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BangaloreLocal Attractions in & around Bangalore:
Following are the list of local attractions & places of tourist interest, call our call center for details.
Would You Like Us To Feature Any Of The Places Of Interest That You Know Or Which You Own, Pl Do Write To Us At:getaway@celcabs.com
TOURIST GUIDES (THIS RULE HOLDS GOOD FOR ALL THE LOCATIONS).
To truly experience, it is better to hire a tourist guide. These tourist guides are easily available around the city. It is better to ask the place where you stay to arrange a guide for you. Given below are some precautions to be taken which will help you be alert & make your trip hassle-free.
• Always maintain a formal distance from the guides. Do not let them dominate you or take you for granted.
• Do not disclose your personal details (like the amount of cash you are carrying, etc.) to them.
• Demand better service from them in case you are not satisfied. Remember you are paying for their service and they are obliged to serve you in the best possible way.
Vidhana Soudha
This imposing edifice built almost entirely of dressed Bangalore granite is a tribute to temple architecture. Housing the Legislative Chambers of the state government, this 46-meter high seat of the government is Bangalore's best-known landmark. This is one of Bangalore's most important buildings. There are four domes on all the four corners. The four-headed lion, the symbol of Indian sovereignty, overshadows the main entrance. It houses 22 departments and 300 rooms.
Attara Kacheri (High Court)
Directly opposite to the Vidhana Souda is the State High court. This magnificent building was constructed in 1867 in the Gothic Style of architecture. A two storied building of stone and brick, painted red, Attara Kacheri literally means "The eighteen offices or departments". They originally comprise the general and revenue secretariat of the state government. It now houses the High Court of Karnataka state.
Bangalore Palace
The Bangalore Palace in the heart of the city is a unique edifice inspired by Windsor castle and built in the Tudor style in 1880 at the cost of Rs.1 million. A built-up area of around 45,000 sq. ft., this 110-year-old monument is a popular tourist attraction. Built by the Wodeyar King it is surrounded by a garden all around, almost giving it a fairytale setting.
Lalbagh Gardens
This 240-acre expanse of greenery forms one of India's most beautiful botanical gardens. The credit for this goes to the rulers Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, who laid out an 18th century paradise with rare trees brought from far off Persia, Afghanistan and France. At the heart of the gardens is situated the Glass House. Its design was obviously inspired by the Crystal Palace, London. Flower shows are held here every August, with an impressive participation.
Whitefield
16 kms from Bangalore. Sri Sathya Saibaba Ashram is here. A large number of devotees come here from all over the world, for his darshan and blessings whenever he visits the Ashram.
Big Banyan Tree (Ramohalli)
18 Kms. from Bangalore on the Mysore Road.
The famed Big Banyan tree spread over nearly four acres is located here. The tree has an awe-inspiring appearance and consists of a vertical root system forming a pleasant complex. Age of this massive tree is around four hundred year.
Bannerghatta National Park
About 18 kms from Bangalore is this beautiful national park. The park situated in picturesque surrounding has a wide variety of fauna. Among the attractions are crocodiles, picnic corner, serpentarium and pets corner, lion's safari & butterfly park.
Vishwashanti Ashram
25 Kms. From Bangalore on Tumkur Road. This spot is still a well kept secret as far as tourists are concerned. Vishwashanti Ashram houses the tallest statue of Vitthala, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Nrityagram Dance Village
30 Kms. From Bangalore via Tumkur Road towards Hessarghatta. This dance village is founded by one of the finest odissi dancers of India - Protima Guari. She built this unique village for classical dancers around the norms of a traditional gurukula, the system of education of ancient India. Here students from all over the world are trained in various Indian dance forms including Bharatnatyam, Odissi and Kuchipudi. Every year, in the first week of February, Nrityagram conducts the Vasantha Habba or the festival of spring. Leading musicians and dancers from all over the country participate and this brings the students as well as the connoisseur and common man in touch with the best musical talents in the country. You can also stay here overnight to get the feel of this rustic Indian charm. It is situated at Hessarghatta.
Muthyala Maduvu (Pearl Valley)
44 kms from Bangalore via Brigade Road-Hosur Road-Anekal. A picturesque picnic spot with a waterfall which is 300ft. high. There is a Traveller's Bungalow 6 kms from Anekal Town on the Hosur Road.
Ghati Subramanya
52 kms from Bangalore via Doddaballapur. The famous temple of Lord Subramanya is situated here.
Savanadurga
58 kms from Bangalore via Magadi Road. A hill fortress which was the hideout of Kempe Gowda. There is a temple dedicated to Narasimhaswamy and Veerabhadraswamy.
