Aquarium

Situated at the entrance of Cubbon Park, the aquarium is housed in an octagonal-shaped building and is the second largest aquarium in the country having a large varsity of aquatic life, exhibiting the largest number of indigenous and exotic, cultivable as well as ornamental pet fish.

Located on Kasturba Road, the aquarium is housed in a diamond shaped building that was opened in 1983. The aquarium comes under the State Government's Department of Fisheries.

Every time you see those brilliantly coloured fish on either Discovery or National Geographic channels, don't you wish you could get close to them? You may not get to see such an amazing variety of fish, but still a visit to the aquarium is a pleasant experience.

The aquarium is home to purely freshwater fish, which are both indigenous and exotic..

Bannnerghatta National Park

About 21 kms. from the city, this lion and tiger safari park is an important place to visit. There is also a Crocodile and snake farm attracting many visitors. There are regular bus services from the city to this place.

Bannerghatta National Park is an important place to visit. It is located amidst sylvan surroundings.

Going to a zoo can be a vastly different experience from seeing animals in the wild. It sure does give nature lovers a glimpse of wild animals in their natural habitat.

Its main attractions are bisons, lions, elephants and panthers among other wildlife. It also has a Serpentarium and a crocodile farm. It is teemed with people and is a favorite picnic spot. The park officials organise a Lion Safari for those interested.
Bannerghatta National Park project was established in 1971. It also comprises of pets corner, and a museum besides a park of pre-historic animals..

Cubbon Park

Laid out by Lieutenant General Sir Mark Cubbon this park is located near the Vidhan Soudha and has a number of neo-classical styled government buildings. Over 250 acres of this green park is a joggers and walkers delight.

This wooded and be flowered park was laid out by Lord Cubbon, the then viceroy of India in the heart of the cantonment in 1864. Since then fairy fountains and an august bandstand have been added. But the most important aspect of Cubbon Park is its newer buildings that have brought it cultural wealth.

No one would be surprised if one refers Bangalore as the garden city of India after have a walk at the Cubbon Park. On a grassy expanse in the centre of Bangalore is this park, planned and laid out by Sir Richard Sankey, the then Chief Engineer of Mysore. It is named after Sir Mark Cubbon, Bangalore's longest serving Commissioner.
These are acres of land dedicated to trees, flowerbeds and rolling lawns: which means Cubbon Park has got its fair share of monuments: red-faced government buildings that house the Public Library, the Government Museum and the High Court..

Gardens in Bangalore

Famous as the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore is the ideal destination for tourists. Every year students, corporate professionals and business tourists visit Bangalore. From the software companies to the reputed educational institutes, Bangalore is one of the ideal destinations for the tourists. Besides the happening and snazzy places in Bangalore, there are a number of tourist places in Bangalore. There are some beautifully landscaped gardens in Bangalore in Karnataka in India. Indianholiday.com offers online information on Gardens in Bangalore, Karnataka and other tourist attractions of India.

There are a number of green and serene Gardens in Bangalore, Karnataka. One of the famous Gardens in Bangalore, Karnataka is the Lal Bagh Gardens. One of the major tourist attractions of Bangalore, it was founded by Kempe Gowda Haider Ali. From sprawling acres of greenery, well designed flower beds, lotus pools to the fountains and canals, this is one of the most beautiful destinations in Bangalore.
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Lal Bagh

The Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, laid out by Hyder Ali is located on the southern fringes of the city. It holds a number of flower shows, especially during the Republic Day (26th January). They have over 1000 species of flora. The Glass House, modeled on London's Crystal Palace, is the center of attraction.

Hyder Ali laid out these famous botanical gardens and his son added horticultural wealth to them by importing trees and plants from several countries. This is a beautiful 2400-acre park.

Of all the good that Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan did, this must be the best. The Lalbagh Gardens were commissioned by the 18th century and over the years it acquired India first lawn-clock and the subcontinent largest collection of rare plants. The garden also has trees that are over 100 years old..

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

The rich and beautiful Lal Bagh Garden is a pleasant 240 acres park in the southern suburbs of Bangalore. One of the many gardens in the city, Lal Bagh is the most famous garden in Bangalore.

It derives its name from the profusion of Red roses, which bloom here. Rulers of Mysore laid this garden. Haider Ali started building this garden in 1760 but his son Tipu Sultan completed it.

The Lal Bagh rock is one of the oldest rock formations in India and is believed to be 3000 million years old.

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