What You Will Do
Embark on a private full day city tour of Bangalore covering the monuments and sights of tourist interest. Visit Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore Fort, Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace, Bull Temple, ISKCON Temple, Venkatappa Art Gallery and Government Museum, Cubbon Park & drive-pass Vidhan Sabha. Private air-conditioned vehicle from picks up till drop off to your hotel, sightseeing with English-speaking guide, and entrances to monuments are well included in the package.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Bengaluru
Pick up from your hotel for full day city tour of Bangalore visiting:-
2
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
1 hour
The garden was originally commissioned by Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore, and later finished by his son Tipu Sultan. It has a famous glass house which hosts an annual flower show. Lal Bagh houses India's largest collection of tropical plants, has an aquarium and a lake, and is one of the main tourist attractions in Bangalore.
3
Bangalore Palace
1 hour
Built by a Wodeyar king in 1887 on the 400-acre space. Inspired by the Windsor castle, this palace was built in the Tudor style, complete with Gothic windows, foiled windows, battlements and turrets resembling the Daria Daulat Palace in Srirangapatanam, this summer palace has been constructed largely of wood and is famous for its carving and paintings.
4
Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market
1 hour
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, in Bangalore is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan. Hyder Ali commenced its construction within the walls of the Bangalore Fort, and it was completed during the reign of Tipu Sultan in 1791. After Tipu Sultan's death in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, the British Administration used the palace for its Secretariat before moving to Attara Kacheri in 1868.
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Venkatappa Art Gallery and Government Museum
1 hour
Venkatappa Art Gallery and Government Museum was established in 1865 by the Mysore State with the guidance of Surgeon Edward Balfour who founded the museum in Madras and supported by the Chief Commissioner of Mysore, L.B. Bowring is one of the oldest museums in India and the second oldest museum in South India. It is now an Archaeological Museum and has a rare collection of archaeological and geological artifacts including old jewellery, sculpture, coins and inscriptions.
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Bull Temple
30 minutes
The Bull Temple, also known as Nandi Temple, is one of the oldest temples in the city. The architectural style of the Bull Temple is mainly Dravidian and was constructed by Kempe Gowda. It is believed that the origin of the river Vrishabhavati is at the feet of Nandi. The entire sculpture of the bull is carved out of one single granite rock. The statue is 4.5 meters high and 6.5 meters long. Coconut oil, butter and 'benne' are regularly applied to this statue. This had led to the originally grey statue to turn black.
7
Bangalore Fort
1 hour
Bangalore Fort construction began in 1537 as a mud fort. The builder was Kempe Gowda I, a vassal of the Vijaynagar Empire and the founder of Bangalore. Hyder Ali in 1761 replaced the mud fort with a stone fort and it was further improved by his son Tipu Sultan in the late 18th century. Within its walls is the well preserved 16th century Ganapathi Temple.
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Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri
Drive pass Vidhana Soudha the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It is an imposing building, constructed in a style sometimes described as Mysore Neo-Dravidian, and incorporates elements of Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian styles. The construction was completed in 1956.
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Cubbon Park
1 hour
Spread over an area of 300 acres, Cubbon Park is an ideal place for nature lovers and those seeking a calm atmosphere. Having been laid down by Lord Cubbon, the park is named so in his honour. It is home to more than 6,000 trees that support a vibrant ecosystem. In addition to being a natural sightseeing destination, some of the major structures of the city such as the Attara Kacheri, Cubbon Park Museum and Sheshadri Iyer Memorial Park are also situated here. Another famous attraction in the Cubbon Park is The Bangalore Aquarium, which is the second largest aquarium in India.
10
ISKCON Temple Bangalore
30 minutes
ISKCON Temple is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna. ISKCON Temple is known for its activities of engagement involving ardent devotees of Lord Krishna. The temple enrols members for life and arranges programs in their community centres for Krishna consciousness and awareness of the Lord. The temple community also organises songs and recitals admiring and praying to Krishna in public processions. Lectures and prayer services are regularly conducted here as well. In addition, the ISKCON temple community conducts a wide variety of activities directed towards rediscovering spirituality on an individual level as well as creating a spirit of harmony in the community.
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Bengaluru
After sightseeing drop off to your hotel.
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