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Top Places to Visit Around Bangalore - WeekendGetaway and Day-trip Holiday SpotsBy Roshan M Kumar
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If you are in Bangalore and have gone on weekend trips from here, you would know thatfinding good destinations and planning a trip is not an easy job.
Check out 4 weekend getaway and day-trip spots from Bangalore in the article below. These
destinations are for all kinds of travelers - for the adventure seeker, family vacations, funouting with friends, bike and car trips....you choose.
1. Innovative Film City
Innovative Film City is an amusement park located in Bidadi, about 50 Kilometers outside
Bangalore. It is one of the new theme parks that arrived in Bangalore in 2008. Don't befooled by the name though.
This theme park has attractions such as a wax museum, dinosaur museum, a specialsection called 'Cartoon city' for kids, a mirror maze, 4D movies and more. Tickets are a bit
pricey though. You'll have to shell out between Rs 300 - Rs 1000 per person depending onwhat attraction you want to see inside. There are decent food courts where you can have
your lunch or grab a bite.
If you want to spend a fun weekend with your friends or family, Innovative film city is
definitely worth a visit. Leave early and you can spend a whole day here.
Duration: 1 day Approximate Budget / person: Rs 500 - Rs 1000 Distance : 50 Kms Which
route is it on: Bangalore - Mysore highway How to reach : by bus, car, bike Road condition:good
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2. Yelagiri Hills - Getaway from the city madness
This less popular hill-station is located near Krishnagiri town on the Bangalore-Chennai
national highway. It is about 150 kilometers from Bangalore and around 250 Kilometersfrom Chennai.
Yelagiri Hills is not your typical touristy destination; this place is meant for those who wish
to getaway from the regular monotony of the cities to just relax for a couple of days. Thehill station is at a height of about 900 meters (around 3000 feet) and the weather ispleasant all year round.
The main attractions are a lake where you can go boating, Swamimalai - a trek of 3 Kmsuphill takes you to a small temple and panoramic views of the mountains. There are plenty
of hotels (many which call themselves as resorts) in Yelagiri. Tariffs start from about Rs 400and goes upto Rs 4000 for cottages. Book at least a week in advance. The hotels get
crowded during weekend and holidays.
Duration: 1 - 2 days Approximate budget / person: Rs 1000 - Rs 2000 How to reach: by cars, taxis, buses, train (until Jolarpettai or Tirupattur) Road condition: good
3. Hogenakkal Falls
Hogenakkal literally means smoking rocks (in Tamil). The falls comprise of a numer of smaller waterfalls that make up the beauty of the place. Hogenakkal is located in
Dharmapuri district and is about 120 Kms from Bangalore. Perfect for a day-trip, you candrive to here over a Saturday and get a day's off to unwind.
The most popular activity in Hogenakkal is the hot oil massage. For about Rs 50, localmasseurs give you a 5-minute full body massage. Though it seems quick, this short
duration is enough to loosen tight spots in your body. After the massage, a quick showerunder the falls is considered to be therapeutic.
You can also take a ride in the famous 'theppa' or coracle boats which take you around theKaveri river that forms Hogenakkal falls. You can also taste local delicacies of fried fish,
paniyaram (rice cakes) or Poli (Indian sweet).
Staying options are minimal in Hogenakkal. Hotel Tamilnadu, run by the Tamilnadu tourism
department, is the only decent one in town. During the tourist season (September -January) you may need to book in advance. You can also stay in Dharmapuri where staying
options are better. From Dharmapuri it is a 50 Kms drive to Hogenakkal.
Duration: 1- 2 days Budget / person: Rs 1000 Which route it is on: Bangalore - Krishnagiri
(Chennai highway) - Dharmapuri Road condition: Good
4. Talakadu and Shivanasamudram - Submerged in time
Shivanasamudram (sometimes called Shimsha falls) is home to a couple of lovely waterfallswhile neighboring Talakadu preserves history in the form of submerged temples. Located
about 150 Kms from Bangalore and about 70 Kms from Mysore, Shivanasamudram andTalakadu are both popular picnic and weekend spots. You can reach here after taking a turn
after Maddur on the route that goes to Kollegal.
Shivanasamudram Falls actually consists of two separate falls called Gaganachukki and
Bharachukki. Shivansamudram is also the site of Karnataka's first hydroelectric project.Both falls carry the waters of river Kaveri from a height of about 90 meters.
