Top 10 places to visit in Bengaluru

Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka which is located in South India. The city has many names like silicon valley of India, air condition city, city of gardens, Pub capital of India. The city is a mixture of architecture, history, culture, nature, and spirituality. Here are the top places to visit in Bangalore.

Bangalore palace

The Bangalore palace was established for Chamaraja Wadiyar X in 1887. The design of this palace is inspired by England’s Windsor Castle.  The palace has arches, green lawns, architecture, and wood crafting. The Bangalore palace is open between 10 am to 5:30 pm for the public. It is located at Vasanth Nagar in Bengaluru. The entry fees for India are INR 230 and for foreigners INR 460. The visit duration of this palace is 2-3 hours. You can find an amusement park, grounds, etc near this palace.

National Gallery of Modern art

If you are an art lover then this place is best for you. The National Gallery of Modern art is famous for its art in Bangalore. It is the third National gallery of India. It was opened in 2009. You can visit here on Tuesday to Friday between 11 am to 6:30 pm and on Saturday to Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm. It is closed on Monday. This place is spread on 3.5 acres of land. The NGMA is run as a subordinate office of the Ministry of Culture and the government of Indian. It is the best example of early photography of India.

Tipu Sultan Palace and Fort

The Tipu Sultan Palace and Fort is situated inside Bangalore fort. The fort is established by Kempe Gowda by using mud. Later Hyder Ali reconstructed this palace and completed it by his son Tipu Sultan in 1791. You can see the Hindu temple in the courtyard of the fort which shows the prove of Tipu sultan religion tolerance. This palace is open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Krishna Rajendra marker is located near this fort.

Lalbagh botanical garden

The Lalbagh botanical garden is established in 1760 by Hyder Ali. It covers 240 acres and derives its name from red roses. The garden is open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm for the visitor. During Independence day and republic day, this garden takes a festival look with 200 varieties of flowers. It is located at Mavalli in Bengaluru.

Cubbon Park

Cubbon Park is an area located in Kasturba Road of Banglore. The area occupies 300 acres of land in the Bangalore business district. If you are nature-loving then this site is best for you. You can enjoy Cubbon Park here which is best for jogging, walking, nature lovers. The park was named after Commissioner of Mysore and sir Mark Cubbon. You can also enjoy ornamental, flowering trees, aquarium, etc here.

Attarka Kacheri

The Attarka Kacheri was built in 1867 by Tipu Sultan. This place is famous for its architecture. It is a house for high courts and lower courts.

Ulsoor Lake

The Ulsoor Lake is spread in an area of 125 acres. It is located in North of M.G road. This lake is Cousteau by Kempe Gowda2. You can visit here every day except Wednesday from 6 am to 8 pm. You can also enjoy boating facilities which are provided by Karnataka State Tourism Development. The evening view of this lake makes it more attractive to visit this place. Ulsoor Lake is one of the best places to visit in Banglore.

Brigade Road

The Brigade Road is located at Ashok Nagar. This is the best market in Bangalore for visit. The best time to visit here is in the evening. There are no entry charges for visiting there. The market runs all day and closes at midnight.  The average time required to visit the place is 3-4 hours. The Distance from Kempe Gowda Bus Stand to Brigade Road is 7 km. The place is a hub for celebrating New year.

Bannerghatta National park

Bannerghatta National park is also known as BBBP. It is one of the best places to visit in the city. It is spread in a large area. In 2002 the place was declared a biological reverse. You can also enjoy butterfly parks, jungle safari, zoo, etc here. It is the first biological park in India. It is a home for many butterflies, animals like deer, bears, tigers, elephants, monkeys, etc. You can also see many herbs and trees. This place is also best for photography.

Wonderla

Wonderla waterpark is best waterpark in the city.This amusement park has more than 60 rides for kids to adults. The best time to visit this amusement park is between March to June. You can also visit here after the monsoon. There are many places like Madhwa Narayana Ashrama Temple, Innovative Film City, Land Rides, Water Rides, High Thrill Rides, Kids’ Rides near this place.