Published 16:41 IST, October 12th 2019
Places to visit in Bengaluru: The best five tourist destinations
There are multiple places to visit in Bengaluru. It is home to some of the best tourist destinations. Check out the top five places to visit in the city.
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There are multiple places to visit in Bengaluru. Bengaluru has some of the best educational institutions in the country as well. The metro city is famous for its parks, pleasant weather, historical temples, nightlife, and delicious cuisines. Listed below are some of the must-visit places in Bengaluru if you are looking forward to exploring the city.
Best five places to visit in Bengaluru
- Nandi Hills: The Nandi Hills is a set of small hills known for its trekking and weekend getaway. The Nandi Hills is located at the height of 4851 feet from the ground. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state. Yoganandeeshwara Temple sits at the top of the hill. The best time to visit the place is before the sunrise, as the view from the top is serene during the sunrise.
- Bangalore Palace: It’s completely pointless about visiting the city if you don’t visit the lavish Bangalore Palace. The palace is lush green, spread over a whopping 45,000 square feet. It was built centuries back in 1873. This has been one of the famous tourist attractions of Bengaluru since 2005. It is owned by the royal family of Mysuru. The palace is enclosed by beautiful gardens. One can also visit the palace to attend various cultural events.
- Ulsoor Lake: Lake Ulsoor was constructed in the second century by Kempe Gowda. This lake is famous for its boating experiences. One can either opt for pedal boats or rowboats to enjoy a ride around the beautiful lake. Local citizens also enjoy their morning and evening walk on the footpath adjoined to the lake. The lake is one of the largest lakes in the city and a must-visit for tourists
- Iskcon Temple: The temple has many branches in several cities of the nation as well as other countries. The temple is one of the highlights of Bengaluru city. It is also one of the largest Iskcon temples in the nation. The architectural design of the temple is stunning and is considered as one of the prettiest temples in the country. During the night, the temple is lit up with dozens of lights and its view is unmissable. It was inaugurated by the former President Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma in the year 1997.
- Chunchi falls: The Chunchi falls is a 50-foot high waterfall, which is 90 Kilometres away from the city. This waterfall has beautiful scenery and is also one of the favourite picnic spots for families during the monsoon season. It is a suitable place to take a break from busy city life.
Updated 22:20 IST, October 12th 2019