Explore the Local Area from Our Hotel Near MG Road

Home to Manyata Tech Park, Embassy GolfLinks Business Park and UB City, Bangalore is known as India’s Silicon Valley. But it also has another name: Garden City. Bangalore has lush parks like Cubbon Park and beautiful gardens framing palaces, art museums and theaters. Our 5-star hotel near the Majestic and Koramangala districts offers the ideal destination for discovery.

Lalbagh Botanical Gardens - 2 km   

Hyder Ali, the Emperor of Mysore, laid down the foundation of the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens in the 18th century. The gardens were later completed by his son, Tipu Sultan. He imported trees and plants from different countries of the world, like Persia, Afghanistan and France, to add to the wealth of the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens of Bangalore. The gardens encircle one of the towers erected by Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore.

The gardens boast a rich collection of almost 1000 different species of flora. There is also a Glass House inside the gardens, modeled on London's Crystal Palace. Spread over an area of 2400-acre, the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens hold the distinction of having the largest collection of rare and exotic plants in India. The first lawn clock of the country was also set up in these gardens.

The others attractions of the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens include the Lal Bagh Rock, one of the oldest rock formations on earth. It is believed to be approximately 3000 million years old. The garden is beautifully designed, with lawns, flowerbeds, lotus pools and fountains adding to its splendor. Flower extravaganzas are held every year in the botanical gardens, as a part of the Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations.
 

Cubbon Park - 2.3 km

Dating back to the year 1864, the park was laid by Sir Mark Cubbon, the then viceroy of India. The Cubbon Park spreads over an area of approximately 250 acres and is quite frequented by both walkers as well as joggers.

The engineer of Cubbon Park was by Sir Richard Sankey, the then Chief Engineer of Mysore.

A number of neo-classical styled government buildings are situated inside the park, out of which one is the Vidhana Soudha. The Public Library, the Government Museum and the High Court are also located inside the park. Lying in the heart of Bangalore, Cubbon Park stands adorned with trees, flowerbeds and rolling lawns. For those who are looking for some moments of peace and solitude in Bangalore, Cubbon Park is just the place to be.

Attara Kacheri - 2.9 km

Attara Kacheri of Bangalore is a building that now housing the High Court. Situated opposite the Vidhana Soudha, it dates back to the year 1867. One of the major attractions of the Attara Kacheri is its Gothic Style of architecture. It is a two-storied building, built in the European classical style. 

Attara Kacheri of Bangalore was built under the reign of Tipu Sultan, the Emperor of Mysore. It is said that during his time, the offices of the eighteen departments of Revenue and General Secretariat expanded to quite an extent. Since the palace could not house the offices, he ordered the construction of a new building, where the offices could be relocated. He named the building as Attara Kacheri, meaning eighteen offices or departments.

Vidhana Soudha - 3.8 km

Built in early 1950, designed to showcase indigenous architecture and usher in the new age of democracy, this imposing edifice houses the State Legislature and the Secretariat of Karnataka, this is one of the best known landmarks of Bangalore.

The stone structure, which reflects the ’Neo-Dravidian’ style of architecture, was built with ’Bangalore-granite’ that was excavated from Mallasandra and Hesaraghatta.

The Bull Temple - 6.5 km

Built by Kempegowda in Basavanagudi (now an area in Bangalore), the temple is reminiscent of 16th century Dravidian style architecture. It has a huge granite monolith of Nandi (the Bull) .This is perhaps the only temple where the ’vaahana’ (vehicle of the God) gets precedence over the master ( Hindu God – Shiva) . The giant bull, adored as Basavanna, is the prime attraction for visitors and its popularity gave the place its name - Basavanagudi or the Bull temple. The bull also has a small iron plate on its head. As per the tradition, this plate prevents the bull from growing. Providing a great backdrop to the statue are the idols of God Surya and Goddess Chandra, on their chariots.
 

