Best Things To Do in Bengaluru, India
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Dodda Aladha Mara
(776 Votes)
As the name suggests, this is a gigantic Banyan tree that dots the landscape of Bangalore. Located at Ramohalli, this is a 400 years old tree and covers an area of 3 acres. One of the largest of its type, this tree looks ravishing with a crown circumference of more than 250 meters and more than a thousand aerial roots. The best part about this tree is that it gives immense shade thereby adding ...Read more -
Bugle Rock Park
(759 Votes)
Surrounded by the natural rock formation, the Bugle Rock Park is a green landscape that has over the years become one of the picnic spots for Bangaloreans. This is a special place as it houses temples as well in its precincts. Densely populated by trees, this park was developed by the Horticulture Department of the Government of Karnataka. This is also a popular spot with the walkers who v...Read more -
Sri Someshwara Swamy Temple
(344 Votes)
One of the oldest temples of Bangalore, the Sri Someshwara Swamy temple is an ancient temple that was built during the Chola period and acts as an exquisite example of Indian architecture. Located in Ulsoor, this temple was built by Kempa Gowda and exhibits the grandeur of the Chola kings. Inside, there are a large number of elaborately carved pillars that beautify the temple further. Interesti...Read more -
Forum Value Mall
(242 Votes)
Forum Value Mall is one of the most visited malls of Bangalore that houses everything in its precincts-factory outlets, supermarket, cinema, entertainment and dining outlets. Located in the famous area of Whitefield main Road, the Forum Value Mall is also visited for its movie hall. There is something for every age group here. Don’t miss this mall while you are on your trip to Bangalore. -
Parshwanath Sushil Dham
(105 Votes)
Located on Hosur road, the Parshva Sushil Dam is a recently added Jain Tirth(pilgrimage) for the Jain community. Built by the renowned Surana family of Micro Labs fame, this pilgrimage attracts attention as well as awe. The central deity over here is the "ShankeshwarParshwanath" and a Dadavadi of "Sushil Suriji" marasaheb along with holding idols of BhomiyajiMaharaj, GhantakarnaMahaveer, P...Read more -
Chikka Tirupati Temple
(69 Votes)
Translated as small, the ChikkaTirupathi temple is actually the miniature of the main Tirupathi temple in Andhra Pradesh. It is believed, one should visit this temple before visiting Tirupathi temple to get the blessings of the Lord. As for the history of this temple, it was constructed during Cholas period. As per temple history records, in Hindu Epic Mahabharatha - Lord Agni (god of fire) dur...Read more -
Innovative Film City
(133 Votes)
Bangalore is a cosmopolitan hub that houses a number of modern attractions to attract people to it. Spread over 50 acres of land, the Innovative Film City in Bangalore is an entertainment venue that pulls people owing to its world class facilities. The film city houses 27 different facilities including amphitheater, food courts, retail high street, theme restaurants, haunted mans...Read more -
Vasantha Vallabharayaswamy Temple
(94 Votes)
Located on a picturesque hillock, the VasanthaVallabharaya Temple belongs to the times of Rishi Mandavya, who, according to sthalapurana, is said to have built the shrine. Devoted to Lord Vishnu, this site is believed to have been the one where holy sages used to meditate. Considered to be built during the Chola dynasty, the ancient temple history also carries the story of Rishi ...Read more -
Nandishwara Teertha Temple
(215 Votes)
Located in heart of the city in Malleswaram, Bangalore, this temple is absolutely a must visit place for Hindu devotees. The main attraction of Dakshina Mukha Nandi Teertha Kalyani Kshetra temple is the water that falls on Shiva Linga from the mouth of Nandi (Bull), the vehicle of Lord Shiva. The water then reaches to the holy Kalyani (tank) in front of the Lord. For the believers, th...Read more -
Nettigere Guruvayurappan Temple
(80 Votes)
There are very few people who would not be aware of Guruvayur temple in Bangalore. Located in the quaint village of Nettigere, this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is quite famous with the Bangalorean devotees. The structure of the temple resembles the typical Kerala style of construction. As per the tradition followed by this temple, men - should enter inside the temple wearing a dhoti ...Read more -
Karnataka High Court
(196 Votes)
Built during the colonial times, the Karnataka High Court in Bangalore makes one nostalgic of the British past in India. This is a typical colonial building built with red bricks known as Attara Kacheri. Located in front of Vidhana Soudha, which is the seat of the legislature of Karnataka, this building is of extreme importance and value. The history of the Karnataka High Court can be trac...Read more -
Grover Vineyards Ltd
(109 Votes)
Something beautiful about Bangalore is that this city is also a perfect gateway to some of the most astounding weekend destinations for which you don’t have to travel much. Located at a distance of 30 kms from Bangalore Airport, the Grover Zampa Vineyard is a perfect place to go for some wine tasting. Grover Vineyards offers a chance to get a firsthand experience of the winemaking process...Read more -
Bangalore city has been blessed with surrounding hills, valleys, rivers and falls that are located at a short distance from the city. Located at a distance of 100 km from the capital city of Bangalore, Bheemashweri is a great place for trekking, water rafting, Kayaking and sightseeing and is blessed with immense natural beauty and spectacular landscape.Located on the banks of the River Cau...Read more -
Shanmukha Temple
(156 Votes)
Located in Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, the Shanmukha Temple is one of the important tourist destination and religious places of Bangalore. Believed to have been created by Lord Shanmukha who deliberately chose this barren land as his abode, this temple is the first of its kind not only in the country, but also in the world. The main attractions of this temple are the Sanctum Sanctorum (Garbha Gudi) ...Read more -
Located at a distance of 35 kilometers (22 mi) north of Bangalore city, the Devanahalli Fort is of immense historicity and cultural value. Built in 1501 by Mallabairegowda, this fort has gone through several attacks and seizures including that of Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan and Lord Cornwallis in 1791. The history of Devanahalli dates back to 15th century as a family of fleeing refugees from Conjeev...Read more