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Windsor Castle in Bangalore ?

Inspired by the Windsor Castle, this palace was built in the Tudor style by a Wodeyar King in
1857. The Bangalore (Bengaluru) Palace in the heart of the city is a unique edifice.

A built-up area of around 45,000 sq. ft., this 110

year old monument is a popular tourist attraction. It is surrounded by a garden all around,
almost giving it a sylvan and fairytale setting.
The survivors of the Wodeyar family still occupy part of the palace while the rest of the
property is administered by the State Government.

This palace has been and still is a favorite spot for movie makers from around India.

Bangalore Palace is located inside Palace Grounds. Palace Grounds is used for hosting major
events, festivals, exhibitions and rock shows in Bengaluru.

Inside Palace Grounds you can find a popular amusement park called 'Fun World'. Apart
from the regular joy rides, Fun World also has a water park and a bowling alley.

If you are planning to have some fun while learning the history of Bangalore Palace, visit Fun
World as well.

Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM
Nearest Bus Stand: Mekhri Circle, Palace Grounds, JC Nagar

ISKCON Bangalore - Krishna Temple*****

This temple is an exquisite mixture of modern and traditional south Indian temple
architecture.
The building houses a multi-vision cinema theater,
ten mini (computer aided) presentation theaters,
Vedic library and a preaching hall.

The temple has varieties of accommodations to

house various types of people, like bramacharis,
members, devotees and people taking short term
courses offered here. This structure is one of the
most beautiful buildings in Bangalore
(Bengaluru). ISKCON also conducts Krishna Janmashtami and Deepalankara in a grand way.

Inside the ISKON temple complex you can find a restaurant run by the temple. What's
unique here is you get Indian food and Western dishes like Pizza, Burgers etc Cakes and
Desserts. Theses are completely vegetarian.

Where is it: On West of Chord Road (near Karnataka Soap Factory)

Landmarks: ISKON temple is a landmark in itself. However Mahalakshmi Layou and
'Metro' Hypermarket are other landmarks

LALBAGH BOTANICAL GARDEN*****

Lalbagh Botanical Gardens: This 240 acre expanse of greenery forms one of India's most
beautiful botanical gardens established by erstwhile rulers Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan
(18th Century), who laid out a paradise with rare trees brought from far off Persia,
Afghanistan and France.
Lalbagh literally means Red Garden. The garden consisted of red roses during the time of
Tipu Sultan. At the heart of the garden is the Glass House. Its design was obviously inspired
by the Crystal Palace, London. The garden also houses a Bonsai Park with beautiful display
of bonsai trees.

The Lalbagh Tower, built by Chieftain Kempegowda, is a very famous and popular spot in
Bangalore. The Tower is located on a single huge monolithic rock in the shape of a hillock
within Lalbagh and it is a favourite spot for relaxation.
Flower shows are held in Lalbagh every January 24-26th (Republic day) and August 12-
15th (Independence Day), with an impressive participation.
During the summer season, a Mango Mela (Exihibition of Mangoes) is held and around 300
to 400 varieties of the fruit are displayed for public viewing.

There are also stalls on the flanks of the Glass House selling exotic mangoes. During
weekends, folklore artists perform near the foothills of the Tower during the evening hours
for sometime as a part of the campaign to promote regional folksongs and dances.

Timings: Lalbagh remains open daily from 6.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. throughout the year. For
the benefit of joggers, tourists and fitness enthusiasts, entry is free from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and
from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. At other times, a fee of Rs.10/- is charged. Entry for school children
and the disabled is free all day.

Cubbon Park Bangalore*****

The Cubbon Park was created by Richard Sankey in 1864 and it's famous for the bamboo
grove or whistling grove as it is called. The park blends with natural and artificial
landscaping. Cubbon Park is green & thick vegetative cover almost in the centre of the city
spread over many hectares.
On the periphery of the park is the High Court of Karnataka. 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. .
Inside the park, Public Central Library is located and has a rich treasure of books.

Bangalore High CourtVenkatappa Art Gallery,

Visveshwaraya Technological and Industrial Museum, Karnataka Government Museum and
Aquarium are inside the park area and can be approached through Kasturba Gandhi Road.
On the side adjoining junction of Queen's Road and Mahatma Gandhi Road, is the Children's
Park & Toy Train.
Opposite to the High Court is the seat of the State Government, the regal and imposing
Vidhana Soudha.