The Bangalore Palace - 8.2 km

Owned by the Maharajahs of Mysore the construction of this architectural marvel was started in 1862 and completed in 1944 and it spans over 45,000 sq ft.. The Palace, steeped as it is in history, is evocative of the opulence of an era long gone when royalty was a way of life. Two rooms that deserve special mention are the Ballroom on the ground floor and the Durbar Hall on the first floor where the Maharaja addressed the assembly. The Ballroom is grand -from its polished teak floor that came from the forests of Burma to the cut-glass chandeliers. The Palace gardens were designed by famed German botanist Gustav Krumbiegel- plants were chosen carefully to ensure that there was colour all through the year.

Apaulogy

Described by proprietor Paul Fernandes as “a gallery of curious illustration,” apology celebrates Bangalore’s ever-changing face with vibrant, soulful illustrations capture everyday scenes and landmarks witnessed during the artist’s residence in Bangalore during the 1970s. Open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
 

Chowdiah Memorial Hall

A performance space playfully architected to resemble a violin, the Chowdiah Memorial Hall commemorates the late violin maestro T. Chowdiah. Offering performance spaces and technical support, this hall regularly hosts prestigious performances and community events.
 

Hal Aeronautical Museum

Located on the grounds of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the HAL Aerospace Museum is the first of its kind in India. Since 2001 the museum has chronicled the development of the nation’s aerospace industry and features a collection of multiple aircraft, helicopters and model engines in addition to flight simulators and other interactive exhibits.

Contact: +91 80 2231 8341 | Distance: 6.1 kilometers / 20 minutes | Website
 

Jagriti

Owned and operated by the not-for-profit ART Foundation, Jagriti’s mission is to “professionalize English-language theater in India.” Including a main stage for productions as well as adjoining multipurpose rooms for lectures and gatherings, the Jagriti complex is a thriving community center for the arts.

Contact: +91 80 4124 2879 | Website
 

National Gallery of Modern Art

The Bangalore branch of the National Gallery of Modern Art is located in the historic Manikyavelu Mansion, a residence which once belonged to the Mysore Royal Family. Covering 3.5 acres, the estate features a display space of 1,551 square meters in the residence and an additional 1,260 square meters in a new Gallery Block as well as a research library, cafeteria and other facilities. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact: +91 80 2234 2338 | Website

Natya Stem Dance Kampni

The Natya STEM (Space.Time.Energy.Movement) Dance Kampni works in a contemporary dance vocabulary informed by recognizably-Indian movements and aesthetic traditions. Founded in 1995 by Madhu Natraj, the Kampni today enjoys a reputation as one of India’s leading contemporary dance companies.
 

Nritragram Dance Village

Nrityagram is the realization of founder Protima Gauri’s dream of “a community of dancers in a forsaken place amidst nature. A place where nothing exists, except dance.” Artists residing at the commune engage in a self-motivated, holistic pursuit of art for art’s sake.

Contact; +91 80 2846 6313 | Website
 

Ranga Shankara

Opened to the public in 2004, the Ranga Shankara was conceived by Arundathi Nag in commemoration of her late husband, actor Shankar Nag. The 320-seat theater features performances six days out of every week and hosts a highly-regarded annual theater festival.

Contact: +91 80 26493982 | Distance: 9 kilometers/30 minutes | Website
 

Tasveer

Dedicated to “the art of photography and photography as art,” Tasveer ranks among Bangalore’s premier gallery experiences. Each show are nothing short of compelling.

Contact: +91 80 4053 5212 | Website
 

The Rangoli Metro Art Center

Constructed by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation to capture the spirit of the “Bougainvillea Promenade” which once stood nearby, the Rangoli Metro Art Center is a public space for arts and recreation featuring a youth-oriented play area called “Chilipili” in addition to local crafts and a restaurant.  Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
 

Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum

The old school Visvesvaraya Science museum located on Kasturba road showcases special attractions for children to experience the fun aspects of science.

Distance: 1.7 kilometers/10 minutes | Website

Bangalore Palace

Dating back to 1862, Bangalore Palace is a Tudor style construction with a floor area of more than 45,000 square feet on 454-acre grounds. Originally purchased from the British by the Maharaja of Mysore, the palace is owned today by the scion of the Mysore Royal Family. In the recent years the palace grounds have witnessed numerous large performances, including several concerts which drew more than 30,000 people.

