Yeshwanthpur, located in the north-western part of the bustling city of Bengaluru is a humble and down to earth area famous for its state-of-the-art railway station, the Yeshwanthpur Junction Railway Station that connects Bengaluru to places all around the country. Lined with several wholesale retail stores and also upscale shopping destinations, conveniently located food stalls serving mouth-watering food, specializing in Kannadiga cuisine, Yeswanthpur has everything one could need. There are several small scale tourist attractions to visit in and around Yeshwantpur and some of them also offer a wide range of activities for you to enjoy with friends and family.. Some of our top picks are mentioned in the list below with brief descriptions abut the places under each.
1 ISCKON TEMPLE:
ISKCON Bangalore is a charitable organisation dedicated to spreading Krishna Consciousness throughout the world. The initial modest temple design, which cost Rs.10 crore and was completed in 1990, was replaced by a more spectacular, distinctive architectural model that cost Rs.32 crore. Construction on the building began in 1990. This architectural marvel took 600 experienced craftsmen over 10 million man-hours to complete. The construction of the temple was finished in 1997.
2 SANKEY TANK:
Sankey Tank was constructed by Col. Richard Hieram Sankey of the Madras Sappers Regiment, in 1882. It is situated in the western part of Bangalore in the middle of the suburbs of Malleshwaram, Vyalikaval and Sadashivanagar. The lake covers an area of about 37.1 acres. At its widest, the tank has a width of 800 m . The Mayura Sankey Boat Club provides boating services for visitors so they can completely appreciate the tank’s splendour.
3 NIJAGAL BETTA:
A perfect place to go camping or have a barbecue night with friends and family. Offering a rocky landscape and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, Nijagal Betta is the place to go to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. It is most commonly visited for trekking and the cool, gentle breeze, absence of pollution, and meditative atmosphere add to the overall experence.
4 FEVER PITCH BASECAMP:
A student-led project to bring people closer to environment through the notion of sustainable tourism. Fever Pitch Basecamp is Bangalore’s first jungle and adventure camp, providing tourists with a true camping experience. Watersports, paintball, dirt biking, adventure, and team activities are all available at Fever Pitch. It is a fantastic escape for one to two day vacations, located in the forest and on the banks of Manchanbele Dam.
5 JP PARK:
Jayaprakash Narayan Biodiversity Park, popularly known as JP Park is the ideal place to find solitude in lush greenery. With massive play areas, magnificently landscaped lawns and seating arrangements, it is a slice of heaven on earth. It is the third-largest park in Bangalore, spanning 85 acres. JP Park is located in a prestigious neighbourhood.