Lalbagh: An excellent picnic spot in Bangalore is the Lalbagh that was laid out by Hyder Ali in the 18th century. Within the Gardens there is a beautiful lake with a water spread area of 1.5 Sq. Km dotted with picturesque tiny islands.

Vidhana Soudha: It is hard to miss this magnificent piece of architecture in Bangalore. One of the most prominent landmarks, Vidhana Soudha is a magnificent granite structure that houses both the Legislative Chambers of the State Government.

Palace of Tipu Sultan: Another interesting historic building in Bangalore is the Palace of the "Tiger of Mysore" – Tipu Sultan. The structure is one of the most remarkable Islamic buildings in the city. The two-storey ornate wooden palace has been converted into a museum and provides a wealth of information about the glorious period of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.

Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium: For souvenirs and art shopping, Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium is a shopper’s paradise. The emporium houses exquisite handicraft items in rosewood, sandalwood, wood-inlay, lacquerware and bidriware.

Cubbon Park:  Spread over an area of more than 300 acres in the heart of the city, the Cubbon Park serves as the lung space of the ever-growing Bangalore city. The park was designed by Lt. General Sir Mark Cubbon, in 1864 and is dotted with beautiful statues, flowering trees and fountains. It also has a library.

MG Road: A good place to get a feel of the city. MG Road is where your can go shopping or pub hopping. Just trawl down the famous Brigade Road, MG Road and Church Street to check out the most happening water holes in the city. Other things worth checking here are Bangalore Food and heading to Opus behind Carmel College for art shows.

Bull Temple (Dodda Basavanna Temple): The gigantic image of the celestial bull, Nandi, which stands at 4.57 meters, is a classic example of Dravidian architecture. The temple remains a hub of activity during a yearly festival to celebrate the harvesting of peanuts, (Kallekai parse). The festival is held during the month of Nov-Dec, which attracts large crowds from all over the state.

KSTDC Sightseeing Tour: A good way to explore Bangalore is by taking KSTDC Sightseeing Tour that starts at 7:30 am and 2 pm. The sightseeing tour covers Vidhana Soudha, Lalbagh, Bull Temple, Tipu’s Palace, Museum, Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium and Ulsoor Lake.

Bheemeshwari: Wellknown as the Cauvery Fishing Camp (CFC) and famous for the 'Mahaseer' ('Mahasheer') fish, Bheemeshwari makes for an action packed weekend getaway.
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Bannerghatta National Park: Just 22 km away from Bengaluru city, along the Bannerghatta road, the Bannerghatta National Park is a good place to visit. Just about 10 km from IIMB campus, Bannerghatta national park is probably the easiest place, where you can spot wild animals like lions and tigers roaming freely in something resembling a forest.

Camp Gee Dee: Located about 30 km from town, Camp Gee Dee offers outdoor enthusiasts a range of activities to recharge their batteries. Bird watching, mountain biking and trekking are some great options that one can take there.

Mysore: A popular getaway from Bangalore is Mysore. Located about 140 km away from Bangalore, Mysore has Maharaja's palace, which dominates the city's skyline. It is an important tourist attraction with extravaganza of color, stained glass, mirrors, with richly carved wooden doors and mosaic floors. The palace also house series of paintings depicting the life in Mysore during that time.
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Bangalore is a high-tech city with good tourism infrastructure. There are a number of hotels in Bangalore, which provide comfortable accommodation to tourists visiting the city. Hotels in Bangalore range from high end luxury hotels to mid-range and budget hotels.
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