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.

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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

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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.

Includes

Sightseeing as per itinerary
English-speaking tour guide
Monument entry fees
Battery car ride at Lalbagh Garden
Fixed menu lunch
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
All taxes and service charges

Air and train fare
Medical insurance
Personal expenses
Drinks and meals
Gratuities
Camera fee at monuments

Important information

Know before you go

The visit to Bangalore Palace is external only
The itinerary order is a sample only, sites may be visited in a different order

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Enjoyed my day very much. I was comfortable & cared for. Srinivas is knowledge & kind. He customized the day to meet my wishes

12 March 2020

Excellent tour of Bangalore. We enjoyed the sites we visited very much along with the banana leaf vegetarian lunch. The guide and driver are very knowledgeable and polite. The vehicle was comfortable and safe.

16 December 2021

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Bangalore: Full-Day Historical Guided Tour

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