.

  7. Folk cultural shows are arranged on last Sunday of every month in the open-air theater.

  8. All buses, which ply on Mysore-Bangalore Highway, except Non-stop buses, stop at Janapada Loka.

Special Notice

Package tours of Janapada Loka will be arranged for IT, BT and other corporate companies, visitors and foreign tourists. The package can include guided tour of the museums and the Janapada Loka campus, boat ride, video show of Folk art forms and documentaries, live performance by Folk artists and food. Those desirous of availing this facility can contact the administrative office 15 days prior to the date of tour or write to us at janapadaparishath@hotmail.com.

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