Mekhri Circle — the multi-road flyover junction on Jayamahal Road and CV Raman Road in the Sadashivanagar zone of north-central Bengaluru — is one of the most strategically vital and most transit-rich intersections in the entire city. Positioned precisely at the point where north Bengaluru’s residential belt — Sadashivanagar, Aramane Nagara, Malleshwaram — meets the airport highway corridor of Hebbal and the city’s central institutional spine running toward Sankey Road, Windsor Manor, and Kempegowda Bus Station, Mekhri Circle is the unavoidable transit junction for all traffic flowing between south and central Bengaluru and the Kempegowda International Airport. The circle’s defining infrastructure element is the Palace Grounds — Bengaluru’s vast 100-acre multi-use venue for concerts, exhibitions, and cultural events — which flanks it directly. Airport Volvo buses, city buses, and dozens of BMTC routes serving north-to-south Bengaluru cross through the Mekhri Circle zone daily.
Location
Address: Mekhri Circle, Jayamahal Road / CV Raman Road, Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru — 560094, Karnataka
Pin Code: 560094
STD Code: 080
Administrative Zone: Aramane Nagara Ward — Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)
| Reference Point | Distance |
| Palace Grounds | Adjacent |
| Sadashivanagar | 1 kilometre |
| Hebbal | 4 kilometres |
| Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) | 7 kilometres |
| KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station | 7 kilometres |
| Windsor Manor Hotel | 3 kilometres |
| Rajajinagar | 3 kilometres |
| Malleshwaram | 2 kilometres |
| Mantri Square Sampige Road (Green Metro) | 23-minute walk (1.8 km) |
| Mahakavi Kuvempu Road Metro (Green Line) | 5-minute walk |
| Kempegowda International Airport | 35 kilometres |
| Bengaluru Cantt. Railway Station | 4 kilometres |
Directions to Mekhri Circle
From KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station
Take Sankey Road northward → continue via Sankey Tank and Windsor Manor → Jayamahal Road → Mekhri Circle approximately 7 kilometres — 15 to 25 minutes by BMTC bus or auto-rickshaw.
From Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic)
Take Rajajinagar / Sankey Road northward → continue via Windsor Manor → approximately 7 kilometres → Mekhri Circle. 20 to 30 minutes by BMTC or metro feeder.
From Kempegowda International Airport
Take NH-44 (Airport Road) southward → continue past Yelahanka → take Bellary Road toward Hebbal → continue on Outer Ring Road–Hebbal flyover southward → Jayamahal Road → Mekhri Circle approximately 35 kilometres — 40 to 55 minutes.
From Hebbal
Take Jayamahal Road (Bellary Road south) southward → approximately 4 kilometres → Mekhri Circle. 8 to 15 minutes.
From Sadashivanagar
Short internal road access — approximately 1 kilometre — 5 to 8 minutes.
Road Connectivity
| Road | Direction | Connectivity |
| Jayamahal Road | North toward Hebbal | Hebbal, Bellary Road, Airport highway |
| CV Raman Road | East toward Kammanahalli | CV Raman Road, RT Nagar |
| Sadashivanagar Road | West to Sadashivanagar | Raj Bhavan Road, BEL Circle |
| Sankey Road | South toward Windsor Manor | Windsor Manor, KSR Station, KBS Majestic |
| Malleshwaram–Mekhri Road | Southwest toward Malleshwaram | Malleshwaram, 18th Cross |
| ORR connector via Hebbal | North | Outer Ring Road — Yelahanka, Airport, Hennur |
BMTC Bus Connectivity
| BMTC Route | Service Details |
| Route 250W | Shivajinagar Bus Station to Chikkabanavara — via Mekhri Circle |
| Route 251C | Shivajinagar Bus Station to Laggere — via Mekhri Circle |
| Route 252A | Shivajinagar Bus Station to Peenya 2nd Stage — via Mekhri Circle |
| Route 278-E | Shivajinagar Bus Station to Hebbala — via Mekhri Circle |
| Route 282A | Via Mekhri Circle — north Bengaluru corridor |
| Route 284H | Yelahanka to Girinagara 2nd Stage — via Mekhri Circle |
| Route 286A / 286B | Via Mekhri Circle — city connector |
| Route 300-R | Via Mekhri Circle — South to North trunk route |
| Route G-9 / G-9A | Via Mekhri Circle — Shivajinagar-Airport zone |
| Route KIA-4 / KIA-4A | Vayu Vajra Airport — first bus 5:08 AM, last KIA-4A 2:29 AM |
| JP Nagar / Jayanagar Airport Routes | Via Shantinagar — Corporation — Windsor Manor — Mekhri Circle — Hebbal — Airport |
| Sadashivanagar–Malleshwaram Routes | 250-N, 253-S, 258-N, 263R, 267, 270-S, 270A, 270D, 272E, 276A |
First BMTC service: KIA-4 at 5:08 AM. Last service: KIA-4A at 2:29 AM — near-24-hour airport corridor service.