Nandi Hills
60 kms from Bangalore is one of the popular retreats of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore. Nandi Hills offers breathtaking getaway to the weary tourist. Tipu's Drop, a 600m high cliff face provides a magnificent panoramic view of the beautiful terrain. Nandi Hills is 60 Kms north of Bangalore.
Other attractions are Tipu's Drop, Yoga Nandishvara Temple, a beautiful Chola temple, Dravidian-style Bhoganandishvara temple and Muddenahalli, hometown of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, architect of modern Karnataka at the base of the hill.
Shivaganga
60 kms from Bangalore via Tumkur Road. There are temples dedicated to Gangadhara and Honnadevi. There is a fresh water spring called Pathala Ganga.
Ramanagaram
Rock-climbers and adventure seekers need look no further. 49 Kms south-west from Bangalore, Ramanagaram, provides the ideal location with landscaped rock faces. Another major attraction at Ramanagaram is the silk cocoon marketing centre. One of the most famous Hindi movies Sholay was shot in Ramanagaram.
Janapada Loka
Sprawling across 15 acres, Janapada Loka or "Folk-culture World" is a world of simplicity and art.Janapada Loka, a subsidiary of the Karnataka Janapada Parishath, is dedicated to preserve and promote folk art and culture. The complex has an art gallery, an open-air theatre, a studio and a museum. Janapada Loka is located near Ramanagaram and is 53 Kms away from Bangalore.
Channapatna
A bustling town, 60 kms south-west from Bangalore, Channapatna is famous for its eye-catching lacquer ware and hand-crafted wooden toys. It is also a major silk centre of Karnataka.
Mekedatu (Goat's Leap)
98 kms from Bangalore via Kanakapura Road. The river Arkavathi flows through a deep gorge. The Sangameshwara temple is at the confluence of the river Arkavathi and Cauvery. The river flows in a ravine over which a goat can easily leap. Hence the name Mekedatu.
Shivanasamudra
120 kms from Bangalore on Mysore Road. Home for two beautiful waterfalls Gaganachukki and Bharachukki. This has Asia's first hydroelectric power station built in 1905.
More Than 150 Locations Are Identified Within 200 Kms To Entertain You & You're Family During The Weekends As Well Long Holidays Or Outbound Corporate Programes, Etc Includes Home Stays, Resort Stays, Farm House Stay, Village Theme Stay, Hill Station Resorts, Beach & Spa Resorts, Ayurveda Resort, Adventure Camps, Wildlife, Many More.
Would You Like Us To Feature Any Of The Places Of Interest That You Know Or Which You Own, Pl Do Write To Us At:getaway@celcabs.com
TOURIST GUIDES (THIS RULE HOLDS GOOD FOR ALL THE LOCATIONS).
To truly experience, it is better to hire a tourist guide. These tourist guides are easily available around the city. It is better to ask the place where you stay to arrange a guide for you. Given below are some precautions to be taken which will help you be alert & make your trip hassle-free.
• Always maintain a formal distance from the guides. Do not let them dominate you or take you for granted.
• Do not disclose your personal details (like the amount of cash you are carrying, etc.) to them.
• Demand better service from them in case you are not satisfied. Remember you are paying for their service and they are obliged to serve you in the best possible way.
Vidhana Soudha
This imposing edifice built almost entirely of dressed Bangalore granite is a tribute to temple architecture. Housing the Legislative Chambers of the state government, this 46-meter high seat of the government is Bangalore's best-known landmark. This is one of Bangalore's most important buildings. There are four domes on all the four corners. The four-headed lion, the symbol of Indian sovereignty, overshadows the main entrance. It houses 22 departments and 300 rooms.
Attara Kacheri (High Court)
Directly opposite to the Vidhana Souda is the State High court. This magnificent building was constructed in 1867 in the Gothic Style of architecture. A two storied building of stone and brick, painted red, Attara Kacheri literally means "The eighteen offices or departments". They originally comprise the general and revenue secretariat of the state government. It now houses the High Court of Karnataka state.
Bangalore Palace
The Bangalore Palace in the heart of the city is a unique edifice inspired by Windsor castle and built in the Tudor style in 1880 at the cost of Rs.1 million. A built-up area of around 45,000 sq. ft., this 110-year-old monument is a popular tourist attraction. Built by the Wodeyar King it is surrounded by a garden all around, almost giving it a fairytale setting.
Lalbagh Gardens
This 240-acre expanse of greenery forms one of India's most beautiful botanical gardens. The credit for this goes to the rulers Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, who laid out an 18th century paradise with rare trees brought from far off Persia, Afghanistan and France. At the heart of the gardens is situated the Glass House. Its design was obviously inspired by the Crystal Palace, London. Flower shows are held here every August, with an impressive participation.
