45 BEST Places to Visit in Bengaluru
Lal Bagh
Reviews: (68,631)Landscaped gardens & famous glasshouse
Botanical garden with an aquarium & glasshouse designed to mimic London’s former Crystal Palace.
Bannerghatta National Park
Reviews: (29,964)Expansive national park with animals
Vast national reserve featuring a zoo, safari park, butterfly conservatory & animal rescue center.
Cubbon Park
Reviews: (35,125)Lush green space with many activities
Established in 1870, this vibrant city park has walking paths, landscaped gardens & play areas.
Bangalore Palace
Reviews: (31,520)Royal residence open for visits & events
Modern royal palace modeled on Windsor Castle offering tours, outdoor concerts & an amusement park.
Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace
Reviews: (9,713)Elegant structure with sculpted grounds
This ornate summer home of a Mughal emperor now offers scenic grounds & a small historical exhibit.
ISKCON Temple Bangalore
Reviews: (17,361)Sprawling Hare Krishna temple complex
Expansive, modern Hare Krishna temple campus, including shrines, food stalls & souvenir shops.
Vidhana Soudha
Reviews: (1,484)Grand state government office building
Massive, architecturally notable building housing the state legislative chambers.
Nandi Temple
Reviews: (1,900)Old Hindu temple to sacred bull
This 16th-century Hindu temple is dedicated to the sacred bull Nandi, with a huge statue of him.
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
Reviews: (9,307)Family-friendly tech & science exhibits
Family-friendly technology & science museum with exhibits on engines, space, biotechnology & more.
Ulsoor
Ancient temples, chic shops & lake walks
Narrow lanes wind past ancient temples in Ulsoor, an old neighborhood near the city center. Namesake Ulsoor Lake is popular for boating and has a walking trail along the shore. Close by, Gangadhar
Lumbini Gardens
Reviews: (10,586)Family-friendly park with pedal-boating
This lakeside park has colorful pedal boats for rent, plus a swimming pool & children’s rides.
Dodda Alada Mara
Reviews: (4,478)Massive, ancient tree & popular photo op
Planted in the 17th century, this 400-year-old banyan tree covers 3 acres & is a popular photo spot.
Bangalore Fort
Reviews: (5,558)Landmark remains of old fortifications
Monumental, carved stone gate, one of few surviving elements of the city’s 18th-century fort.
Wonderla Bangalore
Reviews: (24,972)Playful place with thrill & water rides
Amusement park with roller coasters, a ferris wheel & water rides, plus virtual reality experiences.
Government Museum, Bangalore
(119)History museum in a grand red building
History museum displaying carvings, archeology & weaponry since 1877 in a red neoclassical building.
Fun World Amusement Park
(4,304)Whimsical amusement park with rides
Playful place with a range of amusement rides such as a roller coaster, Ferris wheel & bumper cars.
Hulimavu cave Temple
(379)Historic Hindu temple with idols
This unique, historic temple inside a cave has a serene atmosphere & is home to several Hindu idols.
Halasuru Someshwara Temple, Bangalore
(713)Historical Hindu temple with carvings
Built for the god Shiva during the Chola period, this Hindu temple features carvings of deities.
Innovative Film City
(5,815)Studio tours & family attractions
Movie studio & amusement park featuring reality TV set tours & several family-oriented attractions.
Snow City
(3,736)Indoor centre with ice & snow rides
Ice & snow-themed indoor amusement park featuring frozen slides, rides & other family activities.
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium Bengaluru
(855)Planetarium with an education center
Planetarium with shows in Kannada & English, plus a science center for educational activities.
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
(988)Cave temple with architectural wonders
Built into a cave, this 1500s temple features monolithic sculptures & an annual sun illumination.
Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple
(2,409)Landmark Hindu temple with city views
Historic Hindu temple on a hill with colorful shrines, scenic views & many cultural events.
St. Mary’s Basilica, Bangalore
(1,285)19th-century Gothic Catholic church
Gothic-style Catholic church, consecrated in 1882, attracting crowds on St. Mary’s Feast Day.
Wonderla
Amusement park, roller coaster, and park
Wonderla Holidays, is one of the largest amusement park operators in India, headquartered near Bidadi, 28 kilometres from Bengaluru, Karnataka. Wonderla Holidays Limited currently operates 3
Sankey tank
(799)Tranquil lake with public park areas
Man-made recreational lake featuring park benches, gazebos & a waterside promenade for pedestrians.
Ulsoor Lake
(874)Lake
Ulsoor Lake’ or Halasuru Lake, one of the biggest lakes in Bangalore, is located on the eastern side of the city. It derives its name from the name of the locality it is situated, namely, Halasuru
Shivoham Shiva Temple
(2,426)Temple complex with a large Shiva statue
Sacred complex containing enormous Shiva and Ganesh statues, plus a healing stone.
Pyramid Valley
Arkavati
(909)Rivers and waterfalls
The Arkavati is an important mountain river in Karnataka, India, originating at Nandi Hills of Chikkaballapura district. It is a tributary of the Kaveri, which it joins at 34 km south of Kanakapura
Bangalore Aquarium
(3,065)Small place with an array of sealife
This compact, bi-level aquarium with many tanks exhibits various species of colorful fish.
Karnataka High Court
(422)Landmark court building with red facade
Large, imposing 19th-century courthouse featuring a red facade in a popular park setting.
National Gallery of Modern Art, Bangalore
(479)Works by contemporary Indian artists
Museum housing paintings by modern & contemporary Indian artists, plus a cafe & an auditorium.
Bannerghatta Main Road
Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park
(2,975)Colorful fountain shows set to music
Twice nightly shows feature coordinated fountains, lights & music, surrounded by landscaped gardens.
Tumkur Main Road
Hebbal Lake
(249)Lake and birdwatching
Hebbal Lake is located in the north of Bangalore at the mouth of National Highway 7, along the junction of Bellary Road and the Outer Ring Road. It was one of the three lakes created in 1537
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
(4,723)Arts center with exhibitions & classes
Cultural campus with diverse exhibitions of visual arts & crafts, plus educational programs.
Jaya Prakash Narayana Park
(6,715)Paths, a pool & a musical fountain
City greenspace with walking/jogging paths, a swimming pool, a musical fountain & play equipment.
Turahalli Forest
(3,318)Wooded hilltop park with city views
Hilly park with rugged trails for hiking, mountain biking & rock climbing, plus a small temple.
Devanahalli Fort
(1,758)Historic fortress constructed in 1501
Built in 1501, this mud, lime & brick fortress with semi-circular bastions spreads over 20 acres.
Venkatappa Art Gallery
(502)Venkatappa museum & contemporary gallery
Museum featuring works by noted Karnataka artist Venkatappa & exhibition space for contemporary art.
Freedom Park, Bangalore
(5,362)Park with monuments & a protest area
City park on the site of a former jail with multiple monuments & a designated protest area.
HAL Aerospace Museum
(9,408)Exhibits about aerospace history
Aerospace company’s museum featuring photographs & models tracing aviation & aeronautics history.