Bangalore: Full-Day Historical Guided Tour
ID: GYG173811-263853
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Visit the so-called Silicon Valley of India, Bengaluru, on a full-day temple and palace excursion. Discover the ISKCON Temple, Tipu Sultan Palace, Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, and more.
After hotel pick-up, stop at the ISKCON temple, a religious place known for its beautiful paintings and Vedic exhibitions. Do not forget to check out the artificial waterfall while you are here.
Move on to the Tipu Sultan Palace to see the Indo-Islamic architecture, the famous painting of Tipu Sultan, and learn the history of the palace.
Visit the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens to see 1000 species of trees, plants, and flowers, and the beautiful glasshouse, inspired by the Crystal Palace of England. Savor lunch at a local restaurant before your visit to Bangalore Palace, a Tudor-style architectural marvel, known for its graceful interior work. Check out the High Court, Cubbon Park, and the Vidha Sabha.
See the highly popular Bull Temple dedicated to Nandi, believed to be a vahana (vehicle) of Lord Shiva, carved from a single rock. Visit the Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, a religious place dedicated to Lord Shiva, before you head back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Join an English-speaking guide for an enlightening experience
- Visit some of the ancient temples known for their intricate architectural designs
- Head to the Tipu Sultan’s Palace and take a peek into the courageous ruler’s golden days
- See the Vidhan Sabha, home to a number of state government departments
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The visit to Bangalore Palace is external only
• The itinerary order is a sample only, sites may be visited in a different order
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
