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Tipu's Summer Palace |
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The palace
was first a mud-brick defence built by Kempegowda in 1537. Hyder Ali
and his son Tipu Sultan later rebuilt it 1791.The two-storied structure (replica
of the a Daria Daulat in Srirangapatnam) served as Tipu's summer retreat, which
he endearingly called lask-e-jannat (the envy of heaven). An inscription
on the wooden screen describes the palace as the 'abode of happiness', almost mocking
the ruins that surround it. Though the palace still has elegant teak pillars, most
of the painted decorations have been destroyed and it is in very bad shape. |
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The Fort |
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Situated opposite the City Market,
the Fort is noted for the beautifully carved Islamic-style arches on the gate walls,
and for the well-preserved Ganapathi Temple within its precincts. One of the temple's outer walls carries an exquisite carving of Sri Krishna playing
his flute, and within, there is a fine statue of Lord Ganesh, which still attracts
devotees.Originally this fort was built by Chikkadeva Raya and was later extended,
dimantled and rebuilt by Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan.
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What remains now is parts of the fort wall with
a tablet marking the place where Cornwallis had breached it in 1791. In the courtyard
is the Ganesha Temple that is popularly thought to represent Tipu Sultan's religious
tolerance. It opens to the public from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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Ulsoor Lake |
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This lake is centrally located, over a
space of 1.5 sq. km. It was originally known as "Halsur" or "Alasur".It
then extended over an area of 125 acres. It was constructed by Kempegowda II during
the second half of the 16th century, and was a major source of water for the inhabitants
then. Now it no longer supplies water but is a great place to beat the heat. It is a major tourist attraction with a boat club. You can enjoy
a boat-ride which includes stops at some of the tiny islands that dot the lake. The boating is organised by the KSTDC. Pedal
and row-boats can be hired for Rs 120/- per hour. Boating is open on all days including
Sundays and government holidays between 9:30 am and 5:30 pm. Attached
to the lake is a park with a lot of shade and greenery, which is frequented by children
and others. |
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Yediyur Lake |
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Here is another lake of Bangalore, distinguished by the sculpture
of a girl by artist John Devaraj, set right in the middle of the lake. The surroundings
look nice but to tell the truth, this lake is sadly neglected. |
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Sankey Lake |
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The Sankey Tank, located near the Vyalikaval Circle in Sadashivanagar,
is a serene and scenic spot to visit. Believed to have been constructed in the year
1914 by a person called Sankey, the lake is no an area of 55 acres and has an average
depth of 30 History has it that the water of the lake was used the Mysore Maharajas,
who resided at the Bangalore Palace situated near the lake. |
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Boating on a weekend can be fun and the Sankey Tank offers you
just the setting you need.. It is open from 10 am to 6 pm and has no holidays. The
boating facilities provided are - row boats, pedal boats and motor boats. A Swim
Centre is housed within the boundaries of the Sankey Tank. The centre is open from
6 am to 5 pm on all days except on Friday, which is the weekly holiday. It is closed
between 10 am and 12 noon every day. There is a separate batch for ladies from 3:30
pm to 4:30 pm. The entry is Rs 10/- for adults and Rs 5/- for children. |
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