What are the places i can visit in Bangalore with my family?

PARKS------- Lal Bagh,Cubbon Park Historical monuments--- Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace,Bangalore Palace,Mayo Hall Museums and galleries-------- Bangalore Museum,Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum,HAL Aerospace Museum,MITHILAsmita Art Gallery

PARKS------- Lal Bagh,Cubbon Park Historical monuments--- Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace,Bangalore Palace,Mayo Hall Museums and galleries-------- Bangalore Museum,Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum,HAL Aerospace Museum,MITHILAsmita Art Gallery

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you have a lot of places to visit around bangaluru most important being mysore youcan also visit sivasamudram falls,banneghatta national park, naandi hills , madikeri, bandipur resorts,puttaparthi ,hampi(if time and money permits) and within the city a lot of attractions like vidhanasoudha,attharakacheri,bulltemple,… ISCON temple,visweswarayya tech.museum,Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple ,tippu palace, lalbaug ,loard shiva in old airport road (kempfort), tippu palace etc as far as shopping is concerned my faveroute mall is mantri mall malleswaram and next is forum.,you may also like to visit commercial street or MG road/brigade road for shopping

FORUM MALL,MANTHRI SQUARE MALL, TOTAL MALL,CENTRAL MALL, GARUDA MALL, ISKON TEMPLE, WONDER LAA,SHIVA TEMPLE MALLESWARAM, UB CITY MALL,

Historical monuments Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace was built in 1791. It is located near K.R Market, is a two-storied ornate wooden structure with exquisitely carved pillars, arches and balconies. It houses a museum that contains artifacts relating to the Hyder-Tipu regime. Bangalore Palace (1862) is located near Mekhri Circle and Cantonment Railway station and is built to look like a smaller replica of the Windsor Castle in England. Mayo Hall was designed in memory of the Lord Mayo and is regarded as one of the finest designs of British architecture. [edit] Government buildings Attara Kacheri (Karnataka High Court) Vidhana Soudha is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It is an imposing granite building, built in the year 1956 in the 'Neo-Dravidian' style, incorporates elements of Indo-Saracenic, Rajasthani Jharokha and Dravidian styles. Vidhana Soudha is the brainchild of Kengal Hanumanthaiah and built by chief engineer B.R. Manickam. Attara Kacheri, (Karnataka High Court), overlooks Vidhana Sabha. It is a red brick and stone building in the Greco-Roman style of architecture. It houses the High Court for the state of Karnataka. [edit] Museums and galleries Bangalore Museum Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum was instituted as part of the centenary celebrations of the engineer-statesman Sir M. Visvesvaraya (1861–1962). Venkatappa Art Gallery HAL Aerospace Museum showcases the growth of the Indian aviation industry and HAL for six decades. The Museum is maintained by HAL (one of Asia's largest Aerospace companies). The museum houses displays of various aircraft and helicopters, Aircraft engine models, Flight simulators, a mock Air Traffic Control Tower and exhibit of Indian aviation history. MITHILAsmita Art Gallery is an art gallery dedicated to a folk art of India, Madhubani Painting and is managed by MITHILAsmita Foundation. Bugle Rock {bugle is called Kahale (ಕಹಲೆ)) is a massive rock situated in Basavanagudi which is an abrupt rise above the ground of peninsular gneiss as the main rock formation and with an assessed age of about 3000 million years. Mantri Square covers 1.7 million sq.ft., Mantri Square and is the largest mall in India and South Asia, developed by Mantri Developers. It is located on Sampige road in Malleswaram. Forum Mall is the first of its kind Malls in Bangalore City and a hotspot for the city's youngsters. See Also List of shopping malls in Bangalore. Brigade Road is one of the busiest commercial centers of Bangalore where you can get any sort of shopping done. Brigade Road Bangalore Commercial Street is a busy commercial centre of Bangalore for getting all sorts of shopping done. MG Road, Bangalore was previously known as "South Parade" is the most important landmark of Bangalore. Wonderla : Wonderla is an amusement park located near Bidadi, 28 kilometres from(17 mi) Bangalore Innovative Film city is an amusement and theme park with go karting, and stage and studio facilities Electronics City is the centre of the Silicon Valley of India. Lakes in Bangalore include Ulsoor Lake, Sankey tank, Hesaraghatta Lake, Yediyur Lake, Nagavara Lake (also called Lumbini Lake), Hebbal Lake, Madiwala Lake, Kempanbudi Lake, Varthur Lake etc. IT Parks in Bangalore include: ITPL, Bagmane Tech Park, Manyata Tech Park, Global Village Tech Park, Kalyani Magnum Tech Park, Electronics City Phase I & II,Embassy Golf Links, Eco space Tech Park, Prestige Tech Park, Salarpuria Tech Park, Brigade Tech Park, Vrindavan Tech park, and Whitefield RMZ Centennial. HYVA (India) Pvt. Ltd. has a branch in the outskirts of Bangalore. SHOPPING the most well known places for the shopping freaks are the Brigade Road, Commercial Street and the MG Road. Shopping joints: Alankrita Antiques, Commercial Street Blueland Stores, MG Road Cauvery Arts Emporium, MG Road Central Cottage Industries Emporia, M.G Road Crimson Art Gallery, Safina Plaza FabIndia, Koramangala Kairali, M.G Road Jamal Carpet Industry, Cunnigham Road Utklika, Residency Road Chickpet is known for its collection of beautiful saris, jewelries and garments. There are a large number of stores at BVK Iyengar Road where one can look out for wood works, paper and electrical goods.

