Bengaluru

Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, pictures India's booming outsourcing industry. The capital of Karnataka is a flourishing metropolis which supports software, telecommunications, back-office and call-centre support companies. The city also surprises visitors with its spectacular list of historical wonders which give a perfect contrast to it. The pleasant climate of Bengaluru adds to the fun element and lures more travelers towards it.

Here are the top places to visit in Bengaluru:

Tipu Sultan Fort
Tipu Sultan Fort is a major historical fort showcasing the talent of artists of those times. It was built by Kempegowda in 1537. Later, Haider Ali modified it and it was finally completed by Tipu Sultan during 1791. The fort has numerous pillars, carved arches and balconies. There is a temple of Ganesha here apart from an art gallery displaying historical paintings, photos and carvings.

Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens
This botanical garden is a great place to take a stroll through nature. It is basically inspired by the London Crystal Palace. It covers 240 acres of land and is home to 1800 species of plants, herbs and trees.

Bangalore Palace
Built by Chamaraja Wodeyar in 1884, Bangalore Palace is inspired from England's Windsor Castle. Its Tudor style has gifted it with Gothic style windows, woodcarvings and turrets. It looks grand sprawling over an area of 430-acre land adorned with beautiful gardens around it. Many exhibitions and concerts are conducted here to let visitors peep into its history.

Nandi Hills
Nandi Hills is ideal for nature devotees seeking some moments of peace. Rivers Palar and Arkavathi originate from these hills. People visit here to enjoy its pleasant weather and explore a range of attractions dotted around such as Tippu's Summer Palace and Fort, Horse Way, origins of Palar and Arkavathi rivers, etc.

Cubbon Park
Cubbon Park is another magical retreat for those who believe in the wonders of nature. Sprawling across 300 acres of land, the park was raised by Richard Sankey. It offers you beautiful walk ways decorated with nature. Evening hours remain ideal to explore the beauty of the park.

National Gallery of Modern Art
The gallery is for those having keenness for art and history. Here over 500 paintings have been displayed from world renowned artists like Rabindranath Tagore, Raja Ravi Verma, Amrita Shergill and Jamini Roy.

Chola Temples
Bangaluru was once ruled by Chola dynasty that left its mark in the form of Chola Temples here. These 1500 years old temples display glorious empire of Cholas. Some of the most popular temples here include Old Madiwala Someshwara Temple, Halasuru Someshwara Temple, Domlur Chokkanathaswamy temple, etc.