The best time to visit Guwahati is during the Bihu time which falls in April-May, popularly known as the ‘Bohag-Bihu’ among the Assamese people, that’s something you should acknowledge because Bihu is Assam’s most famous festival. The foot-tapping music and the traditional dance moves are will entice you, and yes the mouthful of Assamese Till-peetha (traditional Sesame-sweet), Ghila- peetha, Maalpua peetha, Narikol ladu ( traditional Coconut-sweet), Till ladu, Sunga peetha, Tekeli peetha, etc. too are there to caress your sweet tooth. That being said, there lay some nearly extinct tribal festivals amidst the tea labors, such as ‘Jhumur’ et al. whose songs are blended with Assamese-Bengali-Oriya languages. You can take a sneak-peek on the life of the tea tribes by traveling not too far from Guwahati into the tea gardens. In any case, you will have to keep the Guwahati center stage.

One of the places to visit in Guwahati is the Kamakhya temple, a notable Hindu temple which is believed to be blessed with goddess Durga’s genitals as the foundation, thus called the ‘Yoni-peeth.’ Devotees in large numbers visit here to offer their prayers in pursuit of a happy and prosperous life. Suffice to say, this place’s enigma is as breathtaking to a nonbeliever too as being one of the oldest and greatest temples in India. The three Garbhagrihas such as Calanta, Pancharatna, and Natmandira, are the important parts of this temple. The best time to visit the temple is during the ‘Ambubachi-Mela’ festival.

The cruise ride on the Brahmaputra River is one of the other places to visit in Guwahati, and I suggest you don’t give it a miss. Also, include tasting local cuisine made from the local Brahmaputra Fish in your bucket list.

The places to visit in Guwahati are the rain forests which are not too far away from the city. They stand distinctly appealing to an adventure junkie’s eye — namely, Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, Joypur Rainforest, Dibrugarh, etc. You can avail jungle safaris and camping here if you’re on a backpacking adventure trip. To get there, you’ll need to rent a car from Guwahati itself. Besides, there are other means of transport such as tourist buses, and information is available on the internet.

How about a footloose in the mesmerizing mountains of Meghalaya? Sounds exciting? Here’s the deal. From Guwahati, you will get the most convenient means of transport to get to Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. Meghalaya is the famous tourist destination among the seven sisters which boasts of Cherrapunji and Mawsynram as two of the gorgeous hill stations in India.

Shillong has both air and train link from Guwahati and is situated at the altitude of 1491m above sea level thus almost kissing the sky, indeed so as you can rub shoulders with baby-clouds in Cherrapunji, distinguished for the persistent rainfall across the year. Places to visit in Cherrapunji: Nohkalikai falls, Seven Sisters’ falls.

Places to visit in Shillong:

Lady Hydari Park: Located in the East Khasi Hills, this is a famous place inundated with plants and flowers. A suggested visit here is during April and October while the flowers are in full bloom.

Ward’s Lake: A manmade lake named after Sir William Ward, the Chief Commissioner of Assam back then during the English colony. The lake has breathtaking beauty with boating facilities.

Golf Course: Otherwise called the ‘Gleneagle of the East,’ this is one of the oldest Golf courses in India that stands witness to the grandeur of the British colony. The groves of Pine and Rhododendron tress at an altitude of 5200 ft are quite a treat to the eye.

Other key places to visit in Shillong: Spread Eagle falls, Elephant falls, Sweet falls, Shillong peak (for a bird’s eye view of the city), Don Bosco center for indigenous cultures, Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum etc.

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India boasts of many gorgeous hill stations among which Shimla wins the brownie points. Being the capital town of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is at the focal point of connecting with other dominant tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh which itself is a tourist spot, that apart, the breathtaking beauty of this place is the tourist magnet around the year.

In every atom, Shimla is worth its salt to cast its spell on you with all that dazzling mountains lacing the horizon and a snow bath to send the chill down your bones. Sipping tea in a hill top cafe and while away time looking at the carelessly beautiful pines bejewelling the mountains is the most idyllic thing one can think of doing here.

Here are a few places to visit in Shimla:

1. Christ Church:

Shimla’s most well known and oldest church is Christ Church which stands witness to the legacies of British Rule. The Church overlooks the entire city of Shimla and is also quite visible from miles around in the city.

