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EXCURSIONS FROM BANGALORE / HOP OVER DESTINATIONS
Ramohalli
This picnic spot is located 28 kms from Bangalore on the
Mysore road. Ramohalli is a beautiful picnic spot
with a KSTDC restaurant. The main attraction of the place is the
400-year-old Banyan tree, which has its branches, spread over an area of
three acres.
Bannerghatta National Park
This lion and tiger safari park is set amidst picturesque surroundings
around 22 kms away from the city. The park is spread over an area of 104
sq. kms. One can see the lions, tigers and elephants in closed enclosures.
There is also a crocodile and snake farm, which attracts many visitors.
There are regular bus services from the city to this place.
Nrityagram
This place was established as an institution for the classical dances.
The famous Odissi dancer Protima Bedi had founded this place to preserve
the ancient and classical dance forms of India. It is located 30 kms from
the city centre. The dance village as it is called, was designed by the
award-winning architect from Goa, Gerard Da Cunha.
Apart from dance, this place also teaches allied subjects like philosophy,
music, mythology,
paintings and choreography.
Mysore
The
erst while capital of the Wodeyars is 140 kms from Bangalore. This city
has retained the charm it had acquired during the reign of Wodeyars.
Mysore is also known as the 'City Of Palace'. For
centuries, Mysore has been visited for sandalwood
and silk. The Mysore Palace is often compared with the Buckingham Palace
in England. The St. Philomena's Church and the Mysore Dassara are added
attractions of this place.
Vrindavan Gardens
on the KRS Dam is one of the most-visited gardens in India. The musical
fountains here have fascinated not only the visitors but they have also
been widely shot for the silver screen.
Ramanagaram
This place is famous for the rock-formations and is a great attraction
for the rock climbers. It is 49 kms from Bangalore
City. Ramanagaram is also an important silk cocoon market.
Shivaganga
50 kms from the city centre is a hill, which provides a breathtaking view
of the nearby areas. There are two famous shrines dedicated to Lord
Gangadeshwara and Goddess Honnadevi.
Hassan
194 kms from Bangalore is Hassan, from where one can go to Belur,
Halebid and Sravanabelagola. Sravanabelagola is a famous Jain pilgrimage
with a 17m high monolith of lord Bahubali standing tall.
Garden City
Aptly called 'The Garden City', due to the patronage of the Wodeyar
rulers, this well-planned city with tree-lined avenues, parks,
gardens and lakes
attracts people from all over India. Bangalore
has more than 400 gardens spread across the length and breadth of the
city. In spite of all its expansions, it retains its quintessential
old-world charm.
Cubbon Park (2 kms from
MG Road)
Planned and laid out in 1864 AD,
Cubbon Park is a
beautiful 300-acres park containing the public library and the museum. The
illuminated "fairy fountain" and the elegant Greco-colonial
style buildings, add to the beauty of this park. The imposing, red Gothic
structure within this park is Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall, which houses
the public library. Also situated here are the High Court, the Government
Museum, the Technology Museum, the Government Aquarium and the Jawaharlal
Bal Bhavan.
Lal Bagh Botanical
Gardens (4 kms from MG Road)
These 240-acre gardens were laid out during the Muslim era (18 century)
by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, 200 years ago. They contain the largest
collection of rare tropical and sub-tropical plants, century-old trees,
fountains, terraces, lotus pools, rose gardens and a Deer Park.
Lal Bagh has a
magnificent glass house built in 1840 AD, on the lines of London's Crystal
Palace. The Annual flower, fruit and vegetable shows are regularly held
here. It contains one of Kempegowda's towers and a surreal lawn clock
surrounded by Snow White and seven dwarfs. Lal Bagh also houses the
offices of the Karnataka Horticultural Society that renders free advice to
those interested in flowers and gardens.
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