July 2018 - Scoot In-flight Magazine

Distance
7.4 km
Travel time
19 minutes
FIRST STOP
The
majestic
halls of
Bangalore
Palace.
If you’ve ever witnessed an
Indian wedding, then you’ll
know that the country’s flair
for regal opulence knows no
bounds. From sprawling
estates and overflowing
wealth to exceptional art and
timeless tradition, elements
from India’s rich royal
heritage continue to be an
influential part of its cultural
grandeur. Bengaluru, in
particular, is a city that’s not
to be outshined.
Dubbed India’s Silicon
Valley where white-collar
professionals dominate the
population, Bengaluru’s
heritage often gets
overlooked by its burgeoning
cosmopolitan scene. Being a
city girl through and through,
it was a visit to Bangalore
Palace that got me looking
for more sights that have
historic appeal, beauty, and
splendour. Little did I know
that I was just a three-hour
road trip away from an entire
city that is frothing with
grandiose palaces.
The best part about
travelling to an Indian city is
that there’s always more to it
than you expect to
experience. Commencing in
Bengaluru and culminating
in Mysuru, this palaceguided
road trip explores the
royal heritage, history, and
unique insight into both
dynamic cities.
BANGALORE
PALACE
A majestic residence that is
resonant of London’s Windsor
Castle, Bangalore Palace has
been around since 1878. The
palace was built in Tudor-style
of architecture, complete with
stone masonry, as well as
fortified towers and battlements.
Currently, the Palace Grounds is
host to some of the biggest
concerts on the subcontinent
including musical performances
by legends like Elton John, Iron
Maiden, Deep Purple, Guns N’
Roses, and Metallica.
Another one of the biggest
highlights of this palace is the
enchanting Durbar Hall. Its
interiors are bathed in vibrant
shades of lime-green, blue and
gold, and the ceiling is adorned
with ornate chandeliers. As
snap-worthy as Bangalore
Palace seems, do note that
there’s an additional fee for
using your camera.
PHOTOGRAPHY FLICKR/JOHN HOEY
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