Vidhan Soudha - It Has 22 Departments Of Karnataka State

Vidhan Soudha - It Has 22 Departments Of Karnataka State

Vidhan Soudha is the state legislature building located on Dr. Ambedkar road at the northern end of Cubbon Park. It houses the Legislative Chambers of Karnataka State. This is one of the top tourist places to visit in Bangalore and also the largest Legislative building of India. This is one of the prime attractions of Bangalore city and also most commonly used to represent Bangalore.

Kengal Hanumanthaiah, the Chief Minister of Mysore, is credited with the conception and construction of the Vidhana Soudha. The foundation stone was laid by the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, on 13 July 1951. It was completed in the year 1956 at a total cost of around Rs. 1.75 crore.

Vidhana Soudha was built in the Neo-Dravidian architectural style and has the elements of Indo-Saracenic, Rajasthani and Dravidian designs. The magnificent white building is spread over 60 acres of land. The imposing white building comprises of several carved pillars, bases, pediments, cornices and arches.

The structure has four floors measuring 700 m × 350 m. Its eastern face has a porch with 12 granite columns, 40 feet (12 m) tall. The central dome of the building is 60 feet in diameter and is supported by 8 pillars. The central dome is crowned by the four headed lion, the national emblem of India. It also has six small domes, four in the front and two at the back side.

The attractive staircase with 45 steps is 204 feet wide, 70 feet deep and gives direct access to the floor leading to Assembly Chamber. There are three hundred rooms in Vidhan Soudha accommodating about twenty-two departments of the state government.

Presently a replica known as Vikasa Soudha has been built by the government of Karnataka adjacent to the Vidhan Soudha as a secretariat building. The High Court of Karnataka is also located opposite to the building.

The admission to the building has been restricted and one has to take prior permission before visiting its interiors. It looks beautiful on Sunday evenings and on public holidays. The lights are kept on from 6 PM to 8:30 PM. It Has the distance of 3.5 km from Bangalore City Railway Station,

Kemmanagundi Hill Station - Sunset View Is A Photographer's Delight

Kemmanagundi Hill Station - Sunset View Is A Photographer's Delight

Kemmanagundi is a hill station in Tarikere taluk of Chikmagalur district. At an altitude of 1434 m, Kemmanagundi is a beautiful and picturesque hill station, situated on the Baba Budan range. Kemmangundi derives its name from three Kannada words - kempu (red), mannu (soil) and gundi (pit) means a place with red soil. It is among the popular tourist places in Karnataka and an ideal weekend getaway from Bangalore.

Kemmanagundi is also popularly known by the name of KR Hills, named after the Mysore King Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. Mesmerized by the beauty of the place, he made Kemmangundi as his summer retreat. He later donated this resort to the Government of Karnataka. The Horticultural Department of Karnataka now develops and maintains the resort and its surroundings. The department grows a lot of ornamental plants here.

According to puranas, Kemmangundi was called Chandra Drona Parvatha. Water, gushing down through innumerable herbs and medicinal plants, is believed to cure many diseases, including the common cold and skin ailments. The region is covered with plantations of coffee and tea along with thick bamboo groves forming a dense forest cover.

Kemmangundi is a beautiful hill station with breathtaking views of the valleys amidst mountain streams and lush vegetation. The main attractions of Kemmangundi are Raj Bhavan, Z point, Rock garden, Hebbe Falls, Kalhattagiri Falls, Baba Budan Hill and Bhadra Tiger Reserve. The sunset view from the Raj Bhavan is a photographer's delight. Kemmangundi is popular among tourists for trekking routes, mountain trails and other adventure activities. Shanti Falls and Hebbe Falls are the two famous waterfalls located here that offer trekking opportunities.

Kemmangundi provides various accommodations in the form of homestays and resorts. Horticulture Department Guest House (known as Raj Bhavan), The Last Resort, Valley of Birds, Dhoopada Giri lodge, Kallahatti lodge, etc., are some of the places tourists can enjoy staying.

Mangalore airport is the closest airport which is 219 km from Kemmangundi. Birur (32 km) & Shimoga (68 km) are nearest railheads to Kemmangundi. Birur has trains from Bangalore, Mysore, Hubli, Kolhapur, Goa, Ajmer & Pondicherry. Shimoga has train connectivity from Bangalore, Mysore & Talguppa. Kemmangundi is well connected by bus services. Private and public transport buses connect frequently to Chikmagalur, Bangalore and Mangalore.

