FRONT OFFICE ASSIGNMENT BY SANJAY KUMAR 0690

Bangalore - Tourist Attractions

There are a number of tourist attractions to visit in and around the city of Bangalore. Of historical, religious and
contemporary interests, these tourists spots are easily accessible and worth a visit. The Vidhan Soudha makes the
major attraction in Bangalore. The building is a massive neo-Dravidian architecture presently functioning as the state
legislative assembly. The Cubbon Park in the heart of the city, Lal Bagh (famous for the blooming red roses), and the
Bangalore Palace are some of the other must see attractions of this garden city. The Venkatappa Art Gallery houses
about 600 paintings on display. The Tipu's Palace and the adjoining fort are fine examples of Indo-Islamic
architecture that also offer a glimpse into the Mughal lifestyle of the day. Among the religious places, the ISKCON
Temple, Shiva Statue, and the Bull Temple are worth visiting. Besides, one can also visit the Aquarium, which is the
second largest in the country, as well as the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium.
Lal Bagh is a must see while visiting Bangalore. The name Lal Bagh has been given to it for the
wonderfully bloomed red roses that remain blooming all through the year in this garden. The garden
has also a collection of famous Botanical species. Though the flow of visitors to the park is a regular
affair, the garden gets a festive look during the Republic Day and on the days of flower shows that are
held here.
Vidhan Soudha
Vidhan Soudha, built in the year 1954 is one of the major centres of attraction in Bangalore. The
architecture of the building is based on the neo Dravidian style and it presently houses the Legislative
Assembly of the state of Karnataka. The building also houses a part of the Karnataka secretariat.
Cubbon Park
Situated in the heart of the Bangalore city, the Cubbon Park is an interesting tourist spot which one
should not miss out. The park was laid by Lord Cubbon in the year 1864. It is spread over an area of
about 300 acres and the layout is absolutely exquisite.
Bangalore Palace
Built in the year 1887, Bangalore palace is a must see tourist spot in the garden city. The architecture
of the palace is based on the Tudor style. The palace is situated in the middle of the Bangalore city
making it easily accessible for the tourists. Covering an area of about 800 acres, the palace gives a
look of the Windsor Palace of England.
Tipu's Palace
The palace and the fort of Tipu Sultan are the must see spot in Bangalore. The architecture, the
layout and the overall look of the palace gives you the idea of the ethnic Mughal lifestyle. The fort and
its remains present the history of the era in which it was built. The construction of the Tipu palace was
started by Haider Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan himself.
ISKCON
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness or ISKCON Temple Complex of Bangalore is a
marvellous building structure that has blended the Dravidian and modern architecture in its
construction. The building has some of the modern facilities like the multi-vision cinema theatre,
computer aided presentation theatres along with vedic library and a preaching library. The temple
also has good accommodation facility for its members and non-members.
Shiva Statue
The statue is a 65 feet high depiction of Lord Shiva in a position of Padmashan or Lotus position. The
statue is complete with Mount Kailash, the Lord's heavenly abode and the river Ganga flowing from
 FRONT OFFICE ASSIGNMENT BY SANJAY KUMAR 0690

his matted locks in the background. The entire area gives you a clear picture of the mythological
legend related to it.
Bull temple
The Bull Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva's Vahana (vehicle), Nandi the bull. Here you can find a
huge monolithic statue of the sitting bull that draws a large number of people to this place every day.
The statue is 4.5 meters tall and 6 meters long and has been at this place long before the present
temple was built.
Aquarium
The sight of the Aquarium, which is the second largest in the country, is quite fascinating. Built in a
well-planned manner, the Aquarium has a good collection of a variety of aquatic life. The Aquarium
remains closed on Mondays.
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
Among the other places to visit, the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is a must see. Visiting any of the
shows here gives you a good view as well as factual knowledge on astronomy. Easily accessible from
any corner of the city, the planetarium hosts daily shows of astronomy. It is a fascinating experience
for the children.
Bannerghatta National Park is situated at a distance of approximately 21 km from the
Bangalore city of India. Situated amidst picturesque environs, the national park is well renowned for
its lion and tiger safari. The other attractions of Bannerghatta National Park include its crocodile and
snake farm. Bannerghatta National Park was established in the year 1971 and spreads over an area of
104 sq. km. Ten reserve forests of Anekal Range of the Bangalore Forest Division come under this
national park.

One of the famous picnic spots near Bangalore, Bannerghatta National Park houses bisons, lions,
elephants, panthers, etc. A pet's corner as well as a museum is also situated inside this national park.
Lion safaris are also organized at request. Bannerghatta National Park boasts of a rich flora,
comprising of the zizyphus, jalari, neem, tamarind, chujjullu, sandal, etc. If you want to experience the
beauty of the wild animals in their natural habitat, this national park is the just the place for you.

Butterfly Park
One of the major attractions of the Bannerghatta National Park is a Butterfly Park, the first of its kind
in India. The park is a combined effort of the Zoo Authority of Karnataka, University of Agricultural
Sciences and the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment (ATREE). Union Minister of
Science and Technology Kapil Sibal inaugurated the park in November 2006. Spread over an area of
7.5 acres, it comprises of a butterfly conservatory, a museum and an audio-visual room.

The butterfly conservatory is a circular enclosure stretching over an area of 10,000 sq ft, covered by a
polycarbonate roof. There are approximately 20 species of butterflies at the conservatory, which has
an adjusted environment that suits the butterflies. The setting is entire tropical, with humid climate
and an artificial waterfall. The flora of the conservatory includes those plants and shrubs that attract
butterflies. As you move forward from the conservatory, you will come across the second and third
dome, which house a museum. The museum has numerous dioramas and exhibits on display.

DATE:
SANJAY KUMAR