Nature

Bannerghatta Biological Park

📍 Bannerghatta Main Road, Bannerghatta

🏘️ Bannerghatta, Bengaluru

A zoo, safari park and butterfly park on the edge of Bannerghatta National Park. The safari brings visitors close to lions, tigers, bears and elephants.

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Cubbon Park

📍 Kasturba Road, Ambedkar Veedhi

🏘️ MG Road, Bengaluru

A green lung of about 300 acres in the city centre, laid out in 1870. Shaded walking paths, bamboo groves and heritage buildings make it a favourite for morning walks.

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Lalbagh Botanical Garden

📍 Lalbagh Road, Mavalli

🏘️ Mavalli, Bengaluru

A 240-acre garden started by Hyder Ali in 1760 and completed by Tipu Sultan. Its Victorian glasshouse holds the famous flower shows around Republic Day and Independence Day.

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Big Banyan Tree (Dodda Alada Mara)

📍 Ramohalli / Kethohalli, off Bengaluru–Mysuru Road

🏘️ Ramohalli

A banyan tree around 400 years old whose prop roots spread over about 3 acres.

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Manchanabele Dam

📍 Manchanabele, Magadi Taluk, off Magadi Road

🏘️ Manchanabele, Bengaluru

Small dam across the Arkavathi river, with hills around its backwaters; good for birdwatching.

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Muthyala Maduvu (Pearl Valley)

📍 Near Anekal, Bengaluru Urban District

🏘️ Anekal

Small waterfall in a rocky valley near Anekal, with a Shiva shrine nearby.

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Nandi Hills

📍 Nandi Hills, Chikkaballapur Taluk, Chikkaballapur District

🏘️ Nandi Hills

Hill fort famous for sunrise views above the clouds.

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Ulsoor Lake

📍 Halasuru

🏘️ Halasuru (Ulsoor), Bengaluru

A large lake near MG Road dotted with small islands, with a walking path, boating and a lakeside temple. A calm spot in the middle of the city.