  2. Jakhu Temple:

A notable temple in Shimla dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This is known to be one of the oldest temples in Himachal Pradesh. It takes a 2.5 km trek from the ridge to get there, but all that sweat is worth as the temple overlooks the picturesque beauty of the mountains and the nearby town of Sanjauli.

  3. The Ridge of Shimla:

Tourists from around the world gather here throughout the year to witness the snow capped mountain range enveloped in the beauty of nature which is an exceptional view. The mountain lights liven up the evening atmosphere.

  4. Shimla State Museum:

House to a range of splendid paintings, sculptures, coins, handicrafts, photos etc. This place is sought after by visitors on being one of the notable tourist places of Shimla. The colonial impact on the buildings around here sets a nostalgic atmosphere for the visitors. The lawns that sprawl around feed more life to the beauty of this place.

  5. Mall Road:

This is the shopping destination of Shimla for both the tourists and locals. There are shops of local handicrafts. Also, there are brand showrooms, food courts to add to the vigour of the widespread mall road. If not buying into goodies, you can just walk a mile in the chill followed by a warm soup in the local food court or have a tasting of the mouth-wateringly hot Gulab jamuns in the nearby sweet shops.

KULLU AND MANALI

There are more than one means of transport from Shimla to Kullu but which is most favoured by the tourist is taking the road on a rented car. Kullu is the second best tourist spot in Shimla which weaves its pedigree in its world famous lamb-wool shawls, a sobriquet Pashmina. Kullu’s beauty is blissfully mesmerizing as that of Shimla and Manali is probably the most picturesque tourist den in here. Manali’s mall road is way better as compared to Shimla with twice as the shops in the latter. I suggest a hearty shawl shopping spree once you get there. That apart, doesn’t forget to pamper your taste buds with grilled Trout fish, a local Himachal cuisine made with the locally cultured fresh Trout fish. This dish is hugely available in almost every alternate food stop in the Mall Road in Manali.

Famous Tourist destinations around Manali:

1. Solang Valley: like its western counterparts, Solang valley too has the jaw dropping beauty about it. It is a photographer’s paradise and many a romantic song sequences from Bollywood movies have been shot here. Solang valley’s attraction is the snow sports such as Skiing, Mountain-biking, Paragliding, Zorbing etc.
2. Other notable tourist places in Manali are:
   1. Hidimba Devi Temple
   2. Great Himalayan National Park
   3. Rohtang pass
   4. Pandoh dam
   5. Pin valley national park

Himachal tourism includes various adventure sports, so if you are an adventure junkie, plan your journey wisely as not to miss on Paragliding for a bird-eye view of the beautiful Solang valley and River rafting.

Once you are done with places to visit in Shimla, Kully, and Manali, you can also check out Guwahati and Shillong.

History has a deep bearing on this place. Famous poet Rabindranath Tagore’s Brother Jyotirindranath Tagore and his wife Kadambari Devi stayed in 10, Sudder Street. Since in theory, Sudder Street has a frail emotional chord of the Bengalis, there are quite a handful of Bengali shops to be seen, rest of the shopkeepers are mostly Biharis or Marwadi’s, in fact there you will see a massive showroom of Marwadi style salwar-kameezes and Sarees. Alongside, the expat magnet is the handicraft and summer clothing stalls sprawling there. Sometimes you fall victim to fleece, so buy wisely.

I perhaps tasted the world’s cheapest Chinese in Sudder Street, quite a mouth-watering for less money. I made friends with a British national first time in India toeing Mother Teresa’s line. I got snapped by a Spanish national and grinned blushingly at the compliment ‘beautiful Indian lass’. I sat on the dust without much fuss to hum along with some hippies. It felt as if I had cut across the barriers of nationalities to find myself in a salad bowl. I was overwhelmed with the experiences even though it was a short visit, but then that is Sudder Street, a mysterious parallel world within our much known Tilottama Kolkata.

You’re likely to notice foreigners bargaining over clothes, books, handicrafts from roadside stalls and the busy shopkeepers trying to take them on board. If you pass by them, you will find yourself standing across the Indian Museum on Chowrangi Road.

Things you will find in Sudder Street that you will never find anywhere in Kolkata:

1. Cheapest food stalls
2. Many foreign currency exchange booths
3. Offices of tour agents
4. Veiled drug peddlers who sell drugs at the lowest prices possible
5. Inexpensive hotels

The inner breath of Sudder Street is its active and taboo less lifestyle. Time stops here and creates a holy nexus between nationalities.

When in Kolkata, you may also want to visit Sunderbans, a tiger reserve.

