12 Best Tourist Place to Visit in Bangalore

Ask any person to name a few places they would like to live in India, and if Bangalore doesn't get featured in 90% of the answers, you haven't bothered doing this little exercise.

Who doesn't know or love Lore? It has got the places, people, clubs, restaurants, temples, and a to-die-for nightlife.

Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka, a South-Indian state. It is the technological hub and is regarded for its pleasant climate and metropolitan wonders.

Let me help you list out the places that Bangalore owns that would cement the decision for you.

With a population of 13,193,035, it is one of the bustling cities on this side of the globe. It offers several spectacular destinations that make it one of the most visited spots.

12 Must-See Places in Bangalore

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Lalbagh Botanical Garden, or Lalbagh, is an old botanical garden located in Bangalore. This garden was planned and laid out during the period of Hyder Ali.

Spread over a whopping two hundred and forty acres, it is a renowned center for botanical artwork. This place is home to the scientific study of plants and their conservation.

With French, Persian, and Afghani plants, it adds an ethereal quality to this place and is a Government Botanical Garden. Home to the 3000 million-year-old Lal Bagh Rock, this is a must-see place in Bangalore.

• Location: Mavalli, Bangalore
• Timings: Monday to Sunday, 6.00 AM to 7.00 PM

ISKCON Temple

Exploring any part of India is incomplete without adding at least a couple of temples to the list. It is mandatory. And what better way to soak up some culture, other than visiting the ISKCON temple in Bangalore.

Located in the Rajajinagar area, ISKCON Temple is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna. And true to the blue-skinned lord, the temple also consists of blue colors, lending it an exquisite look.

The history of this temple dates back to 3rd August 1988 when a 7-acre hillock was allotted to the ISKCON temple authorities.

1. Location: Hare Krishna Hill, Chord Rd, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560010
2. Timings: 7 AM – 8:30 PM.

Bangalore Palace

India was a land of riches, history, and unshakeable empires brought to dust. And it shows. The Bangalore Palace is spread across 45,000 square feet, and every inch of it is magnificent.

A mixture of Tudor and Scottish Gothic architecture have rendered this place one of the visited spots of the country.

King Chamarajendra Wadiyar drew his inspiration for building the palace from the Windsor Castle of London. He created the perfect blend of Indian royalty and British extravagance.

The granite seats of this palace are decorated with fluorescent blue ceramic tiles on the ground floor, a lavish Ballroom, Raja Ravi Varma's paintings, vine-covered walls, and the Durbar Hall on the first floor form a Disney-worthy palace.

It is the kind of place that would leave you reeling with the riches people indulged in.

1. Location: Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru
2. Timings: Sunday to Monday from 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM.

Cubbon Park

Everything is a little extra in Bangalore. And that goes for their parks too. It is a green belt region with over 6,000 trees that support a balanced ecosystem. Cubbon Park is also home to India's second-largest aquarium, The Bangalore Aquarium.

It was first established in the year 1870 by Sri John Meade. This region comprises Attara Kacheri, Cubbon Park Museum, and Seshadri Iyer Memorial Park. This park changed its name from Meade's Park to Cubbon Park to Sri. Chamarajendra Park.

1. Location: Kasturba Road, Behind High Court of Karnataka Ambedkar Veedhi, Sampangi Rama Nagara, Bangalore
2. Timings: Open on all days.

Church Street

A literal street, it is one of the bubbling places in Bangalore. Filled with everything that the city has to offer. It is 750 m long and doesn't feel like it by the time you've made your way through this busy street and had your fill of the shops and restaurants that line both sides.

Nothing better than an array of things to pick from, and all you have to do is turn your head from side to side and decide whether you want to eat those hot jalebis, play a game or finally get that tattoo you've been putting off for years.

1. Location: Church St, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru.

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

While we need to catalog our soft drink budget during the summer in an excel sheet to not fall into debt, Tipu Sultan owned a summer house, sorry, a palace in the heart of Bangalore. The life some people get to live, sighs.

