| The Bangalore Fort was built by Kempe Gowda and expanded by Tippu Sultan. Within its walls is the well preserved 16th century Ganapathi Temple. The Bangalore Palace was built by a Wodeyar king in 1887 on the 400-acre space. Inspired by the Windsor castle, this palace was built in the Tudor style, complete with Gothic and foiled windows, battlements and turrets resembling the Daria Daulat Palace in Srirangapatanam.
The summer palace was constructed largely of wood, and is famous for its carving and paintings.
In June 2005 Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar decided to open the palace to the public to meet its Rs 20 lakh annual upkeep costs. This special attraction is a gallery of nearly a thousand historical photos, including those of viceroys, maharajas, famous personalities and exquisite carvings and paintings. |
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| Hyder Ali laid out this famous botanical garden and his son added horticultural wealth to it by importing trees and plants from several countries. Today, the garden houses over 1000 species of flora including a rare and enchanting collection of tropical plants, trees and herbs. The Glass House, modelled on London's Crystal Palace, is the center of attraction in this 2400-acre park. Annual flower shows attracting participants from all over India are held in the Glass House. In July 2003 the Department of Horticulture and Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) jointly took up the development of Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens. |
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| Situated on Chord Road, it is a must visit temple in Bangalore. It stands over a small hill and is a very clean and well-maintained temple. The Akshaya Patra program sponsored by the temple is very popular. |
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| This temple, built by Kempe Gowda, houses the magnificent stone statue of the sacred bull, Nandi. It stands over 15 feet tall and is over 20 feet long . In Nov/Dec every year, when the groundnuts have been harvested, a groundnut fair is held near the temple. The first groundnuts are offered by the farmers to the sacred bull. |
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| Known for its four monolithic pillars and rare idol of Agni (the God of fire), this temple was built by Kempe Gowda. A unique phenomena is witnessed here on Jan 13/14th every year when the rays of the setting sun enter through the window, pass between the horns of the Nandi and shine on the Shivalingam. |
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| Located at Nazarethpet in the suburbs of Bangalore, this temple is the starting point of the annual Karaga procession. The revered idols of this temple are the Shri Dharmaraja Swamy, hero of the Mahabharata and Lord Krishna. |
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| The Kalakshetra, built to commemorate Rabindranath Tagore's centenary, promotes cultural activity in the city. It has a superb theatre and houses the Cultural Akademi Offices. Next to it is the Gothic styled Puttannachetty Town Hall, whose huge auditorium can easily accommodate over 1500 persons. |
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| Established by a French missionary Abbe Dubois in 1811, this place of interest in Bangalore is the only church in Karnataka state to be elevated to the status of a minor Basilica. Every September, The Virgin Mary's festival is celebrated with a procession that attracts people of all faiths. The church is situated near the Shivaji Nagar Bus Terminal. |
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| Also known as the Tata Institute, this place of interest is one of the country's finest research institutions, specializing in advanced science and engineering studies. |
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| The Gandhi Smarak Nidhi, housed in the Gandhi Bhavan, houses a comprehensive picture gallery and other exhibits of Gandhiji which depict the life and times of Gandhiji. The Bhavan is open on weekdays between 10:30 a.m.m to 5:00 p.m.). |
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| Finally Bangalore has something on the lines of Universal Studios (though on a smaller scale). See for yourself movies are shot and enjoy some fun rides! The Film City is on Mysore Road. |
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| Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium was founded by the Bangalore City Corporation in 1989. Since 1992, it has been managed by the Bangalore Association for Science Education (BASE). BASE is devoted to the dissemination of science among the public and the student community. On the premises there is a Science Centre and Science Park. The Planetarium has a 15.0 metre diametre dome with a seating capacity of 210. |
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| This picturesque lake with several tree-shaded islands is an ideal picnic spot. Here you can go boating or for a swim in the nearby swimming pool, part of the lake's recreational complex. You can also go to the nearby Gurdhwar, the largest Sikh shrine in Bangalore. |
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| This splendid neo-Dravidian granite building that dominates the northern boundary of the Cubbon park, is the home of the State Legislature and the Secretariat. It took four years of work by 5,000 labourers and 1,500 craftsmen to finish this magnificent structure in 1956. It is a fusion of four architectural styles - Dravidian, Rajasthani, Chola and Kannadiga. It is a magnificent granite structure with 12 massive pillars, archways and a wide flight of steps leading up to its entrance. The Indian national symbol of four lions stands atop the biggest dome. The massive sandalwood door of the Cabinet room is a spectacular feature of this imposing building. The Vidhana Soudha is bedecked in illuminated glory during special festivals and is a sight worth viewing. The building is open for visitors only after 3 PM. |
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| The Bangalore Race Course is one of the finest in India, with racing events almost all year round Some of the biggest field stakes in the country can be witnessed here. |
