The architecture, the layout and the overall look of Tipu Sultan fort and palace offer a glimpse of the ethnic Mughal lifestyle in the past. Located opposite the city market, Tipu Sultan fort can be entered through the southern, Mysore gate which is still intact, from K R Road, or from the Vani Vilas Hospital side. Noted for its beautifully carved arches in Indo-Islamic style, Tipu's fort was originally a mud fort built by a feudal lord Kempe Gowda in 1537. Later an extension was made by Chikkadevaraya Wodeyar of Mysore. It was again extended and fortified by Hyder ali, Tipu Sultan's father. There is an ancient Ganesha Temple, a little beyond the entrance to the fort with a fine statue of Lord Ganesha and a beautiful carving of Sri Krishna playing the flute. There are some interesting reliefs on the walls of the fort and a white memorial tablet is found on the outer wall opposite the Kote Anjaneya Temple. Now only parts of the fort remain. 
What remains now is parts of the fort wall with a tablet marking the place where Cornwallis had breached it in 1791. In the courtyard is the Ganesha Temple that is popularly thought to represent Tipu Sultan's religious tolerance. The fort is noted for its beautifully carved arches on  gate walls.

TIPU'S PALACE
Within the fort are the remains of Tipu's Palace. Haider Ali started the construction which was completed by Tipu Sultan in 1791. It was used as a summer retreat. It was known as the "Abode of Peace". Currently the settings evoke memories of a two storied ornate wooden structure with pillars, arches and balconies. Location: In the City Market area.

This red building with gables, in Cubbon Park was built to commemorate Sir K.Seshadri Iyer, who was the Dewan of Mysore State from 1883 to 1901. The library housed in the building was set up in 1915.The statue of Seshadri Iyer in a small rose garden, in front of the Hall was put up in 1913. The building with the statue in front forms a focal point of a long avenue coming from Hudson Circle.

On a grassy expanse over a few hundred acres in the centre of Bangalore is Cubbon Park, planned and laid out in 1864 by Sir Richard Sankey, the then Chief Engineer of Mysore. It is named after Sir Mark Cubbon, Bangalore's longest serving Commissio- ner. Lawns with vibrant flower beds, shady bowers and flowering trees, make this an ideal place for fitness freaks and the elderly to take their morning jogs or evening walks. The Park has elegant classical buildings like Attara Kacheri (the Karnataka High Court) and the Visveswaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Government Museum, Aquarium, Venkatappa Art Gallery and Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall, all of which are well known. Besides these, it also houses Bal Bhavan - an amusement park for children.

 Surrounding one of the towers erected by Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore, is the 240 acre landscaped Lal Bagh gardens. Haider Ali, the warrior-king of Mysore, decided to create this garden in 1740 on the lines of the Mughal Gardens that were popular during his time. 
The park has some rare species of plants brought from Persia, Afghanistan and France. Hyder Ali's son, Tipu Sultan, added to the beauty of the garden by publicising his wish to receive much-sought-after species of plants from visiting dignitaries.

With an intricate watering system for irrigation, Lal Bagh is aesthetically designed, with lawns, flower beds, lotus pools and fountains. Most of the centuries old trees are labelled for easy identification
During season, the rose garden is beautiful to behold. Apparently, when the young Tipu saw this profusely flowering rose garden he exclaimed, "Lal Bagh!" and that is how Lal Bagh got its name!The Glass House, a later addition to the Garden, now hosts a permanent flower show which is in addition to the extravaganza held every year on Independence Day and Republic Day.
The Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, as it is called now, is open to public from 9 am to 6 pm for a nominal fee of Rs.2/- for persons above 12 yrs. In addition, for the benefit of early morning joggers, and fitness freaks, the gates are open from 6 am to 9 am and 6 pm to 7 pm, when entry is free of charge. Entry for school children and the disabled is free..

 As a memorial to Field Marshall K.M. Cariappa of Karnataka, the Cariappa Park was laid out in 1996 in a portion of the parade grounds between M.G. Road and Cubbon Road. Spread over 22 acres, the park has six segments, an entrance plaza and a seven-feet monolithic monument of Cariappa.

There is a huge man-made waterfall and a pond that attracts birds to the park. At the bandstand which is an elevated lawn, six military bands perform every fortnight. The grassy dunes around the bandstand provide comfortable seating for the public. The garden is maintained by various divisions of the Army. 
A play area has been scientifically created in military style to improve physical strength and mental co-ordination of children. There are sand pits, a spiderweb, Tarzan-swing, Burma bridge, zig-zag tunnels and balance bars.
A walker's track, paved with cobblestones, is 1.8 kms long. About 3000 species of plants and trees both indigenous and imported can be found here. In an effort to be eco-friendly, no chemical fertilisers or pesticides are used for growth or maintenance of the plants.

Chowdaiah memorial hall built in the shape of a violin, is named after Karnataka's violin maestro T. Chowdaiah. This multipurpose air-conditioned hall is a popular venue for cultural events. Located at Gayathri Devi Park Extension below the Sankey Tank Bund Road, it is said to be the first building in the shape of a musical instrument in the whole world.

