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Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and the UB City – where the old meets the new!

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An outing to the iconic Bangalore Palace and Cubbon Park can truly introduce you to the old order of the city, which is otherwise bullied for heavy traffic and pollution woes. This part of Bangalore is lush green, with well-maintained roads and clean streets. It is bustling with people and activity and carries the city’s rich history and culture vibes. It oozes a pleasant sense of peace and calmness that one cannot even imagine living near the tech hubs of the metropolis. The sides of the roads are lined with giant trees that bear the testimony of time and have stood for ages. They provide the much-needed shade from the sultry sun and add pleasing beauty to the landscape. The luscious hues of green interrupted by the colourful pink, purple and orange blossoms of Jacaranda and Tabebuia rosea during the spring add a touch of opulence and grandeur to the scenery. The Bangalore Palace is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city's heart. It has exquisite Scottish architecture and l...