15 POPULAR PLACES TO VISIT IN BANGALORE

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• Bengaluru is the capital city of Karnataka and
  has earned several names such as Silicon Valley
  of India, Pub Capital of India, Air Conditioned
  City and City of Gardens. It is a fine mix of
  leisure, work, and a hub where the vibrant
  colours of the youth can be experienced. For
  travellers, Bangalore is like a treat as there
  are a variety of places to experience. Some of
  these include restaurants, pubs, natural
  getaways, and architectural marvels. In short,
  Namma Bengaluru is simply awesome. So here is the
  checklist of places to see in Bangalore.
• But did you know how Bengaluru derives its name?
• According to legend, Hoysala King Veera Ballara
  lost his way during a hunting expedition met an
  old lady who offered him a humble meal of boiled
  beans. Benda Kalluru a Kannada word, which means
  boiled beans is kept by the king to show his
  gratitude to her. A hub of sprawling tech parks,
  posh boutiques, several pubs and restaurants,
  architectural marvels and natural getaways
  Bengaluru is a mix of everything.

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• Top 15 tourist places in Bengaluru for your next
  vacation.
• Majestic Bangalore Palace
• Cubbon Park
• MG Road
• Lalbagh Botanical Garden
• UB City Mall
• Bannerghatta National Park
• Wonderla
• Film City
• Ulsoor Lake
• Commercial Street
• Vidhan Soudha
• Nandi Hills
• Bull Temple
• Shiva Temple
• The Dodda Ganapathi Temple

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1. Majestic Bangalore Palace

• It is the embodiment of beauty and architecture,
  which is preserved in the form of the spice of
  old glorious fortune. Currently, the palace is a
  central attraction, which was built in 1878. The
  palaces wooden structure along with the
  beautiful carvings on both sides of the palace is
  like a representation of the royal culture in
  different ways. The palace can be visited between
  1000 AM to 530 PM.
• In addition to being the tourist spot, the palace
  also acts as a host for various cultural events,
  marriages, and rock shows. The main attraction
  point of the palace is that the seats are made up
  of granite, which is decorated with fluorescent
  blue tiles, a tale ballroom in the fairy theme,
  the famous painters painting, Durban hall etc.
• Opened in 2005 for public viewing. Now it is
  under the ownership of the descendant of the
  Mysore Royal Family, Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja
  Wadiyar.
• HistoryThe palace was purchased in 1873 by the
  guardians of Chamaraja Wadiyar from Reverend J
  Garrett and was constructed in 1874. Tourist can
  understand the history as audio tapes are
  available inside the palace, both in Hindi and
  English.

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• HistoryThe palace was purchased in 1873 by the
  guardians of Chamaraja Wadiyar from Reverend J
  Garrett and was constructed in 1874. Tourist can
  understand the history as audio tapes are
  available inside the palace, both in Hindi and
  English.
• Attractions
• The palace is extraordinarily vast and spread
  across 45,000 square feet with 35 rooms and a
  manual lift.
• The Palace is home to many renowned paintings of
  19-century and 20-century including those by Raja
  Ravi Varma, one of Indias most famous painters.
• There is a large collection of photographs
  offering a glimpse of different generations of
  the Wadiyar dynasty along with the evolution of
  Bangalore over the last century.
• How to reach? The palace is situated between in
  the heart of Bangalore city. Metro, bus, or cabs
  is connected to this place.TipsDuration 4
  hoursTimings 1000 AM 530 PMEntry
  Fee Indian INR 230, Foreigner INR 460
  (Electronics are separately chargeable)

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2.  Cubbon Park

• Spread over an area of 300 acres, Cubbon Park is
  a major sightseeing place for nature lovers.
  Having been laid down by Lord Cubbon, it is home
  to more than 6,000 trees that support a vibrant
  ecosystem. The park is a major sightseeing spot
  in Bangalore, which is rich in green vegetation.
  It is an ideal place for nature lovers and also
  for those who are looking for a calm and serene
  atmosphere.
• In addition to this beautiful and serene sight,
  there are other places like the Cubbon Park
  Museum, Attara Kacheri etc. present inside the
  park. The park can be visited between 600 in the
  morning to 600 in the evening, while the two
  hours in the morning i.e. 600 am to 800 am. is
  strictly for the walkers.
• How to reach?Visitors can easily reach the park
  by hiring a cab or boarding the KSRTC bus that is
  well connected to various important points of the
  city.Duration 1 2 hoursTimings 600 AM
  600 PM. Entry Fee FreeFamous
  For Photography, Experience Seekers and
  Landscape.Note
• Blossoming of several species and its flowers
  happens during October to March, which makes it
  the best time to visit this place
• Avoid taking your vehicles to reach this park
  from 5 am to 8 am as roads surrounding the park
  remains closed and only light motor vehicles are
  allowed.
• Closed on Mondays and second Tuesdays.

