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Bangalore is the
capital of southern Indian state of Karnataka. Area
wise, Bangalore is the seventh largest city of
India. A hub of trade, industry, tourism and
professional education in present times, there are
many labels attached to Bangalore. It is called the
Garden City for its many beautiful gardens and
parks. It is also called the Silicon Valley of India
because of the presence of the booming IT industry.
Bangalore is also appreciated for its quality civic
amenities and fun loving nature of Bangaloreans.
Though moderate climate prevails throughout the
year, the best time to visit Bangalore is
October-March.
Accommodation and Connectivity
Bangalore can be reached easily from almost all
parts of the country. Located just 13 kms away on
the outskirts of the city, there are direct flights
to Bangalore from most national and international
destinations. Apart from major towns and cities of
India, there are also direct trains to Bangalore
from far-off destinations like Jammu and Guwahati.
Bangalore has good road connectivity with all parts
of Karnataka and neighbouring states. The Inter
State Bus Terminus of Bangalore is located near the
railway station. Thousands of buses enter and leave
the place on a daily basis.
There is a wide range of accommodation available in
Bangalore for the tourists. From economy to
high-end, there is variety available to the tourist
to make his choice. Infact, the accommodation
infrastructure is well laid out in the city. Economy
range hotels are near the bus terminus area. MG Road
and Racecourse area are dotted with mid-range hotels
while most star hotels are in MR Road, Sankey Road
and Racecourse area.
Tourist
Attractions
The Vidhan Soudha
Built in the year 1954, the Vidhan Soudha or the
State Secretariat of Karnataka is a must-see for
tourists. The building can be described as a modern
architectural marvel. The building well combines
traditional Dravidian styles with the modern trends
of architecture. Special permission could also be
taken to witness proceedings of the Vidhan Sabha.
Cubbon Park
Located very near to the Vidhan Sabha is the Cubbon
Park on a 120-hectare land. The park may be regarded
as a paradise for morning walkers and little
children. There are a number of neo-classical styled
government buildings here.
The Bangalore Museums
There are two museums in Bangalore. The Government
Museum of Bangalore is one of India's oldest
museums. Visvesvaraya Technological and Industrial
Museum is another important museum. Both the museums
have a good collection of items belonging to
Karnataka's historical period including the Hoysala
and Gowda periods.
Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens
The Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens is one of the most
beautiful of Bangalore's many gardens. This well
laid out garden has many different varieties of
flowers. A major attraction is flower shows that are
periodically held here. The flower show held on
Republic day is most popular.
Tipu Sultan's Fort and Palace
Most part of Tipu Sultan's fort is in ruins.
However, the beautiful palace near the fort still
stands. It has now been converted into a government
museum. The two storeyed building has been richly
decorated with precious metals and glass and a
beautiful garden is laid out in front of the palace.
Gavi Gangadhareswara cave temple
Built by Kempe Gowda, the cave temple is popular for
its four monolithic pillars and a rare idol of Agni.
An interesting phenomenon observed here on 13th and
14th of January is that the rays of the sun during
sunset enter through the window and pass between the
horns of Nandi-the bull.
It may be mentioned that all the important temples
are actually located on the outskirts of Bangalore.
The other temples worth a visit are
Venkataramanaswamy Temple and Someshwara Temple.
Excursion
Delights
Mysore
The historic city of Mysore lies at a distance of
139 kms from Bangalore. Known as the city of
palaces, the city is most famous for the Mysore
Palace of Wodeyar rulers. The monuments belonging to
Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan are also widely visited.
Nrity Bangalorem village
This small place houses a classical dance academy.
Most music lovers make it a point to visit the place
to enjoy classical music or for learning. The place
is 30 kms away from Bangalore.
Bannerghatta National Park
Bangalore does not let down wildlife enthusiasts
either. At a short distance of 21 kms is the
Bannerghatta National Park. A wide variety of animal
species are found in the park.
Devarayandurga and Ramanagaram
Both these places are famous for adventure
activities like trekking and rock climbing. Trekkers
and rock climbers frequent these places in large
numbers.
Whitefield Ashram
Whitefield Ashram, the summer staying place of Shri
Sathya Sai Baba is visited by a number of devotees.
The place is at a distance of 20 kms from Bangalore.
Ranging from industry to education to tourism,
Bangalore remains full of visitors all throughout
the year for variety of reasons.
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