Of the two falls you can enjoy Bharachukki most as it can be reached by a flight of stepsnear the falls while Gaganachukki falls is off-limits. You can take bath under the falls or
spend some time frolicking in the pond near the falls. Both falls are located about 5 Kmsbetween each other. During the monsoon season, the falls are in full flow and present a
majestic sight.
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Talakad is about 20 Kms from Shivanasamudram is famous for the submerged temples thatis believed to emerge once in 12 years. Situated on the banks of the river Kaveri it is now a
popular picnic spot aside from being a pilgrimage center.
The temples in Talakadu were built by the Hoysalas who were staunch devotees of Lord
Shiva. Five such Shiva temples were built in honour of the god. A fair is held once every 12years to honor the lord. The last such fair was held in 2006. There is also folklore that
Talakad was cursed to turn into a mass of sand by a woman named Alamelamma, in the16th century.
You can visit Shivanasamudram first and then come to Talakadu, see the temples and go fora swim or just chill out in the waters. Water is shallow, but there are weeds and sharp
stones which some may find irritating. Catch the sunset here and head back to Bangalore.
There are no good restaurants in Talakadu. It's better to pack your lunch and have it in
Talakad. You will find a lot of monkeys around, but you can eat if people take turns to guardfrom the monkeys. You can fit Shivanasamudram and Talakadu in a 2 day trip - Spend one
day in the nearby Ranganathittu bird sanctuary and Srirangapatna and the next day here.
On your way back you can find good number of Dhabas and restaurants outside Maddur on
the highway. You can stopover here for dinner while coming back to Bangalore
Duration: 1 - 2 days Approximate budget / person: Rs 1000 - Rs 2000 How to reach: by
cars, taxis, buses. Private transport is the best option Road condition: From Bangalore -Maddur, you will find excellent roads. The road from Maddur to Shivanasamudram is in a
pathetic state. Leave early in the day to avoid truck traffic and leave before dusk as it canbe uncomfortable driving in the dark from Shivanasamudram to Maddur where you hit the
highway.
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Famous Places To See In
Bangalore
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Bangalore has many tourist attractions to visit in and
around. The city is embellished with famous
blossoming gardens, magnificent historical sites and
other places of historical and religious interests. These
tourists' spots can easily be accessed by local
transports like autos, buses or taxis.
The historic sites in Bangalore holds a unique charm,
the Vidhan Soudha, a structure complex is a
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marvelous specimen of neo-Dravidian style of architecture. Lal Bagh -famous for breathtaking rows of
red roses, Tipu's Palace and Bangalore Palace- one of the most lavishly adorned and carved palaces of
the by gone era are the treasures of Bangalore. Among the religious places, the ISKCON Temple, Shiva
Statue, and the Bull Temple are worth visiting. The Venkatappa Art Gallery is an abode of about 600
paintings, all unique in themselves. Just make a travel trip to this majestic city and indulge in its
gratifying attractions that will take you to the glory of erstwhile rulers of Bangalore.
¤ Main Attraction In Bangalore
Vidhana Soudha - This elegant four-storied edifice is constructed out of granite stone on the pattern of
temple architecture. This 46m high complex is an official building holding the Legislative Chambers of
the state government. The structure houses four domes in all the four corners. There are the
sculptures of 4 headed lions - the majestic beast, on the gateway of the building representing the
symbol of Indian sovereignty. It also houses 22 departments and 300 rooms. The lighting up of the
building on every Sunday evening holds the special charm among its visitors.
Cubbon Park
The park was constructed by Lord Cubbon.in 1864 over an area of 300 acre. This ravishing garden is
adorned with lush green patches, blossoming rows of flowers and some structural buildings all adding
to its glory. It is an idle place for relaxing and escaping from the ciaos of the city, thronged by young
crowd, families, walkers, joggers and nature lovers. Other attractions of the park are Cheshire Dyer
Memorial Hall, Ottawa Chatter, Museum, Century Club and the Press Club.
Government Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery
Established in 1887, the museum is the oldest structural complex of India. The Government Museum
showcases medley of archaeological artifacts, exquisite collection of coins, sculptures, inscriptions, old
paintings and excavated items. Whereas the art gallery houses the works of the celebrated artist of the
Mysore Court like K. Venkatappa, his famous paintings, plaster of Paris works and wooden sculptures
are worth a site.