Kemmangundi offers a pleasant climate throughout the year. The best time to visit the destination is from September to May; avoid visiting during the monsoons. Usually it takes 1-2 days to explore the major places here.At a distance of 62 km from Chikmagalur, 41 km from Kadur, 121 km from Hassan, 68 km from Shimoga, 205 km from Mangalore, 213 km from Mysore and 246 km from Bangalore,

Nalban Boating Complex - Escape From Mechanical Life

Nalban Boating Complex - Escape From Mechanical Life

Nalban Boating Compled Kolkatta often find mention in the wish list of tourists and visitors looking for more fun and adventure in the city. It is one of the  finest spot to spend some quality time with your near and dear ones. Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, it is only twelev kilometers away from central kolkata. Taxi is a must preferred mode of transportation to this place. you can also take a bus or auto ricksaw from the Salt Lake Entrance to reach the destination.

Among plentiful tourist destinations in the city, Nalban Boating Complex is a must visit place. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life,The unique thing about this boating complex is the lake that measures nearly 400 acres in surface area. Emerald green waters, surrounding plantations, calmness and the seclusion coalesce to make this place utterly romantic! 

Plan a picinic with your friends and family to this beautiful site and try out different types of boating experience with assortment of boats like: Paddle boats, Deluxe Sikara, Rowing boats, Hovercraft, etc.

If you are exploring Nalban Boating Complex, dont miss to dine at Nalban Food Park, where  you can find exclusive variety of genuine Bengal food prepared using natural ingredient. Today for the admirers of Bengal foods the eatery has emerged as perfect venue.From Fast Foods to Chinese, Mughlai everything is available to satiate your hunger. Beverages include long list of soft drinks. you can ask people or can check your local directory or can search online to enjoy a lovely dining experience. you can also expect a lot of fish and chicken dishes.

Both locals and tourists from places near and far visit this place to enjoy picnics. Although there are many things to do here, the most popular of all activities is boating. Paddle boats, shikaras, hovercrafts or rowing boats – choose what you like most among these and set off for a joyful ride across the waters. Feel the cool breeze of the lake kissing your skin and get mesmerised! 

At Nalban Boating Complex, there is a well-decorated food joint where you can step in to relish mouth-watering Indian and international delicacies, in addition to a wide variety of refreshing beverages. The complex also serves as an ideal place for events like private parties, marriages and anniversaries.

Opening Closing Time

09:00 am – 08:30 pm on weekdays

09:00 am – 09:00 pm on weekends

Photo Opp

The expansive water body and the surrounding greenery serve as an ideal backdrop for amazing photographs. Whether you are clicking while boating or simply posing on the lakeside – every photo clicked here is bound to be perfect.

For Kids

Nalban Boating Complex is no doubt, an enthralling place for kids. Here, they can indulge in boating, savouring mouth-watering delicacies at the on-site food joint and picnicking.

Rabindranath Tagore Place - A Visit To This Place Is A Must

Rabindranath Tagore Place - A Visit To This Place Is A Must

The birthplace of Rabindranath Tagore - the renowned Indian poet and first non-European Nobel laureate, Tagore House is quite an interesting place to visit. Sprawling in an area of 35,000 sq-m, this house today serves as a museum where many items related to the life and works of Rabindranath Tagore are well-preserved. Maharishi Bhavan and Rabindra Bharati University are other buildings located within the premises of the complex. Also known as Jorasanko Thakur Bari, Tagore House was built in 1785 by Prince Dwarkanath Tagore, the grandfather of Rabindranath Tagore. 

Named 'Rabindra Bharati Museum', the museum is the highlight of Tagore House. It features three large galleries that are dedicated to Tagore, his family members and the Bengal Renaissance. From intimate family photographs to life sized portraits, old musical records and Tagore's evolution as a philosopher and poet, the objects on display are unique and legendary. A collection of 2071 books, 3297 photographs, 770 journals, 208 personalia, 53 pieces of furniture, 16 paintings, and 27 crafts and sculptures are the proud possessions of the museum.