Nearby, you can find the Jawarharlal Nehru Planetarium and the Indira Gandhi
Musical Fountain. The Planetarium, with a dome of fifteen meters in diameter, has a seating
capacity of 225. It also has an observatory with a professional six inch code refractor
telescope.
Planetarium Timings: Daily six shows (3 in English and three in Kannada)

Vidhana Soudha is a major landmark in Bangalore and probably the most

clicked structure Vidhana Soudha

Bangalorewhen tourists visit Bengaluru. A magnificent building housing the State
Legislature and Secretariat, it was conceived and executed by Kengal Hanumanthaiya, the
then Chief Minister, in 1956.
This imposing edifice is built almost entirely of dressed Bangalore (Bengaluru) granite is a
tribute to temple and Indian style of architecture.

Housing the Legislative Chambers, this 46 meter high seat of the government is Bangalore
(Bengaluru)'s best known landmark and its most important building.

There are four domes on all the four corners.

 The main entrance is overshadowed by the four headed lion,
the symbol of Indian sovereignty. It houses 22 departments
and 300 rooms.

Right opposite this edifice is the newly constructed Vikas

Soudha which houses the public offices of the State
Government.
This building is similar to the design and style of the Vidhana Soudha. Both these two
buildings lend grandeur and beauty to the city.

Bal Bhavan Bangalore

Location: Cubbon Park

Main Attractions: Amusement Park and Recreation Center

Closed On: Mondays and second Tuesdays

Bangalore Bal Bhavan is a beautifully planned amusement park as well as a recreation center, designed for
children. There is a small toy train inside the park that runs on a track of almost 3/4th mile inside the
beautiful Cubbon Park. Apart from the train, the other attractions of the Bal Bhavan include a Dolls Museum,
which boats of a rich assortment of dolls and toys collected from different parts of the world. Read on further
to know more about the Bal Bhawan of Bangalore, India.

A 20 million year old fossilized tree adds to the appeal of the park. The tree was gifted to the Bhawan by the
Geological Survey of India. There are also facilities for boating inside the Bhavan, along with a small fair
ground and a children's park. The park has swings, horse rides and tree houses to keep the children busy
and occupied. Hobby classes, like painting, arts and crafts, etc, are also organized at the Bal Bhavan of
Bangalore.

The Vijayaranga Theatre situated inside the park organizes children's film shows and theatre performances
on a frequent basis. So, if you are going to Bangalore along with your kids, make sure to visit the Bal
Bhavan.

Bangalore Aquarium
Location: Kasturba Road

Main Attractions: Exotic varieties of fish

Bangalore Aquarium is situated on Kasturba Road, at the entrance of the magnificent Cubbon Park. It is
housed inside an octagonal-shaped building and boasts of having an exotic variety of aquatic life. The
Aquarium, situated in Bangalore, also holds the distinction of being the second largest aquarium in India.
Consisting of three floors, it was inaugurated in the year 1983. The Aquarium is under the control of the
State Government's Department of Fisheries. One of the best features of the Bangalore Aquarium is that it
has tried to create a natural habitat for the fish.

Fish
The Aquarium of Bangalore has a wide variety of aquatic life. It has on display the largest number of
cultivable as well as ornamental pet fish. However, the fish housed in the aquarium are only freshwater fish,
both indigenous and exotic. The fish seen at the aquarium include angel fish, glow light tetra, red tail shark,
Siamese fighters, catla, Indian tiger barb, mahseer, freshwater prawns, blue gourami, gold fish, etc.

The Building
On the ground floor of the three-storied building is the office as well as the laboratory. One can also find an
outlet for fish feed there. On the first floor are fourteen big tanks, each of them home to the larger cultivable
varieties of fish. On the second and the last floor, there are two rows of water tanks. The upper row consists
of 23 medium sized tanks, while the lower row has 46 small tanks. Both the tanks are used for displaying
only ornamental fish.