Timings : Open 10.00 to 17.00 hours except on Wednesdays.
Bangalore Palace
Bangalore Palace- Nestling in the heart of the city the famous Bangalore Palace captures a unique
charm. Extended over an are of 45000sq.ft, this edifice is a masterpiece more then 110 year old,
holding the glory of erstwhile rulers. The palace was constructed in 1880 and coasted more then 1
million Rs. The beautiful garden girdled the palace almost giving it a fairytale setting, worth a visit site.
Tipu Sultan's Palace
The Fort and Tipu Sultan's Palace was the summer residence of Tipu Sultan. It is a two-storied carved
wooden structure, eminent for its gorgeous carved arches, pillars, and balcony haunches by gardens
on either side, an ideal specimen of Islamic style of architecture. The fort also houses a well-preserved
Ganapati temple. It was initially constructed in 1537 by Kempe Gowda later on it was further extended
and fortified by Tipu Sultan.
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Lal Bagh Gardens
Lal Bagh Gardens- Lal means Red and Bagh means garden, as
name suggest this is a paradise of blossoming red roses. The
garden was constructed by Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan in
18th century. Expended on a 240 acre of land this exquisitegarden forms one of India's most beautiful botanical gardens. The
garden also abode a glasshouse, its magnificent patterns and
design are great source of attraction. Other attraction of the
garden is the organization of grand Flower Shows. These flower
shows are held annually in the month of January and August
where hundred of varieties of flowers are kept on display.
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium - The Planetarium located on Sankey Road was constructed in the year
1989 to study the astronomical science and to increase awareness amongst the students and the
common public. This massive planetarium has a seating capacity of 225 people.
Timings : Daily two shows, at 1500 hrs and 1630 hrs except on Mondays.
The Bull Temple
The Bull Temple - The temple is dedicated to Nandi- a holy bull of Lord Shiva. The massive Bull
structures 4.5m high and 6m in length is carved out a single piece granite rock. One of the oldest
temples in Bangalore, the shrine is thronged by devotee from all over the state and from other parts of
the country. It is believed that the source of the river Vishva Bharti originates at the feet of the statue.
Iskcon Temple Complex
Iskcon Temple Complex - The temple structure is one of the most splendid temples building in
Bangalore. The temple displays an exquisite amalgam of modern and traditional south Indian temple
architecture. The other structures in the temple are multi-vision cinema theatre and vedic library. The
temple also offers staying facilities for bramacharis, devotees and people taking short term courses
offered here.
Ulsoor Lake
Ulsoor Lake - The Lake is formed over an area of 125 acres of land, it is a major tourist hang out zone.
There is a boat club near the lake where one can take a cruise to near by islands to spend their entire
day on the island. A, must visit site.
St. Marks Cathedral
St. Marks Cathedral - This Cathedral founded in 1808 was sanctified by the Bishop of Calcutta. It is an
attractive colonial structure adorned with elegant dome over a semicircular sanctum that gives its
devotee immense peace of mind.
Aquarium
Aquarium - Located at Cubbon Park, on Kasturba Road, the Aquarium is sat up in a diamond shaped
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complex. The aquarium has a divergence of extrinsic fertile as well as adorning fish.
Timings: Open from 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs.
Sri Gavi Gangadhareswara Temple
The temple is sanctified due to a strange occurrence. Every year on 14th or 15th of January-Makara
Sankranthi day, a ray of sunlight passes exactly through the horns of the stone bull outside the templeand illuminates the deity (Shiva Linga) inside the cave. This displays the amazing architectural and
astronomical skills of ancient sculptors and artists.
Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum
Located on Kasturba Road, the museum is homage to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, one of the architects of
modern Karnataka. It also houses an airplane and steam engine displayed in its compound. Major
attraction of the museum is the mobile science exhibition that travels in the city through out the year.
Museum is also a venue for exhibitions on electronics, motor power and the uses and properties of
wood and metal. Seminars, demonstrations and film shows on scientific subjects are also organized
here. The highlights of the museum are its galleries: Engine hall, Electronic Technology Gallery, Kimbe
Paper Metals Gallery, Popular Science Gallery and Childrens' Science Gallery.
Bal Bhavan
Jawahar Balabhavana is most popular among the young ones. The museum has many attractions,
children can indulge into a boat cruise or take up a pony ride. There is also an attraction of a toy train.
