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ATTRACTIONS OF BANGALORE

Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state Karnataka. The city was known as the "Garden City of India".

Bengaluru was one of the most important tourist centers of the Karnataka state. The central business district of Bengaluru consists of places MG Road, Brigade Road, Commercial Street, Vidhana Soudha, etc. Bengaluru had many lakes and parks. BMTC offers special buses for sightseeing in Bengaluru, including Cauveri - a double-decker open-roof bus.

Bangalore city is rightly called the Garden City with a wide array of parks and gardens which are spread all over the city increasing the beauty of the city. Not just this, the city has been adorned with many interesting yet suitable names. Pub City, Shopper's Hot Spot, Silicon Valley, Shopper's Paradise, Pub Hopper's Paradise, Gourmet's Delight, Air-conditioned City, etc are a few other names which Bangalore has been awarded.

A tour of the city of Bangalore will show you the relevance of each of its names! Bangalore city tour from Bangalore Tourism, a division of Holidays DNA presents you with a wide range of entertaining choices which range from lively nightlife to fun-filled amusement parks; from beautiful lakes to glittery buildings and captivating monuments and temples.

Often called the air-conditioned city, Bangalore boasts of pleasant weather throughout the year and thus you can plan a Bangalore tour at any time of the year. Be it summer or winter, you can visit this city whenever you want without having to worry about the climatic conditions.

1. Mysore

Mysore officially Mysuru, is a city in the southern part of the state of Karnataka, India. Mysuru city is geographically located between 12° 18′ 26″ north latitude and 76° 38′ 59″ east longitude. It is located at an altitude of 770 m (2,530 ft) above mean sea level.

Mysuru is located in the foothills of the Chamundi Hills about 145.2 km (90 mi) towards the southwest of Bangalore and spread across an area of 155 km² (60 sq mi). Mysuru City Corporation is responsible for the civic administration of the city, which is also the headquarters of the Mysuru district and the Mysuru division.

The palace is constructed using fine grey granite and features beautiful domes that are made of deep pink-colored marbles. The central arch of the seven broad arches in the façade features an impressive idol of Gajalakshmi (the Goddess of prosperity, wealth, and luck with her elephants) on its top.
The name Mysore brings the image of its royal foundation into one's mind. One of South India's famous tourist destinations, Mysore is known for its royal heritage and magnificent buildings and monuments. ... Nothing could match the exceptional collection of Mysore.

Best Time to Visit Mysore:

October to February: This is one of the best times of the year to visit Mysore because the weather is cool with the temperature dipping to a minimum of 10°C. 
March to May: Summers in Mysore are warm with the temperature varying between 22°C and 39°C.

2. Nandi Hills

Nandi Hills (Anglicised forms include Nandidurg and Nandydoorg) is an ancient hill fortress built by Ganga Dynasty and later enlarged and strengthened by Tipu Sultan in southern India, in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is 10 km from Chickballapur town and approximately 60 km from Bengaluru. The hills are near the town Nandi. In traditional belief, the hills are the origin of the Arkavathy river, Ponnaiyar River, Palar River, Papagni, and Penna River. Watching the sunrise at Nandi Hills is popular with tourists. The first-ever SAARC summit hosted by India was held at Nandi Hills in 1986.

The trekking at Nandi Hills stretches to about 1.5 km and it is a good trek for beginners. Although trekking at Nandi Hills is pretty simple, there are many trekking tours in Nandi Hills that you can opt for in case you want to go for a pre-planned package. You can also go here and trek on your own.

The weather here is pleasant all year round but September to May is the best time to visit Nandi Hills. The remaining monsoon months are less advisable due to rainfall as the road could be slippery and it gets difficult to climb up the hill.

3. Wonderla Amusement Park

Wonderla is the of the largest chains of amusement parks in India. It is owned and operated by Wonderla Holidays Limited which is headquartered near Bidadi, 28 kilometers (17 mi) from Bengaluru, Karnataka. It operates 3 amusement parks in Kochi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

Wonderla is promoted by Kochouseph Chittilappilly and his son Arun Chittilappilly as a subsidiary of V-Guard Industries. The first amusement park project Wonderla Kochi was set up in 2000, followed by the second in Bengaluru in 2005, and finally the third in Hyderabad was commissioned in April 2016. Wonderla is currently planning to open its 4th amusement park in Chennai. Wonderla amusement parks offer a variety of rides such as rollercoasters, water slides, Ferris wheel, drop tower, etc. to name a few.

Wonderla Bangalore has been ranked 1st in India and 7th best in Asia by Tripadvisor for 2014, the highest for any Amusement park in India. Wonderla Holidays opened its first luxury resort, an 84-room hotel complex spread over 100,000 square feet and operational since 2012.

