Famous Places to Visit in Bangalore

Bangalore is a city filled with heritage of natural beauty and man-made wonders. It is the first in many genres, even in getting a city logo (source). If you are planning to visit Bangalore, you are in for a treat. It is one of the iconic destinations of southern India. Even luxury trains of the land cover Bangalore in their itineraries. Do you want to cover Bangalore with luxury trains? Here are the top suggested tour packages of luxury trains.

1. Pride of the South – Golden Chariot
2. Splendor of the South – Golden Chariot

What to enjoy in such a city? Here are the top places to visit in Bangalore.

Tipu Sultan Palace, Bangalore

Located in a bustling market region, the ancient Tipu Sultan fort is famous for the artistic work of yesteryear. Constructed in 16^th century with just mud bricks, it was an important monument of the past. Later, it was rebuilt using granite stones by Haider Ali. The construction was completed by Tipu sultan in 18^th century and used it as his summer palace. [caption id="attachment_4335" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Tipu Sultan Palace, Bangalore[/caption] This two-storied building is famous for its arched balconies, carved structures, pillars and much more. Although built in an Islamic style, you can find a few Hindu temples too. The palace also holds an art gallery inside it, which includes ancient paintings, carvings, photographs and much more. After you are done with the palace, surf the city market near the palace for souvenir shopping. When to visit: From Sunday to Saturday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Cost: Indians – INR 15 per head; Foreigners – INR 200 per head Suggest article: Famous and Magnificent Temples In South India to Travel with your Family

Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore

This is a cliche botanical garden filled with more than 1800 species of herbs, trees, flowering plants and much more. The main element of this garden is the lawn clock, which is unique to the country. This garden was constructed by Haider Ali and was re-designed by Tipu Sultan. The garden holds a glass house, similar to London Crystal Palace. The garden covers 240 acres of land. If you visit in January or August, you can witness flower shows in the garden. [caption id="attachment_4336" align="aligncenter" width="820"] Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore[/caption] When to visit: From Sunday to Saturday; 6 am to 7 pm Cost – INR 20 for adults and INR 15 for children Read also: Top 10 Cities to Visit in South India

Bangalore Palace, Bangalore

Bangalore Palace was built in 19^th century, inspired from Windsor Castle of England. It was built by Chamaraja Wodeyar in Tudor style. It has woodcarvings, turrets, beautiful vintage furniture and many other iconic elements. The palace is surrounded by 430 acres of garden. Today, the palace is used for conducting concerts, exhibitions and others. [caption id="attachment_4337" align="aligncenter" width="4160"] Bangalore Palace, Bangalore[/caption] When to visit: From Sunday to Saturday; 10 am to 5 pm Cost: Indians – INR 230; Foreigners – INR 460; charge for camera – INR 685 Must read: Top 10 Iconic Food That You Must Try In Bangalore

Nandi Hills, Bangalore

This is a small hill located 60 km away from Bangalore. This monolithic granite hill is famous for its panoramic viewpoints. You can find a Nandhi temple on top of the hill. Located 1478 m above sea level, this hill station holds pleasing climate, throughout the year. Other tourist attractions on this hill are Yoga Nandeeshwara temple, origin sites of River Palar, River Arkavathi, Amruth Sarovar, Tippu Drop and so on. You can enjoy cycling, trekking, motorbike rides and other adventure activities here. Nandhi Hills and 20 other heritage sites of Karnataka are about to get augmented reality features with an investment of INR 120 crores (source). [caption id="attachment_4338" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Nandi Hills, Bangalore[/caption] When to visit: From Sunday to Saturday; throughout the day Cost – no entry fee Read more: Top 10 Paragliding Destinations in India

Cubbon Park, Bangalore

Cubbon Park covers 300 acres of land of greenery, lawns, walkway and much more. If you love romantic walks, this is the right place to enjoy. You can find a few statues here and there in the park. In the evening, the Cubbon Park becomes more mesmerizing with lights. Other attractions to enjoy in this park are aquarium visit, toy train ride, museum and others. [caption id="attachment_4339" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Cubbon Park, Bangalore[/caption] When to visit: From Sunday to Saturday; throughout the day Cost – no entry fee Also read: Top 10 Best Museums to visit in India

National Gallery of Modern Art, Bangalore

This gallery holds more than 500 paintings of famous artists of the past. You can also find paintings of Raja Ravi Verma, Jamini Roy, Rabindranath Tagore and others. You can also shop for paintings; enjoy exhibitions or auditorium shows (if any). [caption id="attachment_4340" align="aligncenter" width="800"] National Gallery of Modern Art, Bangalore[/caption] When to visit: Sunday to Saturday; 10 am to 5 pm Cost: Indians – INR 10 for adults and INR 1 for children; Foreigners – INR 150 per head

St. Mary’s Basilica, Bangalore

This Basilica is the oldest church of the region. It is very famous for the St. Mary’s feast, which takes place in September. The church was first built in 17^th century and then was rebuilt in 19^th century. This is one of the six Basilicas of India. There are numerous legends associated with the church. Apart from religious anecdotes, the church is famous for its beautiful pillars, Gothic structures, stained windows and much more. [caption id="attachment_4341" align="aligncenter" width="717"] St. Mary’s Basilica, Bangalore[/caption] When to visit: Sunday to Saturday; 6 am to 9 pm Cost – free to enter

Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore

It is the legislative assembly building. Built in 20^th century in Indo-Saracenic style, this is one of the most famous landmarks of the region. [caption id="attachment_4342" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore[/caption] When to visit: Sunday to Saturday; 9 am to 5 pm Cost – no cost; but prior permission is essential Read also: Top 10 Unheard Historic Places In India

Chola Temples, Bangalore

Bangalore region was ruled by Cholas, in the past. It is customary for rulers to build lavishing temples to create a memoir of their name. You can find such temples in Bangalore. Most of these temples are more than 1500 years old and you can find interesting sculptures, carvings and other details in the temple. Top temples to visit are Halasuru Someshwara temple, Old Madiwala Someshwara temple, Sri Ananda Lingeshwara temple, Domlur Chokkanathaswamy temple and so on. If you are looking for some modern temples, visit ISKCON temple. [caption id="attachment_4343" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Chola Temples, Bangalore[/caption] Do you want to enjoy more temples during your vacation? Here are some exclusive pilgrimage packages for you.

1. 15 days – South India tour from Hyderabad
2. 13 days – North India and Nepal

When to visit: Sunday to Saturday; depends on the temple Cost – no cost Suggest article: Shravanabelagola Historic Wonders of South India

Bannerghatta National Park, Bangalore

Bannerghatta national park is famous for safari, eco-tourism and a small zoo, Champakadham valley and much more. You can take up buttery farm visit, jungle safari, boating and other activities too. [caption id="attachment_4344" align="aligncenter" width="823"] Bannerghatta National Park, Bangalore[/caption] When to visit – Sunday to Saturday; 9 am to 5 pm Cost – Indians – INR 260 per head for adult and INR 130 for children between 6 and 12 years; Foreigners – INR 400 per head. This is not an exclusive list of attractions of Bangalore. You can find numerous other attractions inside and around the city. Do you want to cover Bangalore with other attractions of South India? Read article: Top 6 Eco-friendly Resorts and Hotels in India to Visit in 2019 Here are the top suggested tour packages:

1. 13 days – South India trip from Mumbai
2. 11 days – Karnataka and Kerala tour
3. 7 days – Karnataka tour