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Bull Temple

Built in the Dravidian style on the Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, it enshrines a huge bull carved out of a single grey granite stone and polished black with a mixture of peanut oil and charcoal powder. Bull Temple is a renowned worship place. It is one of the calm, peaceful and oldest places in Bengaluru. It is dedicated to Nandi bull, the vehicle of Lord Shiva. There is a huge idol of Nandi Bull inside the temple, measuring 4.5 m in height and 6.5 m in length.

Bannerghatta Biological Park

Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) is an integral part of Bannerghatta National Park. The BBP as it stands today, was initiated in 1972. It emerged out as an independent establishment during the year 2002 and is located about 22 km south of Bengaluru city. It is one among the few places in the world where wilderness is preserved so close to a big city. In addition to the enclosures for different animals and birds, the park also has a Lion and Tiger Safari area, besides the Indian Sloth Bear Safari and herbivorous Safari enclosure. The Butterfly Park is another feather in the cap for Bannerghatta and is the first of its kind in India.

Innovative Film City

Innovative film City is located on the Bengaluru-Mysore Highway, around 30 km from the centre of the city. It is an ultimate tourist destination in India, offering world-class entertainment with attractions such as “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not” & Louis Tussauds Wax Museums. Explore the extinct species at the amazing Dino Park & Fossil Museum. Enjoy the water fun at the man-made beach and water park. Unlimited games and rides such as Roller Coaster & a double decker Carousel, Mini-golf, Go-karting, etc. with India’s most interactive Haunted Mansion. It has lush green surroundings against a beautiful natural lake with ideal shooting locations, Bengaluru’s largest Amphitheatre to hold concerts, Cultural activities & much more.

Bangalore Palace

Situated in the heart of the city, in the Palace Gardens, Bangalore Palace is a place worth visiting. This palace was constructed in the year of 1887 by the Wadiyar Dynasty. Known for its mesmerizing architecture, beautiful wooden carvings, this palace captivates all its visitors with its incomparable beauty. Built in the Tudor-style architecture, it resembles the medieval castles of Normandy and England to some extent. It is said that King Chamaraja Wodeyar of Wodeyar dynasty was quite impressed by the Windsor Castle of London during one of his trips to England. Hence he built the Bangalore Palace on the similar lines.

Cubbon Park

The Cubbon Park, officially known as Sri. Chamarajendra Park, is an historic park, located in the heart of city in the Central Administrative Area. The park provides sylvan surroundings to the State Legislature building- the Vidhana Soudha, the High Court Buildings – the Attara Kacheri and a number of other organizations located along the periphery and within the park which constitute the Central Administrative Area.The Cubbon Park has a history of over 100 years. It was established in the year 1870 by Sri John Meade, the then acting Commissioner of Mysore. The vast landscape of the park was conceived by Major General Richard Sankey, the then Chief Engineer of the State. As a mark of honour to Sri John Meade, the park was initially named as "Meade’s Park" and subsequently it was called the Cubbon Park. Since the inception of the park, it was developed and improved by adding new structures and features. In the year 1927, the park was officially renamed as "Sri. Chamarajendra Park" to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Sri. Krishnaraja Wodeyar’s rule in Mysore State.It is one of the prominent parks of Bangalore, the Cubbon Park with about 300 acres area, claims to be the green zone of the city. Replete with landscaped gardens, blooming flowers and tall shady trees, the garden provides a fresh breath to its visitors. Well equipped with long and wide jogging tracks, walking lanes and comfortable benches, this is the first place visited by Banga- loreans in the morning and after a tiresome day in the evening.

The Art of Living

The Art of Living International headquarters - Bangalore Ashram, located 21 km south of Bangalore in rural Karnataka was built in 1986. Blending the old and the new, this ashram is a living testimony of all that The Art of Living stands for. Apart from enjoying meditative walks and exploring the ashram, one can attend numerous residential courses at the Ashram each week: from a Basic Course that introduces one to the world renowned Sudarshan Kriya to an Advanced Course that gives one a chance to go deeper within oneself.More Details:Address: Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth, 21st KM, Kanakpura Road, Udayapura, Bengaluru, 560082, India Phone: +91-8067262626 Email: info@vvmvp.org

Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana

S-VYASA has carried itself as a Centre of Advanced Research (CAR) in Yoga and Neurophysiology accredited by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). S-VYASA is also supported by one-of-its-kind Yoga Therapy Research health Home with a 250-bed inpatient treatment facility called Arogyadhama run by VYASA. This is essentially envisioned to prevent and treat modern NCDs, long-term rehabilitation and to promote Positive Health.More Details:Address: # 19, Eknath Bhavan, Gavipuram Circle, Kempe Gowda Nagar, Bengaluru, 560019, India Phone: +91-80-26612669, Fax: +91-80-26608645 Website: www.svyasa.edu.in

