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Gardens
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It is fitting that Bangalore
is often referred to as a 'garden city', since it is filled
with many large expanses of green. Home to a series of large
parks and well-maintained gardens, Bangalore has plenty to
offer those simply looking for a place to jog, sunbathe, picnic
or appreciate Indian horticulture.
Cubbon Park contains many of Bangalore's top sights to
see and things to do, while for others, the recreational
activities surrounding Ulsoor Lake provide the perfect day
out. I Also, if you have time, look out for the exotic plants
and colourful flowers in the Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens.
Bangalore's main parks and gardens are shown here.
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Bangalore
Parks and Gardens: Cubbon Park - Kasturba Road, Bangalore,
560001, India, IN:
Cubbon Park is a vast public space,
covering some 300 acres / 120 hectares. Laid out in
the 1860s, this park lies in the very heart of the city
and is an integral part of local life. With trails suitable
for jogging, plenty of seasonal flowers, lush greenery,
a children's playground, and large expanses of grassed
areas suitable for recreational activities, Cubbon Park
is also home to a wealth of local wildlife. Many people
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tourist attractions, which include its magnificent State
Central Library, the Government Aquarium, the Government
Museum, the Venkatappa Art Gallery and the Visvesvaraya
Industrial and Technical Museum. Bangalore gardens open:
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Bangalore Parks
and Gardens: Ulsoor Lake / Kensington Park -
MG Road, Bangalore, India
Ulsoor Lake has become an important tourist
attraction in its own right and lies close to
the very heart of Bangalore. The lake itself
covers an area of more than 300 acres / 120
hectares, and is dotted with small islands.
Featuring a range of recreational activities,
many locals come to Ulsoor Lake for its boating
and pleasure cruises. Plenty of scenic picnic
spots and large expanses of grass can be found
surrounding the lake, perfect for playing games
or simply soaking up the sun. On the north-eastern
side of Ulsoor Lake you will find Kensington
Park', which is located off Kensington Road.
Bangalore gardens open: daily
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Bangalore
Parks and Gardens: Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens-
Mari Gowda Road, Bangalore, India
Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens lie
on the southern side of Bangalore city centre
and was established during the 18th century. Covering
more than 200 acres / 80 hectares, this delightful
parkland features a large number of old trees,
an enormous collection of unusual tropical plants,
a breathtaking glass house, a tall watchtower
and also plenty of red roses, the garden's namesake.
Visiting fitness fanatics will be pleased to find
that the park's gates open at 06:00 each morning,
free of charge, when the many trails are filled
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with keen joggers.
Bangalore gardens open: daily - 06:00 to dusk
Bangalore gardens admission: charge |
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Bangalore Parks
and Gardens: Bannnerghatta National Park / Wildlife
Sanctuary- Bannnerghatta Road, Nearby Bangalore,
India
Bangalore Parks and Gardens: Bannnerghatta
National Park / Wildlife Sanctuary - Bannnerghatta
Road, Nearby Bangalore, India, IN Sited just
over 20 km / 12 miles from central Bangalore
and easily reached by either bus or car, the
Bannnerghatta National Park makes for a good
day out. This safari park offers you the chance
to observe animals at home in a natural habitat.
Highlights include lions, tigers, elephants,
bison, deer and many other exotic creatures.
Also onsite is a small zoo and a popular crocodile
farm.
Bangalore gardens open: daily - seasonal variations
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