List of tourist attractions in Bangalore

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[[File:Vidhana Soudha sunset.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The [[Vidhana Soudha]] is the seat of [[Karnataka]]'s [[Legislative assembly]]]]
[[Bengaluru]] is the capital of the Indian state [[Karnataka]]. The city was known as the "Garden City of India".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mag/2004/06/06/stories/2004060600520700.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040627222317/http://www.hindu.com/mag/2004/06/06/stories/2004060600520700.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2004-06-27|title=Garden city|access-date=2007-10-16|location=Chennai, India|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2004-06-06}}</ref>

Bengaluru was one of the most important tourist centers of the Karnataka state. Central business district of Bengaluru consists of places MG Road, Brigade Road, Commercial Street, Vidhana Soudha etc. Bengaluru had many [[Lakes in Bangalore|lakes]] and parks. [[Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation|BMTC]] offers special buses for sightseeing in Bengaluru, including ''Cauveri'' - a [[Double-decker bus|double-decker]] open roof bus.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/03/12/stories/2007031220220400.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070329003843/http://www.hindu.com/2007/03/12/stories/2007031220220400.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2007-03-29 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=BMTC to launch another luxury service soon | date=2007-03-12}}</ref>

== Attractions ==

===Parks===
[[File:Glasshouse and fountain at lalbagh.jpg|thumb|The [[Lal Bagh]], famous for its flower shows was commissioned in 1760.]]
[[File:BLR palace main entrance.jpg|thumb|Bangalore palace]]
* '''[[Lal Bagh]]''' is a [[botanical garden]], commissioned by the [[Hyder Ali]] in 1760. The {{convert|240|acre|km2|adj=on}} park is home to over 1000 species of [[flora]] and a Glass House. The park is known for its annual flower show. The garden surrounds one of the towers erected by the founder of [[Bangalore]], [[Kempe Gowda I]]. The Lal Bagh Rock, dates back to 3000 million years, is another attraction.
* '''[[Cubbon Park]]''' is located in the heart of the city and spreads over 300 acres (1.2 km2). The park was created in 1884, by Major General [[Richard Hieram Sankey|Richard Sankey]]. The park is home to numerous trees and plants that span over 68 [[general]] and 96 [[species]]. The park is also known for its kids train.
* '''Jayaprakash Narayan Biodiversity Park''' (JP park) is on an 85-acre (340,000 m2) site at Mathikere in the north-west area of Bangalore. The park has four lakes, lawns spread over 25 acres (100,000 m2), over 250 varieties of trees and shrubs can be found there all the time.

===Historical monuments===
* '''[[Bangalore Fort]]''' originally built by [[Kempegowda]] in 1537 A D. It is located next to the [[Victoria Hospital (Bangalore Medical College)|Victoria Hospital]] Gate in the K.R Market area. The original mudfort was replaced by a stone fort in 1761 by Mysuru ruler [[Hyder Ali]].
*'''[[Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace]]''' was built in 1791, is a two-storied ornate wooden structure with exquisitely carved pillars, arches and balconies. It houses a [[museum]] that contains artifacts relating to the [[Hyder Ali|Hyder-Tipu]] regime.
* '''[[Bangalore Palace]]''' (1862) is located near Mekhri Circle and Cantonment Railway station and is built to look like a smaller replica of the [[Windsor Castle]] in [[England]].
* '''[[Mayo Hall (Bangalore)|Mayo Hall]]''' was designed in memory of the Lord Mayo and is regarded as one of the finest designs of British architecture.
* '''Kempe Gowda Watch towers''' were built by Immadi Kempegowda (Kempe Gowda II) in the 16th century to watch over the boundaries of the city. The four watch towers Mehkri Circle tower, [[Halasuru]] Rock tower, [[Peninsular Gneiss|Lalbagh rock]] tower and Kempambudhi Hillock tower. These towers feature symbolically in the icon of the Bengaluru's Municipal Corporation [[Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike|BBMP]].

===War Memorials===
[[File:Mysore Lancers Memorial, Bangalore.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Mysore Lancers]] World War I memorial. The Lancers helped liberate Haifa (Israel) on Sep 23, 1918.]]