Shravanabelagola

The town is a prominent center for Jain art, architecture, religion and culture for over 2,300 years. It is a town of ponds and temples. The name of this holy center is derived from the pond called 'bili-gola' (white pond) between two hills. The largest number of rock inscriptions, concentrated at a single center are found here. The temple on the Chikkabetta Chandragiri, known as Chandragupta Basadi is dedicated to Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. Acharya Bhadrabahu and Chandragupta Maurya are said to have meditated at the Basadi. The interiors of the Basadi has small panels that depict the coming of Bhadrabahu and his disciple to Sharavanabelagola. It is atop the larger hill, Vindhyagiri (Indragiri), where the 58 feet statue of Lord Gomateshwara (to local Kannadigas) and Bahubali to the Digambar Jains stands tall; with the 'sky' (dig) as his 'cloth' (ambara). Built by Chavundaraya (Chamundaraya) (982 AD), Minister under Rachamall IV, a king of the Gangas of Talakad, the Gommata, stands tall, and is a true monolithic wonder, which is visible from a distance. The Anointing Ceremony is held once every 12 years.

Mekedatu

At Mekedaatu, the Kaveri runs through a deep, narrow ravine of hard granite rock. The river, which is more than 150 meters wide at the Sangam, flows through the hardly 10-meter-wide gorge at Mekedatu. It is a very popular tourist place. Mekedatu is a quiet place to go for a day's outing. At Sangam, where the rivers Cauvery and Arkavati meet, there is a Sangameswara Temple.

Belur

Famous for the Chennakesava (Keshava, Kesavaand Vijayanarayana) (literally handsome Keshava) temple of the Hoysala Genre, Belur (Velapuri) is situated on the banks of the Yagachi River in the Hassan District of Karnataka. The Temple represents a brilliance and amazing craftsmanship of the Hoysala architecture style was consecrated over a period of 103 years from 1117 to 1220. A trip here is incomplete without a trip to Halebeedu. Belur is 222 km from Bangalore

Vidurashwatha

On April 25, 1938, as a part of the freedom struggle of India, a group of villagers had congregated to organise a Satyagraha. Similar to what happened at Jalliawala Bagh, police fired indiscriminately at the group, resulting in the death of around 35 people. A memorial has been erected in this location bearing the names of those who lost their lives in this incident. The place has both religious and historical associations. Vidurashwatha is derived from of a Huge 'Ashwatha' tree located in this village. The large Peepal tree here is said to have been planted by Vidura of the epic Mahabharata. Located in Gauribidanur Taluk of Chickaballapur District, Vidurashwatha is 85 km from Bengaluru.

Ayurvedagram Heritage Wellness Center

AyurvedaGram Heritage Wellness Centre is rated amongst the Top Spas or Ayurvedic Health resorts in the country and provides authentic Ayurvedic Treatments for many specific ailments. As you enter AyurvedaGram, it steals you away into a whole new world of ethnic charm. Taking you back by over hundreds of years, this ethnic Ayurvedic Health Resort has been transplanted from Kerala into 7 acres of herbal garden at Bangalore, India's Garden City. Normally treatment measures involve use of medicines, specific diet and prescribed activity routine. Use of these three measures antagonizes the disease by counteracting the etiological factors and various manifestations of the disease.Website: https://www.ayurvedagram.com/

Tipu Sultans Palace

The historic fort was originally built in mud by Kempe Gowda, a local chieftain in 1537. Rebuilt in stone two centuries later by Haider Ali, it was improved upon by his son Tipu Sultan. Tipu Sultan's Palace, inside the fort, is a two-storeyed ornate structure in wood, with a museum on the ground floor tracing the life and times of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan. The museum is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Vidhana Soudha

One of the most famous landmarks of Bangalore, the Vidhana Soudha houses the State Legislature and the Secretariat of Karnataka. The magnificent white building is spread over 60 acres of land and boasts of Mysore Neo-Dravidian architecture and has incorporated various elements of Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian Styles. It is also the largest Legislative building of India. It was built over a period of five years from 1951-56, and was conceptualized by Kengal Hanumanthaiah. The foundation stone was laid for Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Nandi Hills

Nandi Hills is known for its scenic beauty and natural charm. It is a popular summer resort perched at 1479 m with an enchanting scenery. The town is surrounded by lovely hills and valleys and consists of sprawling vegetation. The scenic beauty and opportunities for trekking in the nearby environs (Skandagiri) has led to the increased inflow of tourists. Tourists come to Nandi Hills for the beautiful mountains, waterfalls, streams and other scenic picnic spots. Those with an eye for the Birds and Ornithology, will find Nandi Hills fascinating. Nandi hills is also the source for Palar, Arkavati, Penner and Ponnaiyar rivers that flow towards the plains.

