15 Best Places To Visit In Bangalore

Tipu Sultan Fort comes with some intriguing architecture and historical significance. The fort has managed to stand tall in the middle of the crowded market area. What was originally modified by Haider Ali and extended from Kempegowda found completion under Tipu Sultan's reign in 1791. To gain more knowledge about the history and its relevance to the culture of Bangalore, a visit to the fort is worth all your time. It is also a famous tourist place to visit in Bangalore.

Originally constructed by Haider Ali and later modified to perfection by his successor Tipu Sultan, the Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens is a gift to Bangalore that should definitely be visited. With its Glass House located right in the middle of the garden landscape, you would be thoroughly mesmerised. Not to mention how it also houses over 1800 diverse species of plants, trees and herbs. You would be missing a lot if you skip visiting this tourist place in Bangalore.

Constructed by Chamaraja Wodeyar back in 1884, the Bangalore Palace gives a very English castle vibe. In fact, it has drawn its architectural inspiration from England's famous Windsor Castle. From the Tudor style construction to the intimidating Gothic windows and turrets, the castle certainly stands tall in the middle of the city. The palatial grounds also come with scintillating green gardens that add to its old-school charm.

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Need an escape from the city bustle of Bangalore? The best and closest place that you can visit are the Nandi Hills. Perfectly located at only 60 km from the main city, it is one of the most popular and closest hill stations to Bangalore. You can catch some of the finest views from atop and also pay a visit to the Nandi temple. The climate is always pleasant as you trek up the Nandi Hills. There are many intriguing tourist attractions too such as Tppu's Summer Palace and Fort, origins of Palar and Arkavathi rivers and Tippu Drop, to name a few.

Bangalore is quite green for city. Not just lakes but the city also has many parks. The Cubbon Park, sprawled across 300 acres of land is one such delightful place that you can escape to when the traffic gets too much to deal with. Constructed by the Chief Engineer of Mysore, Richard Sankey, the green park with its gorgeous lawns is a well maintained spread that would impress you. It is known to be a paradise for walkers and for all the right reasons too!

Built in the year 1886, the Government Museum in Bangalore holds some of the rarest collections with respect to artwork, artefacts, objects, paintings, scriptures and more. The various galleries, 18 to be precise, represent several periods from history. Right from antique jewellery to Neolithic finds, there are many interesting things that have historical significance and would definitely pique your interest. For history patrons, the museum is definitely one of the best places to visit in Bangalore.

Are you an art patron? Do you find pleasure in artistic endeavours? If you do, you simply cannot miss the National Gallery of Modern Art. It is famous for the display of prominent artists such as Raja Ravi Verma, Jamini Roy, Rabindranath Tagore and Amrita Shergill, to name a few. At the museum, you can soak in the serenity of some of the exquisite art work as the museum offers a collection of about 500 paintings. Further, you can also shop for prints of the paintings that are up for exhibitions.

One of the oldest churches of Bangalore, St. Mary's Basilica is popular for its illustrious St. Mary's Feast which takes place in the month of September. The church is more than three centuries old and was rebuilt to its original structure back in 1875. With its gothic architecture and gorgeous pillars, the church truly is a sight to behold. You can visit the church to see the beautiful structure or you can attend a mass. This tourist place in Bangalore is unmissable and a perfect addition to your itinerary.

Vidhana Soudha, inspired by the Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian architecture, is an astounding landmark of Bangalore which resides in the city centre. The foundation stone of the structure was laid by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru back in 1951. It is the largest legislative building in India and is also well guarded. You would require special permission to enter the property. However, you can always relish the beauty of the building from outside.

Bangalore was once ruled by the Chola dynasty which is known to be one of the pivotal dynasties to rule in the South. They have left quite an impact with respect to their culture, their architecture, temples and many more. Some of the temples can be viewed from the city too. These temples are dated more than 1500 years and exhibit the glorious empire built by the Cholas. From Halasuru Someshwara Temple to Sri Ananada Lingeshwara Temple, you can catch a glimpse of some of the finest work done by the Cholas.

ISKCON Temple is known to be one of the largest temples in the world with deities Lord Rama and Lord Krishna as the ones worshipped by devotees. The famous Radha Krishna temple in Bangalore has been constructed with exquisite architecture. There are many youth activities and cultural programs that take place in the temple. You can visit the temple for its calm and soothing vibe.

One of the major tourist attractions of Bangalore is Bannerghatta National Park. The park is the perfect place to visit if you are a wildlife enthusiast as it is a biological recreational centre. Located a little on the outskirts of Bangalore's chaos, the park promotes eco tourism and also has several safari rides. You can also witness the alluring Champakadhama hills valley that can be found within the national park compound. There is a butterfly farm, zoo and boating facilities also available within the park. The national park makes for an important and one of the most famous tourist places to visit in Bangalore.

Thanks to the mythological connection Kaivara has with Mahabharata, the place has found tremendous fame. It is believed in many scriptures that the Pandavas stayed in this very jungle during their exile period. It is also believed that poet Saint Narayanappa also lived in Kaivara somewhere between the late 18th and early 19th century. Saint Narayanappa's poems were mainly dedicated to Lord Vishnu and were composed in both, Telugu and Kannada languages. Some of the major attractions of Kaivara include Yoginarayana Mutt, Laxmana Theertha, Amaranarayana Swamy Temple and Kailasagiri cave temple, to name a few.

A little on the outskirts of the main city, the Shivasamudram Falls iis the perfect place to venture to for trekking and other such fun activities. The place is also quite popular for inhabiting Asia's first hydroelectric power station. You would be stunned by the lush greenery and the exquisite white water falls that paint quite a picture. Try to visit the falls between June and September as you will get to witness the magnificent falls in their best appearance. Close to the Shivasamudram Falls, you can also visit the Cauvery Wildlife sanctuary.

Despite an absence of rivers in the city, Bangalore is blessed with a plethora of lakes. You will find exquisite avifauna, fish and varied types of aquatic flora growing in these lakes. Some of the famous lakes that also count as major tourist attractions in Bangalore include Ulsoor Lake, Lalbagh Lake, Hebbal Lake, Kengeri Lake, Hesaraghatta Lake, Agara Lake, Madiwala Lake and more. You would be thrilled to see some of these lakes and how beautifully they blend with the city's vibe.

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