Two Parks of Bangalore October 21st, 2009

If you are the kind of traveler who has mixed tastes, city life as well as natural surroundings, Bangalore, India is the place for you. Nick-named the “garden city of India”, there are many different parks, observatories and gardens to choose from. Many are either close to or house on their grounds, museums and art galleries, and science and learning centers, restaurants and luxury hotels. Bangalore has two parks that are popular, and people visit the parks each year for relaxation and recreation, as well as to soak up the rich history that is contained with the walls.

Cubbon Park is a wonderful choice, especially those who are particularly found of sculpture and artwork. The huge collection are spread throughout the park and most of them are a history lesson in and of themselves. A few historical figures captured in bronze are Edward the VII, Queen Victoria, and Chamarajendra Wodedeyar. The designer of the park was Richard Sankey and create the layout in 1864. Set amongst the trees–which are all labeled with the names of the species and the dates in which they were planted, the flowers and the sculptures is a brightly painted red library as well as a Children’s Park and a Museum. This a favorite for runners and bicyclists alike. Painting and pottery classes are also offered regularly at the park, and draw many locals and tourists alike.

The Cariappa Park is fairly new park, planned out and constructed in 1996. The park is also laid out beautifully, with several ponds and man made waterfalls. The park is maintained by the Indian Army and every night the band from the Army gather at the bandstand to entertain those in the park with free concerts. This park too, has a section just for children, with classes in physically fitness provided by the Army. The gardens in these parks are all maintained without the use of pesticides, promoting to all of the gardens in the city the value and the necessity for the care of the environment. Both of these parks stand testament to the city’s commitment to created a better world for generations to come.

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