and also, VIDHANA SOUDHA,(ASSEMBLY HALL) M G ROAD AND COMMERCIAL STREET for shopping A joy ride in recently started NAMMA METRO A boat ride in Water World A visit to NANDI HILLS

Tourist Attractions in and around Bangalore Bangalore is known as the city of gardens, but its historic and cultural importance too can't be undermined.The list of tourist attractions in and around Bangalore include enchanting places like Lal Bagh Gardens, Vidhan Soudha, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Tipu's Palace, ISKCON Temple Complex , Shiva statue, Bull temple, Aquarium, and Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium. -Lal Bagh Gardens is one of the scenic spots that should not to be missed by the tourists. It has brilliantly bloomed roses. The garden also boasts of many a rare botanical species. -Bangalore Palace is also a prime attraction of the Bangalore city. The architecture of this building is based on Tudor style. This palace can be accessed from any part of the city easily since it is situated in the centre of the city. -For the art lovers, the Bangalore city presents a lovely treat- the Venkatappa Art Gallery. This gallery has about 600 paintings showcased. The art gallery has some of the rarest and finest paintings. -The temple complex of ISKON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) is a beautiful building to visit. This structure is a fitting example of the blend of Dravidian and modern architecture. This temple has amenities like computer-aided presentation theatres and multi-vision cinema theatre. The centre also has a library which houses an exhaustive collection of Vedic literature, and also a preaching library. -Bangalore is also known for its 65 ft statue of Lord Shiva, seated in Padmasana (the lotus) position. It is placed in the setting of Mount Kailash and the river Ganga is being shown flowing from his matted locks. Also visit the Bull Temple to get spellbound by the huge monolithic statue of the Vahana Nandi- the bull of Lord Shiva- who happens to be carrier of the Lord. -The aquarium of Bangalore is the second largest aquarium in the country. You can also gain some rudimentary knowledge of astronomy by visiting the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium. - Bangalore Palace:The Bangalore Palace was built by the then King of Mysore, Chamaraja Wodeyar. He bought the land from Rev. Garret and build a majestic palace on it, in 1884. The architecture represents Tudor style. The construction of this palace is inspired by the Windsor Castle of England. - Bull Temple:The Bull Temple is located Basavanagudi, which is one of the oldest places in Bangalore. The meaning of Basavanagudi is the temple of the Bull- the bull which is vahana (the official carrier) of the Lord Shiva. This temple is few meters away from the Dodda Ganesha Temple. -Cubbon Park:The Cubbon Park of Bangalore has a history of more than 100 years. It has been a part of Bangalore's landscape since 1870. -ISKON Temple Complex:ISKCON Temple Complex is one of the popular tourist attractions of Bangalore. Specially for the Hindu religious tourists it holds great significance. ISKCON stands for International Society for Krishna Consciousness. - Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium:Among the tourist attractions in Bangalore, the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is a place you must visit. This place is a treasure-trove of factual knowledge on astronomy. .-Lal Bagh Gardens:The Lal Bagh Gardens of Bangalore not only has scenic beauty, but also a great historical legacy. This garden was commissioned by the famous ruler Hyder Ali of Mysore in 1760, the father of Tipu Sultan. . - Venkatappa Art Gallery:Though Bangalore is called the city of gardens, but it has many other attractions. It offers a number of art galleries, which can attract the art lovers. Among all the art galleries, the Venkatappa Art Gallery is the most prominent one. -Vidhan Soudha:The Vidhan Soudha is the main attraction of Bangalore, the city of gardens. The building is marvelous blend of modern architecture and the traditional Dravidian style. This is an ideal place to visit on a leisurely evening, while on a tour to Bangalore. -.Tipu's Palace:The Banglore city has a great historical significance. This area which is today's vibrant Bangalore was once ruled by the great warrior Tipu Sultan. If you miss to visit the Tipu's Palace in Bangalore then you have missed a slice of the city's chequered past. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourist_att%E2%80%A6 http://www.bharatonline.com/karnataka/ba%E2%80%A6 visit this for shopping places Forum http://www.asklaila.com/listing/Bangalor%E2%80%A6 EVA Mall http://www.asklaila.com/listing/Bangalor… Garuda Mall http://www.asklaila.com/listing/Bangalor… Sigma Mall http://www.asklaila.com/listing/Bangalor… Total Mall http://www.asklaila.com/listing/Bangalor… Oasis http://www.asklaila.com/listing/Bangalor…

better is you confirm your hotel reservations first. if u r going for a star hotel, most hotels have travel desk . they arrange everything. its safer and cheaper than booking from mumbai. travel from bangalore to mysore to ooty can be done by hired cab since u pass through mysore to reach ooty. its economical and also gives u flexibility for using the cab for local sightseeing etc. kodaikanal is out of the way ,its closer to madurai. u hv to make it as a separate trip.