Ista Bangalore Destination Guide
The city of Bangalore has witnessed the rise and fall of great empires as history progressed. The historic tales of the great warrior Tipu Sultan and the rule of the East India Company are to name a few among them.
Lal Bagh Gardens
Haider Ali laid out the garden while Tipu Sultan added plants and trees for other countries. The place has over 1800 species of tropical, sub tropical, medicinal and floral plants. One of the four Kempe Gowda tower is located in this garden. Flower shows are organized here in Republic Day and Independence Day weeks. (6 km from Ista)
Government Museum
Established in 1886, it is one of the oldest museums in the country. It has 18 galleries comprising of Neolithic finds from various civilizations, antique jewellery, textiles, coins, art and miniature paintings among other reserves. (3 km from Ista)
Bangalore Palace
The Bangalore Palace was built by the then King of Mysore, Chamaraja Wodeyar. He bought the land from Rev. Garret and built a majestic palace on it, in 1884. The architecture represents Tudor style. The Windsor Castle of England inspired the construction of this palace. (5.5 km from Ista)
Bull Temple
The temple was built at Basavangudi in the Kempe Gowda period in 16th century. The monolithic Nandi bull made of grey granite polished with mixture of groundnut oil and charcoal is believed to have grown magically through the centuries and now measures nearly 5m in height and over 6m in length. (7.5 km from Ista)
Tipu's Summer Palace
This palace, started by Haider Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan in 1789 is a two-storied ornate structure. Substantial woodwork and ceilings painted in bright colors and beautiful carvings add to the beauty of the place. (6.5 km from Ista)
ISKON Temple Complex
ISKCON Temple Complex is one of the popular tourist attractions of Bangalore and is of great religious significance. ISKCON stands for International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Founded by Srila Prabhupada in 1966, the ISKCON society's ambit has crossed the national boundaries. (11 km from Ista)