Introduction
Bengaluru, also known as ‘Bangalore’, is the capital city of the state of Karnataka. Due to its leading role in the information technology sector, it is also termed as the IT capital of India. From lakes to temples, from shopping streets to amusement parks, from scenery to nightlife, Bangalore is famous for its diversity.
In Bangalore you shouldn’t leave the city before exploring its diversity. Here are some best places to visit in Bangalore.
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ISKCON temple
Sri Radhe Krishna- Chandra temple is one of the largest and well-maintained Hindu temples in India. It is located in Rajajinagar, in north Bangalore.
This temple consists of six shrines, but the main deity is Radha Krishna. ISKCON temple celebrates various festivals especially those festivals which are related to Vedic culture or lord SHIVA.
One will find peace and satisfaction by just looking at this enormous Hindu temple. The gate of the temple is opened at 4:30 a.m. in ‘brahma muhurta’ followed by artists of various gods and kirtans. One who are seekers of Hindu religion and its diversity must visit this temple in bangalore.
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Cubbon park
Cubbon temple also known as ‘Chamarajendra park’. It is located in the heart of the city in the central administrative area covering an area of approximately 300 acres. This place is best known for its natural sight-seeing with some of other things like Attara kacheri, Cubbon park museum and Sheshadri Iyer memorial park are also located here. The Bangalore aquarium which is the second largest aquarium in India is also located in Cubbon park.
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Lalbagh botanical garden
Lalbagh botanical garden located in Jayanagar is 8 km from the city center. This garden is famous for its huge diversity in birds and plants.
This garden has plants for ornamental purposes as well as economically important plants. It even has a lake which is near a huge rock which was converted into a water shower in British times. Lalbagh has a central glass house which hosts its famous flower shows. If you visit this garden on republic day (26 January) and Independence Day (15 august), you will witness two beautiful flower shows.
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Jawaharlal Nehru planetarium
Jawaharlal Nehru planetarium is the best spot for students and family to witness the world of space and science. It is located at Sankey road, high ground in Bengaluru. You can visit the whole premises in under 3 hours. This is a suitable place for people seeking information about space and stuff in a fun and exciting way.
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Bangalore palace
Bangalore palace is located in Vasanth nagar of bangalore. You can visit the whole premises in under 4 hours. This place is extraordinary and spreads across 45,000 square feet. It has beautiful carving on the inside as well as outside and have magnificent wooden work.
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Ulsoor lake
Ulsoor lake is located on the eastern part of the city. This lake has a park which surrounds it.
You can go boating in this lake. You can sit back in the park near the lake, or you can click shots of endemic birds which call the lake as their home.
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Shiva temple
Shiva temple has statues of lord Ganpati and lord Shiva. It is the best place for devotees to visit in Bangalore. Temple is known for its maintenance and engaging activities for the devotees. It hosts festivals related to lord Shiva as he is considered as the major god in the city.
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Go- karting
Go- karting along with some other activities are the adrenaline pumping activities that you can perform in bangalore. These activities are for people who have excitement for thrill and adventure. Go-karting, paintball, and bowling are the activities that you can perform here.
Some places for go- karting are Patel karting, E-zone club, Race- Race go karting, grips go karting and bowling, and others.
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Visvesvaraya industrial and technological museum
Visvesvaraya industrial and technological museum is a fun and interactive place for children and adults. They have exhibition halls for science and related streams like biotechnology, electronics, electricity, fun science, and space.
They have animated dinosaurs, live size models of locomotives, engines, wright brothers’ flight, etc.
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Commercial street
Commercial street in Bangalore expands between OPH road and K Kamraj road. It is one the oldest, busiest, and popular streets in bangalore famous for its shop of footwear, clothing, merchandise, etc.
