Tipu Sultan's Palace

Tipu Sultan's fort is an architectural marvel with intricate carvings and exquisite Islamic style arches. The fort also boasts of a generous number of lush gardens and a well preserved Ganpati temple that stands inside its premises. The fort also houses a Palace of Tipu Sultan, that dates back to 1799.

The Palace exudes eminent grandeur and splendor of the past era. The walls and ceilings of the grand Palace are embellished with beautiful floral motifs. The two-storied Tipu Sultan palace is made of pure teak wood and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies. After the death of Tipu Sultan the palace was used by the Britishers as their secretariat, till the year 1867. The Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace are the two most visited destinations in Bangalore

Vidhan Soudha

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The Vidhan Soudha- Bangalore is the seat of the legislative assembly in Karnataka. It is an impressive building and is known for its grand architecture and is a popular tourist attraction in Bangalore. The Vidhan Soudha in Bangalore is a specimen of the 'Neo-Dravidian' style of architecture. Its design also has elements of Indo-Saracenic, Rajasthani Jharokha, and South Indian and Dravidian styles. The colossal building is surrounded by lush green lawns and gardens. The building was commissioned by Kengal Hanumanthaiah, Chief Minister of Mysore and was built in the 1950s. The foundation stone of the building was built by the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru in the year 1951. The building was completed in the year 1956 and is sometimes popularly known as the 'Taj Mahal of South India'.

The Vidhan Soudha consists of four floors and also one floor in the basement. It is spread on an area of 700 by 350 feet and is the largest legislative building in India. There is a porch in the eastern side which has 12 granite columns, each of which is 40 feet tall. There is a central dome which is around 60 feet in diameter and resembles the Indian national emblem.

Botanical Garden

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Hyder Ali, the Emperor of Mysore, laid down the foundation of the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens in the 18th century. The gardens were later completed by his son, Tipu Sultan. He imported trees and plants from different countries of the world, like Persia, Afghanistan and France, to add to the wealth of the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens of Bangalore. Situated at a distance of approximately 4 km from the M.G. Road, these gardens boast a rich collection of almost 1000 different species of flora. There is also a Glass House inside the gardens, modeled on London's Crystal Palace. Spread over an area of 2400-acre, the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens hold the distinction of having the largest collection of rare and exotic plants in India. The first lawn clock of the country was also set up in these gardens only.

The others attractions of the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens include the Lal Bagh Rock, one of the oldest rock formations on earth. It is believed to be approximately 3000 million years old. The garden is beautifully designed, with lawns, flowerbeds, lotus pools and fountains adding to its splendor. Flower extravaganzas are held every year in the botanical gardens, as a part of the Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations.

Bull Temple

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The Bull temple is one of the prominent landmarks of the city. The name Basavanagudi literally translates to mean "The Temple of the Bull". Dedicated to Nandi, the mount of Lord Shiva, the Bull temple was built by Kempe Gowda in the 16th century. The majestic structure of Nandi, 15 feet tall and over 20 feet long, has been carved out of a single granite rock.

Legends abound regarding the origin of the magnificent bull carved in a crouching position. The surrounding area of the temple was inhabited by groundnut growing farmers and a bull used to graze on the flourishing groundnut crop. Enraged at the loss caused by the bull, a farmer hit the bull with a club which was transformed into a stone. Stunned by this event, the worried farmers built a temple to appease the bull of Lord Shiva, Nandi.

Tipu Sultan's Palace
Tipu Sultan's fort is an architectural marvel with intricate carvings and exquisite Islamic style arches. The fort also boasts of a generous number of lush gardens and a well preserved Ganpati temple that stands inside its premises. The fort also houses a Palace of Tipu Sultan, that dates back to 1799. The Palace exudes eminent grandeur and splendor of the past era. The walls and ceilings of the grand Palace are embellished with beautiful floral motifs. The two-storied Tipu Sultan palace is made of pure teak wood and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies. After the death of Tipu Sultan the palace was used by the Britishers as their secretariat, till the year 1867. The Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace are the two most visited destinations in Bangalore
Vidhan Soudha	Top^
The Vidhan Soudha- Bangalore is the seat of the legislative assembly in Karnataka. It is an impressive building and is known for its grand architecture and is a popular tourist attraction in Bangalore. The Vidhan Soudha in Bangalore is a specimen of the 'Neo-Dravidian' style of architecture. Its design also has elements of Indo-Saracenic, Rajasthani Jharokha, and South Indian and Dravidian styles. The colossal building is surrounded by lush green lawns and gardens. The building was commissioned by Kengal Hanumanthaiah, Chief Minister of Mysore and was built in the 1950s. The foundation stone of the building was built by the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru in the year 1951. The building was completed in the year 1956 and is sometimes popularly known as the 'Taj Mahal of South India'. The Vidhan Soudha consists of four floors and also one floor in the basement. It is spread on an area of 700 by 350 feet and is the largest legislative building in India. There is a porch in the eastern side which has 12 granite columns, each of which is 40 feet tall. There is a central dome which is around 60 feet in diameter and resembles the Indian national emblem.
Botanical Garden	Top^
Hyder Ali, the Emperor of Mysore, laid down the foundation of the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens in the 18th century. The gardens were later completed by his son, Tipu Sultan. He imported trees and plants from different countries of the world, like Persia, Afghanistan and France, to add to the wealth of the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens of Bangalore. Situated at a distance of approximately 4 km from the M.G. Road, these gardens boast a rich collection of almost 1000 different species of flora. There is also a Glass House inside the gardens, modeled on London's Crystal Palace. Spread over an area of 2400-acre, the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens hold the distinction of having the largest collection of rare and exotic plants in India. The first lawn clock of the country was also set up in these gardens only. The others attractions of the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens include the Lal Bagh Rock, one of the oldest rock formations on earth. It is believed to be approximately 3000 million years old. The garden is beautifully designed, with lawns, flowerbeds, lotus pools and fountains adding to its splendor. Flower extravaganzas are held every year in the botanical gardens, as a part of the Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations.
Bull Temple	Top^
The Bull temple is one of the prominent landmarks of the city. The name Basavanagudi literally translates to mean "The Temple of the Bull". Dedicated to Nandi, the mount of Lord Shiva, the Bull temple was built by Kempe Gowda in the 16th century. The majestic structure of Nandi, 15 feet tall and over 20 feet long, has been carved out of a single granite rock. Legends abound regarding the origin of the magnificent bull carved in a crouching position. The surrounding area of the temple was inhabited by groundnut growing farmers and a bull used to graze on the flourishing groundnut crop. Enraged at the loss caused by the bull, a farmer hit the bull with a club which was transformed into a stone. Stunned by this event, the worried farmers built a temple to appease the bull of Lord Shiva, Nandi.