About Bengaluru
The city of Bengaluru is a fascinating culmination of the aesthetics of several Indian civilisations. With a variety of educational amenities and conventional institutions, the city is home to a lot of students and professionals. People from all walks of life visit Bengaluru for leisure and to work with start-up organisations, foreign companies, and various brands. With some amazing places to eat, the city is also known for its shopping centres. The breezy weather coupled with its pretty winding streets make it an ideal place to enjoy a relaxing city life.
Places to visit in Bengaluru
- Bangalore Palace : An architectural masterpiece, the Bangalore Palace is modelled on the Windsor Castle of England. It flaunts an open courtyard that hosts a number of exhibitions, concerts, and cultural programs. Within the palace complex, there is an amusement park by the name of Fun World which is a must-visit for tourists with young children. Featuring paintings and photographs of viceroys, maharajas, and other famous personalities, the palace is filled with exquisite carvings, turreted parapets, arches, and fortified towers.
- Bannerghatta Biological Park : A unique region of ecological importance, the Bannerghatta Biological Park is home to about 2300 animals across 102 species that are being kept in their natural habitats to preserve their species. The biological park employs modern scientific methods to manage and preserve the zoo. Those interested in enjoying nature, gazing at animals, and learning more about the variety of flora and fauna existing in different parts of the world, should definitely visit the park when visiting Bengaluru.
- National Gallery of Modern Art : The art gallery is an art lover’s paradise showcasing some of the most stunning pieces of contemporary Indian art and paintings by esteemed artists like Rabindranath Tagore, Raja Ravi Verma, Jamini Roy, and Amrita Sher-Gill. Housing an auditorium, a public library, a museum, and a cafeteria, the National Gallery of Modern Art also hosts regular seminars, workshops, and film screenings that promote the culture of art and related activities.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium : This is a popular tourist attraction that features a Science Park and a Science Centre. An exhibition hall within the same premises portrays huge pictures of galaxies, Supernova remnants, sculptures, and other astronomical marvels. There also are some fun activities to engage in like a weighing machine that tells you how much you weigh on different planets, experimenting with different types of telescopes, etc. If you are interested in astronomy, then a show at the Sky Theatre here is not to be missed.
- ISKCON Temple : The Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple is one of the most popular and largest Krishna-Hindu temples in the world. Featuring a gold-plated shikhara and flag post, the temple witnesses a massive footfall with free prasad being distributed to all visitors. Having six shrines, the temple opens with an aarti every morning followed by the worship of different deities throughout the day at fixed timings. The temple also hosts celebrations of various Vedic occasions and is a major site of attraction for Hindu pilgrims and tourists.
Bengaluru Airport
Kempegowda International Airport(BLR) is commonly known as Bengaluru Airport and serves Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, India. It is 4,000 acres in size and is located 30 km north of the city, adjacent to the Devanahalli area. An international airport, it offers various passenger amenities including lounges, stores, dining options, and services for the disabled. At the airport, both taxi and shuttle services are easily accessible.