* '''Mysore Lancers WW-I memorial:''' A war memorial<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/circles-have-memories/article26942077.ece |title=Circles have memories |last=Moona |first=Suresh |date=April 25, 2019 |work=The Hindu |access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> was erected at JC Road in memory of the contributions of the [[Mysore Lancers]] in World War I. The Mysore lancers were involved in the campaigns of the Suez Canal, Gaza, [[Battle of Megiddo (1918)|Meggiodo]], [[Battle of Sharon|Sharon]], [[Capture of Damascus|Damascus]] and [[Sinai and Palestine campaign|Palestine]]. On September 23, 1918, the Mysore Lancers<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/recalling-mysore-lancers-role-in-haifa-liberation/article25151303.ece |title=Recalling Mysore Lancers' role in Haifa liberation |date=October 8, 2018 |work=The Hindu |access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> along with the Jodhpur lancers liberated [[Battle of Haifa (1918)|Haifa]] in [[Israel]] from [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] and German control.
* '''World War I memorial (Sapper War Memorial):''' It is located at the intersection of Brigade Road and Residency Road. It was raised in honour the fallen of the [[Madras Engineer Group|Madras Sappers & Miners (Madras Engineer Group)]].
* '''National Military Memorial''' located near the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium was constructed to honour the sacrifices of Indian soldiers over the years.

===Government buildings===
[[File:Bangalore HighCourt.jpg|thumb|[[Attara Kacheri]] (Karnataka High Court)]]
* '''[[Vidhana Soudha]]''' is the seat of the state legislature of [[Karnataka]]. It is an imposing granite building, built in 1956 in the '[[Neo-Dravidian]]' style, incorporates elements of Indo-Saracenic, Rajasthani [[Jharokha]] and [[Dravidian architecture|Dravidian]] styles. Vidhana Soudha is the brainchild of [[Kengal Hanumanthaiah]] and built by chief engineer [[B.R. Manickam]].
* '''[[Attara Kacheri]]''', ([[Karnataka High Court]]), overlooks Vidhana Sabha. It is a red brick and stone building in the [[Greco-Roman]] style of architecture. It houses the [[High Courts of India|High Court]] for the state of [[Karnataka]].