4. Cubbon Park

Cubbon Park, officially known as Sri Chamarajendra Park, is a landmark 'lung' area of Bengaluru city, located within the heart of the city in the Central Administrative Area. Originally created in 1870, when Major General Richard Sankey was the then British Chief Engineer of Mysore state, it covered an area of 100 acres (0.40 km²) and subsequent expansion has taken place and the area reported now is about 300 acres (1.2 km²). It has a rich recorded history of abundant flora and fauna plantations coupled with numerous impressive and aesthetically located buildings and statues of famous personages, in its precincts.

This public park was first named Meade’s Park after Sir John Meade, the acting Commissioner of Mysuru in 1870 and subsequently renamed Cubbon Park after the longest-serving commissioner of the time, Sir Mark Cubbon. To commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Sri Krishnaraja Wodeyar’s rule in Mysore State, in 1927, the park was again renamed as Sri. Chamarajendra Park, in memory of the 19th-century ruler of the state Sri Chamarajendra Wodeyar (1868–94), during whose rule the park came into existence.

It is home to more than 6,000 trees that support a vibrant ecosystem. In addition to being a natural sightseeing destination, some of the major structures of the city such as the Attara Kacheri, Cubbon Park Museum, and Sheshadri Iyer Memorial Park are also situated here.

Cubbon Park, officially known as Sri Chamarajendra Park, is a landmark 'lung' area of Bengaluru city, located within the heart of the city in the Central Administrative Area. ... To commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Sri Krishnaraja Wodeyar's rule in Mysore State, in 1927, the park was again renamed as Sri.

5. Bangalore Palace

Thanks to its splendid architecture and grandeur, Bangalore Palace stands as one of the best places to visit in Bangalore. Apart from being a top tourist attraction in the city, the palace is a must-visit place for art lovers as it houses several remarkable paintings belonging to the 19^th and 20^th centuries.

Fun World is an amusement park situated on palace grounds. This amusement park is allowed under permission from H.H.Smt Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, owner and legal heir to Late H.H. Sri Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar. It has various joy rides, a water park, and a snow room.

An epitome of great architecture and beauty, The Majestic Bangalore Palace preserves in it the spice of old regal opulence. Currently the central attraction in Bangalore, the palace was built in the year 1878. Chamarajendra Wadiyar's British Guardians bought the original property in 1873 from the principal of Bangalore Central High School, Rev, J Garret, from his funds. The palace is extraordinarily vast and spread across 45,000 square feet. A mixture of Tudor and Scottish Gothic architecture have resulted in the grand palace that we see today. The wooden structure of the palace along with the beautiful carvings both inside and outside showcases the royal culture in different ways.

Apart from being a major tourist destination, the palace is a host to different cultural events, rock shows, and marriages. As per beliefs, King Chamarajendra Wadiyar drew his inspiration for building the palace from the Windsor Castle of London. The granite seats decorated with fluorescent blue ceramic tiles on the ground floor, a fairy tale Ballroom, the famous painter Raja Ravi Varma's paintings, vine-covered walls, and the Durbar Hall on the first floor come together to form the prepossessing Bangalore Palace. 

6. Lalbagh

Lalbagh or Lalbagh Botanical Gardens is a well-known botanical garden in southern Bengaluru, India. A statue of Sri Chamarajendra Wodeyar, ex-ruler of Mysore at Lalbagh. He also sponsored the famous journey of Swami Vivekananda to Chicago in 1893.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden or shortened Lalbagh is an old botanical garden in Bengaluru, India. First planned and laid out during the dalavaiship of Hyder Ali and later adorned with unique plant species by his son Tippu, it was later managed under numerous British Superintendents before Indian Independence. It was responsible for the introduction and propagation of numerous ornamental plants as well as those of economic value. It also served a social function as a park and recreational space, with a central glasshouse dating from 1890 which was used for flower shows. In modern times it hosts two flower shows coinciding with the week of Republic Day (26 January) and Independence Day (15 August). As an urban green space along with Cubbon Park, it is also home to numerous wild species of birds and other wildlife. The garden also has a lake adjoining a large rock on which a watchtower had been constructed during the reign of Kempegowda II.

7. Bannerghatta National Park

Located 22 km away from Bangalore, the Bannerghatta National Park is a sanctuary for a large variety of flora and fauna. Spread over a massive area of around 104.27 sq. km, this national park was established in the year 1971. The park itself has a number of establishments within its confines, which includes the country's first butterfly park as well.

Other attractions here are ten Reserve Forests of Anekal Range of the Bangalore Forest Division, an aquarium, a zoo, a Children's park, Crocodile Farm, Snake Park and Prehistoric Animals' Park. What's more, you can get up close and personal with the wondrous wildlife here by the means of a jungle safari, which is a popular activity to pursue here. The best part about Bannerghatta National Park is the small well-defined zones for animals that almost guarantees that you will spot the animals. People go in caged vehicles (buses/safari).