Established in the year 1989, the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bangalore is one of the five planetariums in India, all of which have been named after the country’s first prime minister. The Bangalore Planetarium is administered by the Bangalore Association for Science Education (BASE), which has dedicated itself to popularizing scientific subjects among the public, […]
The Big Banyan Tree – A Great Picnic Spot in Bangalore
The Big Banyan Tree is a famous tourist attraction in Bangalore. The Big Banyan Tree, as the name indicates is a huge banyan tree. It is located at Ramohalli. The picnic spot lies at a distance of 28 kms from Bangalore and is also known as Doda Aladha Mara or Dodda Aladha Mara. The tree […]
5 Must Visit Museums in Bangalore
Bangalore (Bengaluru) is a city with a glorious past and a captivating present. The amazing past of the city is well-preserved in its various museums. These museums not only display a treasure trove of information and artefacts from the city’s past, they also offer a glimpse of the culture and tradition that existed in the […]
5 Interesting Places near Bangalore You Can Reach in Less Than 2 Hours
Bangalore offers a lot of destinations for people who want to enjoy a quick weekend drive. There are several spots where you can reach in less than 2 hours and enjoy some of the most amazing natural sights. These pleasant getaways are a great way to escape from the stress of the busy city life. […]
Bangalore Sightseeing in Hop On, Hop Off (HOHOs) Buses
For tourists wanting to take a quick tour of the landmark places in Bangalore (or Bengaluru), the new service launched by the Bangalore Metropolitan Corporation (BMTC), the Hop On, Hop Off (HOHO) bus service, is the ideal way to go. The HOHOs cover around 20 places of historical, religious, scientific and political import. The service […]
Bird Sanctuaries in and around Bangalore
Bangalore, the preferred destination for software companies and professionals in India, has a lot to offer in terms of natural beauty and resources too. The presence of a number of national parks and bird sanctuaries surrounding the city is testimony to the presence of a rich variety of wildlife and especially birds in its vicinity. […]
Bangalore Palace
Chamarajendra Wadiyar bought the original property in 1873 from the principal of Bangalore Central High School, Reverend J Garret, from his personal funds. The main building spreads across 45,000 sq feet with a mix of Tudor and Scottish Gothic architecture. It took 2 years to build the palace, at a cost of about Rs 198,158. […]
Bangalore- A City of Gardens and Techno Park
Legend has it that King Veeraballa of Vijayanagara once lost his way in a forest. Hungry and exhausted, he chanced upon an old woman cooking outside a hut. He begged her for food and was given a bowl of baked beans or ‘benda kallu’ in Kannada. The king’s gratitude was so immense that he named […]
