PLACES TO VISIT IN BANGALORE

 Bangalore has a mix of modern, historical and natural beauty. It has places that have contemporary splendour as well as the charm of its past in the form of its many monuments, historical sites, and museums that houses artefacts of ancient times. The city’s pleasant climatic conditions is also another reason why you need to come to this place. It will make your stay more pleasant like the weather. If in case you need to explore the city without any rush and with loads of comfort, do check into some of the luxury hotels in Bangalore to make your stay and accommodation a pleasant one. Here are some of the places to visit when you come to Bangalore.

Tipu Sultan’s Fort: To get a glimpse of the historical side of Bengaluru, visit the Tipu Sultan Fort. It was initially constructed by Kempegowda in the year 1537 using just simple mud bricks. It was later extended and modified by Haider Ali who used granite stones to build it. Tipu Sultan was the one who finally completed it during 1791 and he used it as his summer retreat. It serves as an example of the architectural marvels that prevailed in those times. This two-storied monument has carved arches, pillars, and balconies. If you are interested in learning the various historical facts, then you have to visit the art gallery in the fort which has photos, historical paintings and carvings.

Nandi Hills: Nandi Hills is the perfect location to get close to nature, if you are seeking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. It is situated 60 Km from Bangalore and 1478 metres above sea level. It is a perfect hill station replete with lush greenery and pleasant climate. The place has solid monolithic granite mass from where you can get the best views of nature. You can visit this place at any time of the year, as the climate is always friendly to the roaming traveller. Once here, some of the tourist spots which you must not miss out on are Tippu’s summer palace and fort, Amruth Sarovar, Horse Way, Tippu Drop and origins of Palar and Arkavathi rivers.  

Government Museum: To get back into Bengaluru’s past, one must visit the Government museum. Built in 1886, it has rare collections from various periods of time. There are almost 18 galleries, all of which have old paintings, antique jewellery, beautiful sculptures, and Neolithic finds of various civilizations. You can visit this museum on all days, except Fridays.

Lal Bagh Botanical Garden: The Lal Bagh botanical garden has a variety of flowers and plants, grown to show off nature’s splendour. It is considered as one of the most beautiful gardens in India originally constructed by Haider Ali and later modified by Tipu Sultan. An innovation that was made by London Crystal palace was the Glass House inside the gardens. The garden is spread across 240 acres of land and has more than 1800 species of trees, plants and herbs.  

Bangalore has a lot of historical places along with modern marvels. There are monuments, museums, forts, gardens of historical significance and much more. Do visit this pleasant city with its pleasant weather. For a much comfortable stay while being here, you can also check into 5 star hotels especially the luxury spa hotels in Whitefield, Bangalore. Do explore Bangalore like never before.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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