| Vidhana Soudha |
| An imposing edifice housing the State Legislature and the Secretariat of Karnataka. This is one of the best-known landmarks of Bangalore. |
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| Attara Kacheri |
| Overlooking Vidhana Soudha is this red brick and stone building in the Greco- Roman style of architecture. It houses the State High Court |
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| Tipu’s Palace |
| Built in 1791, Tipu Sultan’s summer retreat is a two-storied ornate wooden structure with fluted pillars, cusped arches, and balconies. It now houses a museum that contains artifacts relating to the Hyder- Tipu regime. |
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| Bangalore Palace |
| Modelled on the lines of the Windsor Castle in England, the Bangalore Palace flaunts turreted parapets, battlements, fortified towers, and arches. Entry to the palace is restricted |
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| ISKCON |
| Built in an ornate architectural style, the Krishna Temple is a blend of modern technology and spiritual harmony |
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| Lalbagh Gardens |
Take a stroll in this 240-acre park, which is a home to India’s largest collection of rare tropical and sub-tropical plants, as well as many centuries-old trees. It contains one of Kempegowda’s watch towers, a surreal lawn surrounded by Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, an ornamental clock, a beautiful lake, a topiary park, a charming wooden bandstand and a glasshouse modeled on London’s Crystal Palace |
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| Full day excursions from Bangalore |
| Belur, Halebeedu and Shravanabelagola |
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| Belur |
What the Parthenon is to Greece and the Pyramids to Egypt, the Hoysala temples at Belur are to South Indian architecture. Belur's main temple, Chennakeshava was in 1117 AD to celebrate Hoysala military victories and took over a hundred years to complete. Stories from the Puranas, the Upanishads and other mythological sources have been executed in the most exquisite and authentic detail, as have tales from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. |
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Friezes of charging elephants, each different from the other, mythological figures, military scenes, dancers and musicians, and elaborate decorative motifs are the attractions of Belur. The winged figure of Garuda, Lord Vishnu’s carrier, stands with the palms touching in homage at the entrance facing the temple. The angled bracket figures depict celestial nymphs, singing, dancing or executing daily chores. Here each work has its significance and a tale to tell. The temples at Belur and Halebeedu are the cream of what remains of the Hoysala dynasty and a must on every tourist's temple itinerary. |
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| Halebeedu |
Just 17km away from Belur is Halebid, the ancient capital of the Hoysalas. The temple, perched on a star-shaped base amidst lawns, is a sculptural extravaganza. Its walls are richly carved with an endless variety of Hindu deities, sages, stylised animals, birds, and friezes depicting the life of the Hoysala kings. The temple complex has a museum which houses the idols, statues, busts, and sculptures excavated by the Archaeological Department from the ruins. It is open everyday between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Fridays |
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| Shravanabelagola |
A little gem of calm, unspoiled township tucked away between the large Indragiri and the smaller Chandragiri hills, Shravanabelagola has remained a great Jain center and the goal of thousands of pilgrims who flock to see the magnificent, gigantic statue of the Jain saint, Lord Gomateswara. The monolithic statue of Lord Gomateshwara, a Jain saint and an object of worship for centuries, standing atop one of the hills (Indragiri) is 18 meter high and is said to be the tallest monolithic statue in the world. The symmetry in stone was created around 983 AD by Chamundaraya, a general and minister of the Ganga King Rachamatta. The Mahamastakabhisheka festival, an elaborate ritual, held here once every 12 years, attracts devotees from all over the world. The last Mahamastakabhisheka was held in 2006. |
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| Mysore |
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Built in Indo-Saracenic style, with domes, turrets, arches, and colonnades, the palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world. Known as Amba Vilas Palace, it was designed by Henry Irwin, the British consultant architect of Madras state, and completed in 1912 on the site of the old wooden palace that was destroyed by fire in 1897. The majestic Durbar Hall with its ornate ceiling and sculpted pillars, and the Marriage Pavilion with its chandeliers, cast-iron pillars, and Belgian stained glass arranged in peacock designs in the domed ceilings are the main attractions. Make sure you see the magnificent jewel-studded golden throne, the pride of the Wodeyars and the symbol of their sovereignty, displayed here during the Dasara festival in October. |
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| Jayachamarejendra Art Gallery |
