Latest update:23 April 2026 at 12:30 AM IST

Once known for its low-rise technology parks, Bengaluru is now slowly rising, with taller towers, new bases and a changing urban identity.

10 Tallest Buildings in Bengaluru: The city’s skyline is changing faster than you think

Bengaluru has never been a ‘skyscraper city’. For many years, it has grown wide, rather than tall, with technology parks, villas and mid-rise apartments making up its landscape. But this is starting to change.

Today, the city has more than 100 buildings taller than 100 metres, and new policy changes around floor area ratio (FAR) are likely to increase heights in the coming years.

1. CNTC Presidential Tower, Yeshwanthpur At approximately 161 meters high and 50 storeys high, it is currently the tallest building in Bengaluru. Recently completed, it represents a new benchmark for residential height in the city and signals that Bengaluru is finally entering the high-rise category.

2. Mantri DSK Pinnacle, Bannerghatta Road For nearly a decade, this was the tallest in the city at 153 metres. Known for its luxury apartments and features like a helipad and sky lounge, it still stands as one of the most popular residential towers in Bengaluru.

3. SNN Clermont, Hebbal A distinct residential collection rather than a single tower, SNN Clermont is known for its combination of height and greenery. Located in North Bengaluru, this project reflects how new growth corridors are shaping the city’s skyline.

4. Pashmina Waterfront, KR Puram At a height of about 135 metres, this tower is located next to a lake and offers rare open views in a dense city. It shows how developers use height to combine luxury and landscape.

5. World Trade Centre, Yeshwanthpur At 128 metres, this remains the tallest commercial tower in Bengaluru. Unlike cities dominated by residential towers, Bengaluru’s skyline is still heavily skewed towards office space, and this building is a clear example of that.

6. UB Tower, Central Business District (Brigade Road) At about 120 metres, the UB Tower has been part of Bengaluru’s skyline for years. It’s one of those buildings that people recognize immediately. With corporate offices and even a helipad, it reflects an early phase when the city’s upward growth was almost entirely driven by business, not residential living.

7. Concord Tower, South Bengaluru: It’s not one of the tallest towers yet, but it gives you a sense of the direction the city is headed. High-rise living is slowly moving beyond central and north Bengaluru to newer neighbourhoods. Such towers show that verticality is no longer limited to a few pockets, but is spreading throughout the city.

8. Kingfisher Towers, UB City Area This tower is less about the height and more about the address. Known as one of the most exclusive residential areas in the city, this area is associated with Vijay Mallya, where it is all about privacy and location. It reflects how Bengaluru’s luxury market has traditionally been more concerned with where you live than how well you live.

9. Prestige Commercial Tower, Rajajinagar Another strong addition to the city’s business skyline, this tower shows that the demand for premium office space is not slowing down anytime soon. Even with the rise of residential buildings, Bengaluru still feels like a city built on work, and towers like this demonstrate just that.

10. Subha Indraprastha / Subha Upcoming Global City Towers What’s interesting here is not just what’s already been built, but what’s coming next. While the current projects are of medium height, the upcoming Sobha Towers are expected to rise significantly. It’s a sign that Bengaluru’s skyline is still evolving, and that high-rise buildings may not be built yet.

The bigger picture is clear. Bengaluru is not trying to compete with Mumbai’s skyscrapers, at least not yet. But with new regulations, rising land costs and expanding metro corridors, the city is growing slowly but surely.

It may not seem that dramatic today, but if we wait a few years, the horizon could look very different.

Read more