Saturday, March 15, 2008

Cauvery Emporium

Cauvery Karnataka State Arts & Crafts Emporium [#49, M.G. Road] sells sandalwood and rosewood carvings, carpets and silks. www.cauverycrafts.com

Bangalore Palace

Bangalore Palace [Sankey Road, Vasanth Nagar] (influenced by the architecture of Windsor Palace) is a decrepid building that the owner (Wodayar Raja of Mysore) is in the process of renovating. To pay for these renovations, he charges an exhorbitant Rs. 200 for a tour which consists largely of family photos displayed in rundown rooms and corridors. Don't even think of trying to take a photo, either inside or outside the palace as you will be charged Rs. 500 (about $13) for the privilege. If you want my advise -- skip this place.

Grand Safari

Posted by Picasa White tiger
Grand Safari combines herbivore, bear, lion, and tiger safaris into an hour long tour of Bannerghatta Biological Park.

Bannerghatta Biological Park

Posted by Picasa Elephants in the zoo
Bannerghatta Biological Park (also known as Bannerghatta National Park) is located 25km south of Bangalore. The park houses a zoo, an aquarium, and a museum.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Kashmir Government Arts Emporium

Kashmir Government Arts Emporium [#49, Commercial Street] sells beautiful pashmina/woollen shawls, silk/woollen carpets, wood carving items, and chain stitch rugs.

Kashmir Arts & Crafts

Kashmir Arts & Crafts [#175, Commercial Street] offers pashmina shawls, silk scarves, handicrafts, hand-made wall hangings, and table covers at good prices.

Monday, March 10, 2008

100ft

100ft Boutique Restaurant [#777/I, 100ft Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indira Nagar] is a boutique, a bar, and a restaurant that offers Mediterranean cuisine in a quiet lounge setting. The boutique sells various items ranging from cushions and curtains to coffee mugs and pottery.

Sunday, March 9, 2008

St. Mary's Basilica

Posted by Picasa St. Mary's Basilica
St. Mary's Basilica, built in Gothic-style, is the oldest church in Bangalore and the only church in Karnataka state that has the status of a basilica.