It is a buffer stock of fun and amusement.
Toy Train Timings: Sundays: 9.30 am to 6.00 PM, 9.30 am to 8.00 PM. Closed on Mondays and
second Tuesdays of every month.
Shiva Statue
This magnificent Statue of Lord Shiva is about 65 ft. high. The Lord is depicted in sitting posture on the
Mount Kailash with Ganga flowing from hard rocks. The statue looks majestic during the night with its
lighting
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One of the biggest parks of Bangalore city. It is major landmark in Bangalore contributing to
various Historical Monuments and Government Buildings, Cultural, Scientific Institutions
other than just being a park.
History : Cubbon Park was laid out and planned by Richard Sankey, the erstwhile Chief
Engineer of Mysore in 1864 and established in the year 1870 by Sri John Meade, the then
acting Commissioner of Mysore. At that time Meade’s Park was its name as a tribute to Sir
John Meade and subsequently called the Cubbon Park. Later the park was official named as
"Sri. Chamarajendra Park" in wake of the Silver Jubilee celebration of Sri Krishnaraja
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Wodeyar’s rule in Mysore state. Presently the Department of Horticulture controls the
maintenance and administration of the park. The Deputy Director of the Horticulture
department heads it.
Flora at the Cubbon Park : Cubbon Park occupies over 300 acres with flowering plants,
towering trees, shaded groves and vast expanse of green. Though this park is in the heart of
the city it contributes to the vast expanse of greenery, protecting environment for
Bangaloreans, a great lung space for morning joggers. So also for naturalists who study
plants in the serene natural environment. It also has motarable roads, and well laid out
walking paths running through the park. Lush green landscapes contribute to the rich plant
wealth. Many exotic botanical species and genera grow here. They are over 6000plants and
trees in the premises attributing to 68 genera and 96 species. The onus of maintenance and
development the park is on the Horticulture department which they have done it with pride
and dedication. In addition, many ornamental and flowering trees both exotic and
indigenous are found in the park.
Grevillea robusta (silver oak), having the distinction of being the first oaks introduced to
Bangalore from Australia are still found in Cubbon Park adjacent to the tennis pavillion.
Queen Victoria Statue at Cubbon Park
King Edward Statue at Cubbon Park
Statues
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The Queen Victoria statue installed (1906 near the Mahatma Gandhi Circle, the King
Edward VII statue installed (1919) at the North-Western point of the Queen’s park; the
Polyalthia avenue along the road from Queen’s statue to King Edward statue and
the chestnut tree avenue from the Chamarajendra statue to Siddalingaiah circle lend a
subtle grandeur to the park
The statue of Major General Sir Mark Cubbon near the terrace garden; Rajya Dhurandhara
Sir K. Sheshadri Iyer statue installed (1913) in front of the Central Library and the statue of
Sri. Chamarajendra Wodeyar (1927) installed in the central portion of the park near the
tennis pavillion with a fairly fountain in the front, are magnificent structures found in the
park. Owing to the different features and structures in the park, the Cubbon Park is a well-
known tourist attraction.
Band Stand at Cubbon Park : In the good old times of the city, the band stand at the
Cubbon Park used to bring about many cherished memories. This octagonal structure built
in cast iron was graced by music concerts and artists renowned all over the country andabroad. Many musicians who have performed there rose to stardom. Over the years, the
music notes faded away into time. Now an NGO Prakruti has been trying to revive this lost
splendour.
Prasad M.S., convener of Prakruti, musicians have shown interest in performing at the
bandstand. “The bandstand is booked for the next eight weeks wherein artistes, including
Nandita, Pallavi, Supriya Acharya, C. Ashwath, Puttur Narasimha Nayak and Shankar
Shanbhag, have agreed to give concerts.” may be viewed by public and visitors too.
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Major Landmarks at the Park’s vicinity
Sir Vishweshwariah Industrial and Technological Museum :It was established in
the year 1965 under the aegis of the CSIR, it has 6 galleries. It is located on Kasturba
Road.This museum a tribute to Sir Vishweshwariah, the visionary who brought science and
technology to the common man in Karnataka. The first one is the engine hall which displays
changes in engines over a period of time. It also displays the replica of the Wright Brother's
first aircraft.
