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Bangalore
Palace
built on the lines of Tudor-style Windsor's Castle by Chamaraja Wodeyar in 1887 AD. The edifice signifies the impression of British Architecture in Bangalore. Largely made up of wood, the place is famous for its carvings and paintings in English Style.
Tipu's Palace
A beautiful wooden palace which served as the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan is situated a little south of the fort near 'city market' at Krishna Rajendra Road and Albert Victor Road junctions. Kempe Gowda first raised this fort with mud in 1537. In 1761, Hyder Ali renovated it to a standard stone structure. The fort has five intricately sculpted arches. The walls and ceilings were once covered with bright paintings that have now faded into pale whisper over the centuries.
Jawahar Lal Nehru Planetarium
Enjoy the marvels of the universe at Jawahar Lal Nehru Planetarium. Founded in 1989, it has a dome with 150m diameter upon which the night sky is projected. The hall has a seating capacity of 210 and is equipped with a space meter. It receives more than two hundred thousand visitors every year at its sky theater.
Lal Bagh
Sprawling over 240 acres of land with colorful flower beds, Lal Bagh is one of the most beautiful gardens in India. An intricate 17th century water system is used to irrigate the plants within the garden. Lal Bagh has artistically landscaped lawns with a profusion of flowerbeds, lotus pools and tinkling fountains, an attempt to nurture nature's beauty without confining it. It also has a magnificent glass house built in 1840, on the lines of London's Crystal Palace.
Wonder-La
This amusement park is located 20-30 kms from Bangalore. The place is ideal for a weekend with friends or children. The park has a range of Dry Rides and Wet Rides from the scary to the tranquil.
Bannerghatta National Park
Located 22 kms away from Bangalore city, Bannerghatta National Park, covering an area of 104.27sq km, was established in 1971. This park is home to fascinating variety of wildlife including spotted deers and sambars, magnificent elephants and mighty bison along with the king of the jungle ,the lion. Bannerghatta National Park comprises of an Aquarium, Zoo, Children Park, Crocodile Park, Snakes Park, Prehistoric Animals Park and a Museum.
Ulsoor Lake
Kempe Gowda II constructed this 125acre lake in the second half of second century. Located at the Northeastern fringes of the city on M.G. Road, this enchanting lake is an ideal place for boating and shopping. There is a boat club where you can hire boats for yourself and make a stop at some of the small islands dotting the lake. The lake is surrounded with many buildings that were once part of British army. There is a public swimming pool welcoming tourist to take a dip. Pool opens daily from 9:00am to 06:00pm and remains closed on Wednesdays. |
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