IN & AROUND THE CITY

In & Around The City

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Want to be surrounded by chirping birds amidst the city chaos, then Lalbagh Botanical Garden should be your pick. Here, you will find a floral extravaganza along with a range of flora species. The brainchild of Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore, Lalbagh Botanical Garden is based on the Persian style of gardening. What's more, the architecture here is also influenced by Persia. Not just tourists, even the locals enjoy spending time at Lalbagh botanical garden. This place can be easily accessed from the top 5 star hotels in Bangalore.

Bannerghatta National Park

Founded in 1970, Bannerghatta National Park houses majestic Bengal tigers and, mighty Indian elephants, amongst other animals. If you are fond of fauna, this national park will leave you pleasantly surprised. When you visit this biological reserve, you can also see spooky snakes, vibrant butterflies, and more within the park's domain. When at Bannerghatta National Park, don't forget to spend some time at the crocodile farm. For all wildlife shutterbugs, this place is no less than a paradise. The Bannerghatta National Park is located about 20 km away from the city, but most hotels can help you get there, without any hassle.

Bangalore Palace

Did you know there is a glorious palace in Bangalore? Your trip will be incomplete without a visit to the regal Bangalore Palace. Built over the course of 4 years since 1874, the royal Bangalore Palace is spread across 454 acres. This historic palace features a combination of Neo classical, Edwardian, Victorian, and Tudor Revival styles of architecture. With wooden carvings, a range of paintings, a swimming pool, lavish gardens, this imperial palace in Bangalore will give you the perfect taste of royalty.

Maha Bodhi

A place for finding peace, happiness and meaning in life. It is dedicated to the welfare and happiness of people irrespective of religion, race, color, nationality or sex. The vision and mission of Maha Bodhi Society can be defined by Saadhana- Developing one's own potentialities and Seva - Compassion in Action - Humanitarian services.

Venkatappa Art Gallery

Witness the most celebrated work of Karnataka's artist, Venkatappa at the Venkatappa Art Gallery. His watercolour paintings are so captivating that you wouldn't want to leave the art gallery at all. You can ask your hotel concierge to arrange a trip to this art gallery.