45 BEST Places to Visit in Bengaluru

Expansive national park with animals

Vast national reserve featuring a zoo, safari park, butterfly conservatory & animal rescue center.

Lush green space with many activities

Established in 1870, this vibrant city park has walking paths, landscaped gardens & play areas.

Royal residence open for visits & events

Modern royal palace modeled on Windsor Castle offering tours, outdoor concerts & an amusement park.

Elegant structure with sculpted grounds

This ornate summer home of a Mughal emperor now offers scenic grounds & a small historical exhibit.

Sprawling Hare Krishna temple complex

Expansive, modern Hare Krishna temple campus, including shrines, food stalls & souvenir shops.

Grand state government office building

Massive, architecturally notable building housing the state legislative chambers.

Old Hindu temple to sacred bull

This 16th-century Hindu temple is dedicated to the sacred bull Nandi, with a huge statue of him.

Family-friendly tech & science exhibits

Family-friendly technology & science museum with exhibits on engines, space, biotechnology & more.

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

Family-friendly park with pedal-boating

This lakeside park has colorful pedal boats for rent, plus a swimming pool & children’s rides.

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.

Landmark remains of old fortifications

Monumental, carved stone gate, one of few surviving elements of the city’s 18th-century fort.

Playful place with thrill & water rides

Amusement park with roller coasters, a ferris wheel & water rides, plus virtual reality experiences.

History museum in a grand red building

History museum displaying carvings, archeology & weaponry since 1877 in a red neoclassical building.

Whimsical amusement park with rides

Playful place with a range of amusement rides such as a roller coaster, Ferris wheel & bumper cars.

Historic Hindu temple with idols

This unique, historic temple inside a cave has a serene atmosphere & is home to several Hindu idols.

Historical Hindu temple with carvings

Built for the god Shiva during the Chola period, this Hindu temple features carvings of deities.

Studio tours & family attractions

Movie studio & amusement park featuring reality TV set tours & several family-oriented attractions.

Indoor centre with ice & snow rides

Ice & snow-themed indoor amusement park featuring frozen slides, rides & other family activities.

Planetarium with an education center

Planetarium with shows in Kannada & English, plus a science center for educational activities.

Cave temple with architectural wonders

Built into a cave, this 1500s temple features monolithic sculptures & an annual sun illumination.

Landmark Hindu temple with city views

Historic Hindu temple on a hill with colorful shrines, scenic views & many cultural events.

19th-century Gothic Catholic church

Gothic-style Catholic church, consecrated in 1882, attracting crowds on St. Mary’s Feast Day.

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

Tranquil lake with public park areas

Man-made recreational lake featuring park benches, gazebos & a waterside promenade for pedestrians.

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

Temple complex with a large Shiva statue

Sacred complex containing enormous Shiva and Ganesh statues, plus a healing stone.

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

Small place with an array of sealife

This compact, bi-level aquarium with many tanks exhibits various species of colorful fish.

Landmark court building with red facade

Large, imposing 19th-century courthouse featuring a red facade in a popular park setting.

Works by contemporary Indian artists

Museum housing paintings by modern & contemporary Indian artists, plus a cafe & an auditorium.

Colorful fountain shows set to music

Twice nightly shows feature coordinated fountains, lights & music, surrounded by landscaped gardens.

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

Arts center with exhibitions & classes

Cultural campus with diverse exhibitions of visual arts & crafts, plus educational programs.

Paths, a pool & a musical fountain

City greenspace with walking/jogging paths, a swimming pool, a musical fountain & play equipment.

Wooded hilltop park with city views

Hilly park with rugged trails for hiking, mountain biking & rock climbing, plus a small temple.

Historic fortress constructed in 1501

Built in 1501, this mud, lime & brick fortress with semi-circular bastions spreads over 20 acres.

Venkatappa museum & contemporary gallery

Museum featuring works by noted Karnataka artist Venkatappa & exhibition space for contemporary art.

Park with monuments & a protest area

City park on the site of a former jail with multiple monuments & a designated protest area.

Exhibits about aerospace history

Aerospace company’s museum featuring photographs & models tracing aviation & aeronautics history.