Travel Bengaluru, India

Bangaluru, the garden city formerly known asISKCON Temple: It is a very clean and well-maintained
Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka. The city wastemple that is erected over a small hill. There is a
founded in the 16th century and witnessed greatpopular Akshaya Patra program organized by the
southern dynasties. At present it is a fast growingtemple.
metropolis situated around 1000 meters above seaThe Bull Temple: This temple has the magnificent
level. This city has a salubrious climate with moderatestone statue of the sacred bull, Nandi that stands over
temperatures through out the year. It is well connected15 feet tall and over 20 feet long. It was built by
by air, rail and road to the major cities of India. It hasKempe Gowda. A groundnut fair is held near the
direct international connections to important world cities.temple every year in the month of November/
It is a clean and spacious city consists of imposingDecember to celebrate the harvesting of groundnuts.
monumental and modern structures. The city hasThe first groundnuts are offered to the sacred bull for
reputed institutions such as the Indian Institute ofdivine blessings.
Science, Raman Research Institute, National Institute ofThe Gangadhareshware Temple: This temple was
Mental health and Neuro-Sciences and Nationalalso built by Kempe Gowda. It is known for its
Aerospace Laboratories etc. There are high-techmonolithic pillars and rare idol of Fire God. A unique
industries such as Aerospace, Electronics andphenomenon is witnessed in this temple every year in
Computer software etc. Apart from these the city hasthe month of January, when the rays of the setting
rich cultural heritage and traditions. There aresun enter through the window, pass between the
renowned schools of art, classical music and dance.horns of the Nandi and illuminate the Shivalingam.
Bengaluru has beautiful parks, gardens and touristThe Dharmaraja Temple: This temple is the starting
spots. Bangalore has some ancient and beautifulpoint of the annual Karaga procession. The revered
temples of India such as The Venkataramanaswamyidols of this temple are the Shri Dharmaraja Swamy of
Temple, a 300 year old temple and the Gavithe Mahabharata period.
Gangadhareswara temple, an unusual cave temple.Dargah Hazarath Tawakkal Mastan: This is a Muslim
This city is nicknamed by several names as per theshrine closely associated with the Hindu Karaga
success of particular industry such as  "Silicon Valleyfestival. The procession visits the Dargah of Sufi saint,
of India", "Fashion Capital of India" and "The Pub City ofTawakkal Mastan annually. It is revered by Muslim and
India" etc. Last but not the least, Bangalore is evennon-Muslim pilgrims.
gaining the status of the "Floriculture Capital" due to theJumma Masjid: The Jumma Masjid is supposed to be
flower exports from the city. It has rich stonethe oldest mosque in the city. An imposing structure
resources, hence known as "Stone City" as well forwith ornamented granite pillars adorning the elevated
granite deposits. It is India's fifth largest city and theprayer hall. It is located in the busy market area of the
fastest growing city in Asia.city and thronged by devout Muslims on religious
Bangaluru sightseeingoccasions.
The Bangalore Palace & Fort: The Bangalore FortRavindra Kalakshetra: It is built to commemorate
was built by Kempe Gowda, a Wodeyar king in 1887Rabindranath Tagore's centenary. It promotes cultural
on the 400-acres of land that was expanded by Tippuactivities in the city and has an impressive theatre.
Sultan. There is the well preserved 16th centuryThere is Gothic styled Puttannachetty Town Hall next
Ganapathi Temple within the fort. The Bangaloreto Ravindra Kalakshetra, consists huge auditorium that
Palace was inspired by the windsor castle andcan accommodate over 1500 persons.
equipped with Gothic windows, foiled windows,St. Mary's Church: A French missionary established it in
battlements and turrets that resembles the Daria1811. St.Mary's church is the only church in the state
Daulat Palace in Srirangapatanam. This summer palacethat is elevated to the status of a minor Basilica. The
has been constructed mainly by wood and is famousVirgin Mary's festival is celebrated with a procession
for its carvings on its exteriors depicting lord Krishnathat attracts people of all faiths.
playing his flute and paintings of viceroys, kings andIndian Institute Of Science (IISc): It is known as the Tata
other famous personalities with historical photographs.Institute also. It is one of the country's finest research
Lal Bagh: Hyder Ali laid out this famous botanicalinstitutions specialized in advanced science and
garden and small fruit orchard. Later his son Tippuengineering studies.
Sultan added the glory to it by introducing exotic treesGandhi Bhavan: The Gandhi Bhavan houses a
and horticultural wealth by importing trees and plantscomprehensive picture gallery and other exhibits of
from several countries. At present the garden hasGandhiji's life in Gandhi Smarak Nidhi. The Bhavan is
over 1000 species of flora that includes rare collectionopen on weekdays.
of tropical plants, trees and herbs. The Glass House,Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: It was founded in 1989. It
modeled as London's Crystal Palace, is the center ofis managed by the Bangalore Association for Science
attraction. There is bi-annual flower show held in theEducation (BASE). It is devoted to the awareness of
Glass House, which attracts participants from all overscience among the general public and the students.
India.There is the Science Centre and a Science Park.
Cubbon Park: This park is well equipped with greenGovernment Museum: Acclaimed as one of the oldest
lawns; shady trees and vibrant flowers. It is ideal formuseums in the country, this museum houses an
joggers and nature walkers. It was laid down by Lordamazing collection of archaeological objects, including
Cubbon in 1864 on 300-acres of land. This beautifulstone carvings, pottery, weapons, paintings, coins,
park is situated in the heart of the cantonment. Thetextiles, sculptures, inscriptions, stone carvings, and
newer buildings such as fairy fountains, an augustweapons.
bandstand and a wealth of atatury have addedSheshadri Iyer Memorial Hall: This houses the State
beauty to the park. There is the State Central LibraryCentral Library and is named after Sir Sheshadri iyer,
with rare treasure of books. The architecturalwho was the Dewan of Mysore. This place has a rich
elegance includes style and fluted pillars, the High Court,collection of reference books.
the Cheshire Dyer Memorial Hall, Ottawa Chatter,Mayo Hall: Mayo hall was designed in the memory of
Museum, Century Club and the Press Club.Lord Mayo and is as one of the finest designs of
Vidhana Soudha : An imposing 46 meter highBritish architecture.
Bangalore granite monument is the State LegislatureUlsoor lake: A beautiful lake with tree-shaded islands is
and the Secretariat building erected in 1956. It is aan ideal picnic spot and recreation centre. You can
splendid neo-Dravidian granite building close to Cubbonenjoy boating or swimming in the pool.
Park. It is a fusion of four architectural styles as The Bangalore Race Course: The Bangalore Race
Dravidian, Rajasthani, Chola and Kannadiga. It isCourse is one of the finest in India, with racing events
magnificent structure granite with 12 massive pillars,almost all year round (May to June and Nov to Mar).
archways and a wide flight of steps leading up to itsSome of the biggest field stakes in the country can be
entrance. The building has 22 departments and 300witnessed here.
rooms, four domes on all its corners and theTipu's Palace: It was constructed in 1791, known as
four-headed lion. The Indian national symbol four lionsTipu Sultan's summer retreat is a two-storied ornate
stand atop the biggest dome. The massivewooden structure with fluted pillars, cusped arches,
sandalwood door of the Cabinet room is a spectacularand balconies. It now houses a museum that contains
feature of this imposing building. The building is open forartefacts relating to the Hyder-Tipu regime.
visitors only after 3 PM.