Visveshwaraya Industrial & Technological Museum***

This museum is a tribute to the brilliance of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, one of the architects of
modern Karnataka. Walk through this building to get an idea of working models of different
machines. One of the specialties of the museum is the mobile science exhibition which tours
the state the whole year round.

Vishweshwaraiah Technological MuseumIt

displays an airplane and a steam engine in its compound. There is a comprehensive range of
exhibits on electronics, motor power, computer science and the uses and properties of wood
and metal. Visitors who have a deep interest in popular science can work on some of the
exhibits here.
Seminars, demonstrations and film shows on scientific subjects are organized periodically.
The highlight of the museum is the five galleries: Engine hall, Electronic Technology Gallery,
Kimbe Paper Metals Gallery, Popular Science Gallery and Children's' Science Gallery.

Location: It is located on Kasturba Road Bangalore (Bengaluru), next to the Cubbon Park
and State Government Musuem.
Timings: 10 AM to 6 PM all days except National Holidays
Phone: +(91)-(80)-22864009,22864563,22865823,22866200,22040100
Government Museum & Venkatappa Art Gallery

Government Museum BangaloreThe Government

Museum is a beautiful 1877 structure with Corinthian columns. Being one of the oldest
museums in the country, this museum boasts an exquisite collection of coins, sculptures,
inscriptions, old paintings and excavated items.
The Venkatappa Art Gallery adjacent to the Museum is named after Late K. Venkatappa, a
noted artist. You will find a selection of his famous paintings, Plaster of Paris works and
wooden sculptures. Also on view are works of various contemporary artists.

Location: Kasturba Road, Bangalore - 560001

Venkatappa Gallery Phone: +(91)-(80)-22864483, 22863737
How to reach: Both Government Museum & Vishweshwariah Museum and Venkatappa Art
Gallery are located on Kasturba Road. This is very close to the down-town areas of MG Road,
St Marks Road and Brigade Road.

HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum

This is located in the HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.) buildings on Airport Road. It is only
one of the three aviation museums in India.
The musuem has replicas of aircrafts that have been used by the Indian Defence Forces and

other plans and HAL aircraft museum

Bangalorehelicopters that HAL has been involved with. You could also take a look a
photographs that captures India's growth in the aviation sector over many years since it
began.
You could also purchase art memoribilia, postcards and photographs in the souvenier shop
run by the museum.

Fees: Rs 20 for Indian and foreign nationals. Cameras - Rs 25

Timings: Open on all weekdays between 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM except National Holidays
and Indian Festivals
Holidays: All Mondays and National Holidays closed
Location:
HAL Aerospace Museum
Airport-Varthur Road
Bangalore 560 017
Phone +91(80)25228341

Shiv Mandir Temple-Kemp Fort

 his magnificent Shiva
Temple is situated on the old airport road inside the old Kempfort campus. Kempfort
has been demolished recently and Total Mall has come in its place. Behind it is the
grand Shiva temple in a very serene environment. This is open 24 hours a day and is
a good place to visit while in Bangalore. There is also a giant Ganesha statue in the
temple.

The Shiva statue is around 65ft high and is considered to be one of the highest in
India. The background is made to resemble Kailas mountain and give a feeling like in
Himalaya. River Ganga flows from the head of Shiva on to the mountains. At night
the Shiva statue shines majestically in the bright light. They also have a small tour of
different Shiva pilgrimage centers across India made into a miniature exhibition. The
temple is kept very neat and you will also find music concerts happening here in the
evening.
Nandi Temple
Attraction type: Architectural building, Religious site
Address: Bugle Hill, Bull Temple Rd, Basavangudi Bangalore
India
Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace*****
Attraction type: Castle
Address: Bangalore
India
Location: City Market

Main Attractions: Beautiful architecture

 Tipu Sultan Fort was initially built by Kempe Gowda, the founder of
Bangalore. The fort was later extended by Tipu Sultan, the Emperor of
Mysore. Situated near the City Market, the fort dates back to the year
1537. It was here that Hyder Ali, the father of Tipu Sultan, imprisoned
David Baird, along with a number of other army officers of the British.
The Fort stands as a witness to the struggle of the Mysore Emperor
against the British domination. Read on to know more about Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace of Bangalore,
India.