===Museums===
[[File:Government Museum Banglore 305.jpg|thumb|[[Government Museum (Bangalore)|Government Museum, Bangalore]] established in 1865]]
[[File:HAL HJT-36 Sitara at HAL Aerospace Museum HALMUS01.jpg|thumb|The [[HAL Kiran]] on display at the [[HAL Aerospace Museum]]. It showcases six decades of aviation heritage.]]
[[File:Panetarium.jpg|thumb|right|350px|The [[Nehru Planetarium|Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium]], Bangalore]]
* '''[[Government Museum (Bangalore)|Government Museum]]''' was established in 1865 has a rare collection of archaeological and geological artifacts including old jewellery, sculpture, coins and inscriptions. The museum is also home to the [[Halmidi inscription]], the earliest [[Kannada]] inscription ever found (450 AD).<ref name="hindumushist">{{cite news|title=Nuggets of heritage stored for posterity|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/article2994261.ece|date=14 March 2012|author=S. K. Aruni|location=Bangalore|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=2012-12-03}}</ref>
* '''[[Kempegowda Museum]]''' is dedicated to [[Yelahanka]] chieftain [[Kempe Gowda I|Kempegowda]] (1513-1569) who is the founder of [[Bangalore]] city. The museum is located on the first floor of [[Mayo Hall (Bangalore)|Mayo Hall]]. The museum has Kempegowda's statue as well as posters and pictures of forts, temples, reservoirs and inscriptions from his time.
* '''[[Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum]]''' was instituted as part of the centenary celebrations of the engineer-statesman Sir M. Visvesvaraya (1861–1962) at [[Kasturba Road]].
* '''[[NIMHANS Brain Museum]]''' showcases the human brain and its functions. It is located in the Wilson garden area. The museum has a diverse collection of over 600 brain samples and is the result of over 30 years of research.<ref>{{cite news|title=Over 600 samples on display at Nimhans' Brain Museum|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-23/bangalore/29466141_1_frontal-cortex-brain-diseases-adult-brain|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405052322/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-23/bangalore/29466141_1_frontal-cortex-brain-diseases-adult-brain|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 April 2012|first=Jayashree|last=Nandi|date=23 April 2011|agency=TNN|location=Bangalore|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2013-02-20}}</ref> The museum seeks to help visitors understand how the brain works and get an insight into the kind of diseases that can affect it.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/takes-guts-to-get-these-brains/article5063248.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Tanu | last=Kulkarni | title=Takes guts to get these brains | date=2013-08-27}}</ref>
* '''[[HAL Aerospace Museum]]''' showcases the growth of the Indian aviation industry and [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited|HAL]] for six decades. The museum is maintained by HAL (one of Asia's largest [[Aerospace]] companies). The museum houses displays of various [[aircraft]] and [[helicopters]], [[Aircraft engine]] models, [[Flight simulators]], a mock [[Air Traffic Control]] Tower and exhibit of Indian aviation history.
* [[Museum of Art & Photography|'''Museum of Art & Photography (MAP)''']] is south India's first private art museum, showcasing the country's rich visual culture. The museum's collection includes modern and contemporary artworks, traditional paintings, photographs, sculptures, textiles, crafts, and more, ranging from the 10th century to the present.
* '''Madras Sappers Museum & Archives''', inaugurated in 1979, showcases the history of the [[Madras Engineer Group]] (called the [[Sapper]]s, established in 1803). The Madras Sappers are the oldest regiment of the [[Indian Army Corps of Engineers|Corps of Engineers]] of the [[Indian Army]]. The museum chronicles their history and achievements and houses armoury used by the regiment, medals, their attire and a sports gallery.
* '''Karnataka Folk Museum''' is located in a 15-acre campus at Kumara Park West has an excellent collection of Folk puppets, costumes, utensils, instruments, weapons and masks. folk music collections and dance videotapes.
* '''Gandhi Bhavan''' established in 1965 at Kumara Park is showcase of [[Mahatma Gandhi|Mahatma Gandhi's]] life. It houses a photo gallery, his letters, a library and audio visuals.
* '''Philatelic Museum''' is located at the first floor of the Bangalore General Post Office near [[Vidhana Soudha]].
* '''Law Museum''' is a museum (established in 2006) dedicated to the legal profession. It was the brainchild of [[Karnataka High Court]] Chief justice [[Cyriac Joseph]]. The museum houses an original print of the [[Constitution of India]], articles and documents related to the legal profession, seals, insignia and books. It also showcases the history of the High Court and the development of courts over the ages.
* '''Legends Motorcycle Museum''' is a collection of 20 plus vintage motorcycles in working condition whose vintage dates back to 1924. The museum is the lifelong collection of motorcycle enthusiast SK Prabhu. The museum walls are covered with biker memorabilia and photographs. The collection includes a 1924 BSA 250 cc, a [[Čezeta|Cezeta]] 1962 and some rare motorcycles from World War II: the [[BSA M20]] 1942 500 cc, James ML 1942 and the [[Norton Motorcycle Company|Norton 500cc]] 1942.
* '''[[Nehru Planetarium|Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium]] ''' is one of the five Planetariums named after India's first prime minister. It was founded by [[Bangalore City Corporation]] in 1989.

===Galleries===
* '''[[National Gallery of Modern Art, Bangalore|National Gallery of Modern Art]]''' is an art gallery in [[Bangalore]]. It was inaugurated in the year 2009. It showcases modern Indian art and houses paintings by [[Raja Ravi Verma]], [[Jamini Roy]], [[Amrita Sher-Gil]], [[Rabindranath Tagore]] and a large number of Modern and Contemporary artists. NGMA also organizes art walks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Walks that put art in context|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/26/stories/2010102650510200.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411032735/http://www.hindu.com/2010/10/26/stories/2010102650510200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2013|date=26 Oct 2010|author=Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed|location=Bangalore|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2013-03-02}}</ref>
* '''[[Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat]]''', is an art Gallery of high standards. It is the home to traditional Mysore art, as well as European Art, mainly Russian.

