Tourist Attractions in Bangalore

The capital city of Karnataka, India, Bangalore has no dearth of tourist attractions. As the name goes, 'Garden City', among the many Tourist Attractions in Bangalore are the numerous parks and gardens that steals the heart. Come here to see the rare historical buildings of the past and the most technically advanced IT park of the present. The city is a wonderful blend of the past and present.

If variety is the spice of life, Bangalore offers a wide choice of places to see. Among the many Tourist destinations in Bangalore, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, the Bangalore Fort, the Lal Bagh Gardens, the Cubban park and the Indira Gandhi Musical fountains are only a few that you cannot afford to miss at any cost.

While there are guides who can take you around Bangalore's major tourist attractions, it's easy enough to get around the city and enjoy the picturesque gardens and historical structures at your own sweet will. Different modes of transport are available 24 hours a day and at a pretty reasonable rate, but if you want to go for a sightseeing all on your own and do not want much of a hassle, the best option is to rent a private car, buy a map of the city and start off with friends and family.

A list of Tourist Attractions in Bangalore:

Parks and Gardens:

  -   Lal Bagh Gardens
  -   Cubbon Park

Temples, Mosques, Churches and Religious Institutions:

  -   ISKCON
  -   Bull temple
  -   The Venkataramanaswamy Temple
  -   the Gavi Gangadhareswara cave temple
  -   Someshwara Temple
  -   Bangalore Ashram of the Art of Living
  -   Whitefield Ashram
  -   Shiva Statue
  -   Jumma Masjid
  -   St. Mark's Cathedral
  -   ST Mary's Cathedral
  -   Infant Jesus Church
  -   St. Mary's Basilica

Museums, Galleries and Planetoriums:

  -   Venkatappa Art Gallery
  -   Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
  -   Ravindra Kalakshetra

Historical Monuments and Palaces:

  -   Bangalore Fort
  -   Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
  -   Tipu Sultan's Fort
  -   Gandhi Bhavan

Offices and Administrative buildings:

  -   Vidhan Soudha
  -   Doda Alada Mara,
  -   Attara Kacheri (High Court)
  -   International Tech Park

Other Places of Interest:

  -   Ulsoor Lake
  -   Aquarium
  -   Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain
  -   Bangalore Turf Club Race Course
  -   The Bangalore Race Course