The Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a vast garden oasis in the middle of the city. It is home to over 1,000 species of plants and trees including rare species from around the world. The garden also has a lake with boating facilities, a watchtower offering a panoramic view of the garden, and a beautiful glasshouse.
This palace was built in 1878 and was the residence of the Wadiyar dynasty, rulers of the Kingdom of Mysore. Now, it is open for public tours, and you can see impressive interiors, artifacts, and paintings. The palace is surrounded by beautiful gardens where you can relax and take pictures.
A visit to Bangalore is incomplete without having a meal at Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR). It is an iconic restaurant that has been serving traditional South Indian food for over 90 years. Do not forget to try their famous masala dosa, idli, and filter coffee.
This palace was the summer residence of Tipu Sultan, who was a ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. The palace has beautiful teakwood balconies, pillars, and arches with intricate carvings. It also houses a museum with artifacts that belonged to Tipu Sultan, including his sword.
This museum, named after the legendary engineer and statesman Sir M. Visvesvaraya, aims to promote science and technology education. The museum has interactive exhibits on various branches of science and technology, including electricity, mechanics, and space technology.
This lake is one of the largest in Bangalore and offers scenic surroundings for an evening stroll. You can rent a boat or a pedal boat and enjoy a relaxing view of the sunset. There are also several food stalls and snack counters around the lake.
If you have more time, you can visit the following places:
If you have less time, you can skip MTR or Ulsoor Lake and spend more time exploring other places.