Tourist Spots in Bangalore

More famous for its swanky BPO industry, Bangaloreopposite to the planetarium.
was never known to be a tourist destination. TheTipu's Summer Palace
only good news is that if you happen to come downHaidar Ali took up the construction and Tipu Sultan
to Bangalore for any reason whatsoever, it has nocompleted it in 1789. Built on the lines of the Daria
dearth of places to visit. So go on a jaunt throughDaulat palace of Srirangapatnam, the 2-
the city with greenery following you everywhere andstoreyed ornate wooden palace is known
the spots giving you glimpse of the social mores,for its carvings on walls and ceilings. The palace
existing milieu, and history of this splendid city.houses photographs of Tipu and his era.
Ulsoor LakeBangalore Palace
Easily one of the most visited destination inBuilt by the Woodeyar King, the palace is modeled on
Bangalore, enjoy a boat ride, or indulge in swimming inthe lines of the Windsor castle, and is open to public
the nearby pool. Tiny islands dotted with greensonly for a week in November. Turreted parapets,
stand in the lake making it an ideal picnickingbattlements, arches, and fortified towers add to its
spot.Âbeauty while the surrounding gardens give it a
Lal Baghfairytale setting. Covering an expanse of 45,000 sq.
The beautiful garden was designed by Hyder Ali inft., this110 year old structure was built at a cost of
1760. The immense horticultural wealth displayed hereone million rupees.
is attributed to Tipu Sultan, who brought in flora fromBull Temple
the word over. The massive anthology of tropical,The temple, built in 1786 by the founder of
sub tropical and medicinal plants found here isBangalore, Kempegowda, is a classic example of
overwhelming. The Glass House, which is the highlightDravidian architecture. Dedicated to Nandi,
of the 2400 acre park, is simulated on the lines ofthe sacred bull, the image of the gigantic monolithic
London's Crystal Palace. Flower displays one weekbull inside the temple is 15 ft. high and 20 ft. long. The
before the republic and independence days see abull is believed to have grown in size with its present
huge turnover of crowd. It also houses a children'sdimensions being 5 meters in height and 6
park - Bal Bhavan - complete with pony rides, boatmeters in length.
rides and toy train rides; and a rose garden with 150Government Museum
varieties of roses.ÂNeolithic finds from chamdravalli excavations and
Cubbon ParkMohanjedaro antiquities are the main attraction of this
Christened after Bangalore's longest serving18 galleried museum. Operating since 1886,
commissioner, Sir Mark Cubbon, this 300 acre park isone can find ethnic jewellery, textiles, coins and
dotted with wood and flowers. Located at the heartminiature paintings within the edifice.
of the cantonment in 1864, it is the brainchild of SirIndian Institute of Science:
Richard Sankey, the then chief Engineer of Mysore.The famous IIS is one of the finest learning centres
Some attractions of this park are Attara Kacheri, thefor advanced science and engineering studies. Also
central library, the aquarium, the Jawahar bal bhavanknown as the Tata Institute, the who's who of the
the museum, Visveswaraya Industrial andengineering industry have been its alma mater.
Technological Museum.The Shiva Statue
Vidhan SaudhaA 65 feet high statue of lord Shiva seated in the
Home to the state legislature and secretariat, thelotus position depicts the mythological belief of the
colossal edifice was built between 1954 and 1958. OnGanga River originating from Shiva's Locks. The
holidays, the periphery of the building is lit withbackdrop of mount Kailash enhances the appeal of
copious lights, imparting it a magnificent portico.this overpowering statue.
Facing the Vidhan Soudha stands the brick redOther places of interest include the ISCKON temple,
structure of the High court of Karnataka.the St. Mary's church, the Gangadhareswar temple or
Nehru Planetariumthe cave temple, Dharmaraja temple, the Jumma
Particularly attractive for school kids, it can seat upmasjid, Ravindra Kalakshetra, Gandhi Bhavan, race
to 200 people. It is also known for its regular lecturescourse, and Fun world - a 10 acre Disneyland like
on astronomy. A musical dancing fountain standsamusement park.