Excursions From Bangalore
Location of Bangalore: Karnataka.
Bangalore Tours Attractions: Bull Temple, Bangalore Palace.
Excursions from Bangalore: Ramohalli, Bannerghatta National Park.
Other Travel Attractions: Vidhan Soudha, Ulsoor Lake.
EXCURSIONS FROM BANGALORE / HOP OVER DESTINATIONS
Ramohalli
This picnic spot is located 28 kms from Bangalore on the
Mysore road.
Ramohalli is a beautiful picnic spot with a KSTDC restaurant. The main
attraction of the place is the 400-year-old Banyan tree, which has its
branches, spread over an area of three acres.
Bannerghatta National Park
This lion and tiger safari park is set amidst picturesque surroundings
around 22 kms away from the city. The park is spread over an area of 104
sq. kms. One can see the lions, tigers and elephants in closed enclosures.
There is also a crocodile and snake farm, which attracts many visitors.
There are regular bus services from the city to this place.
Nrityagram
This place was established as an institution for the classical dances.
The famous Odissi dancer Protima Bedi had founded this place to preserve
the ancient and classical dance forms of India. It is located 30 kms from
the city centre. The dance village as it is called, was designed by the
award-winning architect from Goa,
Gerard Da Cunha. Apart from dance, this place also teaches allied subjects
like philosophy,
music,
mythology, paintings and choreography.
Mysore
The
erst while capital of the Wodeyars is 140 kms from Bangalore. This city
has retained the charm it had acquired during the reign of Wodeyars.
Mysore is also
known as the 'City Of Palace'. For centuries,
Mysore has been
visited for sandalwood and silk. The Mysore Palace is often compared with
the Buckingham Palace in England. The St. Philomena's Church and the
Mysore Dassara are added attractions of this place.
Vrindavan
Gardens on the KRS Dam is one of the most-visited gardens in India.
The musical fountains here have fascinated not only the visitors but they
have also been widely shot for the silver screen.
Ramanagaram
This place is famous for the rock-formations and is a great attraction
for the rock climbers. It is 49 kms from Bangalore
City. Ramanagaram is also an important silk cocoon market.
Shivaganga
50 kms from the city centre is a hill, which provides a breathtaking view
of the nearby areas. There are two famous shrines dedicated to Lord
Gangadeshwara and Goddess Honnadevi.
Hassan
194 kms from Bangalore is Hassan, from where one can go to Belur,
Halebid and Sravanabelagola. Sravanabelagola is a famous Jain pilgrimage
with a 17m high monolith of lord Bahubali standing tall.
Garden City
Aptly called 'The Garden City', due to the patronage of the Wodeyar
rulers, this well-planned city with tree-lined avenues, parks,
gardens
and lakes
attracts people from all over India. Bangalore
has more than 400 gardens spread across the length and breadth of the
city. In spite of all its expansions, it retains its quintessential
old-world charm.
Cubbon
Park (2 kms from MG Road)
Planned and laid out in 1864 AD,
Cubbon
Park is a beautiful 300-acres park containing the public library and
the museum. The illuminated "fairy fountain" and the elegant
Greco-colonial style buildings, add to the beauty of this park. The
imposing, red Gothic structure within this park is Seshadri Iyer Memorial
Hall, which houses the public library. Also situated here are the High
Court, the Government Museum, the Technology Museum, the Government
Aquarium and the Jawaharlal Bal Bhavan.
Lal
Bagh Botanical Gardens (4 kms from MG Road)
These 240-acre gardens were laid out during the Muslim era (18 century)
by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, 200 years ago. They contain the largest
collection of rare tropical and sub-tropical plants, century-old trees,
fountains, terraces, lotus pools, rose gardens and a Deer Park.
Lal
Bagh has a magnificent glass house built in 1840 AD, on the lines of
London's Crystal Palace. The Annual flower, fruit and vegetable shows are
regularly held here. It contains one of Kempegowda's towers and a surreal
lawn clock surrounded by Snow White and seven dwarfs. Lal Bagh also houses
the offices of the Karnataka Horticultural Society that renders free
advice to those interested in flowers and gardens.
