Tourist Places of Bangalore

Bangalore is one of the most important tourist destination and capital of the Karnataka state also known as the Silicon Valley of India. Often it is known as a dream place for the software engineers so it is an IT hub. The city with ultra modern infrastructure and transport facilities invites the visitors around the world.

       The city was founded by the local ruler Kempe Gouda in 1831.The city has seen drastic growth in recent year due to the tourist places. Bangalore is bestowed with several parks adding to its greenery hence called the Garden City at times.

  LalBagh :

LalBagh
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It is most richly diverse Botanical gardens in South Asia. It is laid out by Haider Ali in 1740.Spread over 240 acres of Parkland. Here we can also find Glass house in which Cameron a superintendent in the 1870 had responsible for initiating work.

ISKCON Krishna temple :

ISKOCN Temple

It was built by the prosperous International Society of Krishna Consciousness(ISKCON) and known for glossy exterior as well plentiful decorations. It features both modern and traditional Indian architecture.

Tipu Sultans Palace : 

Mysore palace
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      Tipu Sultan's Palace which also known as Mysore Palace is really famous tourist destination in Bangalore. It was built toward the end of the 18th century. It is built entirely from timber. The fort is noted for its beautifully carved arches on the gate.

Bannerghatta National Park Bangalore :

    

Baneerghatta National Park
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  The Bannerghatta National Park is situated 22 km away from the city. It is a reserve of lions, Indian tigers and many other mammals. Crocodiles, picnic corner, pets corner and serpentarium with lions safari are among the many attractions in the park. The country's first butterfly park was set up in the Bannerghatta National Park on 25th of November 2006.

 

Sri Sri Ravishankar Ashram:

 

Sri Sri Ravishankar Ashram
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    Bangalore has spiritual destination where every evening thousands of the city's well-heeled gather for the evening lecture and satsang. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has his ashram in Karnataka. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, once a disciple of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (renowned spiritual guide of the Beatles)The Art of Living, his secular philosophy of enjoying life.

Cubbon Park Bangalore :

Cubbon Park

    Park is around 2 kms From MG Road. Laid out in 1864 by Richard Sankey, The chief engineer of Mysore, and named in honour of the Commissioner, Cubbon Park extends over an area of 135-ha (334 acres).There are we can find marble statues of Queen Victoria and Edward VIII. Middle of the park a red painted,Neo-classical building known as the Sheshadri Iyer Memorial Houses a Public Library.