The intricately carved arches of the Tipu Sultan Fort have been built as per the Islamic style. Another major
attraction of the fort is the well-preserved Ganapati temple situated inside it. Within the fort lies Tipu Sultan
palace, which dates back to year 1790. Built entirely of teakwood, the palace was constructed as the
summer residence of Tipu Sultan. The two-storied palace stands adorned with pillars, arches and
balconies.

On either side of the Palace are beautiful gardens, which lead to its main entrance. There are beautiful floral
motifs embellishing the walls as well as the ceilings of the Tipu Sultan Palace in Bangalore. Tipu Sultan
used to conduct the affairs of the state from the eastern and western balconies of the upper floor. After the
death of Tipu sultan, the palace was used by the British as their secretariat, till the year 1867.

Gandhi Bhavan Bangalore

Location: Kumara Krupa Road

Main Attractions: Picture gallery of Gandhiji

Timings: 10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (Lunch Break - 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.)

Closed on: Sundays/General Holidays

Gandhi Bhavan of Bangalore is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. The Bhavan was
set up with the intention of promoting the life and teachings of Gandhiji. Situated on the Kumara Krupa
Road, Gandhi Bhawan was started as Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi (GSN), under the chairmanship of Dr
Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India. The main attraction of the Gandhi Bhawan consists in a
comprehensive picture gallery, displaying the entire life of Mahatma Gandhi.

The gallery has photographs of Mahatma Gandhi, from early childhood to the last day of his life. Apart from
that, there are also Photostat copies of the letters written by him to the various personalities of his time. One
can also see placards with the famous quotes of Gandhiji, hanging on the walls of the Bhavan. Today, the
Gandhi Bhavan of Bangalore serves as the venue for public meetings organized on Gandhian values.

Bannerghatta Biological Park*****

Address: Bannerghatta Road Bangalore
India
Tel: +91-80-7828540
Fax: +91-80-7828400
http://www.bannerghattabiopark.in/index0.htm

Sri Sri Ravishankar Ashram (Art of

Living), Kanakapura Road,
Bangalore - Breathe away your all your
anxieties and worries
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, once a disciple of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (renowned spiritual guide of
the Beatles), is the subcontinent's hottest New Age guru. Many consider "The Art of Living,"
his secular philosophy of enjoying life.

His main Ashram lies on 24 hectares (60 acres) of lush green hillside in south Bangalore
(Bengaluru), where every evening thousands of the city's well-heeled gather for the evening
lecture and satsang (devotional singing).

The well articulated Swamiji encourages his

disciples to enjoy the present without guilt while also encouraging them to contribute
towards humanitarian and environmental concerns. His followers are from India's growing
urban elite, but also hugely popular on foreign shores (San Franciscans have a real penchant
for his teachings).
Even his fiercest detractors admit the value of Sudarshan Kriya, an ancient breathing
technique taught when you attend the "Art of Living" course. The 30-minute-a-day practice is
said to encourage the flow of oxygen to the whole body, ostensibly discouraging the storage of
toxins and thus helping release anxiety, frustration, depression, and anger, leaving you with a
genuine sense of calm and well-being.

To attend an evening session or a 14-hour Art of Living course spread over several days, call
ahead (Tel. 080/28432273, -2274, or -2832; 21st Km, Kanakapura Main Rd.,
Udayapura, Bangalore (Bengaluru) 560 082; http://www.artofliving.org/).
Sri Sathya Sai Ashram, Whitefield – Bangalore
Sri Sathya Sai Ashram, Whitefield - The Ashram is located at Whitefield, 16 kms
from Bangalore(Bengaluru). It is also known as Prashanthi Nilayam. It is one of the
Ashrams dedicated to Sri Satya Sai Baba, a famous religious teacher. A large number of
devotees come here from all over the world, for Sri Saibaba's darshan and
blessings whenever he visits the Ashram.
The Ashram has taken up various social activities including managing a
1000 bed multi-specialty hospital. Many patients from India and abroad
visit this hospital for various treatments. Poor and needy are provided
with necessary medical treatment at a concessional rate or even free of
charge depending upon each case.

The Ashram manages several educational institutions including

professional colleges. The ashram is quiet and peaceful. The devotees come from all over the
world to visit the ashram.

