Wednesday November 4, 2009 at 10:33AM from Sabine K.
What to see in Bangalore!,

Lalbagh Gardens is one of India's most beautiful botanical gardens, laid out by Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan in the 18th century. Within the Gardens lies a beautiful lake, dotted with picturesque tiny islands – making it an ideal spot for a leisurely picnic.

Bull Temple (Dodda Basavanna) - The gigantic image of the celestial bull, Nandi, which stands 4.57 meters (15.4 feet) tall, is a classic example of Dravidian architecture. A yearly festival to celebrate the harvesting of peanuts, Kallekai parse, is held here during November and December and attracts large crowds from all over the state.

The Government Museum - Established in 1886, this museum is one of the oldest in the country. The museum houses a unique collection of sculptures, inscriptions, paintings, icons and relics from the ancient Indus Valley city of Mohenjo-daro.

Visweswaraiah Industrial & Technological Museum is a tribute to Sir. M. Vishweswaraiah, a statesman who was dedicated to bringing science and technology to the common man. This museum contains wonderful information about the marvels of science, complete with various technological gadgets, working models and diagrams.

Innovative Film City is an amusement park built in 2008 and located in Bidadi, about 50 kilometers outside Bangalore. This theme park has contains a wax museum, dinosaur museum, a “Cartoon city'” for kids, a mirror maze, 4D movies and more. Tickets are between Rs300 to Rs1000 (US$6.50 to US$22) per person, depending on which attractions you want to visit.

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