Metro Connectivity
Mekhri Circle is served by the Namma Metro Green Line — Mahakavi Kuvempu Road Metro Station is approximately a 5-minute walk from the circle. The Green Line connects Mekhri Circle commuters to Mantri Square Sampige Road (and the Majestic Purple-Green interchange) southward, and to Nagasandra and Tumkur Road northward. First Metro on the Green Line near Mekhri Circle: 7:17 AM. Last Metro: 11:48 PM.
Railway Connectivity
| Station | Distance | Line | Notes |
| Bengaluru Cantt. Railway Station | 4 km | All lines — South Western Railway | Secondary station — some trains |
| KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station | 7 km | All lines — South Western Railway | Main city terminus |
Nearby Areas and Landmarks
| Landmark / Area | Distance | Description |
| Palace Grounds | Adjacent | Bengaluru’s 100-acre multi-use venue for concerts, exhibitions, and cultural fairs |
| Sadashivanagar | 1 km | Bengaluru’s most prestigious residential neighbourhood — Raj Bhavan zone |
| Raj Bhavan (Karnataka) | 2 km | Official residence of the Karnataka Governor |
| Hebbal | 4 km | North Bengaluru’s most important flyover junction |
| BEL Circle (Bharat Electronics) | 3 km | BEL campus and major north Bengaluru junction |
| Windsor Manor (Hotel) | 3 km | Landmark heritage hotel on Sankey Road |
| Sankey Lake | 3 km | Bengaluru’s beloved heritage lake — morning walks and birdwatching |
| Malleshwaram Market | 2 km | One of Bengaluru’s most celebrated traditional bazaars |
| Kanteerava Indoor Stadium | 5 km | Multi-sports venue near Corporation zone |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Mekhri Circle in Bengaluru?
Mekhri Circle is at the junction of Jayamahal Road and CV Raman Road, Sadashivanagar, north-central Bengaluru — PIN 560094 — adjacent to Palace Grounds.
Q2. Which Metro station is nearest to Mekhri Circle?
Mahakavi Kuvempu Road Metro Station on the Green Line is approximately a 5-minute walk from Mekhri Circle.
Q3. Which BMTC routes serve Mekhri Circle?
Routes 250W, 251C, 252A, 278-E, 282A, 284H, 286A/B, 300-R, G-9, KIA-4, and KIA-4A all serve the Mekhri Circle zone. KIA-4 airport buses run from 5:08 AM with the last KIA-4A service at 2:29 AM.
Q4. Is Mekhri Circle on the airport route from Bengaluru city?
Yes. Mekhri Circle is a key waypoint on every airport bus route from south and central Bengaluru — all Vayu Vajra airport Volvos from JP Nagar, Jayanagar, and KBS pass through Corporation–Windsor Manor–Mekhri Circle–Hebbal toward the airport.
Q5. What is Palace Grounds near Mekhri Circle?
Palace Grounds is a vast 100-acre multi-use venue adjacent to the circle — Bengaluru’s most popular location for major concerts, cultural exhibitions, trade fairs, and festive events.
Q6. How far is Hebbal from Mekhri Circle?
Approximately 4 kilometres north along Jayamahal Road — 8 to 15 minutes by BMTC or auto-rickshaw.
Q7. Which railway station is closest to Mekhri Circle?
Bengaluru Cantonment Railway Station is approximately 4 kilometres away. KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station is 7 kilometres south.
Q8. How far is Kempegowda International Airport from Mekhri Circle?
Approximately 35 kilometres via Bellary Road–Hebbal–NH-44 — 40 to 55 minutes by Vayu Vajra airport Volvo or cab.
