List of tourist attractions in Bangalore

Bangalore (Indian English: [ˈbæŋɡəloːɾ]) is the capital of the Indian state Karnataka. The city is known as the "Garden City of India".[1]

Bangalore is one of the most important tourist centers of the Karnataka state. Central business district of Bangalore consists of places MG Road, Brigade Road, Commercial Street, Vidhana Soudha etc. Bangalore has many lakes and parks. BMTC offers special buses for sightseeing in Bangalore, including Cauveri - a double-decker open roof bus.[2]

Attractions

Parks

The Lal Bagh, famous for its flower shows was commissioned in 1760.
Bangalore palace

Historical monuments

Government buildings

Attara Kacheri (Karnataka High Court)

Museums

Government Museum, Bangalore established in 1865
The HAL Kiran on display at the HAL Aerospace Museum. It showcases six decades of aviation heritage.

Galleries

Nature

Big banyan tree is 400 years old and has a span of 3 acres
The watch tower on the Bugle Rock built by Kempegowda II

Wildlife

Amusement parks

Places of worship

ISKCON Bangalore: ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple at Rajaji Nagar.
ISKCON Bangalore: ISKCON Sri Narasimha Giridhari Temple at HBR Layout.
Bull Temple: One of the biggest Nandi idols in the world.
St. Mary's Basilica: The oldest church in Bangalore.

Shopping

Brigade Road Bangalore

IT parks

Around Bangalore

Wonderla water park, Bangalore
Shivanasamudra Falls drops 90 meters
The Mysore Palace

See also

References

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