Karnataka · 6 destinations & hidden spots
Bengaluru & Greater Metropolitan
Lalbagh Botanical Garden is home to over 1,800 species of flora, centuries-old trees from around the globe, and a 3,000-million-year-old geological rock formation (Lalbagh Rock). Its crown jewel is the central Glass House, constructed in 1889 to host world-famous biannual Republic Day and Independence Day flower shows.
Bengaluru & Greater Metropolitan
Laid out in 1870 by Sir Richard Sankey, Cubbon Park boasts over 6,000 indigenous and exotic trees, landscaped bamboo groves, and winding jogging paths. It encloses landmark institutions including the terracotta-red Attara Kacheri (High Court) and the State Central Library.
Bengaluru & Greater Metropolitan
Built in 1878 by the royal Wadiyar dynasty, Bangalore Palace evokes medieval European splendour with fortified battlements, floral stained glass windows, and English granite masonry. Inside, visitors can marvel at the opulent Durbar Hall, ornate Victorian cornices, and royal paintings by Raja Ravi Varma.
Bengaluru & Greater Metropolitan
Nestled in the scrubby hills south of the city, Bannerghatta Biological Park encompasses a fenced jungle safari where Bengal tigers, Asiatic lions, and sloth bears roam in near-natural conditions. The park also hosts a circular butterfly park, an elephant corridor, and a rescue zoo.
Bengaluru & Greater Metropolitan
Constructed in 1956 under Chief Minister Kengal Hanumanthaiah, Vidhana Soudha is India's largest legislative building, showcasing Dravidian and Indo-Saracenic granite architecture with a 60-foot four-faced Ashoka Lion pedestal. It looks spectacular on Sunday evenings and national holidays when illuminated by thousands of lights.
Bengaluru & Greater Metropolitan
Rising dramatically 60 km north of Bengaluru, Nandi Hills is a historic hill fortress once fortified by Tipu Sultan. Famous for sunrise viewpoints where clouds blanket the valleys below like an ethereal ocean, the hill is also home to the ancient 1,000-year-old Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple complex at its base.