The next one is the Fun Science as the name suggests, it helps children learn science with
fun. It provides live experiments like formation of a tornado, Bernoulli's Principle, Water
Motion, Floating Ball, Music in Air, Particle Accelerator, Liquid Storm, Rotary Wing etc.
Biotechnology gallery here they have Astronomy, Space , Planets, Telescope, Satellites etc
the visitors here can get the knowledge about all these things.
Electronic gallery lists the changes in Information Technology from transistors to silicon
chips. It also explains the basics of electronics, wireless technology, milestones in
electronics, digital electronics, nano electronics and virtual reality.
The other galleries include Children Science where children are allowed to learn science on
their own with live experiments. There is also a Dinosaur Park and Electra Technik. They
also have a3D theater housed inside.
• Phone: 2286-4563
• Entry Fee: Rs.15
• Open hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Karnataka High Court : The Karnataka High Court locally known as Attara Kacheri is
located opposite to the Vidhana Soudha. Attara Kacheri literally means "eighteen offices" or
departments. This building established in 1884, earlier housed the general revenue and
secretariat of the State government was also known as the Mysore High Court until 1973
when the name of the state was changed .The Attara Kacheri is a stone structure in an
intense red color.
It was built in 19 century in Gothic Style of architecture with Corinthian columns. Located in
the Cubbon Park, the building cost Rs. 4.5 lakh and completed in 1864. Rao Bahadur Arcot
Narayanaswamy Mudaliar was the man who supervised the construction. On the ceiling of
its Central Hall is a Portrait of Sir Mark Cubbon, Commissioner of Mysore from 1834 to
1861.
• Location: On Kasturba Road, Bangalore - 560 001.
The State Archeological Museum (also called Government Museum) : is close to
the High Court with the same red colour andarchitectural style. The originaly built by
Colonel Sankey in 1876, over the years several wings have been added. B. L. Rice of the
Mysore Gazetteer is the mastermind behind the collection in this musuem.
It is one of the oldest museums in the country, it has an exquisitecollection of coins,
sculptures, old paintings, inscriptions and excavated items. The Java fig avenue along the
road leading to the Government Museum add to the grandeur of the Museum.
• Timings: 10 am to 5:30 pm
• Location: On Kasturba Road, Bangalore - 560 001.
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• Phone: 2286 4563
Venkatappa Art Gallery : This gallery host more than 600 paintings, which are on
display throughout the year. There are two halls, one showcasing stone sculptures from the
Mathura and Khajarao schools of art. The other,dedicated to pottery and clay articles
belonging to the Indus Valley civilisations. There are showpieces from 20th century
landscapes and contemporary art. On the ground floor, the paintings of K. Venkatappa,
( born in 1887 ) are on display.
His works picturing the landscapes of the Nilgiris and Kodaikanal, a painting on Monsoon
and various other sketches are feast to the art-lovers. On the first floor, the works of M. F.
Hussain, Vasudev, Hanumaiah, Hariram, Rekha Rao, Yusuf Arakkal and N. S. Bendre along
with various other artists are on display.C. P. Rajaram's exquisite wood carvings are also
seen here. The second floor is the "Hebbar Section", solely dedicated to K.K Hebbar.
• Timings: daily except Mon 10 am - 5 pm
• Admission: Rs 10
• Kasturba Road, Bangalore - 560 001 Ph: 22864483
Sheshadri Iyer Memorial Hall : It is presently the City Central Library building with anartistic structure worth seeing. Beatiful rosary located infront of the Library attracts many
visitors. This onlooks many beautiful lawns that are found in the Cubbon park.
The Ringwood circle, lotus pond and bamboo grove nook are worth seeing. The avenue of
Araucarias along with Canna beds on either sides of the road from the Library to Hudson
circle is a beautiful view. The avenue of Swietenias in the Northern side of the park.
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• Timings: daily except Mon 8 am - 7 pm
• Kasturba Road, Bangalore - 560 001.
Aquarium : The Govt. Aquarium is in is an octagonal shaped building. This is one of the
largest Aquariums in India, showcasing a variety of indigenous and exotic, cultivable as well
as ornamental pet fish.
The Hocks stick, the Pearl Coushmi, the India Tiger Borb, the Moon Tail, as well as ediblefish are a feast to the visitors. The Aquarium provides food for thought, but if you want to
taste the fish, there is a fish stall here.
• Timings 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m (Closed on Thursdays)
• Admission by Tickets.