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3. MG Road

• MG Road is a one-stop destination for a perfect
  weekend, shopping adventure and clubbing.  A
  plethora of cafes, food outlets and restaurants
  offer delectable delicacies. You can enjoy a bit
  of both street shopping and expensive boutique
  shops. If you want to shop for unique local and
  ethnic fashion accessories, footwear, antiques,
  jewellery, this place wont let you down.
• One of the busiest roads in Bangalore, MG road is
  the hub of various commercial and recreational
  activities in the town. Special treats for
  shoppers include silk sarees, cutlery, items made
  of bone china etc. And when you get tired after
  shopping, there are various restaurants around to
  help you relax and rebuild your energy.
• HistoryIt was once known as South Parade during
  the pre-independence era but was renamed as
  Mahatma Gandhi Road on 26th February 1948.How to
  reach?You can easily hire an auto-rickshaw, ride
  a bus or a taxi to reach MG Road.Duration 2-3
  hoursTimings Throughout the dayEntry Fee Free

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4. Lalbagh Botanical Garden
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• Nationally and Internationally renowned centre
  for botanical artwork, scientific study and also
  conservation of plants, it is heaven for all
  nature lovers.
•  Lal Bagh covers an area 240 acres and has nearly
  1,854 species of plants. You will find rare
  plants of French, Persian, and Afghani origin.
  The Lal Bagh Rock, which is over 3000 million
  years old is a major tourist attraction. Other
  attractions within this park is the aquarium and
  the lake. Apart from nature lovers, it is a
  heaven for photographers also as it consists of a
  glass house, which hosts a very famous flower
  show that occurs annually.  The best time to
  visit the Lal Bagh is in January and August.
• There are a lot of attraction points in the park
  that are sufficient to engage a person for an
  entire day. One example of such an attraction is
  the flower clock located at the entrance of the
  park, tree fossil which is almost 20 million
  years old, glass house, lecture hall etc. There
  are some courses offered by the garden
  management, which includes post-harvest
  technology, cultivation of the Bonsai, mushroom
  cultivation, and ikebana classes etc
• HistoryCommissioned by Hyder Ali in 1760 and
  completed by his son Tipu Sultan who imported
  trees and plants from countries all over the
  world and planted them here.Duration 3
  hoursTimings 600 AM 700 PMEntry
  Fee Adults INR 10, Children Free
• The park is situated on the southern side of the
  city, which is easily accessible by hopping on to
  any of the public transport.

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5. UB City Mall

• One stop shop for meeting all your high-end needs
  is UB City Mall, which is located in the Central
  Business District. The mall is constructed in the
  implausible area of around 13 acres. The place is
  a complete package, which is sufficient to fulfil
  your exclusive needs, be it high-end shopping of
  luxury things, spa after a tiring day or to
  appease your food cravings. The place is the
  nerve centre for almost all the global brand of
  luxury items like Rolex, Canali, and Louis
  Vuitton etc.
• Attraction point
• The mall is like a one-stop destination to do all
  the fun activities. There are lot many things to
  explore like the karaoke machines, open-air
  lounge, which is attached to the high-end dinner,
  grill, private party booth etc. Even there are
  options for peace lovers like spa, art gallery
  etc.How to reach?It is 8 km from Bangalore
  Airport and can be easily reached by private
  cabs, vehicles and rickshaw.Duration 2-3
  hoursTimings 1100 AM 11.30 PMEntry Fee Free

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6. Bannerghatta National Park
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• One of the best places near Bangalore is the
  Bannerghatta National Park, situated around 22
  kilometres from Bangalore. The national park is
  shelter to variety of fauna and flora. The
  national park is also the first butterfly park of
  India along with other attractions like ten
  Reserve Forests, zoo, aquarium, crocodile farm,
  museum, childrens park etc. And the most
  exciting part is to have an up close and personal
  experience with various fascinating wildlife via
  jungle safari.
• Bannerghatta National Park is wonderful
  rendezvous with nature in its most unadulterated
  form established in the year 1971. Rediscover and
  learn more about the sandalwood, bamboo,
  eucalyptus and many more trees while visiting
  this park.  In addition to a natural retreat,
  this park has adventure sports such as trekking
  and hiking. Blessed with the bounty of nature it
  is a unique learning experience for both adults
  and children.
• Attraction point
• For all the wildlife enthusiasts, Bannerghatta
  National Park is the astounding destination. The
  park is the perfect avenue to spend your weekend
  as it hosts various adventure sports for the
  people. Even people can experience little
  trekking adventure here as there is a gentle hill
  around the park. The best time to visit the
  Bannerghatta Park is between the months of
  November to June.