The main Ashram of Sri Satya Saibaba is at Puttaparthi in Ananthpur District of Andhra
Pradesh, about 100 km away from Bangalore.
The daily program at Sathya Sai Baba's ashrams usually begin with the chanting of "OM" and
a morning prayer (Suprabatham). This is followed by Veda Parayan (chanting of the Vedas),
nagarasankirtana (morning devotional songs) and twice a day bhajans and
darshan(appearance of Sai Baba to devotees). Particularly significant are the darshans during
October (the Dasara holidays and November (the month of Sai Baba's birth).

During darshan Sathya Sai Baba walks among his followers and may interact with people,
accept letters, materialize and distribute vibhuti (sacred ash) or call groups or individuals for
interviews. Interviews are chosen solely by the guru's discretion. Followers consider it a great
privilege to get an interview and sometimes a single person, group or family will be invited
for a private interview.

People who receive such interviews may be startled by the materializations and the
disclosures that Sathya Sai Baba as a clairvoyant reveals of their own lives. Sathya Sai Baba
claims that his darshan has spiritual benefits, which is a common belief among Hindus
regarding saints and gurus.
 Buildings and Landmarks inside the Ashram
include:
Trayee Brindavan
Trayee Brindavan is the residence of Sri Sathya
Sai Baba in Whitefield. He stays here whenever
he comes to Bangalore. It is a beautiful, lotus
shaped, building in pink and yellow and was
inaugurated by Baba on 26th April 1984.
Sai Ramesh Krishan Hall
Sai Ramesh Krishan Hall was built in the year
1992 and houses a captivating statue of Lord Krishna. It is here that Baba gives darshan,
when he is in Whitefield. The hall also serves as the venue for bhajans as well as festivities
held during the stay of Baba.
Brindavan Campus
The campus of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning is situated inside the premises of
the ashram. There is also a hostel for students inside the ashram complex, adjoining Sai
Ramesh Krishan Hall.
Sai Krishan Kalyana Mandapam
Sai Krishan Kalyana Mandapam is an auditorium, located between the Student's hostel and
Trayee Brindavan. It was inaugurated on 25th March 1999 and is used for holding cultural
programs and conferences.
(photo credit: Rajesh Dangi)
Where is it:
Brindavana,Next Wfd Railway Gate
Kadugodi, Bangalore, 560006
+91 80 28452622
Website: http://www.srisathyasai.org.in/

Ulsoor Lake, Bangalore

Ulsoor Lake is a perfect getaway dotted with a picturesque island. You can enjoy a boat ride
here or swim in the nearby Kensington Swimming Pool. The lake is centrally located, over a
space of 1.5 sq. km. A place of prominence in the early years of the century, the lake was then
known as "Halasur" or "Alasur".
It is located in east Bangalore, and begins roughly near the eastern terminus of MG Road.

It extends over an area of 125 acres and was constructed by Kempe Gowda during the second
half of the second century. A tower, similar to the Lalbagh Tower, can be seen beside the
lake.
 Ulsoor Lake in Bangalore: Photo Credit
- SwamiIt is a major tourist attraction with a boat club where you can hire out cruises with
stops at some of the tiny islands that dot the lake.
Boating is conducted regularly on all days of the week. Rowing is also held periodically.
Ulsoor has a public swimming pool; If you are planning for a swim, get in touch at
this address and phone number:
Ulsoor Corporation Swimming Pool
Kensington Rd, Ulsoor, Bangalore - 560008
Phone: +(91)-(80)-25911839

