Karnataka Vidhana Soudha

Situated at Ambedkar Bheedh in the heart of Bengaluru, Karnataka, the majestic and imposing Vidhana Soudha is the seat of the Karnataka state legislature.

Karnataka Vidhana Soudha

It was built in 1956 for a whopping USD 2,10,000 or roughly Rs 15 crores at that time. The majestic granite structure is much more than a modern-day monument in its own right

Bangalore Palace

Built in the year 1887 by Wodeyar dynasty, the palace is quite similar to the medieval castles that were built in England. The Windsor Castle of London left a great impression on King Chamaraja Wodeyar of Wodeyar dynasty, on one of his trips to England. Inspired by the Tudor style architecture, he got the Bangalore Palace built in the city.

Lal Bagh Botanical Garden

A sprawling garden situated in a 240 acres piece of land in the heart of the city, Lalbagh houses India’s largest collection of tropical plants and sub-tropical plants, including trees that are several centuries old.

Lal Bagh Botanical Garden

Floral Clock

The floral clock, donated by HMT watches, was set up near the main entrance of Lalbagh in 1983. The clock uses an electronic oscillator regulated by a quartz crystal to keep time. The seven-metre wide clock has statues of popular fairy tale characters such as Snow White and Seven Dwarfs placed around it

Lalbagh Glass House

Lalbagh Glass House is a giant palace like glass and iron structure, inspired by Crystal Palace in London’s Hyde Park. Lalbagh glass house was built in 1989 and renovated in 2004 and remains the primary attraction for visitors of Lalbagh.

Lalbagh Glass House

Lalbagh Glass House

Lalbagh Glass House

Calling the sky with its huge brown arms

Founded in 1537, one of King Kempe Gowda’s four towers, located atop on the rock of Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan. Hyder Ali commenced its construction within the walls of the Bangalore Fort, and it was completed during the reign of Tipu Sultan in 1791.

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

A balcony on each side of the central hall was used by the Sultan to address his people.

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

A balcony on each side of the central hall was used by the Sultan to address his people.

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

This palace was spectacular, being built completely from teak. To see a two-storey building such as this built entirely from wood and so demonstratively decorated and carved was truly something else.

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

The structure was built entirely on teak and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies. It is believed that Tipu Sultan used to conduct his durbar (court) from the eastern and western balconies of the upper floor.

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace