We took the Metro and headed to our first stop on our things to do in Bangalore list: That was Tipu Sultan’s palace. Tipu Sultan was one of the famous rulers of Mysore. The Tipu Sultan palace in Bangalore was his summer residence and is a popular stop for tourists. While the entrance fee for Indians is 15/- it is much more expensive (200/-) for foreigners. The palace is very small and there isn’t really much to see.

The Tipu Sultan’s palace in Bangalore is made up of wood. The wood was once decorated with intricate paintings. Most of the paintings are gone today. The restoration work on this monument hasn’t been quite what it should be. If you look closely you will see some of the remnants of the art. Look up at the roof, that may well be the best preserved because it is out of reach of wandering hands. There are a couple of artefacts on display too. The most noteworthy being the king’s toy tiger.