Bangalore Tour by Metro train is a full day immersive experience of Bangalore done by beating the city traffic! We visit the 240 acre Lalbagh botanical garden. Bull temple of Basavanagudi, Vidhan Soudha the architectural marvel, the thousand year old Someshwara temple, Attara Kacheri the architectural masterpiece and the colourful and vibrant ISKCON temple. In this Bangalore city tour by Metro train, experience the local way of life, listen to the eventful story of the city, and savor local food in the company of a cultural evangelist. This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour has been designed to support local livelihoods by way of employment of local guides, and supporting local businesses in line with the mission of the company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.
We visit Vidhan Soudha, one of the most famous buildings and landmarks of Bangalore. It houses the Legislative Chambers of the state government. The three hundred rooms of Vidhan Soudha accommodate approximately twenty-two departments of the state government. The building rises to a height of almost 46 m, making it one of the most imposing structures in the city of Bangalore. Since this is a working government office, we see it from outside.
Cubbon Park was established in the year 1870 by Sri John Meade, the then acting Commissioner of Mysore. The park was planned over 100 acres but today has expanded to nearly 300 acres and provides a great respite to Bangaloreans. We will walk past magnificent trees, statues of towering personalities and some spectacular buildings.
Attara Kacheri is a remarkable building designed in Gothic style. Built in 1867, Attara Kacheri was commissioned by Tipu Sultan to house the offices of 18 departments of revenue and general secretariat. Today it serves as the High Court for the state of Karnataka.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship . No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements • Lunch is planned in a traditional south indian restaurant