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St Philomena's Cathedral
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Terraced gardens below the Krishnarajasagara dam, with a musical fountain show after dark.
Don't miss
- Musical fountain show
- Terraced gardens
- Dam views
- Boat rides
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Entry
- ₹50
- Best time
- Evening
- Photography
- Allowed
- Parking
- Available
Works well for
Family
Kids
Couple
Seniors
Tips from our editors
The fountain show runs around 6:30–7:30pm and is the reason to come. Weekends are packed; the gardens themselves are ordinary in daylight.
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