Another landmark is the Bugle Rock, which is an interesting natural massive rock formation spread over 16 acres and over 3000 t›niIlion years. It is situated in Basavanagudi, southern Bangalore and rises sharply above the ground. One can have a beautiful view of the Bangalore city from its top. It… Continue reading
Among the best places to go for shopping or window shopping is the Brigade Road, among the busiest and largest commercial places of Bangalore and lies between two major roads, Residency Road and MG Road. It has numerous shops and retail outlets of domestic and international brands. It has clubs,… Continue reading
In the most crowded market area of Bangalore lies the remnants of Tipu’s Fort – and within it, Tipu Sultan’s Palace, with an inscription bearing the words “Abode of Happiness”. The construction of the palace was started by Haider Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan himself in 1791. Built… Continue reading
The Karnataka High Court (Attara Kacheri) is situated in Bangalore. It is a breathtaking red ”brick and stone building and employs the Greco-Roman (neo-classical) architecture style. It has two stories and overlooks the Vidhan Sabha, Karnataka’s legislature seat. Its construction was supervised by Mudaliar and completed by 1868. Earlier named… Continue reading
Serving as the lungs of the city of Bangalore, the glorious Cubbon Park spreads over an area of about over 300 acres and houses various attractions for tourists, as well as the people of Bangalore, such as the rose gaFden, the Memorial Hall located at the centre of the park… Continue reading
If you’re the sort of person who enjoys sightseeing, there’s no way you should skip a visit to the Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens on your trip to Bangalore. Commissioned by Hyder AIi in 1760 and eventually completed by his son, Tipu Sultan, Lal Bagh is a 240 acre garden in… Continue reading
A monument of the Nayakas, the rulers of Central Karnataka constructed over the years under Nayakas, Hyder and his son, Tipu Sultan, is the Chitradurga Fort. It is situated on a hilltop overlooking the Chitradurga District. Continue reading