There are places depopulated by running taxis, and you have to walk up to the main road which is sometimes miles away to get hold of one, and you’re definitely in a problem if it is midnight. What we suggest you do is to seek a traffic controller’s help to catch you a taxi. The taxi drivers don’t usually don’t get into a verbal brawl with the traffic sergeants, so chances are they might ask you the rightful fare. There are 24/7 traffic control booths in almost every notable street in Kolkata, and seeking help from them might save you from something uncalled for.

Reckon on flying taxis at your own risk in North Kolkata in case of a hurry because there are taxi unions who make sure to draw their share of commission from the cabbie when you’re not hiring a taxi from the authorized taxi stand and the cabbie might ask you extra money from the meter eventually. Better still, if you drag yourself to the stand and get hold of a taxi from there, it will save you some time from not running about after the flying ones.

In the past, the government has gone the extra mile to crack a whip on the passengers’ inconveniences caused by the Kolkata taxi drivers, however, they introduce a batch of new taxis called the ‘no refusal’ taxis around the city which look slightly different from the regular ones as being blue and white in color. You can pretty much be sure that they won’t ask extra money. Neither will they dare you to call the cops, nor will they seem like they’re doing you a favor by driving you to your destination.

Since it is no brainer to put cabbies through a logical fight over a refusal, so what best you can do is to right away note down the taxi registration number and report that to a nearby police station. Kolkata Police, for that matter, has both Facebook and Twitter pages where you can lodge your complaints and those will be undoubtedly taken care of, they will even provide you a complaint registration number and the result of the action taken.

SOME IMPORTANT NUMBERS:

Kolkata Police helpline numbers: 8300-10000, 98308-11111, 9163360404, 9163360404, 9163360405, 9163360406,

2214-1457, 2250-5096, 2214-3644.

Website: kolkatatrafficpolice.gov.in

Mostly young people and honeymoon couples have Goa as their pick to spend the unforgettable time of their lives. However, here are some places to visit in Goa:

Water sports

Water sports in the sea attract many foreign visitors and adventure junkies. Make sure to check the safety measures before hitting any such water sport. There are other beach activities that I propose you to give a try. To name a few such activities, Banana boating (adventure sport that mostly psyches up the kids), jet skiing, water sporting, parasailing, and Dolphin cruises are the key attractions here.

One Night stay at the Beach

The Sunset spells a fresh life to most of the beaches in Goa. The weather livens up by the colorful crowd gathering in the beaches to while away time. To nail the most happening beach in Goa, be sure to land up in the Anjuna where quite a good deal of beach shacks remain open all night, and you can party to no limits with your friends overnight. Arambol beach floods you with music and open jam session along with your drink by the beach.

Wildlife hunting

Though a little neglected, Goa’s wildlife is worth a visit. Penetrate the wilderness to witness the breathtaking beauty of Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary which is situated near Molem. The second best wildlife sanctuary here is the Bondla wildlife sanctuary. Have an eyeful on the waterfalls; Dudhsagar Falls tops the list among the lot.

Shopping spree

Goa is a shopper’s paradise and Saturday night bazaars are invariably the main shoppers’ attraction. Flea market has charmed its way to glory on being the most famous market here which renders a wide range of chunky and fashionable goodies like jewellery, souvenirs. To catch the flea market, hit the Anjuna beach on a Wednesday. You can easily bargain here and the shops are lined along the beach.

Go Biking

There are more apart from the beaches in Goa, if you shift your focus a bit towards discovering the exotic and intriguing pathways along the paddy fields. For ease, hire a bike and ride your way to glory. Halt by something which catches the eye, have an eyeful, then get going.

Party all Night

The real fun starts when darkness sets in. Hop from one bar to another to see what is happening or go straight to shacks and sway over the beats of loud music. Enjoy drinking all night long and have a blast.

With the night cropping in, the fun bloats a bigger high. Goa has myriad nightclubs and discos to lure the party animals. To name a few: Club Cabana, Tito’s, etc. Have a blast with your friends all night with unlimited drinks and food for company.

Visit the Casino

Gambling is legal in Goa, so it is not unusual to see several casinos scattered across major hotels. Some are even found on boats. The casino cruise is one of the places to visit in Goa if you come from a place that is alien to casinos.

The major hotels have bigger casinos in Goa. Certain yet sexier casinos are located in the cruises which overlook the vast ocean and serves exotic drinks and food on board itself. To name a few cruises: Casino Royale, Casino Carnival, and Casino Caravela.