Whitefield
16 kms from Bangalore. Sri Sathya Saibaba Ashram is here. A large number of devotees come here from all over the world, for his darshan and blessings whenever he visits the Ashram.
Big Banyan Tree (Ramohalli)
18 Kms. from Bangalore on the Mysore Road.
The famed Big Banyan tree spread over nearly four acres is located here. The tree has an awe-inspiring appearance and consists of a vertical root system forming a pleasant complex. Age of this massive tree is around four hundred year.
Bannerghatta National Park
About 18 kms from Bangalore is this beautiful national park. The park situated in picturesque surrounding has a wide variety of fauna. Among the attractions are crocodiles, picnic corner, serpentarium and pets corner, lion's safari & butterfly park.
Vishwashanti Ashram
25 Kms. From Bangalore on Tumkur Road. This spot is still a well kept secret as far as tourists are concerned. Vishwashanti Ashram houses the tallest statue of Vitthala, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Nrityagram Dance Village
30 Kms. From Bangalore via Tumkur Road towards Hessarghatta. This dance village is founded by one of the finest odissi dancers of India - Protima Guari. She built this unique village for classical dancers around the norms of a traditional gurukula, the system of education of ancient India. Here students from all over the world are trained in various Indian dance forms including Bharatnatyam, Odissi and Kuchipudi. Every year, in the first week of February, Nrityagram conducts the Vasantha Habba or the festival of spring. Leading musicians and dancers from all over the country participate and this brings the students as well as the connoisseur and common man in touch with the best musical talents in the country. You can also stay here overnight to get the feel of this rustic Indian charm. It is situated at Hessarghatta.
Muthyala Maduvu (Pearl Valley)
44 kms from Bangalore via Brigade Road-Hosur Road-Anekal. A picturesque picnic spot with a waterfall which is 300ft. high. There is a Traveller's Bungalow 6 kms from Anekal Town on the Hosur Road.
Ghati Subramanya
52 kms from Bangalore via Doddaballapur. The famous temple of Lord Subramanya is situated here.
Savanadurga
58 kms from Bangalore via Magadi Road. A hill fortress which was the hideout of Kempe Gowda. There is a temple dedicated to Narasimhaswamy and Veerabhadraswamy.
Nandi Hills
60 kms from Bangalore is one of the popular retreats of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore. Nandi Hills offers breathtaking getaway to the weary tourist. Tipu's Drop, a 600m high cliff face provides a magnificent panoramic view of the beautiful terrain. Nandi Hills is 60 Kms north of Bangalore.
Other attractions are Tipu's Drop, Yoga Nandishvara Temple, a beautiful Chola temple, Dravidian-style Bhoganandishvara temple and Muddenahalli, hometown of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, architect of modern Karnataka at the base of the hill.
Shivaganga
60 kms from Bangalore via Tumkur Road. There are temples dedicated to Gangadhara and Honnadevi. There is a fresh water spring called Pathala Ganga.
Ramanagaram
Rock-climbers and adventure seekers need look no further. 49 Kms south-west from Bangalore, Ramanagaram, provides the ideal location with landscaped rock faces. Another major attraction at Ramanagaram is the silk cocoon marketing centre. One of the most famous Hindi movies Sholay was shot in Ramanagaram.
Janapada Loka
Sprawling across 15 acres, Janapada Loka or "Folk-culture World" is a world of simplicity and art.Janapada Loka, a subsidiary of the Karnataka Janapada Parishath, is dedicated to preserve and promote folk art and culture. The complex has an art gallery, an open-air theatre, a studio and a museum. Janapada Loka is located near Ramanagaram and is 53 Kms away from Bangalore.
Channapatna
A bustling town, 60 kms south-west from Bangalore, Channapatna is famous for its eye-catching lacquer ware and hand-crafted wooden toys. It is also a major silk centre of Karnataka.
Mekedatu (Goat's Leap)
98 kms from Bangalore via Kanakapura Road. The river Arkavathi flows through a deep gorge. The Sangameshwara temple is at the confluence of the river Arkavathi and Cauvery. The river flows in a ravine over which a goat can easily leap. Hence the name Mekedatu.
Shivanasamudra
120 kms from Bangalore on Mysore Road. Home for two beautiful waterfalls Gaganachukki and Bharachukki. This has Asia's first hydroelectric power station built in 1905.
More Than 150 Locations Are Identified Within 200 Kms To Entertain You & You're Family During The Weekends As Well Long Holidays Or Outbound Corporate Programes, Etc Includes Home Stays, Resort Stays, Farm House Stay, Village Theme Stay, Hill Station Resorts, Beach & Spa Resorts, Ayurveda Resort, Adventure Camps, Wildlife, Many More.