On your visit, do not miss to attend the delightful light and sound show that is organised in the museum. The show depicts the story of Tagore family's in Jorasanko Thakur Bari, followed by their significant role in the Bengal renaissance and the inspiring life of the Great Bard. The birthday of Rabindranath Tagore (25th Baishakh), the date of his demise (22nd Sravana) and Poila Baishakh are the dates when ceremonies are held at the museum.

Opening Closing Time
10:00 am – 05:00 pm

For Kids
To learn about the inspirational story of Rabindranath Tagore, a visit to this place is a must. The collection of books, paintings, journals and sculptures will deeply enlighten children about the glorious life of the poet.

Entrance Fee
Rs. 10 per Person
Rs. 5 for Students

Thanjavur Royal Palace - It Contains A Collection Of Chola, Bronzes and Stone Carvings

Thanjavur Royal Palace -  It Contains A Collection Of Chola, Bronzes and Stone Carvings

Thanjavur’s royal palace is a mixed bag of ruin and renovation, superb art and random royal paraphernalia. The maze-like complex was constructed partly by the Nayaks who took over Thanjavur in 1535, and partly by a local Maratha dynasty that ruled from 1676 to 1855. The two don't-miss sections are the Saraswati Mahal Library Museum and the Art Gallery.

Seven different sections of the palace can be visited. ‘Full’ tickets include the Art Gallery and Saraswati Mahal Library Museum, along with the Mahratta Dharbar Hall, bell tower and Saarjah Madi; other sections require extra tickets. The main entrance is from the north, off East Main St. On the way in you’ll come to the main ticket office, followed by the Maratha Palace complex.

Past the ticket office, a passage to the left leads to, first, the Royal Palace Museum, a small miscellany of sculptures, weaponry, elephant bells and rajas’ headgears; second, the Maharaja Serfoji Memorial Hall, commemorating the enlightened Maratha scholar-king Serfoji II (1798–1832), with a better collection overlooking a once-splendid, now crumbling courtyard; and third, the Mahratta Dharbar Hall, where Maratha rulers gave audience in a grand but faded pavilion adorned with colourful murals (including their own portraits behind the dais) and sturdy pillars topped by arches filled with gods.

Exiting the passage, the fabulous Sarawasti Mahal Library Museum is on your left, through a vibrant entranceway. Perhaps Serfoji II’s greatest contribution to posterity, this is testimony both to the 19th-century obsession with knowledge accumulation and to an eclectic mind that collected prints of Chinese torture methods, Audubon-style paintings of Indian flora and fauna, world atlases, dictionaries and rare medieval books. Serfoji amassed more than 65,000 books and 50,000 palm-leaf paper manuscripts in Indian and European languages, though most aren’t displayed. Hourly audiovisual displays (10.30am to 4.30pm) highlight Thanjavur’s sights, history and traditions in the attached cinema room.

Leaving the library, turn left for the Art Gallery, set around the Nayak Palace courtyard behind the bell tower. It contains a collection of superb, mainly Chola, bronzes and stone carvings; its main room, the 1600 Nayak Durbar Hall, has a statue of Serfoji II. From the courtyard, steps lead part of the way up a large gopuram-like tower to a whale skeleton that washed up in Tranquebar.

The renovated Saarjah Madi is best admired from East Main Rd for its ornate balconies.Travelling to Thanjavur by train is cheap, safe and enjoyable. Many trains ply to the Thanjavur Junction on a daily basis. Air-conditioned buses are also available for the commute. Thanjavur Royal Palace is located on the main road and can be easily reached by hiring a cab. The palace is located in proximity with the railway station and bus stand.

By Air

Nearest airport to Thanjavur is the Civil Airport, which is in Tiruchirappalli. The airport is at a distance of approximately 48 km from the city centre. Public transport is easily available for the commute. Also, Pondicherry Airport is at a distance of 138 km from this destination.

By Train

Travelling to Thanjavur by train is cheap, safe and enjoyable. Many trains ply to the Thanjavur Junction on a daily basis. Air-conditioned buses are also available for the commute. Thanjavur Royal Palace is located on the main road and can be easily reached by hiring a cab. The palace is located in proximity with the railway station and bus stand.