SIGHTS, HIGHLIGHTS, LANDMARKS

Parks, landmarks, places of religious interest...

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Bengaluru has undergone a transformation from being a laidback Pensioner's Paradise to a vibrant, thriving IT capital of the country.

The city's charm lies in its cosmopolitan ethos and pleasant weather around the year. The city offers a heady mix of enchanting historical monuments, spiritual centres, commercial and cultural hubs, pubs with in-house microbreweries, restobars, art galleries, theatres, bustling shopping streets, expansive botanical gardens, parks, and lots more to see, do and soak in.

Well-connected by metro lines crisscrossing across townand the ubiquitous auto, travel is a breeze. Visit the many sights the city is dotted with, and discover yourself along the way.

BANGALORE PALACE
Sankey Road

Built in 1880 at a cost of Rs 10 lakh, the Bangalore Palace was modelled on Windsor Castle, complete with fortified towers and turreted parapets. It stands amid undulating lawns, partly converted into a formal garden with axial paths.

ATTARA KACHERI
Ambedkar Veedhi Road, Opp Vidhan Soudha.

Formerly offices of the secretariat, the two-storey structure of stone and brick is now home to the Karnataka High Court. Built in Greco-Roman style, this bright-red building is spread over 1.95 lakh sq ft of space.

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU PLANETARIUM
Sri T, Sankey Road, High Grounds

Founded in 1989, the sky theatre has a large 15-meter dome with a seating capacity of 225, and a state-of-the-art hybrid projection system with sky theatre shows, stargazing, science movies and science club activities regularly. Entry: Adults Rs 75, Children Rs 50.

BANGALORE

GOVERNMENT MUSEUM
Kasturba Road, Bangalore GPO