A Trip to Bangalore, India

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   Anna C Taylorposted 8 years ago

   I'm heading to India for two weeks come January and I'm looking into the best sights and activities. I know Bangalore isn't a big tourist city (which I actually prefer) but I was wondering if there's anything I must see when I visit.
   
   I'm taking any recommendations or advice!

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   sajupaluposted 8 years ago

   Hello Anna,
   
   I would like to suggest the below places to visit in Bangalore,
   
   1)  Lalbagh Botanical Garden
   2)  Wonderla Amusement Park
   3)  Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
   4)  Art of Living International Center
   5)  Infant Jesus Shrine
   6)  Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri
   7)  Phoenix Marketcity
   8)  Cubbon Park
   9)  National Gallery of Modern Art
   
   Please let me know your experiences after your visit these places.
   
   Welcome to India, and a happy journey.
   
   Best Regards,
   Saju

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      travelscrapbookposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Hello Anna, Welcome to India..
      
      Well, I beg to slightly differ in your understanding about Bangalore.So here are some more suggestions that you can try while in Bangalore..So go ahead and explore..
      
      1. Art Galleries
          (a) Earthen Symphony - Artifacts and Murals
          (b) Streisand - Indian, Western, Mid-Eastern, Oriental, African styles
          (c) Magnitude Art Gallery - Customized Art
          (d) Abstract Art Gallery - Paintings and Frames
      
      2.  Cultural Centres
           (a) Ranga Shankara - Theatrical Performances
           (b) Alliance Francaise - Indo-French Cultural Centre
           (c) Natya Institute - Kathak & Choreography
           (d) Suchitra Film Society - Cinema & Cultural Academy
           (e) Attakalari Centre- Indian Martial Art- Kalaripayattu, yoga, ballet   performances
      
      3.  Heritage Trip (Apart from what is already shared)
           (a) Bangalore Palace
           (b) Tipu Sultan's Palace
           (c) Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
           (d) Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain
           (e) St. Marks Cathedral
           (f) St. Mary's Basilica
           (g) St. Partrick's Church
           (h) ISCKON Temple
      
      4. Pubs & Lounges
         (a) HardRock Cafe - Sports Lounge
         (b) Shiro @UB City
         (c) Khaaja Chowk
         (d) Loveshack
      
      I hope I have been able to give you a starting point...
      
      Regards

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         Anna C Taylorposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you so much for your response! I'll look into these.

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      Anna C Taylorposted 8 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for your advice as well! I'm looking forward to visiting  several of these historic locations!

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         travelscrapbookposted 8 years agoin reply to this

         My pleasure...Best wishes for your trip..
         
         Regards

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   Kathryn L Hillposted 8 years ago

   I hope you can find a beautiful ancient temple to enter, sit and feel the deep peace of centuries of loving God.

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