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What attract tourists
Bangalore lies at a height of about 1,000 metres above sea level and
enjoys pleasant climate through out the year. The pleasant climate of
Bangalore has been a major attraction to the tourists. The tourists
come to explore the tourist attractions around the city, among the
famous attractions include :
Bangalore Palace
The summer palace was built by Wodeyar king, in the year 1887. Built
in the Tudor style, the palace is constructed mostly of wood and known
for its impressive carving and paintings. The gallery inside the
palace is a major attraction here, it houses several photos of
viceroys, maharajas and other famous personalities. The palace is open
every day between 10.00 am to 6 pm, except Sundays and public
holidays. The entry charges are Rs.100 for adult and Rs. 50 for
Children.
Lal Bagh
Built by Hyder Ali, the garden is one of the important landmark of
Bangalore city. It was named as Lal Bagh for its the wonderfully
bloomed red roses that remain blooming throughout the year. The garden
spreads over an area of 2,400 acres, is home to more than 1,000
species of flora. The Glass House within the garden is major
attraction, the flower shows are held here twice in a year.
Venkatappa Art Gallery
The gallery is a major attraction for the art lovers. The gallery
houses the works of the great artist K.Venkatappa. The gallery has
about 600 beautiful paintings as well as some of the exclusive
collections of scenic displays.
ISKCON
The ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) temple
complex is a magnificent structure, which is a blend of the Dravidian
and modern architecture. The temple building is equipped with modern
facilities like the multi-vision cinema theater, computer aided
presentation theaters along with vedic library and a preaching
library.
Bull Temple
The temple is dedicated to the sacred bull, Nandi of Lord Shiva. A
massive monolithic statue of the sitting bull attracts a large number
of visitors.
Vidhana Soudha
Built in the year 1954, the magnificent Neo-Dravidian building
presently houses the Karnataka State Legislature and the Secretariat.
The major attraction of the building is the huge sandalwood door of
the Cabinet room.
Cubbon Park
Located in the heart of the city, the park was laid by Lord Cubbon in
1864. The park spreads over an area about 300 acres is a must visit
tourist spot of the city.
Aquarium
The Aquarium is quite impressive and is the second largest in the
country. Built in a well-planned manner, the Aquarium has a huge
collection of a variety of aquatic life. The Aquarium is open all
weekday except Mondays.
Excursions
Tipu's Palace
The palace and fort of Tipu Sultan are the must visit place in
Bangalore. The palace built in 1791, was one of the favorite summer
palace of Tipu Sultan.
The architecture and the overall look of the two-storeyed wooden
palace palace reflects the ethnic Mughal lifestyle. The intricately
carved pillars, arches and balconies are the major attractions of the
palace.
Bannerghatta National Park
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park is located at a distance of 22 Kms from Banaglore city centre.
Set amidst the picturesque surroundings the park attracts the natural
history lovers. The park is home to wide array of fauna and flora. The
major attractions here are lion's safari, picnic corner, serpentarium
and pets corner etc.
Ramanagaram
Situated 49 Kms southwest of Bangalore, it is a favorite destination
for adventure enthusiasts. The silk cocoon marketing centre is another
attraction here.
Nandi Hills
The Hills located 60 Kms north of Bangalore was one of favourite
summer retreats of Tipu Sultan. A 600m high rock called as Tipu's Drop
offers the breathtaking view of the surroundings.
How to Reach Bangalore
The city is one of the major cities of India and well connected by
air, rail and roads.
Air : Bangalore Airport is connected to Delhi,
Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune , Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Goa and
Mangalore etc. The airlines operate international flights for
Singapore, Dubai, London, Oman, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia etc.
Rail : Bangalore railway station is connected to
New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mysore and
Nagpur etc.
Road : The National Highway and other good roads
connect Bangalore with Mysore (140 Kms), Bandipur (220 Kms), Chennai
(334 Kms), Cochin (526 Kms), Halebid (214 Kms), Jog Falls (377 Kms)
and Tirupati (250 Kms). The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport
Corporation (BMTC) operates within the city and nearby places.
Where to Stay in Bangalore
The city is dotted with several hotels, which offer enough
accommodation options. The hotels range from Luxury, Star to economic
cater to the needs of the visitors. Some of the famous hotels are
Windsor Manor Sheraton & Towers (5 Star Deluxe), Golden Palms
Hotel & Spa (5 Star Deluxe), The Taj West End Hotel (5 Star
Deluxe), Le Meridien (5 Star) and Taj Residency (5 Star).
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Hotels in Bangalore
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Bangalore,
the capital city of Karnataka, is often referred as the Garden city of
India.The capital city is the main administrative, cultural, commercial
and industrial centre of Karnataka state. Bangalore has several premier
institutions of learning and research of the country. Apart the city is
also home to the high-tech industries such as Aerospace, Electronics,
Computers etc. Bangalore accounts for 35 per cent of India's software
exports and is called as the 'Silicon Valley of India'. Bangalore boasts
of many structures of historic and architectural importance. The city
houses some of the oldest and most beautiful temples of the country. The
clean and spacious city abounds in beautiful parks and gardens and other
picturesque spots draw thousands of tourists.
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