Also, check out Palolem Beach in Goa.

In some cities, Thanksgiving parades are organised where people from around the city join feet to make this occasion a success. Thanksgiving allows you a four-day weekend, thus enabling you to visit your family and friends.

The Government offices, businesses, schools and other organizations are closed on the day which stretches up to four days. Transit remains a problem for common public during the four days as the public transit systems don’t function on routine timetables. This is the busiest period in the USA; making the roads clumsy and overcrowded. The local traffic is up a creek because of the busy football matches and seasonal parades.

Background:

Since the year 1863, Thanksgiving Day is continuing to be an annual holiday. The day that faced protests from the Native Americans in Massachusetts back in 1970. History claims that the world’s first Thanksgiving Day was held in El Paso, Texas in 1598. While the claim that the modern Thanksgiving Day being held by the Pilgrims in Plymouth to celebrate their new harvest in Massachusetts in 1621, also demands attention. The third claim says that the first Thanksgiving was held in the year 1623, where they thanked the rain that ended the drought.

Thereafter, in the second half of the 1600s, the festival rocketed to become an annual event being celebrated across the country. It was George Washington who proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day in 1789.

At a glance:

1. It is an annual national holiday celebrated in the United States of America and Canada.
2. The first Thanksgiving fiesta was taken place among the pilgrims and Indians in 1621 to celebrate the new harvest.
3. The day is celebrated to tender thanks and to seek blessings for a fresh healthy harvest next year. It is about acknowledging kindness and you can thank anyone who helped in that light.
4. Families and far flung friends reunite on the day to celebrate together.
5. One of the key non-religious holidays in America and this doesn’t count out any race from its celebration.
6. The feast is huge, ruled by Turkey and Pumpkin pie.
7. This holiday is a breather for even the hardcore professionals.
8. Thanksgiving is synonymous to three F’s for many Americans- Family, Food and Football.
9. Considered as the largest travel day when people even trade a thousand kilometres to reach their loved ones for a meal.
10. No presents are exchanged unlike Christmas and people from any religion can celebrate.

Upcoming thanksgiving dates:

According to the popular belief by local people, it was named Tawang by Mera Lama in the 17^th century. To reach Tawang from other parts of the country, one needs to land in Guwahati or Tezpur in Assam in the first place then pull the journey further to Tawang. Bhalukpong falls halfway to Tawang which is located in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. After that comes, the Bomdila and Sela pass in case of a journey to Tawang by road.

People from Tibetan origin rule the Shyo village that apart from the other places which are ruled by Monpa tribes, who originally belong to Mongoloid stock. Their houses lined up along the region are also tourist magnets being built by stones and timbers. They are well built and fair in complexion unlike the other tribes in Arunachal Pradesh. They live on Agriculture and Animal husbandry mostly.

Places to visit in Tawang

Tawang Monastery

Belonging to the 17^th century, Tawang monastery is the inner breadth of the social and religious life of the local people. Both the exterior and interior of the monastery have charmed its way to the visitor’s hearts being distinctly beautiful, where the library needs a special mention for keeping the special religious books in their collection. Otherwise known as the “Golden Namgyal Lhatse,” this monastery is devoted to love, learning and the purity of life.

In Arunachal Pradesh, there are two important festivals observed such as “Losar” and “Torgaya” which is annually celebrated as the year begins. Every third year of Torgaya, the Dungyur festival is celebrated, and all these take place in the Tawang monastery.

Lakes

The lakes around Tawang have a phenomenal beauty that attracts many visitors throughout the year.

Some famous lakes are:

1. Pankang Teng Tso: Is 17 km away from the noisy city, has the serene atmosphere one needs to commune with nature. During the period of April-October, Pankang Teng Tso Lake radiates its true beauty, thereby taking the visitors by surprise, thus this is the most recommended time to visit Tawang. There bus connection from both Tezpur and Guwahati. Also, one can opt for air connection as Tezpur and Guwahati being the nearest airports. And the nearest bus stand of the place is the Bomdila bus stand.
2. Sangetsar Lake: Is 30 km north east of Tawang, which is about a two hours drive.
3. Banggachang Lake: Is known for its picturesque beauty.

The beauties of these lakes can’t be put to words, only eyes can see what words can’t describe, and it is one of the remarkable places to visit in Tawang.