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• How to reach?Located 22 km away from Bangalore
  City Junction Visitors can easily reach the
  location by using the city bus with the route
  numbers 365, 366 or G-4, which are available
  every 20 minutes.Duration 5- 6
  hoursTimings Butterfly Park and boating 930
  AM 500 PM, Safari 1000 AM 430 PM, Closed
  on Tuesdays.Entry Fee Indians Adults INR 80,
  Kids (6 12 years) INR 40, Senior citizens INR
  50,Foreigners Adults INR 400, Kids INR
  300Note-
• Reach park early on weekends as tickets sell out
  quickly.
• The best time to visit this park is during the
  months of November to June when the weather is
  perfect and wildlife can be easily spotted.

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7. Nandi Hills

• Nandi Hills are a clear example of the adrenaline
  rush of the youth as it is the best option for
  the off-road lovers. Located around 60 kilometres
  from the city, in the list of places to visit
  near Bangalore, Nandi Hills are among the top
  choices, which are situated at height of the 4851
  feet above sea level. There are mesmerising views
  all around the hills and is full of monuments
  that make the place a perfect archetype of the
  wonderland or the bliss. There are a few famous
  temples located on the hills, and one must visit
  the Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple located at the
  Nandi Village, one of the oldest temples in the
  area.
• There are numerous dhabas and restaurants around
  the area, and the must-try of the area is the
  local chaat along with various numerous local
  dishes like Jolada roti, Dosa, Akki roti, Vada,
  Sambhar, Kesari Bath etc. To visit the Nandi
  Hills, monsoon, summer and winter are immensely
  great to visit the hills. And if you plan to
  visit in summers, make sure you go in the early
  morning or late evening.
• How to Reach?Situated about an hour and a half
  away from Bangalore Buses are available from
  most nearby cities and towns to Nandi Hills. You
  could also hire a cab or self-drive. There is one
  popular bus that travels to Nandi Hills on a
  daily basis, which is Anand Travels. Duration 4
  hoursTimings 600 AM 1000 PMEntry Fee Free

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8. Wonderla

• Famous for the high-thrill dry rides and fun
  rides Wonderla is said to be the best amusement
  park cum water park in the country featuring over
  60 rides.
• Wonderla provide locker facility for men and
  women with reasonable charges of INR 170 per
  locker with INR 100 deposit.
• You get an RFID band to access the locker, which
  can be can worn like a watch and used as a
  prepaid wallet to buy food and drinks by adding
  extra money.
• How to reach?Situated on the outskirts of
  Bangalore. The most convenient way is to drive
  your car or hire a car for the day.  BMTC runs a
  special Volvo bus service to Wonderla.Duration 4
  -5 hoursTimings Weekdays 1100 AM 600 PM
  Weekend 1100 AM 700 PMEntry Fee Weekdays
  Adults INR 590, Children INR 460, Senior Citizens
  INR 390Weekends Adults INR 730, Children INR
  540, Senior Citizens INR 470.

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9. Film City

• Spread over 58 acres of land, The Film City is
  one of the famous tourist places in Bengaluru.
  Whether you like to shop, eat, simply walk,
  explore, and spend some quality time with
  friends, family, and kids. Other than enjoying
  the attractions, you can also explore some
  adventurous sports, museums, Bigg Boss Tour
  (Kannada Season).
• How to Reach?The Film City is just 40 km away
  from Bangalore and can easily be reached via cabs
  or personal vehicle or BMTC Bus.Attractions-Aqua
  Kingdom, Cartoon City, Dino Park, Mini Golf,
  Haunted Mansion, Mirror MazeDuration 4-5
  hoursTimings 1000 AM 700 PMEntry Fee INR
  600 per person before 300 PM and INR 400 per
  person after 300 PM

