Private Tour: Bangalore City Tour Including LalBagh & Tipu Palace
Description
Explore Bangalore’s gardens, parks and palaces on a private full-day tour! An exquisite collection of plants in the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens will amaze you, along with a visit (from outside) to Vidhana Soudha – an impressive government building at the edge of Cubbon Park. See the stunning architecture of Bangalore Palace and Tipu Sultan’s Palace, and learn about Bangalore Fort (Kempegowda's Fort) with your knowledgeable local guide. Enjoy private transport by air-conditioned vehicle with an optional upgrade to include lunch.
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Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, in Bangalore, India, is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan. Hyder Ali commenced its construction within the walls of the Bangalore Fort, and it was completed during the reign of Tipu Sultan in 1791.
Lalbagh Botanical Gardens or Lalbagh is an old botanical garden in Bengaluru, India. First planned and laid out during the rule of Hyder Ali and later adorned with unique plant species by his son Tipu Sultan, it was later managed under numerous British Superintendents before Indian Independence.
Situated in the heart of the city, in the Palace Gardens, Bangalore Palace is a place worth visiting. This palace was constructed in the year of 1887 by the Wadiyar Dynasty. Known for its mesmerizing architecture, beautiful wooden carvings, this palace captivates all its visitors with its incomparable beauty. Built in the Tudor-style architecture, it resembles the medieval castles of Normandy and England to some extent. It is said that King Chamaraja Wodeyar of Wodeyar dynasty was quite impressed by the Windsor Castle of London during one of his trips to England. Hence he built the Bangalore Palace on the similar lines.
One of the most famous landmarks of Bangalore, the Vidhana Soudha houses the State Legislature and the Secretariat of Karnataka. The magnificent white building is spread over 60 acres of land and boasts of Mysore Neo-Dravidian architecture and has incorporated various elements of Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian Styles. It is also the largest Legislative building of India. It was built over a period of five years from 1951-56, and was conceptualized by Kengal Hanumanthaiah. The foundation stone was laid for Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We Pick up travelers from all city hotels, Apartments and private Residences
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout India; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees are recommended
Reviews(4)
its great to see the architectural wonder but due to security reasons we could not see it from inside
<p>This is a very lousy tour.. Pick up at 9 am and drop off at 3pm.. Tipu Sultan Palace and Lalbagh Garden got nothing to see.. Sri Bull Temple still fine, something special.. No visit to Bangalore Palace and Vidhana Soudha, just drive through and pass by, view from the car.. It cost me 102 Pound equivalent to 10K rupees.. I can did it myself less than 1/4 of the amount.. Feeling being cheated, Poor !!</p>
<p>Wonderful glimpse of the city. Our drive , Nagesh was pleasant and capable. Our tour guide, Vinay, was knowledgeable and informative. Enjoyed the botanical gardens, Tipu Sultan's palace, Bangalore Fort and Bangalore Palace. It was a government holiday, so we were only able to view the Vidhana Soudha building from outside. Instead we stopped at Bull Temple and a silk shop. Great day, I would highly recommend this tour.</p>
<p>It was interesting to see this city and the tour was excellent</p>