Contact: +91 80 2657 8184

Koshys

An Indian coffee house which evokes the mystery and character of a film noir bar, Koshys is a popular venue to catch up with friends over aromatic brews.Originally a bakery, the space now occupied by Koshys was christened as the Parade Café in 1952 and drew politicians, journalists, professors and lawyers with its snacks, coffee, tea and dinner. It is rumored that many influential decisions in Bangalore’s history were made at the tables of the Parade Café—a tradition that continues today in the venue’s current incarnation.

Lal Bagh

The Lal Bagh Botanical Garden was commissioned by Hyder Ali, ruler of the historical Kingdom of Mysore, in 1760. Today covering 240 acres, the garden feature more than 1,000 species of flora and surrounds a tower attributed to Kempe Gowda I, the founder of Bangalore. Open daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Contact: +91 80 2657 8184 | Distance: 2.5 kilometers/15 minutes
 

Mysore Palace

The Palace of Mysore is the official residence of the Wodeyars, the dynasty which ruled the state of Mysore for seven centuries. Although a palace was first constructed on the site the 14th century, the current structure is just over 100 years old and features a mixture of the Hindu, Muslim, Rajput and Gothic architectural traditions. The palace is open to tourists and features an audience chamber, two “durbar” halls where the public would petition the king, a royal wedding hall and an armory stocked with weapons used by the royal family. Website

Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace

Known as the “Tiger of Mysore,” Tipp Sultan ruled the southern kingdom for 17 years at the end of the 18th century. His Summer Palace, constructed entirely with French rosewood, is characterized by its numerous pillars and arches. Today, part of the palace has been converted into a museum featuring personalities and artifacts from the era. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Contact: +91 80 2670 6836 | Distance: 4 kilometers/15 minutes

Vidhana Soudha

The grand “Neo-Dravidian” Vidhana Soudha, seat of the Karnataka state legislature, is located on the northern edge of Cubbon Park. Completed in 1956, it is the largest legislative building in India and features a 200-foot-wide staircase leading to its foyer.

Distance: 3.7 kilometers/15 minutes | Website

Ananya

Taking their name from the Hindu word for “unique,” Bangalore’s two Ananya boutiques sell adverse selection of beautiful Indian products including jewelry, apparel and antiques.

Contacts: +91 80 2536 1130 (Lavelle Road) / +91 80 2559 1655 (Hospital Road) 

Cinnamon

Effortless contemporary elegance, made-in-India. Browse through the latest creations of cutting-edge designers in apparel; bags; jewelry; accessories; home décor; textiles and more, all nestled behind a distinctive stainless steel gate.

Contact: +91 80 2221 2426 

Sunshine’s Garden Boutique

Sunshine’s Garden Boutique “offers a bouquet of creative ideas to dress up your garden space, be it small or large.” In addition to an eclectic variety of statues and other decorative elements, Sunshine’s offers Bonsai workshops taught by an award-winning practitioner of the art. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Contact: +91 80 6583 1100

UB City

An elite shopping attraction and business center, UB City is a lifestyle destination showcasing: Louis Vuitton, Zegna, Burberry, Good Earth and Estee Lauder among other elite brands to enhance your retail experience.

Contact: +91 80 22711488 | Distance: 1.3 kilometers/10 minutes | Website

Cubbon Park

Created in 1870 by the British Chief Engineer of Mysore, Cubbon Park takes its name from Sir Mark Cubbon, the Commissioner of Mysore who moved the state’s capital to Bangalore in 1804. Having been expanded since its inception, the park now more than 300 acres in the heart of the city with lush greenery. It is accessible from M.G. Road, Kasturba Road, Hudson Circle and Ambedkar Veedhi (road). Open 24 hours daily.

Distance: 1.5 kilometers/10 minutes 

Nagarahole National Park

Ranging from the foothills of the Western Ghats down through the Brahmagiri Hills and down south toward Kerala State, the Nagarahole National Park is a rich belt of vibrant jungle. Engage in a safari boat for a river cruise or a rugged four-wheel-drive to tour the park’s rocky hills as you spot the region’s diverse fauna.