The planetarium located at Sri. T. Chowdaiah Road opposite to the golf course was established in 1989 by the Bangalore City Corporation and later entrusted to the Bangalore Association for Science Education (BASE). The sky theater here with a dome of fifteen meters in diameter has a seating capacity of 225. Lectures and shows on astronomy are regular features here. The shows about the marvels of the universe, the planets and the solar system are designed to be informative and entertaining and is a visual delight for children and adults. 
  The exhibits displayed at the exhibition hall in the planetarium include astro-photographs of galaxies, paintings, sculpture and posters of versatile personalities such as Albert Einstein etc. It also houses a stall where one can buy books, science kits, models, telescopes, astro-photos, etc. The planetarium is closed every Mondays and second Tuesdays. Working hours are from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm. Daily two shows are held here and the entry is restricted to children below 5 years.

 The park is 22km from Bangalore which is situated in a picturesque surrounding Covering an area of 104 sq kms, including ten reserve forests of Anekal Range of the Bangalore Forest Division, the scenic hills are covered with many ancient temples. with a variety of fauna. It also has a Serpentarium and a crocodile farm. Being a picnic spot it is always teeming with people. It has a Lion Safari through which one can have real free view of Lions in the forest. The other attractions are the Lion tailed monkeys, the snake park, the museum, the collection of birds, the cheetah and other wild animals, it has also a very old ancient temple of Champakadharmeswara built by the Hoysalas in the 12th century AD. Very close to the National Park is the Pearly Valley where one can enjoy a refreshing bath. Inside this park has a snake park, lion and tiger safari.
 
The beautiful Suvarnamukhi stream running through the park, originates in the Suvarnamukhi hills. These hills spread out to a huge rock, about a kilometre long. The Champaka Dharna Swamy temple built in the Dravidian style of the Hoysala age, lies at the foot of the rock. The temple enshrines an image of Vishnu with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi. The Suvarnamukhi hill also houses a small shrine dedicated to Narasimha, and two kms away is the Suvarnamukhi pond. The waters of this pond are believed to have curative powers.
This park is opened to public frm 09.00 - 12.00 hrs, 14.00 - 17.00 hrs, Closed on Tuesday. It covers a 100 sq km, has a lion and tiger 'safari' in a 'caged'car. The park also offers elephant rides.

 Wonder La, the fun and frolic place that has filled the wholeof Bangalore with absolute thrill and unbridled joy. Located just under 30 kilometers from the Garden City along the Bangalore-Mysore Highway, the spanking new amusement park has all that it takes to provide unlimited fun for the entire family high thrill rides, water slides, wave pools, musical fountains, laser shows, virtual reality theatre, restaurants, lavish parking area. Impeccably clean and meticulously maintained .

 Wonder La is the perfect place to cast your cares away and unwind totally, splurging in the waters, getting your wits scared out of you on craxy bewildering rides.Open daily to public from 11am to 7pm. Tickets varies from weekday and weekend. Can have lot of fun in wet ride and dry ride. A good place to go for the Weekend.

Spread over 12 acres within the confines of the Palace Grounds, it is just the place to have a great time with your family. Fun World is an amusement park, which has various kinds of rides for people of all age groups, like the Roller Coaster, Enterprise, Giant Wheel, Fun house, Striking cars, Atlanta Roller Coaster, Caterpillar rides and rounded trains. Attractive stalls sell fancy items and food joints serve a variety of cuisine.

This is a children's Park within the Cubbon Park which is an imaginatively planned amusement park and recreation centre. It is a place where children can enjoy a 1.5 kms ride on a toy train through the park. They can also see the Doll's museum which has an interesting collection of dolls and toys from all over the world. A mini park has swings, horse rides and tree houses. To trigger the enquiring mind there is a 20 million year old tree, a gift from the Geological Survey of India. The Vijayaranga Theatre screens children's films and stages plays. Craft and hobby classes for children are also conducted in Bal Bhavan.

The church is located on Queen's Road. Established by a French missionary Abbe Dubois in 1811, it is the only church in Karnataka state to be elevated to the status of a minor Basilica. The Virgin Mary's festival is celebrated here every September with a procession that attracts people of all faiths. It is near to the Shivaji Nagar Bus Termins.It is visited by lot of people. It has an english mass at 6 AM and 6 PM on Sundays.

Located on the Mahatma Gandhi Road - a very popular commercial hub of Bangalore, St Marks cathedral was built in 1812 and was consecrated in 1816 by bishop of Calcutta. The famous monumental cathedral was further expanded and rebuilt in 1927, which heightens the glory of this historical cathedral. It is a very oldest church in Bangalore.

The mosque is located in busy area of K.R. Market in Bangalore. 'Jumma Masjid' means 'Friday Mosque'. It is city's oldest mosque and was earlier known as Sangim Jamia Masjid. Some records reveal that Mughal Killedar built it. It has an elevated prayer hall with tall ornamental granite pillars. Although the roof of the masjid was destroyed by cannon fire by English Army during Third Mysore War but was renovated in 1836 by Mohiyuddin Ali Khan Mekkri, the Baksh of Bangalore Court.

This temple is a must visit for all tourists. You will find a Shiv Lingam, the projection of Hindu Lord Shiva. The temple also has a statue of lord in a yoga posture that is 65foot high, biggest in the country. The view is just mesmerizing. The statue is surrounded by a small pond where in people throw coins to fulfill their wishes after chanting prayers too their deity. There is a special box where in you can drop a letter to god.

This lake is situated at Basavangudi area of Bangalore city. Although not very gigantic in size, this lake attracts a lot of tourists. It is distinguished by the sculpture of a girl by artist John Devaraj, set right in the middle of the lake.Boating and water scooter rides at this lake are thrilling. A small park adjoining the lake is a good jogging point. Modern sculptures installed by local artists have made this lake even more attractive.