===Nature===

[[File:BIG banyan tree.jpg|thumb|700px|center|[[Dodda Alada Mara|Big banyan tree]] is 400 years old and has a span of 3 acres]]
[[File:BugleRock1.JPG|thumb|The watch tower on the [[Bugle Rock]] built by Kempegowda II]]
[[File:Nandi base.jpg|thumb|Nandi hills]]
[[File:Ulsoor lake morning.jpg|thumb|Ulsoor lake]]

[[File:White Tiger.JPG|thumb|White tiger at [[Bannerghatta National Park]]]]
[[File:Butterlfy Park.jpg|thumb| [[Bannerghatta National Park#Butterfly park|Butterfly Park]]]]

* Koravakunda:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://roamingmv.co.in/|title=Best Places to Visit Near Bangalore {{!}} Famous Places in Bangalore|website=पर्यटन् पृथिवीं सर्वां, गुणान्वेषणतत्परः।|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-19}}</ref> Koravakunda is a hill station, which is around 250 m high and 65 km from Bangalore. It's a beautiful short trek to enjoy with friends.
*'''[[Dodda Alada Mara]]''', a big banyan tree located in Ramohalli (28 km away). This tree covers 3 acres (12,000 m2) and is one of the largest of its kind. It is at least 400 years old.
*'''[[Bugle Rock]]''' (called Kahale Bande (ಕಹಳೆ ಬ೦ಡೆ)) is a massive rock situated in [[Basavanagudi]] which is an abrupt rise above the ground of peninsular [[gneiss]] as the main rock formation and with an assessed age of about 3000 million years.
* '''[[Lakes in Bangalore]]''' include [[Ulsoor Lake]], DRDO Lake, [[Sankey tank]], [[Hesaraghatta Lake]], Yediyur Lake, Nagavara Lake (also called Lumbini Lake), [[Hebbal Lake, Bangalore|Hebbal Lake]], Madiwala Lake, Kempanbudi Lake, Varthur Lake, [[Bellandur Lake]] among others.
* '''[[Thottikallu]]''' is a place 25 km from Bangalore off the Kanakapura road which is famous for a falls called Thottikallu falls more popularly known as TK falls.
* '''[[Tippagondanahalli Reservoir]]''', also known as T G Halli or Chamarajsagar, is located at the confluence of the [[Arkavathy River]] and [[Kumudavathi River]], 35 km west of Bangalore.
* '''[[Nandi Hills, India|Nandi Hills]]''' or Nandidurg is a hill fortress of southern India, in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state. It is located just 3 to 5 km from Chickballapur Taluq, 60 km from Bangalore. It is 4851 ft (1478 m) above sea level. Nandidurg hill, known commonly as Nandi Hills, is the source of the [[Penner River|Penner]], [[Ponnaiyar]] and [[Palar]] rivers. Nandi Hills gets its name from an ancient Nandi temple situated on this hill. This temple has a thousand year old sculpture of [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]]. An ancient lord [[Shiva]] and [[Parvati]] temple also adorns this hill.
* '''[[Kaivara]]''', cave temples 60 km away near [[Chikkaballapur]].
* '''[[Makalidurga]]''' - is a great place near Doddaballapura, around 60 km from Bangalore which offers a great opportunity to trek and enjoy the surroundings.
* '''[[Savandurga]]''' is a hill 60 km west of Bangalore off the Magadi road. The hill is famous for Narasimhaswamy temple and is also believed to be among the largest monolith hills in Asia. The hill rises to 1226 m above mean sea level and forms a part of the Deccan plateau. It consists of peninsular gneiss, granites, basic dykes and laterites. The Arkavathi river passes nearby through the [[Thippagondanahalli Reservoir]] and on towards Manchanabele dam(feverpitch basecamp-located in banks of manchanabele dam). It is ideal for trekking. The peak offers a great view of the surrounding landscape.
* Fever Pitch Basecamp near [[Savanadurga]] is a camping destination with [[woodsball]], [[all terrain vehicle]] rides, [[kayaking]], [[canoeing]], swimming in natural waters, [[Rappelling]], [[Zipline]] across terrain and jungle [[camping]] in [[Tents]] with [[sleeping bags]] and [[campfires]].