Jawahar Bal Bhawan : This is Amusement park at the Cubbon Park maintained by the
Government. No child in should missed out on the Puttani Express ride (Toy train ride
especially children) when visiting Cubbon park. This Amusemetn park host many game
themes and one can find life sizes animals on the park premises.
Bal Bhavan was Inaugrated in the year 1967 and spreads over 11.35 acres of land.Now it is
restritricted only to families, the reason more than 3000 thousand visitors visit this place.
Here at Sri Jayachamedra Hall conducts many shows for children. The Jawahar Bal Bhawan
conducts many short and long term recreational and educational programs for children
between the age 5 to 16 years.
• Landmark: Near Cricket Stadium, Jewels De Paragon
• Phone: 080-22864189
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• Timings 10am to 5pm (Closed on Thursdays)
Government Museum was established in the year 1965 on Museum Road. It was later
shifted to Kasturba Road in the year 1977. It is the oldest museum in the country and has a
rich collection of archaeological objects, stone sculptures, bronze stuff, traditional paintings,
arms and Armour, wooden carvings, musical instruments, coins and many more.Other Facilities : The Indira Priyadarshini Children’s Library, YMCA, Yuvanika- the State
Youth Centre, Century Club, Press Club, Tennis Pavillion and a number of other offices are
located in the park, few of them offering amusement and sports facilities.
Other Gardens : The gardens of Vidhana Soudha, Vikas Soudha and Raj Bhavan, are
integral parts of the development, conservation and maintenance of Cubbon Park. The
Vidhana Soudha garden is beautifully landscaped on symmetric lines, complimenting the
magnificent architecture of Vidhana Soudha. The Raj Bhavan garden is well laid out and
adds a colourful and spectacular ambience to Raj Bhavan.
The Dancing Musical Fountain, commissioned recently, in the LRDE premises on the
Raj Bhavan road; the only one of its kind in India with a visual facility. It uses a unique
binary control concept to obtain three distinct levels for each of its form. It provides high
versatility in programming as well as in playback to various India and Western musical
themes.
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Timings of the show : Two shows are organized everyday from 7.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
and 8.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. each lasting for half an hour. It is closed on every Monday and
Second Tuesday of the month.
How to reach Cubbon Park :
Cubbon Park is accessible from M.G. Road, Kasturba road, Hudson Circle, and Ambedkar
Veedhi.
Timings :
Cubbon Park is a public park with many Government organizations, associations and clubs
in its locale. The park is open all the time. It has been declared a silent zone between 5.00
a.m. to 8.00 a.m.
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Bangalore City Guide
Bangalore, capital of Karnataka, is Asia's fastest growing cosmopolitan city. It is also called the Silicon
Valley of India because of its hi-tech boom . Bangalore is known as the “Garden city” of India for its vast
green parks , lovely gardens and temperate climate. Bangalore city is also abusy commercial centre as it
is an entry point to the cities like Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta.
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Kempe Gowda founded the Bangalore city in the early 16th century. The famous rulers like HyderAli, Tipu
Sultan along with the Britishers ruled Bangalore during different periods. Apart from the large number of
IT and ITES industries , Bangalore city has lot more industries such as aeronautical and
telecommunication industries. It is also the home to many eminent personalities like Dr C V Raman,
Girish Karnad, Narayan Murthy, Prakash Padukone, G R Vishwanath etc.
The tourists from all over the world consider Bangalore one of the five biggest Metropolitan cities in India.The entire Bangalore city is embellished with the blossoming gardens, magnificent historical sites,
museums and other places of historical and religious interests. Bangalore has many tourist attractions to
visit . The main attractions of this city are the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, the Cubbon Park, the Vidhan
Soudha- the state assembly building, Nehru Planetarium, Bangalore palace, St. Mary’s church etc.
Lalbagh Botanical Gardens
Lalbagh Botanical Garden is one of the most beautiful botanical garden of south Asia. It was laid out by
Haider Ali in 1740 over an area of 240 acres of land with colourful flower beds. Haider Ali’s son Tipu
Sultan bought variety of tropical and subtropical plants from Kew Gardens in London to Lalbagh. The
garden is artistically landscaped with lush lawns, flowerbeds, lotus pools and fountains. It also has a
magnificent glass house built in the year 1840 on the lines of London’s crystal palace by Cameron. With
marvellous collection of flowers, the crystal palace looks very lively. This is a good picnic spot for a really
hot day.