Things to know

Tawang’s temperature is in the lower side throughout the year hence warm clothing is highly recommended no matter what time of the year you choose to visit Tawang.

Tiger Reserves in India ensure the safety of tigers alongside ensuring the safety of humans by taking them for a jungle safari in a cage like vehicle, a reverse of caged tigers in zoos. Such a measure is taken because wild is always more appealing in their wilderness.

I will discuss two tiger reserves in India that are worth a visit.

Ranthambhore National Park

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is located in Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, where reigns the king, the majestic Tiger. Atop the mountains, there is an enormous fort at the foothill of which rests the national sanctuary, one of the few Tiger Reserves in India. The place is a combine of mountains, green forest, and lakes. During ancient times, Ranthambhore had been the place of hunting for the former rulers and royals of Jaipur. In the year 1971, Ranthambhor was declared a Tiger Reserve which eventually gained the title of National Tiger Reserve by the later years. To go into the jungle, you need to ask for the forest department’s permission and comply with a handful of precautionary measures. The forest department allots a Jeep which takes you inside the jungle. To reach the main region, you will need to pass by Ranthambhor fort whose gigantic front gate overlooks the rocky roads to the forest. Taken the road, you are likely to reach a water body where there are Crocodiles to be seen.

Then there are the three lakes, Padam, Rajbhag, and Millar, among which Padam looks pristine being covered with lotuses. The migrating birds gather here during the winters whose sight is a treat to the eye. In a fleeting distance from Padam, there is Jogi Mahal which overlooks the Ranthambhor fort mothered by both Aravali and Vindhya mountains. The Ranthambhor fort, which is built of red stones, stands witness to the rhapsodic Rajput architecture. Then you may waft towards the Rajbhag Lake. The thorny bushes in the rocky side roads set an adventurous atmosphere. After a concise walk along the road, you will bump into Rajbhag Lake, and if you’re lucky, you will have an eyeful of Leopards, Sambar Deers, Bears, Jackal, and countless migrating birds. Enthralling to the bits, the Jungle safari spans 3 hours at the most.

Nagarhole national park

This famous National Tiger reserve in Karnataka spans around 247 square miles. In Kannada, Nagar means snake, and hole means fountain. True to the name, the river Kabini courses in the jungle tearing it apart in full vigor. In the vicinity, there are grasslands and water bodies everywhere, which gives it a spooky disguise. It is known from the locals that the former kings of Karnataka came here to hunt. This is the free zone of Elephants, Panthers, Sambar Deers, Jackals, Bisons, and Tigers. Countless species of migratory birds also grace the place. It is a short journey from Hunsur to Nagarhole, and ideally, you should opt for a road journey. Elephant safari is also available here. A lot of animals come off the forest during the summers. The screeching sound of the Hyenas and Jackals thicken the thrill. In a very short distance from Merkel, there lay the Abbey fountain and in the journey, you pass by Irpu River where you can go about a boating spree. Nagarhole could be reached easily from Mysore in a car by the road. Best time to visit is during March and April.

Another tiger reserve in India to check out is Sunderbans in West Bengal.

To summarize, Sunderban is a tiger reserve and a bio forest mostly visited by people across the globe for a glimpse of the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger, though the king only shows up to a few lucky ones. Sunderban means ‘Beautiful (sundar) Ban (garden)’ in Bengali and the place stands up to its name being situated in the thick mystic Mangrove forest of west Bengal.

You will be psyched to find the deities of the non-Aryan Hindu goddesses namely Manasha (the daughter of lord Shiva from Hindu mythology) and Bonobibi (the forest goddess) still being worshipped here by the local fishermen. You will feel like being cut off from civilization with your cruise on the river Maatla tearing apart the unruly waves and completely deserted landscapes for company, what can be more thrilling than this?

How to reach Sunderban?

To get to Sunderban, you’ll need to reach Canning in the first place which connects Kolkata by train, then opt for a cruise ride which takes a matter of two days (including a night halt mid-river) to complete sighting the entire area within human reach. And if you’re lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the nearly extinct Royal Bengal Tiger, then your journey becomes fruitful. The ticket prices include the food and luxury charges on the cruise, and we recommend the government cruises as they ensure the utmost safety.

What is more interesting about Sunderban is, this can be visited in a jiffy beside a Kolkata tour as canning is only 132 km from the capital city of West Bengal.

Read about other tiger reserves in India.

