Bangalore, is one of the popular Indian
travel destinations for the tourists on India Tour. The best places to visit in
& around Bangalore city would take you deep inside the exotic culture of
the region and its rich history. The city has witnessed the rise and fall of
great empires as history progressed. The throne of the great warrior Tipu
Sultan and then the rule of the East India Company are to name a few amongst
them. Bangalore is a subtle mix of cosmopolitan and traditional culture. From
the majestic forts of Tipu Sultan to the modern towering building, trip to
Bangalore city offers a number of tourist attractions for its visitors coming
from different parts of the world.
There is a never exhausting list of places
to visit in Bangalore . The main place are :-Flight 4 Fantasy, Wonder La Amusement
Park, Art of Living International Center , Shivasamudram Falls, Basavanagudi ,
ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple, Surayanarayana Temple, Malleswaram,
Pyramid Valley, Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain ,Visvesvaraya Industrial and
Technological Museum, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Vidhana Soudha and Attara
Kacheri, St. Mark's Cathedral, Amoeba. The Heritage Centre & Aerospace
Museum, Cubbon Park, Mahatma Gandhi (MG) Road, Bannerghatta National Park,
Savandurga, Raja Yoga & Meditation Centre, Sri Vani Science Park, Bull
Temple, Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market,
Shiv Mandir Temple, Venkatappa Art Gallery and Government Museum, St. Mary's
Basilica, Big Banyan Tree, Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, Ulsoor Lake etc
ISKCON Temple Complex
A perfect and breathtaking blend of modern
and traditional south Indian temple architecture, the ISKCON temple should be a
must-see on your itinerary
The Bangalore Palace
Built way back in 1887 by Chamaraja
Wodeyar, the Bangalore Palace is inspired by the Windsor Castle.
Lal Bagh Gardens
This expanse of greenery, which was laid
out by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan in the 18th century, is one of India's most
beautiful botanical gardens. Within the Gardens there is a beautiful lake with
water spread over an area of 1.5 sq kms.
Government Museum
One of the oldest museums in the country,
established in 1886, has a unique collection of sculptures, inscriptions,
paintings, icons and also some relics from Mohenjodaro
Vidhana Soudha
A magnificent building of the Neo-Dravidian
style, houses the State Legislature which was conceived and executed by Kengal
Hanumanthaiah, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka in 1956.
Cubbon Park
Spread over 300 acres of land, this park
serves as the lung space of the ever growing Bangalore city. Designed by Lt.
General Sir Mark Cubbon, in 1864, is dotted with statues, fountains and also
has a library within its premises.
RiTipu Sultan Fort
The Tipu Sultan Fort was built in the year
1537 and it was extended in 1790. The fort was initially built by Kempe Gowda.
Inside the fort there is Tipu Sultan Palace. It is mainly made wood and
reflects great work of artistry. It was the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan. The
palace is two storied with arches, pillars and balconies standing with élan to
mesmerize the visitors. The style resembles the Islamic design.
Nandi Hills
The Nandi Hills is located around 60 kms
from the city of Bangalore. The hill offers scenic view and is home to many
historic relics would take the traveler back into time. The Nandi hill has 2
temples of Lord Shiva. One of the temples is located at the top and one at the
foot. Few of the other attractions one may explore in this hill are Tipu Drop,
the place is a cliff from where convict given death sentence were pushed.
Bannerghatta National Park
Some of the major attractions of
Bannerghatta National Park is the Tiger and Lion Safari, Crocodile Farm and
also Butterfly Park. The safaris are divided into two sections like carnivore
and herbivore. The park is home to a wide variety of animals like royal Bengal
tiger, hyenas, bison, black buck, leopard, barking deer, elephant and wild
boar. Many animals rescued from the circus are also kept here.
Karnataka Folk Museum
One such great tourist attraction amongst
the list of places worth visiting in the Bangalore City is the Karnataka Folk
Museum. It is situated around 53 kms from Bangalore. The museum was established
to promote the folk culture of Karnataka. All the collections are stored in
three building the buildings are Lokamatha Mandiral, Lokamahal and
Chitrakuteera. Some of the interesting folk collections that one could explore
are the Temple Chariot, Ancient Carvingm, Videotapes of folk dance, Artifacts,
Puppets, Earthen Jars and Masks.
Bangalore Aquarium
Located on Kasturba Gandhi Road, The
Bangalore Aquarium has the finest fresh water fish collections. Apart from
visiting the Aquarium one can visit the fish restaurant and fresh fish stalls
surrounding the place. More on Bangalore Aquarium.
Venkatappa Art Gallery
Venkatappa Art Gallery in Bangalore
displays the works of painter Venkatappa, wood sculptor Rajaram, Hebbar and
many others. This is a must place to visit during Bangalore Tour if you are an
avid art lover as it will leave you bedazzled with the stunning artworks by
these renowned artists of the past. More on Venkatappa Art Gallery.
Nandi Bull Temple
Nandi Bull Temple was built at Basavangudi
in the Kempe Gowda period in 16th century. The monolithic Nandi Bull made of
grey granite polished with mixture of groundnut oil and charcoal is believed to
have grown over the period of time and now measures nearly 5m in height and
over 6m in length. More on Nandi Bull Temple.
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