About Bangalore Tourism: Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is the capital of Karnataka and a major metropolitan city, often called the "Silicon Valley of India." Its numerous parks and gardens have earned it the nickname the "Garden City," which, along with its lakes, rich history and other attractions, attract innumerable crowds. Holidify offers numerous Bangalore travel packages so that you can fully experience this wonderful city with friends or family.
What makes Bangalore a popular tourist destination is its gardens and parks, namely Lumbini Gardens dedicated to Gautam Buddha, Cubbon Park that is home to over 6,000 trees, Lalbagh, a botanical garden and Bannerghatta National Park. In addition, lakes like the Ulsoor Lake and Stanley Tank add to the region's natural beauty. The months from October to February are best to visit Bangalore.
Bangalore is also known for its massive palaces like Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, made in the Indo-Islamic style now a museum and the Bangalore Palace, owned by the Mysore Royal Family, featuring expansive grounds. If you want a slice of nature, make sure to visit 50 feet high Chunchi Falls, Nandi Hills, Pearl Valley, known for its picnic spots and the 400-year old Big Banyan Tree.
Bangalore tour packages include visits to several of the city's museums like the Venkatappa Art Gallery that houses over 600 paintings, the interactive museum called Indian Museum Experience, India's first aerospace museum known as HAL Aerospace Museum, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium etc. Also, don't forget to add religious sites like Shiva Temple, St. Mary's Basilica, Bull Temple, Art of Living Centre and Halasuru Someshwara Temple to your itinerary.
Given the city's elevated terrain, adventure activities like trekking to Skandagiri, cycling, go-karting, and quad biking near Nandi Hills are plenty of opportunities. For a day of fun and frolic, visit Crazy Waters, Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Smaaash etc. UB City Mall, Church Street and Orion Mall are excellent places to shop; there are luxury boutiques, local vendors, cafes and restaurants that you can check out!
For a remarkable experience, Bangalore travel packages also include destinations like Mysore, Chikmagalur and Coorg. Also called the City of Palaces, Mysore is famous for its royal heritage. It is home to some marvellous palaces like the Mysore Palace, beautiful temples like Chamundeshwar Temple, sanctuaries, lakes, gardens and more that you must visit!
Coorg, with its lush greenery, coffee and spice plantations, dense forests, lakes and waterfalls, is a treat for nature lovers and is also known for its temples like Omkareshwara Temple, trekking and river rafting etc. A breathtaking hill station, Chikmagalur is known as the "coffee land of Karnataka" and is a must-visit for its plantations, green peaks, sanctuaries, waterfalls and lakes, Bhadra Dam, temples and more.
Holidify's affordable and customisable Bangalore travel packages are ideal for a short getaway and guarantee you an unforgettable trip!
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