Destination

Lavelle Road and Beyond

Tree-lined Lavelle Road sits at the gentle heart of Bangalore — minutes from Cubbon Park, MG Road, boutiques, museums and the city's finest cafés.

At the Hotel

Experiences Under Our Roof

Around Bangalore

Explore the Garden City

Palaces and parks, galleries and high streets — a short list of places our guests ask about most, each with directions from the hotel.

Heritage & Landmarks

  • Vidhana SoudhaKarnataka’s legislature — an imposing granite landmark in the Neo-Dravidian style.
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  • Bangalore PalaceThe Tudor-style palace of the Wodeyar royal family, with turrets, carved woodwork and gardens.
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  • Tipu Sultan’s Summer PalaceAn eighteenth-century teak palace of carved pillars, arches and balconies.
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  • ISKCON TempleA hilltop temple complex and one of the city’s most visited places of worship.
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Parks & Lakes

  • Cubbon ParkThe green heart of the city — shaded avenues, bandstands and heritage buildings.
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  • Lalbagh Botanical GardenHistoric botanical gardens, known for the Glass House and its flower shows.
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  • Ulsoor LakeA city lake dotted with islands, at its best early in the morning.
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Arts, Science & Sport

  • National Gallery of Modern ArtModern Indian art in a restored mansion set in its own gardens.
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  • Museum of Art & Photography (MAP)A contemporary museum of South Asian art and photography on Kasturba Road.
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  • Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological MuseumHands-on science galleries that are a favourite with families.
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  • Jawaharlal Nehru PlanetariumSky-theatre shows and a science park for curious minds.
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  • M. Chinnaswamy StadiumThe home of cricket in Bengaluru.
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Shopping & Streets

  • MG Road & Brigade RoadThe city’s best-known high streets — shops, cafés and an evening walk.
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  • Commercial StreetA lively maze of clothing, jewellery and fabric shops.
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  • UB CityLuxury boutiques and restaurants around an open-air piazza.
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Day Trips

  • Nandi HillsA hill retreat north of the city, loved for its sunrise views.
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  • MysuruThe city of palaces — Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill and the markets make a full day out.
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  • Bannerghatta National ParkSafaris and a butterfly park on the city’s southern edge.
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Planning Your Day

Tell Us What You Would Like to See

Our team at The Chancery Hotel will gladly help you plan it.

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