Things to do in Karnataka

Bangalore Palace is one of the tourist destination in Bangalore. Its construction began way back to 1865 although the duration for building the palace was 2 years. It was the palace of the Maharaja of Mysore in the Wodeyar Dynasty. The popular and breathtaking Tudor and Scottish Gothic style of architecture can be noticed here. The rich fine crafts interior of the palace is overwhelming. The open courtyard of the palace is jeweled with graceful and beautiful gardens. The Drabar hall is the exquisite sight to view at.
The audio guide is the innovative thing present here which tells you about the palace’s ancient history. And this audio is in Hindi, English, Italian, Kannada, French, Spanish, German, and Spanish. And the venue is also utilizes for series of events, where the famous artists have performed.
It is also known for its beautiful water park, joy rides and snow room. Paintings, fortified towers, wood carvings, gothic glass windows elegant furniture, fortified towers are the lucrative aspect of the palace which provides the princely charm.

Bannerghatta National Park is located 22 km away from the Bangalore city and is home for large variety of species of flowers and animals. This park was established in the year 1971 and is spread over an area of 104.27 square km. This park has India’s first butterfly park. There are many other attractions in the park like Zoo, Snake Park, Children’s Park, an Aquarium, Museum, Crocodile Farm and Prehistoric Animal’s Park. Within the wondrous wildlife, jungle safari activity, boating is also available for the tourists to enjoy.
This is one of the best place for the nature lovers, adventure enthusiasts and photographers. The huge collection of wildlife in the park includes Leopards, Elephants, Asiatic lion, Cobras, Monitor lizards, Royal Bengal tiger, Sloth bear, Porcupine, Wild boar, Jackal and many more species. Many trees like tamarind, bamboo, neem, sandalwood, eucalyptus and many other varieties can also be found here.

Innovative Film city recently developed in 2008 located on the way to Bangalore from Mysore in Bidadi, is an creatively designed theme park which is an amusement for the kids and adults both. A full day dozes entertainment infused with of fun, thrill and excitement it is one of the most cherished tourist’s destination spot of Bangalore.
The exciting things that are must to do here are Roller Skates, 3D Studio Tour, Petting Zoo e Aqua Kingdom, Haunted Mansion, Cartoon City, Mining Section, 3D Studio Tour, Funplex within 4D - Theatre, innovative Talkies and innovative Wannado City. The appealing rides and games are the interesting part here with the fantastic cuisines to enjoy here. With the dishes of all kinds there lot more to experience and have adventure here.

Visit the pious ISKON temple located in prominent location of the city, a modernized sculpture which is a perfect tourist destination for the devotees. The fine art and religious aura of the temple mesmerizes one. The free Prasadm is offered to the visitors and the chanting of the lord Krishna’s bhajans and kirtans throughout the day is the satisfying and heavenly feeling for the devotees.
The prevalence of shops inside the temple’s premises have the religious books and other devotional and spiritual products. One can check out the aarti timings if they wish to see. There are no entry charges for the temple’s entrance but the provision of donation facility is there.
The spacious interior of the temple the serene and pious environment of the temple takes the breadth away. The propagator of the temple is Madhu Pandit Dasa. The highlighting aspect to the temple is a gold plated flag which weighs 56 ft high and a gold plated kalash shikara that is 28 ft high. The fine craft and beautifully decked up idols of the Radha and Krishna is the main attraction of the temple. Describing the life sketch of the Krishna through the scriptures is an awe-inspiring sight to view. There are no dress codes to the temple but graceful and modest dressing must be preferred.

Lalbagh botanical garden is situated at the heart of the Bangalore city and is spread over 240 acres of land. The botanical garden derived its name from two words, “Lal” means red, and “Bagh” means garden. It is called red because of its huge area occupied with aromatic red roses.
A ruler of old Mysore named Hyder Ali built a private garden in an area of 40 acres in 1760. Later it was developed by his son Tipu Sultan. The garden was given the status of state owned botanical garden in 1856.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden is the prime most attraction for the tourists in Bangalore. The artistically planned garden has irrigation and watering system in such a way that it reaches every pond, pool, lawns, fountain and flowerbeds.
Every flower and plant is labeled with necessary details for easy identification of the tourists.
The garden is famous for its glass house designed after London’s crystal Place. Two big annual flower shows are held on Republic day and Independence Day of India. These shows attract tourists from all over the world. The beautiful garden is home to over 1000 species of tropical plants and has India’s largest collection.

One of the famous temples of Bangalore which is popularly known as Nandi Temple of Bangalore is one of the oldest temple of the city which is dedicated to Nandi (the bull) who was the vahana (mount) of Lord Shiva. One must go this destination if they are the lord Shiva’s devotee, where they can fetch blessings of the God’s favorite disciple which has got huge relevance in the Hindu mythology.
And there is an amusing history attached to it which states the river Vrishabhavati originated from the feet of Nandi at this place. And the fact that the bull was carved out of the single granite block, 6.5 meters long and 4.5 meters high is another the dimension to it. Its inspired from Dravidian architectural pattern and the pillars of the temple was structured by Kempe Gowda.
The Prasad offered here are the Nandi’s favorite snacks groundnut, and the festivals like Kadalekai Parsihe is celebrated here to mark the holy resemblance of the bull. And there are no entry fees to enter the temple.

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace is a beautiful example of Indo-Islamic architecture in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It used to be the summer residence of Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore. Managed by the Archaeological Survey of India, the palace is situated at the center of the Old Bangalore near Kalasipalyam bus stand. The ground floor of the palace has been converted into a museum, displaying achievements of Tipu Sultan and his administration. The museum has portraits of people and places of that time, a replica of Tipu�s Tiger, crown and clothes of Tipu Sultan, and many other things. The area in front of Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace is managed by the Horticulture Department, Government of Karnataka as a garden and lawn.

Vidhana Soudha is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka in Bangalore. Conceptualized and constructed by Kengal Hanumanthaiah, the edifice incorporates elements of Mysore Neo-Dravidian, Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian architectural styles. Spread across 60 acres, the building has four floors and one floor below ground level. Situated on Dr. Ambedkar Road, Seshadripuram, it is a must-visit place during the tour to Bengaluru.