You may have already ticked off the usual touristy destinations in Bangalore, but the city is a potpourri of experiences that are waiting to be discovered one place at a time.
If you like to explore a city from a new lens where there is more than what meets the eye and want to scratch beyond the surface, check out these places to find out many facets of our beautiful city.
Explore a Vijayanagara-era temple in Ulsoor
Halasuru Someshwara Temple was built by the Cholas and has seen further additions and improvements in the Vijayanagara Empire during the reign of Hiriya Kempe Gowda II.
Hidden Treasures of Lalbagh
Check out the Peninsular Gneiss, believed to be anywhere between 2.5 and 3.4 billion years old. When in Lalbagh, do not miss the 20 million-year-old tree fossil, located near the bandstand.
Devanahalli Fort
Located just under 30 km from the city centre, Devanahalli is home to numerous temples, including the famous Venugopalaswamy temple, which is one of the oldest in the city. But arguably the most famous attraction of this suburb is its mediaeval fort that dates back as early as 1501.
Hesaraghatta Lake
If nature and bird watching are your calling, head over to Hesaraghatta, located about 25 km from the city centre. While Hesaraghatta itself is the only grassland remaining in the vicinity of Bangalore, Hesaraghatta Lake, constructed on the Arkavathi River, is a manmade reservoir spread across a whopping 1224 acres.
Bangalore’s Oldest Inscription
Did you know that the word Bangalore was first mentioned in a 9th-century hero stone inscription found in a temple in Begur near Electronic City? This stone depicts a battle scene, which is called ‘Bengaluru Yuddha’ or the Battle of Bangalore.
Read the full story that first appeared in Our Bangalore dated August 2-8, 2025 here:
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