===Wildlife===
* '''[[Bannerghatta National Park]]''' is situated 22 km south of Bangalore. This hilly place is the home for one of the richest natural, zoological reserves. The 25,000 acre (101 km2) zoological park makes this a major tourist attraction of Bangalore, which is very crowded during weekends and holidays.
* '''[[Bannerghatta National Park#Butterfly park|Butterfly Park]]''' is spread across {{convert|7.5|acre|m2}} of land. It comprises a [[Butterfly house (conservatory)|butterfly conservatory]], museum and an audio-visual room. The [[butterfly]] conservatory has a polycarbonate roof and is a 10,000 sq ft (1,000 m2). circular enclosure, inside which the living environment has been carefully designed to support over 20 species of butterflies. The environment has a tropical setting — complete with the humid climate, an [[artificial waterfall]], a narrow walking bridge and host plants and shrubs that attract butterflies.
* '''[[Hebbal Lake, Bangalore|Birds at Hebbal lake]]''' - The habitat at [[Hebbal Lake, Bangalore|Hebbal Lake]] is favoured by many species of water birds including large waterbirds such as the [[spot-billed pelican]], [[Eurasian spoonbill]], [[shoveller]], [[northern pintail|pintail]], [[garganey]], [[little grebe]], [[coot]] and the [[Indian spot-billed duck]]. The shallow zone supports sandpipers and other waders as well as [[purple moorhen]]s, [[purple heron]]s and [[grey heron]]s.<ref>Krishna, M.B., Chakrapani, B.K. and Srinivasa, T.S. 1996. Water Birds and Wetlands of Bangalore, Karnataka State Forest Department, Bangalore.</ref> Nearly [[List of Bangalore birds|350 species]] of birds have been recorded from the Bangalore region<ref>Karthikeyan, S. (1999) The fauna of Bangalore. World Wide Fund for Nature-India, Bangalore.</ref> of which around 60 species may be seen with ease. Bangalore has an active [[Birdwatchers' Field Club of Bangalore#Birds in the region|bird watching club]] that meets every Sunday.
* '''[[Bangalore Aquarium]]''' is the second largest [[aquarium]] in India. It is located at the entrance of [[Cubbon Park]] in [[Bangalore]], [[India]], and was established in 1983. It has a variety of exotic cultivable as well as ornamental fish on display.

=== Amusement parks ===
* '''[[Lumbini Gardens]]''' is an eco friendly public park on the banks of the Nagawara Lake near Hennur. It has a swimming pool, rides and water boating facility.
* '''[[Wonderla]]''' is an amusement park located near Bidadi, 28 kilometers from Bangalore.
* '''Innovative Film City''' is an amusement and theme park with go karting, and stage and studio facilities.
* iplay is an ice-skating rink at the phoenix market city. It is the only natural ice rink in Karnataka.
* Fun World is an amusement park in Jayamahal road close to Palace Grounds.
* Snow City is an indoor snow centre in Jayamahal road close to Palace Grounds.
* Flight 4 Fantasy is an entertainment flight simulation centre located in The Forum Mall in Koramangala.
* Talk To The Hand at Jayanagar 4th block is a Laser Tag Entertainment center for all age groups.
* '''Breakout Escape Experience''': Located in Koramangala, this place offers a unique experience for thrill and fun seekers. Visitors, as a team, are locked in a room. They have a mystery to solve in less than 60-mins and escape from the room.
[[File:Masjid_e_Bilal_BTM.jpg|thumb|[[Masjid-e-Bilal (Bilal Mosque)|Masjid-e-Bilal]]]]

=== Places of worship ===

[[File:Temple_at_Begur_(c.1868),by_Henry_Dixon,_from_the_Archaeological_Survey_of_India_Collections.jpg|thumb|[[Nageshvara Temple, Begur]]: The oldest temple in Bengaluru. Built by the [[Western Ganga dynasty]].]]
[[File:Halasuru_Someshwara_Temple.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Halasuru Someshwara Temple, Bangalore|Someshwara Temple.]]]]
[[File:BullTemple1.jpg|thumb|[[Bull Temple]]: One of the biggest Nandi idols in the world.]]
[[File:St. Mary's Basilica Bangalore.jpg|thumb|[[St. Mary's Basilica, Bangalore|St. Mary's Basilica]]: A minor basilica famous for the St. Mary's feast held in September.]]
[[File:Masjid-e-Khadariya.jpg|thumb|Masjid-e-Khadariya]]

