The Ultimate Sightseeing Guide to Bangalore - Top Heritage Attractions

Bangalore is one of India’s fastest growing cities and Karnataka’s thriving capital, best known for its cutting edge art institutions, excellent nightlife, stylish neighbourhoods, head offices of famous international companies and many other contemporary developments. Despite its modern appeal, Bangalore has a rich history which is still evident around the city at sites such as temples, forts and palaces dating back to several ancient dynasties, creating a contrast of past and present. Traveasy offers cheap flights to Bangalore and we have compiled a list of the city’s most impressive heritage sites that should definitely be explored on a trip here…

Sree Surya Narayana Swamy Temple

The Sree Surya Narayana Swamy Temple is one of the only Sun God temples in India and one of the city’s most revered religious sites, built in 1995. This beautiful monument was created with Chola architecture and is home to the iconic idol of Lord Suryanarayana (Sun God), which was transferred here from Badrinath. The Sree Surya Narayana Swamy Temple celebrates a series of colourful festivals throughout the year, including the famous 8 day Brahmotsavam festival.

Bangalore Palace

Bangalore Palace is one of the city’s oldest landmarks, established in the late 18th century by King Chamaraja Wadiyar. This Tudor-style palace estate was inspired by the style of the iconic Windsor Castle in England with lots of grandeur and elegant features, including fortified towers, woodcarvings, arches, stained glass windows, Victorian furniture, old paintings, royal memorabilia and lush lawns. The palace is now open to the public and also regularly hosts shows and concerts.

Bull Temple

This is one of Bangalore’s oldest Hindu temples, believed to date back to the 15th century when it was established by the founder of Bangalore. The Bull Temple is dedicated to Nandi, the sacred bull with impressive Dravidian architecture and a statue of Nandi which is considered as one of the largest of its kind in the world, carved from a single granite stone. Grab yourself some cheap air tickets to Bangalore online with Traveasy India and discover this historic marvel for yourself.

Attara Kacheri

The awe-inspiring Attara Kacheri dates back to 1867 when it was built under the royal reign of Tipu Sultan, with red brick and stone architecture. This grandeur neoclassical building is historically important as it’s home to the official Karnataka High Court, and is a great base point for sightseeing as it’s situated opposite the Vidhana Soudha - the official seat of government of Karnataka, and a short distance from the Government Museum, the Venkatappa Art Gallery and the State Central Library.

Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace

Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace was the summer residence of Tipu Sultan, the former ruler of Mysore, which was built in the late 17th century. The incredible Indo-Islamic teak wood architecture of this monument is sure to leave you awe-struck, and what’s more is that it’s now a museum open to the public, displaying Sultan’s personal belongings including his clothing and swords. The palace is surrounded by pristine gardens and features intricate interiors decorated with floral patterns.

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