Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Bengaluru, India

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 5 km
Ascend 62 m
Descend 65 m

Experience Bengaluru in India in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in BengaluruIndividual Sights in Bengaluru

Sight 1: St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral

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St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangalore in India. Initially, Bangalore was the seat of the diocese of Mysore from 1886 to 1940 and during this time, St. Patrick's church in Bangalore was the cathedral of the diocese. When the diocese of Mysore was bifurcated on 13 February 1940 to form the diocese of Bangalore, St. Francis Xavier's church was chosen as its cathedral.

Wikipedia: St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Bangalore (EN)

1527 meters / 18 minutes

Sight 2: St Mary's Basilica

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St. Mary's Basilica is a shrine located in Shivajinagar (Blackpally) locality of Karnataka, India. It is among the oldest churches at Bangalore and the first church in the state that has been elevated to the status of a minor basilica. It is famous for festivities held during the St. Mary's Feast in the month of September each year, attracting devotees from the entire metropolitan area of Bangalore.

Wikipedia: St. Mary's Basilica, Bangalore (EN)

889 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 3: St. Andrews Church

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St. Andrew's Church, consecrated in 1866, is a Presbyterian church, located on Cubbon Road, Bangalore. Initially knows as St. Andrews's Kirk, it was a Church of Scotland church till 1959 when it became part of the Karnataka Central Diocese of the Church of South India. The church is named after Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. St Andrew's Church celebrated its 150 years anniversary on 20 November 2014.

Wikipedia: St. Andrew's Church, Bangalore (EN), Website

1137 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 4: Lady Jehangir Kothari Memorial Hall

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Lady Jehangir Kothari Memorial Hall

Sir Jehangir Hormasji Kothari,, was a Parsi businessman, merchant and a prominent philanthropist from Karachi during British colonial rule. Today, he is best remembered for the Jehangir Kothari Parade, an elevated sandstone walkway used to walk to Clifton Beach on the Arabian Sea.

Wikipedia: Jehangir H. Kothari (EN), Website

1424 meters / 17 minutes

Sight 5: Cubbon Park

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Cubbon Park, officially Sri Chamarajendra Park, is a landmark park in Bengaluru, located in the heart of the city in the Central Administrative Area. Originally created in 1870 under Major General Richard Sankey, then British Chief Engineer of Mysore State, it covered an area of 100 acres (0.40 km2). Subsequent expansion has since taken place and the park's area is now reported to be 300 acres (1.2 km2). It has a rich recorded history of abundant flora and fauna plantations coupled with numerous impressive and aesthetically located buildings and statues of famous personages, in its precincts.

Wikipedia: Cubbon Park (EN)

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