* [[Nageshvara Temple, Begur]] is a ninth century temple built by the [[Western Ganga dynasty]]. The temple is also known for its [[Old Kannada]] inscription (dated c. 890) that forms the earliest reference to Bangalore by its name.
* [[Dharmaraya Swamy Temple]] located in OTC Road, Tigalarapet is famous for the annual [[Bangalore Karaga|Karaga]] festival that is 800 years old.
* [[Ranganathaswamy temple,Bangalore|Ranganathaswamy temple]] a 16th-century temple built by the [[Vijayanagara]] empire, located off Avenue Road.
* [[Halasuru Someshwara Temple]] a 16th-century temple located in Ulsoor built by the founder of Bangalore, [[Kempegowda]] in [[Dravidian architecture|Dravidian]] style.
* [[Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple]] is a 16th-century temple known as Dakshina Kashi. The sun's rays fall on the Shivalinga only on the day of [[Makara Sankranthi]].
* [[Bull Temple]] was built by [[Kempe Gowda I]]. It is reminiscent of the 16th-century Dravidian-style architecture. It has a huge granite monolith of [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]]. This landmark is situated at bull temple road, [[Basavangudi]].
* [[Kote Venkataramana Temple]] a 17th-century temple located the old fort area next to tippu's palace in [[Chamrajpet]]. The temple has beautiful granite sculptures.
* [[Kadu Malleshwara Temple]] is a 17th-century temple built by Shahji Bhonsle the father of [[Shivaji]] located in the locality of [[Malleshwaram]] off Sampige Road. The temple kalyani is said to be the source of the [[Vrishabhavati River]].
* [[Kote Jalakantheshwara temple]] the a 400-year-old Shiva temple in Bangalore situated in [[Kalasipalya]].
* [[ISKCON Temple Bangalore|ISKCON temple]] (Rajajinagar), built in an ornate architectural style, the [[Krishna]] Temple is a blend of modern technology and spiritual harmony. The temple is a fusion of modern and traditional elements of architecture.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iskconbangalore.org/contact-us|title = Contact Us – ISKCON Bangalore Address}}</ref>
* ISKCON temple (Vaikunta hills) is the Krishna Lila Theme park located at Uttarahalli (accessible from Kanakapura road). It is spread over 8 acres of land atop a hill and is ISKCON's largest temple complex in the world.
* Huge Shiva in old Airport Road is a huge idol of [[Lord Shiva]] & [[Ganesha]] completely made of [[plaster of Paris]].
* [[St. Mark's Cathedral, Bangalore|St. Mark's Cathedral]], consecrated in 1816, is the oldest church in Bengaluru. It was the garrison church of the [[Madras Army]] of the [[East India Company]]. The cathedral also has memorial plaques for several British officers and for lives lost in the [[Moplah revolt]].
* [[St. Andrew's Church, Bangalore|St. Andrew's Church]], consecrated in 1866, is a Presbyterian church, located in Cubbon road. Built by engineers R. C. Dobbs and Major Sankey, the church has a 25 ft. [[stained glass]] above the altar created by Scottish artists Alex Ballantine and Gardiner. The [[pipe organ]] of the church is over 126 years old. It has 2 manuals, 14 stops and 700 pipes.
* [[St. Mary's Basilica, Bangalore|St. Mary's Basilica]], consecrated in 1882, is the only church in Karnataka that has been elevated to the status of a [[Basilica#Ecclesiastical basilicas|minor basilica]].<ref name="old">{{cite news|url=http://thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/08/29/stories/2002082900270200.htm |title=Home to all faiths |author=K. Chandramouli |access-date=2007-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927182513/http://thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/08/29/stories/2002082900270200.htm |archive-date=2007-09-27 |location=Chennai, India |date=2002-08-29 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="book">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zzWFvPc2xP0C&q=%22st+mary's+basilica%22+%22is+the+only+church%22&pg=PA15|title=Bangalore:An Expat Survival Guide|publisher=Chillibreeze publication|author=Preethi Sharma and Nishi Vishwanathan|isbn=9788190405522|access-date=2007-08-15}}</ref> It is famous for the festivities held during the St. Mary's Feast in the month of September each year, an event that attracts a number of devotees from in and around Bangalore.
* Memorial Church and Christ Church are the two remaining "Original Anglican" churches in Bangalore City affiliated to the Traditional Anglican Communion in India. They are located at Whitefield (Outer Circle) and Basavanguddi respectively.
* [[Infant Jesus Church, Bangalore|Infant Jesus Church]], established in 1979 by Rev. Dr. Lourduswamy, the then Archbishop of Bangalore, the church draws huge crowds on Thursday, the day dedicated to [[Infant Jesus]].
* [[Masjid-e-Khadria]] is one of the most beautiful mosques in Bengaluru,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/content/Nov32008/metromon2008110298449.asp|work=Online Edition of Metro Life, Deccan Herald, dated 2008-11-03|title=Old and the beautiful|author=Deepa Natrajan|access-date=2010-08-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101010181127/http://archive.deccanherald.com/content/Nov32008/metromon2008110298449.asp|archive-date=10 October 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> located on [[Millers Road]], this mosque hosts the prayers on [[Eid ul-Fitr|Eid]] and also hosts the [[Haj]] camp.
* [[Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha (Ulsoor)]] is the oldest and the only major Sikh gurudwara in the heart of Bangalore. It is situated on the bank of Ulsoor lake. Traditional prayers start every morning 3am with the "Prakash" of Guru Granth Sahib followed by customary "Nitnem" (recitation of morning prayers) and kirtan. Sangat holds a special deewan every Sunday followed by Langar. Special programs happen on Guruprabs and other major Sikh festivals.
* Parsee Agiary (the fire temple), built in 1926, serves the 800 strong [[Parsi]] community in the city.
*[[Masjid-e-Bilal (Bilal Mosque)|Masjid - E - Bilal]] located at [[Bannerghatta road]] in [[BTM Layout]] is one of the largest mosques in the city of [[Bangalore]]

