Lal Bagh, South bangalore.

We went late evening. A sunset view of Lal bagh from Kempe Gowda Tower. Review the map and see where you want to stroll. I think if you have around 3-4 hours you can have a walk around entire Lal Bagh. Very nice place for early morning and evening walks.

Entry is free in the mornings from 6-9 am and also in evenings from 5.30-7pm and at other times it is Rs 10 per person. The first site is of a lake and trees all around. No boating - the authorities know plastic is going to be thrown in the lake.
A Maharajah Statue is installed. Looks very nice but no signs as to who it is. It must be either Hyder Ali or Tipu Sultans statue.

These are called Paneer fruit and if you get a chance taste them. They come in smaller sizes too. I liked it. 5 fruits for Rs10.

The glass house was built to provide a sequestered locale for flower shows. It was built in 1889 to commemorate the visit of a Prince to bangalore and designed on the lines of the crystal palace of London.
This botanical garden spread over 240 acres also hosts one of the 4 towers erected by Kempe Gowda marking the outer most limits of how much Bangalore was predicted to expand. :-) The rock terrain million of years old is recognised by the Geological Survey of India as a Peninsular Gneiss. Most have no clue about the millions year old rocks and focus on the tower. Some very old trees and greenery in the midst of such haphazard traffic. Surprisingly you dont find too many brids though there are signs of "Birds of LalBagh". There is a horticulture department and they do sell some plants. Lal bagh is also the place to book your travel lodges anywhere in Karnataka.

Nice place if you want to stay in Bangalore for weekend and relax. I have heard recently that the metro rail is going to pass through this garden. I have no problem as long as they dont fell any trees.
There is Dove cot. This peculiar building hosts Doves I am guessing.