A city that boasts of the most posh and beautiful crowd from all walks of life and a healthy assorted culture, is mostly sought after by the generation who want a big leap in their respective careers for Bangalore is industrially rich and believes in high-living. A person is likely to change to bits coming to Bangalore. The city itself is continuously aging before other industrially enriched cities in India and quite visibly so. Here under discussed is what ups the ante of Bangalore in a visitor’s eye. It’s a modern city and the pubs, bars and microbreweries are some of the places to visit in Bangalore besides the architecture we’ve listed below.

As Bangalore is never on the boil during the summers, people come for a footloose in the city and collecting crisp memories from the urban enigma. Since Bangalore’s mojo lay in the malls, city hopping, shopping or simply having an eyeful of the stylish crowd or hitting the famous pubs for shaking a leg, there are some other heritage sites that are worth a many visits, here are some architectural places to visit in Bangalore:

1. Vidhana Soudha:

The pomp and grandeur of non-Dravidian architecture to which the four domes in the four sides stand witness, attracts many tourists throughout the year. The Vidhana Soudha was built around 1954 to gradually become a landmark in Bangalore. Vidhana Soudha houses the legislative Chamber of Karnataka Government and encompasses many government departments.

2. Attara Kacheri (High Court):

The two storey building was raised in 1867 under the supremacy of Tipu Sultan. Gothic style architecture reigns here supreme and the building is enveloped in red paint with Corinthian columns. This is situated at the entrance of Cubbon Park and is a house to the High Court and many lower courts.

In a fleeting distance from the courts, there is the State Central Library building in “Pompeian red” colour whose architecture engages stone and fluted pillars with walls dabbed in lime plaster. There is a collection of unusual coins, sculptures, inscriptions and old paintings in the museum. Venkatappa Art Gallery is a notable gallery in Bangalore located nearby which showcases famous paintings, plaster of Paris works and wooden sculptors which famous artists like Venkatappa and a few other contemporaries.

3. Lalbagh Botanical Garden:

The rarest of rare collection from the list of tropical and sub tropical trees grace the 240 acres garden, an ultimate spell caster. The royal glasshouse therein, which was raised in the year 1889 to venerate the visit of the Prince of Wales, resembles London’s Crystal Palace. It was a start run by Hyder Ali in 17^th century which later was handed over to his son Tipu Sultan to look after. The name “Lal Bagh” was derived from the collection of red roses than bloom entire year there. Independence Day and Republic days soak the garden in festive colours and there is also an exhibition of hybrid vegetables is held to celebrate both the events.

4. Cubbon Park:

With the lush green for a company lacing the 300 acre area, Cubbon Park is a great place to while away time. The name Cubbon came from the name of the erstwhile Commissioner of Bangalore, Sir Mark Cubbon. Wide varieties of indigenous and uncommon trees are to be seen in the park. Joggers, walkers and nature lovers seek after this place the most for the beautiful greenery. There is an adjacent park called Bal Bhavan where kids enjoy to the fullest. There is also an aquarium showcasing many a decorative fish.

5. Bangalore Palace:

This palace which has a deep bearing on England’s Windsor Castle, was raised by HH Chamarajendra Wadiyar X. The breathtaking architecture, cultured flowers, arches, wide green lawns and graceful wood carvings clamp up the rhapsody. Bangalore’s palace and forts demand almost half a day of your visit.

6. Tipu Sultan’s Palace and Fort:

Tipu Sultan palace and Fort is equally majestic to the viewers which stands witness to the genius from the bygone Architecture. It was actually built by chikka deva raya in mud which later was restructured by Hyder Ali during the Indo-Islamic period and reached completion during Tipu Sultan’s (Hyder Ali’s son) time. The adjacent Hindu temple boasts of Tipu Sultan’s religious tolerance.

7. Ulsoor Lake:

A very famous lake in Bangalore spread over 125 acres with beautiful scenery for company, was constructed by SirLewin Bentham Bowring, the then Commissioner of Bangalore. The lake authority allows both boating and swimming, hence a great tourist attraction during the summer days.

8. Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium:

It was founded in the year 1989 with a pledge to spread awareness within students and the public about Astronomy. They religiously hold shows till date to boost the campaign throughout the week except for on Mondays.

Conclusion

These are just some of the places to visit in Bangalore. The city is also called the pub city of India and has several microbreweries and a vibrant nightlife. Check out some of the pubs in mg rd, and the hundreds of Cafes and resturants sprinkled around the city.