===Other Spiritual attractions===
* [[Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor]], a Ramakrishna Mission branch located at Ulsoor.
* [[Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha]], a traditional [[gurukula]] and [[centre for excellence]] in [[Sanskrit]], [[Indian philosophy]] and [[Indology]] - [[Poornaprajna Samshodhana Mandiram]], is a 50-year-old residential [[Sanskrit college]] located near [[Vidyapeetha circle]]. Around 500 students are presently pursuing their studies in [[Indian lore]] from primary to doctorate level. This college is now affiliated to [[Karnataka Samskrit University]], Bengaluru. The temples of [[Krishna]], [[Durga]] [[(Lakshmi)]], [[Hanuman]], [[Madhvacharya]], [[Shiva]], [[Ganapati]], [[Navagraha]], [[Nāga|Naga]] and Sarpa, [[Vadirajatirtha]] and [[Raghavendratirtha]] also [[meditation]] and [[ceremony]] halls are the other major attractions for [[pilgrims]] and [[Hindu devotional movements|devotees]]. Many religious discourses, rituals and other traditional cultural activities take place regularly here.
* [[Art of Living Foundation]] is on the Kanakapura Road which is very famous for the serene ambiance and the rejuvenating effect of the atmosphere with the people worldwide visiting it to attend yoga meditation classes.

===Shopping===

[[File:Brigade Road Bangalore.jpg|thumb|[[Brigade Road]] Bangalore]]
* [[Brigade Road Bangalore|Brigade Road]]
* [[Commercial Street (Bangalore)|Commercial Street]]
* [[MG Road, Bangalore|MG Road]] was previously known as "South Parade".
* [[Chickpet]]
* [[UB City]] is famous for India's first luxury shopping mall.
* [[Phoenix Marketcity (Bangalore)]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Phoenix Marketcity Bangalore|url= https://www.phoenixmarketcity.com/bangalore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Phoenix Marketcity Bangalore|url=https://www.thephoenixmills.com/businesses/retail}}</ref>
* [[Mantri Square]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Mantri Square Mall|url=https://www.mantrisquare.com/}}</ref>

