An Exotic Vacation Retreat in Bangalore

The Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore is of royal origin and was begun at first as a private garden in a region of 40 sections of land by Hyder Ali, most famous rulers amongst the most well known leaders of old Mysore in 1760. At first planned in Mughal style, on the model of a broad garden at Sira in Tumkur close Bangalore, this garden was additionally created by Hyder Ali's child Tipu Sultan and hence by the British and Indian doyens of horticulture by an expansion of range and option of various plant species and it makes it one of the best places to see in bangalore.Lalbagh, for its one of a kind garden in supporting the idea of agriculture and helping the advancement of cultivation, has earned a pride of place among the gardens of the world and it has come to be viewed as one of the best gardens in the East for its design, maintenance, scientific treasure and scenic beauty. This place is magnificence in Bangalore which holds some of the best genetic resource centre for introduction, acclimatization and maintenance of plants; it envisages documentation of the variations available in plants of ornamental and economic value.It helps the advancement of cultivation in the state. It is a significant assistant to botanic study in educational institutions, an imperative lung space of Bangalore, a position of excellence that gives sound entertainment to the general population and it gives a scene to individuals to draw near to plants and nature.The garden with well-laid out streets, ways, open spaces, shade and a decent accumulation of many sorts of plant species draws in an extensive number of guests. Lalbagh is all around secured with stone walls as fenced-in areas and it has four approach entryways. The principle entryway is at the North confronting towards Subbaiah circle, the West door is towards Basavanagudi, the South entryway is towards Jayanagar and the East door is towards the Double Road.Location: Lal Bagh Botanical Garden is located at Mavalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004Best Time to Visit:  All day from 6 am to 6 pm is the best timePrice: The entry price is Rs 20Timings: Opens from 6:00 AM – 6:00 PMAverage time required to visit the place: Around an hour.Distance from Kempe Gowda Bus stand: Approximately 6 KM.

At the intersection of MG road and Residency road lies Brigade road which is considered a shopping paradise for the city dwellers. There is a long stretch of standalone shops, individual retailers, and outlet selling almost everything you need making it one the best Bangalore sightseeing.This commercial hubs houses myriads of global brand outlets as well and it has been a hub for celebrating New Year in the almost every year. The place has ample parking space and uncountable branded and non-branded outlets.'Location: 'Brigade Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka'Best Time to Visit:' Evenings.'Price: 'There is no entry fee for the market'Timings: 'The market runs throughout the day, closes at midnight.'Average time required to visit the place:' 2 to 3 hours.'Distance from Kempe Gowda Bus stand:' Around 7 km

Bangalore Palace is a true example of sheer architectural beauty which was built in 1873. This old opulent structure sits on a land of 25000 square feet displaying the regal mix of Tudor and Scottish Gothic architectural designs and also one the best places to see in bangalore.Besides being a preserved site, it is also a grand venue that hosts marriage parties, events, and rock concerts. The palace houses paintings of the famous painter of bygone era Raja Ravi Varma along with ancient carvings and granite and ceramic tiles seating on the floor which are still unblemished. There is magnanimous ground in front of the palace which has hosted a number of international artists in the past like, The Rolling Stones, Backstreet Boys, Elton John, Lamb of God, Don Moen, David Guetta,  The Black Eyed Peas, Deep Purple, Metallica, Roger Waters etc. On the auspicious day of Dussehra every year, a grand fair is organized in the ground against the royal backdrop of the beautifully lit palace.Location: Palace Road, Near Mount Carmel Institute Of Management, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052Best Time to Visit: During Dussehra when it is well lit with a grandiose celebration.Price: INR 230 for Indians and INR 460 for foreigners.Timings: 10 AM to 5:30 PM on all days of the week.Average time required to visit the place: 3 to 4 hours.Distance from Kempe Gowda Bus stand: Approximately 5 KMYou may also like: 20 Amazing Historical Places in Bangalore

Bannerghatta National Park is one of the interesting places to visit in Bangalore for the assorted wildlife and natural establishments and the rich vegetation. One can hire jeeps and cars or board a bus for touring around this massive national park sprawled across an area of  104.27 sq. km.The park encompasses a number of establishments such as a pretty butterfly park swarmed with colorful species of butterflies, an aquarium, Children's park, a zoo, a Crocodile farm, Snake Park, a museum and a Prehistoric Animals' Park which is highly praised by the visitors. The flora and fauna of the park include eucalyptus, sandalwood, tamarind, neem, bamboo etc in plants and jackal,  spotted deer, fox, wild boar, sloth bear, elephants, leopards, porcupine, Asiatic Lion, Royal Bengal Tiger, monitor lizard etc in animals. Bannerghatta park is not only nature’s retreat but also has ample locations for short trekking expedition, some of the points are Hajjamana Kallu, Mirza Hill, and Uddigebande; all of these are located under a distance of 4 KM. It is a quick getaway for all the shutterbugs and adventure enthusiasts dwelling in Bangalore.Location: Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bannerghatta road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560083fdghjkBest Time to Visit: Winter season.Price: INR 80 for adults and INR 40 for children (Indian Nationals), INR 400 and 300 for adult and children (any foreign national).Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM on all days of the week except Tuesday.Average time required to visit the place: A day Distance from Kempe Gowda Bus stand: Around 23 KM.You may also like: 35 Supreme destinations near Bangalore within 200 kms

