Places To Visit In Bangalore

Situated in Southern Bengaluru, the Lalbagh Botanical Garden is one of the prominent tourist attractions in the country. It is widely acclaimed for scientific plant study, botanical artwork as well as plant conservation. It is well-connected to all the major parts of Bangalore. You can either book a cab from your location f...

Bangalore Palace in Bangalore is a famous tourist attraction in India. It is built inside an area that was earlier owned by Rev. J. Garrett, the first principal of the Central High School in Bangalore. It was Rev. J. Garrett who ordered the construction of the palace. It is now attributed to him. Witness the royal charm of ...

Bannerghatta National Park is located on Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was declared as a national park in the year 1974, and has remained an integral biological reserve in Bangalore ever since. As the nearest city to Bannerghatta National Park is Bangalore itself, you can easily reach here by cab, taxi or lo...

Chunchi Falls are the best pick to enjoy a short break from everyday hustle and bustle. Flowing at a distance of 83 km from Bangalore, Karnataka, these falls are en route Mekedatu and Sangama. Sangama is the confluence of rivers, where tourists can enjoy walking along. Mekedatu is a rock-strewn valley, where the river flows...

Cubbon Park which is officially known as Sri Chamarajendra Park. It is a famous landmark in Bangalore which is located in the premises of the main city, in the Central Administrative Area. The Park was built in the year of 1879 when Major General Richard Sankey was the British Chief Engineer of Mysore state. Cubbon Park in ...

ISKCON temple in Bangalore is a major attraction for those with a religious bent of mind, and even those are simply looking for some peace and quiet. This place is a charitable society, and is one of the largest ISKCON temples of the world. Visitors to ISKCON temple, Bangalore are welcomed with an open heart, and are offere...

The bull temple in Bangalore is one of the most popular temples of Bangalore. It is also known as the big bull temple or the Nandi Temple of Bangalore. When talking about the bull temple history, it is noteworthy that mythology says that the river Vrishabhavati originated at the feet of Nandi. It is one of the oldest temple...

Devarayanadurga is a hill town situated amidst picturesque locality near Tumkur at a distance of 72 km from Bangalore. Devarayanadurga Hills is home to the temples of Yoga Narasimha & Bhoga Narasimha. The Bhoga Narasimha temple is located at the foothills while the Yoga Narasimha shrine is located at the top of the hill. Th...

Lumbini Garden is a public park on the banks of the Nagawara Lake in Bangalore. Christened after Lumbini of Nepal dedicated to Lord Buddha, Lumbini Garden in Bangalore is a unique water-front leisure and eco-friendly boating park. This Bangalore Garden spans over an area of 1.5 km and has the capacity to welcome 5000 fun se...

The Innovative Film City is located in Bidadi, which is at a distance of almost 40 km from Bangalore, Karnataka, on the way to Mysore. This is an Indian theme park that provides entertainment to everyone since 2008, whether kids or adults. A great choice for a full-day fun, Film City in Bangalore boasts of many attractions,...

Malleswaram is one of the most visited and oldest localities of Bangalore, and was named after the Kadu Malleswara temple. It was developed right after the Plague outbreak of 1898. There are a plethora of places to visit in Malleswaram, Bangalore starting from local markets to temples, from chic restaurants to uber cool str...

Considered to be one of the oldest temples in Bangalore, the Gavi Gangadeshwara Temple is a famous cave temple located in Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road. Renowned for a significant and magical phenomenon that occurs once a year in January, this temple stands as a marvelous example of Indian rock cut architecture. Dedicated to ...

Hesaraghatta Lake is one of the freshwater lakes in the outskirts of Bangalore. This man-made lake is located in the north-western part of Bangalore, at about 30 km from the city centre. Hesaraghatta Lake in Bangalore was built in the year 1894 across the Arkavathy River under the guidance of  Sir K. Seshadri Iyer, the then...

Located in the metropolis city of Bangalore, Kempfort Shiva Temple is a large temple built for the Hindu deity Shiva. Dating back to 1995, the temple was built on the sacred day of Maha Shivratri by the RMV foundation and is one of the most important tourist attractions of the city of Bangalore.

The magnolius idol of Lord ...

Skandagiri Hills, or Kalavara Durga is a famous mountain fortress located about 62 kms from Bangalore in the state of Karnataka. With the advancement of technology and internet, Skandagiri Hills in Bangalore have garnered thousands of admirers throughout the world. The distance from Skandagiri to Nandi Hills is about 19 km ...

Janapada Loka folk art museum is famed for being the home to about more than 5000 folk objects and artifacts. Situated on the Bangalore-Mysore highway, Janapada Loka attracts a lot of tourists and artists from all across the nation. This famous attraction in Bangalore is built on a beautifully maintained, 15-acre land. Jana...

Shivaganga hills, situated at about 56 km from Bangalore, is a combination of temples and scenic beauty that makes it both a pilgrimage as well as an adventure spot. From a distance, the hillock looks like a 'Shiva Linga' a symbolisation of Lord Shiva.

There are many water spots on the way to the top of the hill and people...

Banashankari Temple needs no introduction, at least amongst the pilgrims who flock here from within the state of Karnataka and from neighbouring states throughout the year. Also known as Banashankari Amma Temple, this famous attraction, enjoys a special space in the cultural and mythological history of Bangalore. Among all ...

Established in 1893, the Bangalore Aquarium stands at the entrance of Cubbon Park, as the second largest aquarium in India and the biggest aquarium in Bangalore. Promising a unique experience to all the visitors, the aquarium has a wide variety of fish- ornamental as well as exotic cultivable fish, such as the Siamese Fight...

Madhugiri is a small town in the Tumkur district in Karnataka. Madhugiri is a renowned monolith which is the largest Monolith in Asia and second largest in the world. Apart from this Madhugiri is also known as the educational district because of its vast institutions which offers education from primary to degree courses. Ma...

The ‘Silicon Valley of India’ is not only famous for its IT industry but is known for its mesmerizing tourist attractions. Located in the western part of Bangalore in the middle of the suburbs of Malleswaram, Vyalikaval and Sadashiva Nagar, Sankey Tank is one such tourist popular tourist attraction. It is a manmade lake sur...

Located in the neighbourhood of Halasuru, which is also called Ulsoor, Someshwara Temple is the oldest temple in Bangalore. It was originally commissioned by the Chola rulers and, later in the 16th century, it was revamped by the Kempe Gowda I, the founder of Bengaluru. The Someshwara Temple in Bangalore is dedicated to Lor...

St Mary’s Basilica is one of the oldest churches located in the Archdiocese of Bangalore. The church is built in gothic style with special architectural techniques. It has stained glass windows, adorning walls, beautiful arches and towering facade. It was designed by a french architect long back. The church is 172 feet long...

The perfect fusion of Indo-Islamic architecture, the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan, stands the Tipu Sultan Palace in Bangalore. The palace sits amidst calm and serene surroundings. As soon as you enter the palace, you are greeted with balconies and a beautiful garden. One can take a leisure walk in the ...

Basavanagudi, a residential area in Bangalore is a popular for its Bull Temple and its old world feel. Basava in Kannada, means Bull and Gudi means temple. Hence, the name Basavanagudi. As Basavanagudi in Bangalore is among the oldest areas of the city, there are several attractions that attract not only locales but also to...