Top Place To Visits In Bangalore

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.