Bengaluru Important information

Bengaluru

autiful  Bengaluru,   the   capital   of trnataka is one of the prettiest and cleanest cities of India, it is popularly called as the  'Garden City' and has earned several other epitaphs like an ‘Air-conditioned City', for its salubrious cimate throughout the year; the 'Silicon valley' of India, for its rapidly growing software market and the'City of Draught Beer' etc. The foundation of the present day Bangalore was laid in 1537, by Kempe Gowda, a Magadi chieftain, owing allegiance to the king of Vijayanagar. The cantonment area of Bangalore was developed by the British in early 19th century, after  fall of Tipu Sultan.

Tourist Acctration in Bengaluru

• Vidhan Soudha
• Attara Kacheri (High Court)
• Lalbagh Botanical Gardens
• Cubbon Park & Museums
• Visweswaraiah Industrial & Technological Museum
• Shiva Statue & ISKCON Temple
• The Fort
• Tipu Sultan's Palace
• Maharajah's Bangalore Palace
• Karnataka Folk Art Museum
• Javvaharlal Nehru Planetarium
• Dodda Ganapathi Temple
• Sri Gavi Gangadhareswara Temple
• Dharamraja Temple (Nagarathpet)
• Basavangudi or the Bull Temple
• St. Mary's Basilica
• Venkataramanaswamy Temple
• Ulsoor Lake

Vidhan Soudha : This majestic structure towering over the Cubbon Park, houses both the Secretariat and the State Legislature, as well as several other State government offices. The magnificent edifice built of granite in the neo - Dravidian style of architecture is one of the most spectacular buildings of India. The four storeyed building avering a total plinth area of over 5,00,000 sq. ft. was conceived and executed by kengal Hanumanthaiah, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka in 1956. The structure is  beautifully illuminated on Sunday evenings.

Attara Kacheri (High Court) : The magnificent two storeyed building housing the ligh Court of Karnataka was built in 1867. It lies in front of the Vidhan Soudha and was riginally built to house the Secretariat.

Lalbagh Botanical Gardens : The Beautiful garden was laid out in 1760, ly Haider Ali and later developed by lis son Tipu Sultan. It sprawls over an irea of 240 acres and is one of the most beautiful botanical parks of the country, n 1840, an excellent glass house was juilt resembling the famous Crystal Palace of London.

Cubbon Park & Museums :

The park designed by Lt. Gen. Mark Cubbon, in 1864, covers an area of over 300 acres in the heart of the city. It is studded with some splendid sculptures and red Gothic buildings, which house the Public Library, the High Co»rt, the Government Museum and the Technological & Industrial Museum. The Children's Park inside the garden is exclusively for kids. The Jawahar Bal Bhavan here has a children's centre. ^ The Government Museum & Venkatappa Art Gallery It was established in 1886, and is one of the oldest Airport: Linked by air. museums of India. The art gallery here has paintings and £fl(-/. \yen connected, sculptures done by K. Venkatappa, a renowned artist from Road: Bangaluru lies on the the royal court of Mysore. junction of N. H. 47 and 48.

Visweswaraiah Industrial & Technological Museum : This interesting museum is dedicated to Sir M. Visweswaraiah, the architect of modern Karnataka.

Shiva Statue & ISKCON Temple : The beautiful Hare Krishna shrine on the hillock is a fine blend of modern technology and spiritual harmony. It affords a fine view of the surroundings. A65 ft. tall Shiva statue is one of the new attractions of the city.

The Fort : It was originally a mud brick structure built by Kempegowda in 15 3 7. Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan rebuilt the structure in the 18th century. Most of the fort was badly damaged during the wars with British.

Tipu Sultan's Palace : The construction of the palace was started by Haider Ali and completed by his son, Tipu Sultan in 1791. The wooden building resembling the Daria Daulat Bagh at Srirangapatnam and houses a museum.

Maharajah's Bangalore Palace : The magnificent granite palace built in 1887, by the Wodeyar's of Mysore resembles the famous Windsor Castle in England.

Karnataka Folk Art Museum : It displays a wide range of folk arts, costumes, toys and extensive recorded music collection.

Javvaharlal Nehru Planetarium : The modern planetarium was built in 1989. An attractive Musical Fountain with dancing waters is set opposite the planetarium.

Dodda Ganapathi Temple : It is one of the oldest temples of Bengaluru. There is a huge monolithic statue of Lord Ganapathi, which attracts a large number of devotees.

Sri Gavi Gangadhareswara Temple : The Shiva temple built by Kempe Gowda is famous for a unique event at sunrise on 'Makar Sankranti' (14th Jan.). The sun rays pass through an arch between the horns of the of Nandi bull outside the temple and illuminates the idol of Lord Gavi Gangadareshwara inside the main shrine.

Dharamraja Temple (Nagarathpet) : It enshrines fine images of Lord Krishna and Sri Dharamaraja Swami, the hero of epic Mahabharta. The sacred shrine is also associated with the famous Karaga festival celebrated in March / April.

Basavangudi or the Bull Temple : It was built by Kempegowda on the Bugle Hill in Dravidian style. A large monolith of Nandi, the celestial bull measuring 4.57 metres in hgight and 6.10 metres in length is breathtaking.

St. Mary's Basilica : It was originally built in 1818, by Abbe Dubois and was transformed into a huge Gothic style church by Rev. Kleiner in 1882.

Venkataramanaswamy Temple : This ancient temple near Tipu Sultan's Palace was Uilt by Maharaja Chikka Devaraya Wodiyar. It was destroyed during the third Mysore war and was restored by Maharaj a Chikka Krishna Devaraya.

Ulsoor Lake : It is one of the eight lakes built by Kempe Gowda around Bangalore. e' -5 sq. kms. has picturesque tiny islands and boating facilities are available.

REACHING THERE   

Air port : Linked by Air.   

Rail head : Well Connected.    

Road: Bangaluru lies on the junction of N.H 47 and 48