Vacationers in Bangalore love the soothing beautiful parks and gardens

When India became independent, the once sleepy garrison town of Bangalore was considered the country’s garden town. Finally, a special focus was placed on quality of life in urban planning. And even today, holidaymakers and locals alike can relax from the hectic bustle of the big city in the countless parks and gardens.

History and culture in the countryside

Cubbon Park, located in the eastern part of the center, combines history, culture and relaxation. Accessible from the western end of Mahatma Gandhi Road, the park is home to a variety of historic buildings and other important cultural institutions, such as museums and libraries. The extensive park is characterized by the dense green of the bamboo bushes and offers enough shade to relax, especially in the midday heat. On an amusing ride on the park railway, you can get a first good overview of the extensive park. When walking through the park, the bright red of the State Central Library will surely catch the eye of the holidaymaker. The red brick library now houses over three million books, making it the largest in the state of Karnataka. The Government Museum, located on the east side of the park, is home to many sculptures, miniatures and musical instruments from various eras. Connected to it is the Venkatappa Art Gallery, which shows wonderful landscape paintings and portraits of the 20th century.

Exotic plant diversity in the middle of Bangalore

Only four kilometers south of the city center are the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, which Sultan Haider Ali had created in 1760. The ruler, who was inspired by the Mughal Gardens and the Botanical Garden in Puducherry, built his masterpiece right next to an old fortress, of which an original watchtower still testifies. The garden is now around 240 hectares and invites you to take a long and relaxing walk. Nowadays the park is home to over a thousand different species of plants and even offers protection to some endangered bird species in the middle of the urban jungle. The British-built greenhouse, modeled on the Crystal Palace, regularly shows interesting flower exhibitions. A special highlight are the colorful shows around the greenhouse, which often take place on public holidays. On the top of the central hill of the park is a small shrine, from which you have a great view of the city and can enjoy the sunset in the evening.

Relaxation and fun for the whole family

As part of the parade ground of the Indian Army, the Cariappa Memorial Park is a very special facility. The park is not only named after Field Marshal Cariappa, but is also managed and managed by the Indian army. A large playground on the 22 hectare site offers plenty of opportunities for romping and playing. In addition, you can explore waterfalls in six different areas, dangle over suspension bridges and dare through a branched tunnel system – all in the middle of the city. Another great destination for a trip into the countryside with children is the Bugle Rock Park. Located in the south of Bangalore, it not only attracts families but also geologists from all over India. The rock in the center of the park is an estimated 3000 million years old. There are also three impressive temples in the park, each dedicated to different deities. After an extensive, relaxing walk past waterfalls and fountains, holidaymakers can also spot a lot of birds and even bats in the shady trees.