BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BANGALORE WITH FAMILY
A paradise for all nature lovers, Lal Bagh is spread over an area of 240 acres in the heart of the city and houses around 1,854 species of plants. The Lal Bagh Rock which is more than 3000 million years
RELAX IN LAL BAGH
Lalbagh Botanical Garden is located in Bangalore and is a nationally and internationally renowned center for botanical artwork, scientific study of plants, and conservation of plants. A paradise for all nature lovers, Lal Bagh is spread over an area of 240 acres in the heart of the city and houses around 1,854 species of plants. The Lal Bagh Rock which is more than 3000 million years old is found here and is a major tourist attraction. This botanical garden, a delight for photographers, includes the famous Glass House where an annual flower show is held yearly and is also home to an aquarium and a lake. Tipu Sultan brought imported trees and plants from countries around the world and planted them here and today, the Lalbagh Botanical Garden houses the world’s largest collection of rare plants. Apart from being rich in foliage, the park also houses many birds like mynahs, parrots, crows, Brahminy kites, pond herons, common herons, and purple moorhen.
CHURCH STREET
About 750 meters long, Church Street is one of the busiest and most loved streets in Bangalore, named after St.Mark’s Cathedral. It is lined with gift shops, music shops, bookstores, restaurants, and cafes, some of them the oldest in the city, all selling a wide variety of products and delicious treats. Gone are the days when artists shop the streets and sell their work which includes paintings, photo frames, posters, and handmade items. There are also arcades and tattoo parlors for children and adults to play in.
BANNERGHATTA NATIONAL PARK
Situated 22 km from Bangalore, Bannerghatta National Park is a sanctuary for a large variety of flora and fauna. The park has several establishments within its boundaries, including the country’s first butterfly park. Other attractions here are ten reserve forests of the Anekal Range of Bangalore Forest Division, an aquarium, a zoo, a children’s park, a crocodile farm, a snake park, and a prehistoric animal park. Plus, you can get up close and personal with the wondrous wildlife here through jungle safaris, which are a popular activity here. The best thing about Bannerghatta National Park is that there is a small well for animals. People go in closed vehicles (buses/safari).
BANGALORE PALACE
The British parents of Chamrajendra Wadiyar bought the original property in 1873 with their own money from the principal of Bangalore Central High School, Rev., J.Garrett. the palace is Exceptionally spacious and spread over 45,000 square feet. The fusion of Tudor and Scottish Gothic architecture created the grand palace we see today. The wooden structure of the palace as well as the beautiful carvings inside and outside display the royal culture in different ways. Apart from being a major tourist destination, The palace is host to various cultural events, rock shows, and weddings. According to the legends, King Chamarajendra. Wadiyar took the inspiration for the construction of the palace from Windsor Castle in London. Granite seats lined with fluorescent blue ceramic tiles on the ground floor. A fairy tale ballroom, paintings by renowned painter Raja Ravi Varma,vine-covered walls, and the. Durbar Hall on the first floor together make up the Bangalore Palace. To help those with language issues understand its history better, an audio tape in both. Hindi and English is available inside the Palace.
JOG THROUGH CUBBON PARK
Spread over an area of 300 acres. Cubbon Park is a major tourist attraction in the city of Bangalore, full of green leaves. It is a green area of the city and is an ideal destination for nature lovers and. Those seeking a peaceful environment. It is home to over 6,000 trees that support a vibrant ecosystem. besides being natural. For sightseeing, some of the city’s prominent structures like Attara Kacheri, Cubbon Park Museum, and. Seshadri Iyer Memorial Park are also located here.
Another famous attraction in Cubbon Park is The Bangalore Aquarium, the second largest aquarium in India. First established in 1870. “Shri Chamarajaendra Park” to mark the silver jubilee of Shri.The rule of Krishnaraja Wodeyar in the Kingdom of Mysore. Presently Cubbon Park is under the control of the Horticulture Department. The Deputy Director of Parks (Cubbon Park) is responsible for the administration and maintenance of the park.
