subject: Trekking In Bangalore [print this page] Bangalore the capital city of Karnataka is also the IT hub of India with highest number of IT companies. This striking city of Karnataka, is one of the best holiday spot in the country. Kempe Gowda, a local chieftain founded the city of Banglore in the year 1537. The city is also known as the Garden City of India and a trip to this city can be full of fun as there are many places for sightseeing.
Around Bangalore
VIDHANA SOUDHA
This is the State Legislature and Secretariat, its a splendid building. Vidhan Soudha was executed in the year 1956 by the then Chief Minister Kengal Hanumanthaiya. The entire building is built in Neo-Dravadian style and is made up of granite. CUBBON PARK
The park was laid by Lieutenant General Sir Mark Cubbon, it is spread in the area of 300 acres. This is a lush green park and is beautified with fountains, flowering trees and statues.
THE LALBAGH
The construction of Lalbagh was started by Hyder Ali in the year 1760 and was later accomplished Tippu Sultan. This park is home to exceptional species of plants. BANGALORE PALACE
The Banglore Palace was built in the year 1857 in Tudor style. The construction of the palace was done by Wodeyar King.
BULL TEMPLE
This is one of the oldest temples in the Bangalore city and was built by Kempe Gowda, who is also the founder of Bangalore.
ULSOOR LAKE
The Lake is the perfect spot to spend some leisure time, one can go for swimming and enjoy boat ride over here.
THE SHIV MANDIR
The Shiv Mandir is the chief tourist attraction; the temple has a 65 feet tall idol of Lord Shiva. The temple is on the Airport Road and is visited by the tourists at large.
SHAKTHI HILL RESORTS
The Shakti Hill Resort attracts the many tourists as it has a special feature of artificial Waterfall. The resort is at a distance of 12 Kms from Bangalore, and is away from the hustle and bustle of the city life.
ISKCON TEMPLE
The temple is a perfect blend of spirituality and up to date technology. The temple is built at the cost of Rs.32 crores on an extensive land of 7-acre. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is visited by many people throughout the year.
PLANETARIUM
Planetarium is a major attraction among the students and is situated on chowdaiah Road, this is the doorway to the splendid Skies.
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