Bangalore Travel Guide

 5 Reviews  Started in 1781 by Nawab Hyder Ali Khan and completed in 1791 by Tipu Sultan, this beautiful two-storeyed ornate teak wooden structure with exquisitely carved pillars, arches and balconies was one of Tipu's favourite summer retreats. The walls and wooden ceilings of the entire palace are painted in... 

 5 Reviews  Cubbon Park is a large park that is located right in the middle of the city's main administrative centre. Originally created in 1884, when Major General Richard Sankey was the then British Chief Engineer of Mysore state, it covered an area of 100 acres (0.40 km2) and subsequent expansion has taken... 

 5 Reviews  The Vidhana Soudha is a huge edifice of a building that is the seat of Karnataka's Legislative Assembly. It was built between 1951 and 1956 and covers an area of 700 feet by 350 feet making it the largest legislative building in India. Its eastern facade has a porch with 12 granite columns, 40 feet... 

 3 Reviews  This is the second largest aquarium in the country and is home to a variety of exotic cultivable as well as ornamental fish but isn't anything special. Open: 10am-7:30pm, except Thursdays. Admission: Rs5. 

 3 Reviews  This large impressive building was originally known as the Attara Kacheri when it was built in 1864. It is a two storeyed building with Corinthian columns in the Gothic Style of architecture, painted a rather intense red and is located at the entrance to Cubbon Park. The Public offices (Secretariat... 

 2 Reviews  " If dreams were made out of stone, it would be Hampi" Saint Vidyaranya established the seat of Vijayanagara empire in 1336 A.D, with the help of his devotee disciples Hakka and Bukka. The empire later became famous for its support towards renovation/reconstruction of temples through out India. It... 

 2 Reviews  22km away from the Bangalore city, Banerghatta national Park, covering an area of 104.27sq km, was established in 1971. This bewitching park is home to fascinating variety of wildlife including spotted deers and sambars, magnificent elephants and mighty bisons along with the king of the jungle,... 

 2 Reviews  Located on the outskirts of Cubbon Park is the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum. This place is really for the kids, it was kind of fun and is worth a look. The museum itself is huge, there are about 5 levels, each level has 2 'categories' for exhibits. The exhibits are OK, a lot of... 

 1 Review  For good gifts such as Silk Scarves or very Indian looking artifacts, this is the place. I was hooked when I visited their shop in Bombay and now each time I am in India I go there and pick up something or other. Silk Scarves are a good value. it is a little bit pricier, but 7 euros for a nice silk... 

 3 Reviews  Welcome all foodies with large Appetites, welcome the rest are also encouraged to visit this concept dining expereince. Concept - Very Simple - The starters (Barbecue) is served on your table where you have a charcoal barbecue to roast your starters (veg or meat or fish). You can coat the starter... 

 3 Reviews  We spent my birthday at this restaurant last year and took home a truly memorable experience! The bread basket in the beginning meant we weren't starving while waiting for the food. Good service 'cos when they realised it was my birthday they gave me a complimentary cake :D. Loved my standard... 

 3 Reviews  In Bangalore? This is one occasion the Lonely Planet is right in a big way. Go to Mavalli for lunch, or anytime, and prepare to wait 30min. and then be treated to numerous delicious foods that seem to never end. You will walk out with an incredibly unique experience and you Will be incredibly full;... 

 1 Review  Food from the coastal state of Kerela. I am not a big seafood fan, but all else tasted amazing! The decor-ambience-setting is good and the prices are pretty reasonable. Service is good too... hmmm... took us three days to find this place, and were it not for our driver, we may never have:P 

 2 Reviews  Chinese food is available in Bangalore as abanduntly as in Kolkata or Delhi, there are certain outlets which you can try out for quality chinese food. For example, the Amoeba International in Church Street is the best place in the city as far as Chinese cuisine is concerned. You can get a wide range... 

 3 Reviews  We were there Jan 2010 and were told the place was nice. We experienced the worst food ever, just prepared at last minute, because we arrived exactly when they were closing for lunch. Better to say "Sorry our kitchen is closed". Dirty dishes around. Not good impression at all. When we left they... 

 2 Reviews  Wow this place was amazing. I had the butter chicken and a Chicken Biriyani The food was fantastic, was one of the best meals I had on my trip. They have a huge menu offering all types of Indian meals plus Chinese food. There is a bar upstairs, they don't serve alcohol downstairs so if you want a...