Places to see around Ulsoor Lake

Ulsoor is a stone's throw away from Bangalore's shopping and downtown area of MG Road.
On MG Road, you can just stroll around and shop for clothes and antiques or head to the
surrounding streets of Brigade Road and Residency Road for some more window shopping
and food.
CMH Road and 100 feet road are about 5 minutes away from Halasuru. Intially they
were small commercial and residential areas, niow have become crowded shopping and
entertainment places. Here you can find upmarket clothing, restaurants, lounge bars, pubs
and cafeterias.
There are quite a few temples and places of worship around Ulsoor and the lake area. There
is a Sikh Gurudwara close to Ulsoor lake is supposed to be biggest in Bangalore. There is a
famous Sai Baba Mandir (temple) in Cambridge Road.
There is also a shopping mall and movie multiplex near the junction of Ulsoor and MG Road.
The Lido Shopping Mall has a number of shopping centers in the mall from clothes to
electronics to restaurants. There is also a three - screen multiplex called Fame Cinemas.
You could catch a movie here after your tour of Ulsoor and MG Road.
 Poo PallakkiThe most famous temple and
historical landmark in Ulsoor is theSomeshwara temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva).
This temple also hosts the Poo Palakki or Flower Chariot procession. Here, a number
of chariots are lined wih Gods and Godesses and are decked grandly with all kinds of flowers.
People throng to this festival to seek blessings and also to have fun in a carnival-like
atmosphere. This festival usually falls in the months between April and May every year.

Where is Ulsoor
Located close to MG Road towards Indira Nag

Nrityagram Dance Village, Bangalore

Nrityagram Dance Village is 30 Kms. from Bangalore (Bengaluru) via Tumkur Road
towards Hessarghatta. This dance village is founded by Protima Gauri, one of the
finest Odissi dancers of India. Nrityagram means a vilage of dance (Nritya-dance, gram -
village)
This is a good place to visit during your Bangalore holiday travel and gives you a chance to
see ancient Indian dance and art forms come to life.
 Classical Dancers at NrityaGram, BangaloreThe famous
dance village trains young dancers in all disciplines of traditional Indian dance. 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.

Vasantha Habba or Spring Festival in Nritya Gram

Every year, in the first week of February, Nrityagram conducts the Vasantha Habba or the
festival of spring. This institute is now managed by Ms. Lynne Fernandes, after the demise of
Ms. Protima Gauri Bedi. (This has benn stopped since 2005 due to the Tsunami and also lack
of funds)

In Protima Gauri's own words, it is a "community of dancers in a forsaken place amidst

nature. A place where nothing exists, except dance. A place where you breathe, eat, sleep,
dream, talk, imagine - dance. A place where all the five senses can be refined to perfection. A
place where dancers drop negative qualities such as jealousy, small-mindedness."

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.

A through-the-night dance and music festival is held in February. It attracts almost 30,000
spectators. The seats are priced. Vasanta Habba, a cultural event organised by Nrityagram is
known as the classical Woodstock of India.

Wikipedia says" Vasanta Habba (Kannada:ವಸಂತ ಹಬಬ) which means spring festival in the
Kannada language is a cultural festival organised by the Nrityagram foundation in the city
of Bangalore, India. It is a very popular event and is considered the classical Woodstock of
India.
This festival, first held in the year 1990, was the brainchild of Protima Bedi, the founder of
Nrityagram. The festival which is held in the premises of Nrityagram at Hesaraghatta in the
outskirts of Bangalore; attracts the best musicians, dancers and cultural artists from across
India. Starting from an audience of about 3000 in its inaugural year, the 2003 edition saw
over 40,000 people attending the event.

Where is it: It is situated at Hessarghatta, Bangalore (Bengaluru) rural district. You can
also stay here overnight to get the feel of this rustic Indian charm.
Phone: 28466312, 28466313, 28466314. Dance Classes are also held here; contact
Nityagram directly if you want to enroll in a class.
Address: Nrityagram, Hessaraghatta, Bangalore 560 088, Karnataka, India. You could also
take a look at Nritya Gram's website to more about Indian Dance and art culture.
(Photo Credit: Lavannya)
Hesarghatta itself is a tourist spot for Bird watching, boating and wind-surfing.

Fun World is one of Bangalore's oldest and perhaps its first amusement park
(since 1994). It continues to attract huge crowds on weekends and on holidays.