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10. Ulsoor Lake
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• Built by Sir Lewin Bentham Bowring Bangalores
  commissioner at that time,Ulsoor Lake is one of
  the largest lakes in Bangalore sprawled over an
  area of 123 acre. Sit back, click a few shots of
  the birds and relax to the tranquil ambience of
  this place. Boating is one of the most popular
  activities in Ulsoor Lake.  This place could be
  the best picnic spot for the weekend.
• HistoryKempe Gowda, a ruler of the Vijayanagar
  Empire, was travelling through the place decided
  to take shelter under a tree, which turned out to
  be the same tree under which Mandava Rishi
  worshipped God Someswara. The Lord appeared to
  him in a dream and told him to build a temple of
  Someswara Pagoda and Ulsoor Lake was created by
  him in the process.
• How to Reach?Ulsoor Lake can be reached by any
  mode of public transport.Duration 1-2
  hoursEntry Fee No entry fee

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11. Commercial Street

• Commercial Street is a fix for all your weekend
  entertainment and shopping needs. Needless to
  say, it is one of the most popular and visited
  shopping destinations in Bangalore. Famous Khadi
  Bhandar in dispensary road is a one-stop shop for
  varieties of fabric. One can get dupattas in
  every shade and even get them dyed at Dupatta
  House Narayan Pillai Street. If you are looking
  for silk dupattas, printed cotton checkout Pooja
  Collections. Lovers of silver wont be
  disappointed with the extensive collection of
  exquisite pieces.
• How to Reach?Private cabs, buses, and auto
  rickshaws is easily available for Commercial
  Street.Duration 3-4 hoursTimings 1100 AM
  800 PMEntry Fee Free

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12. Vidhaan Soudha
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• Popularly known as Taj Mahal of South India it
  is one of the most magnificent buildings in the
  city. The entire monument is illuminated with a
  million colourful lights on Sunday evenings and
  public holidays.
• Thousands of tourists flock to witness this
  remarkable light show, which can be witnessed
  during evening time between 630 PM and 800 PM.
• Bearing in mind the power shortages faced by many
  parts of the country, Vidhana Soudha is lit up
  for only two hours every day and run entirely on
  solar energy!
• HistoryPandit Jawaharlal Nehru along with Chief
  Minister K.C. Reddy laid down the first brick of
  establishment on 13 July 1951. It took a good
  five years and it was finally inaugurated in 1956
  to become the largest legislative building in
  India.
• How to Reach?The Bangalore Railway Station is
  only 5 km and Kempegowda Bus Station is 2.1 km
  away from Vidhana Soudha.Duration 1-2
  hoursTimings 1000 AM 530 PM (Closed on
  weekends and public holidays)Entry Fee Free

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13. Bull Temple
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• Associated with mythological and religious
  significance this shrine is renowned and among
  the oldest temples in the city dedicated to
  Nandi, the wagon of Lord Shiva.Built in the
  16-century this Monolithic statue of deity Nandi
  is 4.5 metres tall and 6 metres long, carved from
  a granite rock, the sculpture reflects Dravidian
  artwork and is the largest Nandis sculpture in
  the world.HistoryAs per mythological stories a
  bull once saved farmers crops of groundnut. Every
  year farmers visit this temple to offer their
  first cultivated fruit to the deity. An annual
  groundnut fair is organised every year nearby the
  temple.
• How to Reach?This place is 6 km away from
  Bengaluru Railway Station.Duration 1-2
  hoursTimings 600 AM 800 PMEntry Fee No
  entry fee

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14. Shiva Temple

• 65-feet tall statue of Lord Shiva carved in white
  marble placed in an artificial pool of water
  symbolises Lord Shivas natural habitat. The
  entrance of the temple is marked with a 25 feet
  Linga symbolizing the sacred form of the deity.
  This temple is one of the most beautiful Shiva
  Temples in the country. How to Reach?Located
  at the Old airport road public transport for
  this place is easily available.Duration 1-2
  hoursTimings AnytimeEntry Fee Free

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15. The Dodda Ganpathi Temple
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• On the premises of the Bull Temple, there is also
  a beautiful temple of Lord Ganesha. An
  interesting fact about this temple is that the
  statue of Lord Ganesh is made entirely from 110
  kilos of butter! What is really astonishing and
  noteworthy is that in the four-year tenure the
  butter doesnt melt or change shape even once.
• Timings All days of the week 600 AM 1200 PM
  and 530 PM 900 PMDuration 1 to 2
  hoursEntry Fee Free

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