The palace is located in the Bangalore Fort, which is situated in old Bangalore in the southwest Indian state of Karnataka. There is no doubt that our kings had the best architects working for them, and this palace is no exception.

The opulent palace was used as a summer retreat, mind-boggling Indo- Islamic architecture fusion. Transporting you back into the age, this palace will leave you walking out with weakened knees and a mind trying to process the beauty of it.

And this is after most of the goods were robbed from the palace. Imagine the charm when it had real rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.

1. Location: Albert Victor Road, Bangalore
2. Timings: Monday to Sunday, 8.30 AM – 5.30 PM.

National Gallery Of Modern Art

Modern Art is an overlooked concept in our country. But not in this National Gallery that is only dedicated to Modern Art. This is an artist's haven, filled with abstract images.

Located in the restored heritage Manikyavelu Mansion on 49 Palace Road Bangalore. It has over 14,000 incredible works of contemporary and modern artists.

Some well-known works belong to Raja Ravi Verma, Jamini Roy, Amrita Sher-Gil, and Rabindranath Tagore. And apart from the work it showcases, the gallery itself is a work of art.

1. Location: 49, GF, Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Road, Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore
2. Timings: Monday to Sunday, 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM.

Bannerghatta National Park

Bannerghatta National Park is a few kilometers from Bangalore. Covering over 104.27 sq. km, this national park was established in 1971.

The Bannerghatta National Park houses the Reserve Forests of Anekal Range, an aquarium, a zoo, a Children's park, a Crocodile Farm, and a Snake and Prehistoric Animals' Park.

Instead of having the animals incorporated into our habitat, this park incorporates humans into their habitat. So watch out for that safari ride.

1. Location: Bannerghatta Rd, Bannerghatta, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560083
2. Timings: Sunday to Monday from 9.00 AM to 4.00 PM.

Nandi Hills

Nandi Hills is paradise-like to introverts who wish to stroll by the mountain road and thoughts reflecting inside their heads.

Located around 60 kilometers away from Bangalore, this little place is situated at the height of 4851 feet above sea level.

With river Arkavathi and Palar originating from the hill area, it is named after the famous Nandi Temple situated at the top of the hill. Want to see an ocean of clouds? Go to this place.

1. Location: Chikkaballapur district
2. Timings: Open all days.

Ulsoor Lake

The magical land of Bangalore hosts this whimsical lake Ulsoor. One of the largest lakes in Bangalore, the Ulsoor Lake, is sprawled over 50 hectares.

Like I said, always with the extra. Ulsoor lake was built by Sir Lewin Bentham Bowring and is infamous for its boating. It has a walking track for the tourists to take a leisure stroll through the grounds.

1. Location: Ulsoor Lake, Halasuru
2. Timings: 5.00 am until 7.30 pm.

Lumbini Gardens

Lumbini Gardens is located on the banks of Nagawara Lake in Bangalore. Considered a National Park, this place is a treat to the eyes. Suited to people of every age, the garden has things to explore for people of all statures and sizes.

Hosting a lieu of exotic plants, flowers, and all things green, it is a sight to sore eyes. Complete with a kid's park, boating club, attractive fountains, stunning statues, eateries, it is a wholly satisfying experience.

1. Location: Outer Ring Rd, Nagavara, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560045
2. Timings: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Vidhana Soudha

Vidhana Soudha hosts the State Legislature and the Secretariat of Karnataka. This structure resembles a palace more than a political-administrative building.

The largest state legislative building in the country, it is 150 feet tall. Built-in the Neo-Dravidian style of architecture, it consists of four entrances in all four directions. And as a bonus, it is situated close by to Cubbon Park.

1. Location: Vidhana Soudha, Ambedkar Veedhi, Sampangi Rama Nagar
2. Timings: Monday-Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Conclusion

We've handpicked some of the best spots that Bangalore has to offer. A lovely place that will welcome you in with open arms and hit you in the face with its versatile offerings, Bangalore is a force to be reckoned with.

With this, we bring our list of the top places or spots to visit in Bangalore to an end.

Travel safe and have fun!