== Around Bengaluru ==
[[File:Wonderla Bangalore BNC.jpg|thumb|Wonderla water park, Bangalore]]
[[File:Arun image23.jpg|thumb|[[Shivanasamudra Falls]] drops 90 meters]]
[[File:Mysorepalace.jpg|thumb|The [[Mysore]] Palace]]
* [[Antara Gange]] caves
* Avalabetta - This hill is around 90 km from Bangalore located near the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka. It is an ideal place for nature lovers, bird watchers and rock climbers.
* [[Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta]] near Kanakapura
* Chennarayana Durga - This 17th century fort is around 104 km from Bangalore. Caves, water points and inscriptions on the fort walls are things to look forward to in this place.
* [[Dodda Alada Mara]] also called as Big Banyan tree is around 30 km from Bangalore. A single tree covers approximately around 3 acres!
* [[Manchinbele dam]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://travelhighway.com/place/india/karnataka/manchinbele-dam/6 |title=Manchinbele Dam top tourist attractions, reviews, things to do - TravelHighway |website=travelhighway.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161228194318/http://travelhighway.com/place/india/karnataka/manchinbele-dam/6 |archive-date=2016-12-28}} </ref> - It is a dam to harvest the catchment areas of rivers Arkavathy and Kumudavathi rivers. This is around 40 km from Bangalore.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://travelhighway.com/places-near-bangalore |title= Places Near Bangalore|date= 10 December 2017}}</ref>
* [[Muthyalamaduvu]] is a picnic spot near [[Anekal]], 40 km from Bangalore. In the local Kannada language, Muthyalamaduvu means 'pearl valley' (muthu = pearl and maduvu = valley), apparently named for its 92-meter waterfall, whose falling water appears to look like drops of pearl.
* [[Kanva reservoir]] is an artificial lake and tourist attraction 69 km from Bangalore and 10 km from [[Ramanagaram|Ramanagara]].
* [[Mekedaatu]], literally meaning "Goat's Jump", is 110 km away on Kanakapura Road. Nearby is another tourist attraction, ''Sangama'', where two rivers join.* [[Devarayanadurga]] (Kannada: ದೇವರಾಯನ ದುರ್ಗ) is a hill station near [[Tumkur]] in the state of Karnataka. It is 65 km from Bangalore. The rocky hills are surrounded by forest and the hilltops are dotted with several temples including the Yoganarasimha and the Bhoganarasimha temples and an altitude of {{convert|3940|ft|m}}. It is also famous for [[Namada Chilume]], a natural spring considered sacred and is also considered the origin of the Jayamangali river. Another famous temple in the area is the [[Mahalakshmi]] Temple at Goravanahalli.
* [[Madhugiri]] - Madhugiri fort was built in the 17th century. The place offers a climb to the top. The steep terrain of this fort is an interesting climb. From the top, it offers a great view of the surrounding landscape.
* [[Melkote]] is on the way to Mysore from Bangalore. The place is famous for its Vyramudi Utsava. The main deity here is "Cheluvarayaswamy - The MahaVishnuyam".
* [[Mysore]] (Officially '''Mysuru''') (Kannada: '''ಮೈಸೂರು''') is the second largest city in the state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of the Mysore district and the Mysore division and lies about 140 km (87 mi) southwest of Bangalore. A short distance from Mysore city is the [[Krishnarajasagar Dam]] and the adjoining [[Brindavan Gardens]] where a musical fountain show is held in the evening. One of the most visited monuments in India, the Ambavilas Palace (also known as [[Mysore Palace]]) is the center of the Dasara festivities.
* ''Omthara Kala Kuteera'' is located just one hour from Bangalore city. It is built as homage to India's ancient culture and its vibrant art.
* ''Pyramid valley'' is the biggest pyramid shaped meditation hall in the world, along with being the largest pyramid in Asia. It stands at above {{convert|101|ft|m}}. Its base measures {{convert|160|ft|m|abbr=on}} by {{convert|160|ft|m|abbr=on}} with the main meditation area spanning {{convert|25600|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}. It is located 30 km from Banashankari Temple.
*[[Ranganathittu]]
* [[Shivagange]] is a small hill in the Tumkur district of Karnataka. It is a place enjoyed by pilgrims and adventure enthusiasts alike. There is a temple and several viewpoints from the top of the hill.
* [[Shivanasamudra Falls]] (also called [[Sivasamudram]]) is an island town dividing the Kaveri River into twin waterfalls, the ''Gaganachukki'' and the ''Barachukki'', dropping 90 m. The town is located 120 km from Bangalore, 27 km from Somanathapura and 80 km from Mysore in the Mandya district of the state of Karnataka.
* [[Skandagiri]] is 75 km away from Bangalore. [[Backpacking (wilderness)|Trekking]] point near to Nandi hills.
* [[Srirangapattana]] is the capital of Mysore under [[Hyder Ali]] and [[Tipu Sultan]].
* [[Talakad]] is a desert like town with temples at Cauvery river bank.
* [[Shravanabelagola]] is a historical Jain center situated on the way to Hassan and is quite famous for Gommateshvara Bahubali statue and several Jain temples.
* [[Thattekere]] - A lake near Bannerghatta National Park

== See also ==
* [[Tourism in Karnataka]]
* [[List of shopping malls in India#Bangalore|List of shopping malls in Bangalore]]
* [[List of hospitals in India#Karnataka|List of hospitals in Bangalore]]

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