Bangalore

Bangalore, currently known as Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is one of the fastest growing cities in India. It is also known as the "Garden City". The city is the Information Technology capital of India. Large number of top IT companies has their headquarters in this city. Moreover, Bangalore also has a number of tourist attractions in the form of temple, parks, forts, palaces museums etc. These tourist attractions attract a large number of tourists from different parts of the world. In fact, the city is considered as one of the most prominent India travel destinations. The world class infrastructure of the city further helps the cause. Some of the most prominent Bangalore tourist attractions are as follows:

Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens

This garden is one of the major attractions of the 'Garden City'. Located in the southern part of the city, the garden hosts a number of flower shows. The best time to visit this garden is on the eve of Republic Day of India (26th January). On visiting the garden you will be mesmerized to see the variety of flowers displayed in the garden.

Tipu Sultan's Fort and Palace

The Tipu Sultan's Fort and Palace is also a popular tourist attraction in Bangalore. Built in the 18th century, it is one of the most important historical structures in the city. Witnessing this structure will be a great experience. Tourists not only get to learn a lot about the rich history of place but also get to see the marvelous architecture of the palace.

Ulsoor Lake

Spread over an area of 125 acres, the Ulsoor Lake is one of the most picturesque places of the city. Kempegowda II constructed the lake. Swimming and boating are the two main activities for tourists, visiting the lake.

Government Museum of Bangalore

This museum is one of the oldest museums in India. The museum was opened for the public in the year 1886. The museum displays a wide collection of items that reflects the rich history of the place. Items that are displayed in the museum include ancient coins, art, South Indian jewelry, icons, paintings, sculptures, textiles etc. Moreover, the museum has distinct galleries for natural history, sculpture, geology, numismatics and art.

State Secretariat Building

This building was built in 1954. It is a perfect manifestation of modern architecture. The architecture that comprises of traditional and Dravidian style is one of the main attractions for the tourists. Moreover, on visiting this marvelous building, tourists also get to see a number of neo-classical styled buildings in the surrounding park. Most of these are government buildings.

The Bull Temple

The Bull Temple is also one of the most popular tourist attractions of Bangalore. The beautiful temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to Hindu religious beliefs, Nandi is the holy bull of Lord Shiva. The temple is a 4.5 meters high and 6 meters in length. It is one of the oldest temples of the city. The religious importance of the temple attracts a large number of tourists from different parts of the country. Moreover, on visiting the temple, tourists get to learn a lot about the religious tradition of the place.