Take a day out and get charged at this craziest amusement park in Bangalore. Wonderla is one of the largest amusement parks in the entire country with more than 60 exhilarating rides such as Hurricane, Equinox, Insanity Twister, Recoil, Dropzone, Flash Tower, Mixer, Y-scream, Maverick etc. These high-tech rides will swirl, twist and turn you in around 360 degrees and will pump adrenaline rush to a next level. The water rides like splurgy and frolic with speedy drops and to and fro motion. Wonderla not only tops Bangalore tourist places list but it is loved by the local population for Bangalore sightseeing. From rain disco to fun pools and wave pools, from roller coasters to boomerang rides; even an entire day at Wonderla is not enough to satiate the thrill junkies in you.Location: 28th Km, Mysore Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562109Best Time to Visit: November to February.Price: Ranging from 850 to 2000Timings: 11 AM to 6 PM from Monday to Friday and 11 AM to 7 PM on every Saturday and Sunday.Average time required to visit the place: An entire day.Distance from Kempe Gowda Bus stand: Around 35 KMPopular Read: 40 Refreshing Day Outings in Bangalore

Vidhana Soudha is situated in the center of the city, painted in white and spread over an area of 60 acres. Vidhan Soudha is the best places to see in bangalore  which houses the state secretariat and state legislature under one roof. This dome-like structure has two chambers where the first floor (central wing) can accommodate 268 members at a time and the southern wing can accommodate 88 members. The building is a marvelous amalgamation of Dravidian, British and Indo-Islamic style architecture. One must not miss the lighting up of the building on Sunday evenings and the inscription that reads “Government work is God’s work.” Please note that it is one of the sightseeing places in Bangalore that needs prior permission or a pass nowadays. The grandeur of Vidhana. Soudha is visible after sunset when the entire building is well lit and it resembles a grand palaceLocation: Doctor Ambedkar Veedhi, Sampangi Rama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001Best Time to Visit: September to FebruaryPrice: No entry fee.Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM on all days of the week except Sunday.Average time required to visit the place: 1 hour.Distance from Kempe Gowda Bus stand: Approximately 3.5 Km

This is a set of breathtaking hillocks which is a complete nature retreat. From cycling and paragliding into the stunning mount to the Yoganandeeshwara Temple that sits atop the hill with a huge Nandi statue, these small mounds have a lot to offer, even the name of the hills was coined after the temple statue. Nandi hills are set small hillocks which serves as a great trekking or weekend getaway from Bangalore. It bestows the visitors with the sight of some endemic flora and fauna and magnificent vistas of the surrounding. Trek through the paved roads, rocky terrain, small streams and grasslands to reach the top of the hills but one must be careful of the steep descent and sharp turns while returning. Hordes of monkeys will accompany you throughout the trek to Nandi Hills, hence do not keep eatables in your hands.Location: 10 km from Chikkaballapur town, Chikkaballapur 562101, IndiaBest Time to Visit Nandi Hills: October to March.Price: Entry to the hills is Rs 5, Parking charges for two wheelers are Rs 15 and Rs 60 for cars and Camping in Nandi Hills starts from Rs 1250Timings: Entry to the hills are between 6 AM to 10 PM and trekking hours are between 6 AM to 6 PMAverage time required to visit the place: A day.Distance from Kempe Gowda Bus stand: Approximately 62 KM.Suggested Read: 1. Bangalore to Nandi Hills Tour Complete Guide                               2. 11 Best Resorts in Nandi Hills

Skandagiri locks one of the most mesmerizing views of the sky and earth that meet at sunrise with clouds at an eye-level height urging you not to leave. A night trek in Bangalore, Skandagiri is a must for adventure and nature lovers, who can spend the night with a camp stay in front of an amazing bonfire. This 10km Skandagiri trek begins two hours before sunrise, where one has to climb up these hills by passing the wilderness until you to reach the absolute top. The view that you will witness thereafter maybe one you would have never thought of before, and thus this is one of the most serene places to visit in Bangalore whenever you need a break from the noise and traffic!Location: 62 km from Bangalore city, and 3 km from Chikballapur off Bellary Road, KarnatakaBest time to visit: November to January or summer seasonPrice: Sunrise trek starts from Rs 967.Timing: 11.30 p.m. to 12.00 p.m. (next day)Average time required to visit the place: A day Distance from Kempe Gowda Bus Stand: 60.5 km