Places to see

There are a number of places to see in and around the city of Bangalore. Of historical, religious and contemporary interests, these tourists spots are easily accessible and worth a visit.

The Vidhan Soudha is a major attraction in Bangalore. The building is a massive neo-Dravidian architecture presently functioning as the state legislative assembly. The Cubbon Park in the heart of Bangalore, Lal Bagh (famous for the blooming red roses) and the Bangalore Palace are some of the other places to see in this garden city. The Venkatappa Art Gallery of Bangalore houses about 600 paintings on display. The Tipu's Palace and the adjoining fort are fine examples of Indo-Islamic architecture that also offer a glimpse into the Mughal lifestyle of the day in Bangalore.

Among the religious places to see while traveling to Bangalore are the ISKCON temple, Shiva statue and the Bull temple. Besides these tourist attractions, one can also visit the Bangalore Aquarium, which is the second largest in the country, as well as the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium.

For excursions, Bangalore offers you excellent travel destinations. Starting from religious sites to natural marvels, you can choose any of the excursion options Bangalore has for you. The gigantic Banyan Tree, the flora and fauna rich Banerghatta National Park, the picturesque Nandi Hills, the thrilling Mekadatu and so on. The list goes on and on. So, the next time you are traveling to Bangalore you must include these places to see in your itinerary.