Bengaluru (Bangalore) Sightseeing
Sightseeing Overview
At the eastern edge of Cubbon Park are the Government Museum with its stone carvings and ancient relics and the Venkatappa Art Gallery with paintings by Indian artists. Nearby is the Government Aquarium. The most ‘Indian' part of the city lies to the south, starting with the City Market with fruit and veg, spices and garlands, and going on to Tipu's Palace, the old Lalbagh Botanical Gardens and the Bull Temple. The Iskcon Temple is 8km (5 miles) northwest of town.
Tourist Information
KFC Building, 48 Church Street
Tel: (080) 2558 5417.
Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation
49 Khanija Bhavan, West Gate, Racecourse Road
Tel: (080) 2227 5883.
Karnataka Tourism
Old Exhibition Building, Irwin Road
Tel: (080) 2235 2828.
Website: www.karnatakatourism.org
Maps are free at the above agencies and Gangaram's Book Bureau at 72 MG Road has a wide range of travel books and maps.
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