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December 7, 2010 - Horse carts, Bangalore Palace

The Bangalore Palace stands in contrast with the glitz and buzz of the silicon city, located in the sprawling Palace Grounds, the palace offers a peak into the history of Bangalore city. Entry to the palace costs Rs. 175, and you get an "audioguide" - a recorded narration of the significance of the different areas of the palace. If you pay Rs. 500 for the camera ticket, then you can take photographs inside and outside the palace. This photo is of the horse driven carts parked in front of the palace.

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