Fun World Amusement Park, Bangalore

Located inside Palace Grounds, it is easily accessible by bus, auto, car or bike. Some
attractions in Fun World are:

Thrill Rides: There is a Tora Tora (roller coaster) which will make you bones shatter, a
'Columbus' - a ship which sways high, an ejector - where you site in a rounded compartment
fixed to a tower and you are launched into the air along the tower and more. It also has joy
rides for kids, rides for families and regulars such as Giant Wheel and Dashing Cars.
Water World: Water World has a number of slides which are similar in thrill to the dry
rides.
Star City: There is a gaming arcade where you can try your hand at video game consoles,
and other casino-type games mainly for kids but adults will enjoy it too. There is also a
bowling alley where many visitors (especially teens and 20 some-things) head to for a game
of 10-pins.
Go-Karting: You can also try your driving skills as you maneuver thrrough straights and
chicanes.
Fun World is a must-visit place if you'd like to have some fun in a carnival atmosphere. There
are a lot of food-stalls and food courts, but be cautious if your are sensitive to oily or spicy
food. Make sure to taste the huge Appalam or Papad along with Chilli powder and also the
Chilli Bajjis.

Where it is & How to reach: It is located on Palace Grounds opposite to the TV Tower
(Doordarshan Office).
Address: Fun World & Water World
Jayachamaraja Nagar, Palace Grounds
J.C. Nagar
Bangalore - 560006
Phone: 080-23430496, 23543290

Lumbini Gardens
Amusement/theme park, Park
Address: 45 Nagawara Lake Ring Road
Hebbal Bangalore
India
Tel: 080-32997009

http://www.lumbinigardens.com/contacts.html

Pyramid Valley
http://www.pyramidvalley.org/Pyramid/Home/contactus.htm
 Bangalore: St. Mark's Cathedral
Built in 1926, the cathedral is stately building with a row of Roman arches and an
imposing central dome. It is noted for the intricate woodwork in its interior. This is
located in the heart of the city off MG Road and easily accessible from any part of the
city. The Cathedral is open and service is conducted every Sunday.

St. Mary's Basilica - Another religous landmark in

Bangalore
This Church situated opposite the Russel Market Square was built as a small chapel in
by Abbe Dubois, but was later converted into an ornate Gothic style Church by Rev.
L.E.Kleiner. By 1882 a fairly large number of stained glass windows from Paris
adorned the Basilica, but were removed during World War II.

These were restored with great care in 1947. The Church was given the status of a
Basilica in 1973 through a Papal order by Pope John Paul VI.

The Church is visited not only by Christians but people of all faith as the presiding deity
Virgin Mary is supposed to possess curative and benevolent powers.

The Basilca celebrates St. Mary's festival on the 8th September every year. On that day a car
festival (chariot drawn by people) is also held. The festival attracts huge crowds during the
time and also during Christmas.
Where is this: Russell Market, Shivajinagar

Innovative Film City

Address: 24 & 26, Bidadi Industrial Estate Bangalore 562 109
India
Tel: 080-6696 6666

Bangalore Turf Club Race Course

The Bangalore Race Course is laid out in barely 85 acres. In this relatively small area, apart
from the enclosures, stands and offices, there are the main grass track, three training tracks,
an equine swimming pool, training schools, walking rings, 1040 stables, a veterinary hospital
and an amateur riding school. This race course is probably the only one in the world where the
limited space is available has been so comprehensively utilized to provide such varied
facilities.

Bombay Store
Attraction type: Shop
Address: 99 MG Road Bangalore 560001
India
Tel: 080 5320014

Mahatma Ghandi (MG) Road

Attraction type: Street
Address: MG Road Bangalore
India

Savandurga
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Savandurga from the northern side

Map of the Savandurga area

Savandurga is a hill 33 km west of Bangalore (Karnataka, India) off the Magadi road 12.919654°N
77.292881°E, in India. The hill is famous for a temple and is also awarded to be first among the
largest monolith hills in the world. The hill rises to 1226 m above mean sea level and forms a part of
the Deccan plateau. It consists of peninsular gneiss, granites, basic dykes and laterites. The Arkavathi
river passes nearby through the Thippagondanahalli reservoir and on towards Manchanabele dam.

The Heritage Centre & Aerospace Museum

Attraction type: Museum
• http://www.hal-india.com/heritage.asp
Address: Vorthur Main Road
Airport Road Bangalore 560037
India
Tel: 080 25228341

Road Veda
Attraction type: Motorcycle trail
• http://www.roadveda.com/
• venetia@roadveda.com
Address: 14 Naina Terraces, 159 Richmond Road Bangalore 560025
India
Tel: 09972305440