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The art gallery in the Jaganmohan Palace houses an excellent collection of ceramics, sandalwood, ivory, stone, antique furniture, and ancient musical instruments. You can also gaze at paintings by reputed artists like Ravi Varma and Roerich, as well as traditional Mysore gold leaf paintings. |
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| Chamundi Hills |
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Perched atop a hill 13km outside Mysore city is the temple of Chamundeshwari, the patron deity of the Wodeyars. The 4.8m tall monolith of Nandi and the gigantic Mahishasura statue are added attractions. |
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| Brindavan Gardens |
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Visit the famous gardens at the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam after sundown, when musical fountains and colored lights transform this place into a magical fairyland |
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| Srirangapathna |
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You will come across this island fortress of Tipu Sultan on the Bangalore-Mysore Highway. This history-rich town was the capital of the Warrior King Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan - The Tiger of Mysore. |
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Fort: It is from here that Tipu charged at the British soldiers with his legendry sword. An obelisk in the Fort marks the place where he fell and betrayed by his own men. Within the Fort is a Mosque and the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. |
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Daria Daulat Bagh: Built in 1784, this Summer Palace was one of Tipu's favourite retreats. Made of teak, this Indo-Saracenic structure has ornate and beautiful frescoes. |
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Gumbaz: Housing the mortal remains of Tipu Sultan, his father Hyder Ali and his mother, the Gumbaz has splendid ebony doors inlaid with ivory. Tipu's favourite Tiger stripes cover the walls |
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| Pre and Post Tours – Ex Bangalore |
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| History and Bird Sanctuary - Mysore |
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Day 01: Bangalore – Mysore via Srirangapatna. Later in Mysore visit to Maharaja Palace, Chamundi Hills, Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery and Brindavan Gardens. Overnight |
| Day 02: Early Breakfast and proceed to Ranganathittoo Bird Sanctuary. Later drive to Bangalore |
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| History and Wildlife Sanctuary – Mysore and Nagarahole |
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| Day 01: Bangalore – Mysore – Nagarahole (5Hrs drive). Evening Wildlife Safari. |
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Day 02: Nagarahole – Mysore (01.30Hrs). Visit to Maharaja Palace, Chamundi Hills, Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery and Brindavan Gardens. Overnight |
| Day 03: Drive to Bangalore |
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| Relax with Coffee and Explore the History – Chikkamagalur |
| Itinerary |
| Day 01: Bangalore – Chikkamagalur via Shravanabelagola. Afternoon Coffee Plantation tour. |
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Day 02: Before breakfast, take a trek to highest peak Mullyanagiri. Rest of the day free |
| Day 03: Drive to Bangalore via Belur and Halebeedu. Visit to Temple. Arrive Bangalore in the evening around 1800Hrs |
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| Coffee Country and You – Coorg |
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Day 01: Bangalore – Madikeri (6Hrs) via Bylakuppe (Biggest Tibetan Settlement in the country) visit to Marble Buddha temple. Check in to Hotel. Evening visit to Omkareshwara Temple and Raja Seat. |
| Day 02: Half day excursion to Abby Falls and Talacauvery (source of river Cauvery) |
| Day 03: Drive to Bangalore via Mysore. Visit to Mysore Palace. |
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| Venice of the East – Alleppey |
| Itinerary |
| Day 01: Fly Bangalore – Cochin. Transfer to Alleppey. Relax and enjoy Ayurveda treatments. |
| Day 02: Check in to Houseboat. Enjoy sailing in Venmbanadu lake |
| Day 03: Drop to Cochin airport and fly back to Bangalore |
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| Tea and You – Munnar |
| Itinerary |
| Day 01: Fly Bangalore – Cochin. Transfer to Munnar. |
| Day 02: Full day Munnar sight seeing. |
| Day 03: Drop to Cochin airport and fly back to Bangalore |
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| Golden Triangle (Delhi – Agra and Jaipur) |
| Itinerary |
| Day 01: Arrive in Delhi. Check in to your Hotel. Later visit Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Raj Ghat, Parliament House, Rashtrapathi Bhavan. Overnight |
| Day 02: Check from hotel and drive to Agra. Visit to Taj Mahal. Overnight |
| Day 03: Check out from hotel and visit to Fathepur Sikri. Drive to Jaipur. Check in to Hotel. Later visit to Amber Fort. Overnight |
| Day 04: After breakfast half day Jaipur city tour. Visit to Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar. Evening free for shopping. Overnight |
| Day 05: After breakfast check from hotel and drive to Delhi. Drop to Airport/Railway station |
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