Kolar Gold Fields

Known as ‘Little England’ KGF is an enigma of an era gone by. The Gold mines, now defunct; visitors are treated to plenty of machinery, in the form of shafts; which can be seen from the outside. It is however, the Golf course, the KGF Club, the British Bungalows that add value to your visit. KGF is 100 km from Bengaluru and 30 km from Kolar.

Soukya

Soukya is located on thirty acres of beautifully cultivated land in the countryside east of Bangalore, less than half an hour from the airport. Nine major structures are built around an oval, the centre of which is filled with lawns, flowers, trees and a symbolic open Portal that encourages an open heart, mind and soul. These nine buildings – the medical centre, the administrative centre, the yoga hall, the therapy centre, the dining hall, and the four residential clusters are all built in the South Indian traditional style, making use of as many local and handmade materials as possible. All rooms have a garden attached where one could practice yoga or sunbathe.http://www.soukya.com/index.php

Ulsoor Lake

Enjoy an idyllic afternoon by this lake, which is dotted with picturesque islets. Boating facilities are also available here. Sankey Boat Club The ideal place for boat rides and leisurely walks on breezy evenings.

B.R. Hills

The Biligiriranga hills, also known as BR Hills, are located between the Eastern and Western Ghats with beautiful flora and fauna is 160 km from Bangalore and 90 km from Mysore. The BRT Wildlife Sanctuary and the BiligiriRangaswamy Temple are major attractions in these serene hills. The name Biligiri (white hill in Kannada) from the white rock face that constitutes the major hill crowned with the temple of Lord Rangaswamy or from the white mist and the silver clouds that cover these hills for a greater part of the year.

Visveswaraya Industrial And Technological Museum

Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore (VITM), was established in memory of Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya. A modest building with a built up area of 4000 sq. mtrs., was constructed in the serene surrounding of the Cubbon Park, housing various industrial products and engines, which was opened by the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 14.07.1962. VITM has a Dinosaur Corner with mobile app facility & a 1:1 scale replica of the Wright Brothers’ Flyer “Kitty Hawk” along with ‘Flyer Simulator’ providing an immersive and entertaining experience to the visitor. The ‘Science on a Sphere’ at VITM, the only one in Asia, is a large visualization system that uses multimedia projections to display animated data on the sphere converting it into an immersive animated globe showing dynamic, animated images of the atmosphere, ocean's and land area of a planet, combined with narration. VITM has 7 permanent exhibition galleries titled Engine Hall, Fun Science, Electrotechnic, Space – Emerging Technology in the Service of Mankind, Biotechnological Revolution, BEL Hall of Electronics and Children Science.

Lalbagh

Once the private garden of Hyder Ali, Lalbagh was initially laid as per the typical Mughal style. Landscaped over an area of 40 acres, the 18th century garden was later renovated and developed by his son Tipu Sultan. During the British period, Lalbagh received some extra area and many new species of plants; it was later turned into a botanical garden. Today the entire area is spread over 240 acres and is a green haven in the midst of skyscrapers. One of the most attractive features here is the Glass House. Lalbagh serves as a venue to the famous flower show organised two times a year, in the months of January and August, as an addition to the celebrations of Republic and Independence Days.

Muthyala Maduvu Or Pearl Valley

A picturesque location with a 90 mts. high waterfall and a small Shiva temple and located 44 km from Bengaluru. It is situated in the middle of hills, nestled deep down in a valley; this secluded place makes a fascinating picnic spot. The water falls, formed by thin jets of water spurting down from a height of 90m is its main attraction. Birders consider Muthyala Maduvu as a Birders Paradise.

Halebeedu

A ruined city with a glorious past, Halebeedu (Dorasamudra, Dwarasamudra) is popular for its Hoysala Architecture. Its architectural beauty and its historic past make it an important city. Passing through the exhibits at Halebid is like time-travelling through a beautiful yet bygone era. The Dvikuta Two Sanctum, temple plays host to the Hoysaleshwara and Kedareshwara Temples. Halebeedu is 210 kms from Bengaluru.

Shreyas Yoga Retreat

Shreyas is dedicated to promoting the authentic spiritual tradition of Yoga in a holistic manner and is recognized as one of the finest Yoga retreats in the world. Situated just one hour's drive from the Bangalore International Airport, With only 12 cottages spread over 25 acres of landscaped greenery, water bodies and organic gardens, guests are able to commune with nature and benefit from its healing power.Website: www.shreyasretreat.com/

Hessaraghatta Lake

A popular picnic spot with a man-made lake spreading over an area of 1000 acres. Nrityagram, the dance village started by ProtimaBedi is also located here. Its biggest attraction is Vasantahabba or spring festival celebrated on the first Saturday in February.The Connoisseurs and the newly initiated rub shoulders in the field of dance and music during the Vasantahabba.