Cubbon Park
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Cubbon Park ,located near Gandhi Nagar at the centre of the city , spreads over 300 acres. This park
was built by Sir Mark Cubbon in 1864. The park also includes a state library, Attara Kacheri, central
library, aquarium, Jawahar bal bhavan the museum, Visveswaraya Industrial and Technological Museum.
This beautiful park is visited by all tourists who look for calm atmosphere to enjoy. Cubbon Park has
become a popular place for many nature lovers, joggers and walkers.
Vidhana Soudha
Vidhana Soudha which houses the state Legislature and the Secretariat is one of the important . The
Chief Minister, Kengal Hanumanthaiah was the responsible for the construction of the building. This
Vidhana Soudha building is constructed exclusively with granite on Indian style of architecture which is 46
meter high. The main entrance gate is eclipsed by the four headed lion, which represents Indiansovereignty. This building consists of 300 rooms built between 1954 and 1958. It’s a popular tourist
attraction in Bangalore.
Nehru Planetarium
A visit to Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is a worth sightseeing tour in Bangalore, which was found in the
year 1989.The Planetarium aims to provide the best experience and information of astronomy among the
students as well as the common public. Are you interested in knowing the mysteries of outpace? Then
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this is the right place to see the shows of sky. You can amaze seeing the theatre of dome shaped inside,
which has a diameter of 15meters and 225 sitting capacity.
Bangalore Palace
Bangalore palace was built by Chamaraja Woodeyar king in the year 1887 on the lines of the Windsor
castle. This palace is opened in the month of November for a week. The construction has fortified towers,
turreted parapets, battlements, arches which add beauty to the surrounding gardens. The visiting hour for
this palace starts from 10 am and ends at 6 pm.
Bull Temple
This Bull temple was built by Kempe Gowda in 1537 A.D and is positioned at the southern end in
Bangalore located at Basavangudi. The major attraction of this temple is it has huge structure made of
single granite stone. The size of the bull is 15 feet tall and 20 feet long. The temple consists of other
temples like Ganesh temple, and Sri Dodda Ganapathi. The temple is opened between 7:30 am to
12:30pm and from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Government Museum
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This is the oldest museum in India located near Cubbon Park at Kasturba Gandhi road. This museum is
constructed in the year 1876. It has different sections like Geology, natural history, natural sculpture, art
and numismatics in it. The museum comprises of collection of ancient coins, jewellery, textiles, and
miniature paintings within the edifice.
Indian Institute of Science-The Indian Institute of Science is a premier research institution in Bangalore,
India. It ranks first in India among Indian universities. This institute was established in the year 1911 withthe initiatives of Jamshedji Tata, Sir K Shesadri Iyer and Shri KrishnarajaWodeyer 4, the Maharaja of
Mysore. The institute was declared as Deemed University in 1956.
ISKON Temple
It is one of the most popular Tourist Attractions in Bangalore, constructed in the year 1966.This temple is
dedicated to lord Krishna and it holds great significance for Hindu religious tourists. The temple built by
Srila Prabhupada has facilities like multi-vision cinema theatre, computer aided presentation theatres,
Vedic Theatre, Vedic museums, Vedic library, a unique open-air amphitheatre, etc
Shiva Statue
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It is one of the amazing and religious picturesque in Bangalore. The statue of lord Shiva shows a rich
insight of 65mts high sitting in lotus position, surrounded by a pool of water. There is a wishing pond in
front of the statue where people chant 7 times of his name and throw a coin to make their wish true.
St Mary's Church
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It was built in the year 1811 by a French missionary Abbe Dubois. This church is situated near the Shivaji
Nagar Bus Terminal of Bangalore.
These tourists' spots can easily be accessed by local transports like buses, trains or Air.
Bus-The main bus station is situated opposite to railway station called Majestic Bus Station. It handles
buses that connect Bangalore to all major cities in south India. Apart from this there are many small bus
stands scattered over the city. For intercity bus services get to Kempegowda bus stand or KSRTC bus
stations.
Train-Railway station is situated at the centre of the city. All local and long distance arrive and depart
from here. There is another railway named Cantonment railway station, but not all trains stop here.Air- Bangalore airport is situated at a distance of approximately 6 km from the centre of the city. It caters
to all domestic and a few international airlines.
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