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About Bangalore

Bangalore or Bengaluru, whichever way you like it, is the capital city of Karnataka. Sprawled over an area of over 700 sq km, it is known as the IT Capital of India. The City of Gardens is other epithet, this hi-tech city of India is adored with. Just visit this city once and you will discover the varied facets of it.

Travel to Bangalore

Bangalore is easily reachable through any part of India. You can take any mode of transport – rail, road or air – to reach Bangalore. The Bengaluru International Airport, located at Devanahalli, is the air link point of the city. All the major airlines run flights to/from Bangalore. The rail and road network of the city with other parts of India is also well developed. Rajdhani Express connects Bengaluru to New Delhi. It is also connected to Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other major cities of India. City Railway station, Cantonment Railway station, Yeswanthpur Railway station are the major railway stations of Bangalore.

Bangalore Travel Destinations

You will spoilt for choices while visiting Bangalore. Every nook and cranny of the city is a travel destination in itself.

• Vidhan Soudha, the landmark of the city of Bangalore, is the first thing which attracts every visitor. This impressive granite structure was built by the former chief minister of erstwhile Mysore state, Sri K Hanumanthaiya.

• Cubbon Park – Known to be the lung of the Garden City, it is one of the most soothing places one can head on to in the middle of this busy city.

• Lal Bagh – Laid by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, it is considered to be one of the most romantic gardens in India.

• Bangalore Palace – It is another spectacular edifice dotting the skyline of Bangalore. A lesser known one it has just come into prominence as a tourist attraction of the city. You have to pay Rs 100 if you are an Indian and Rs 200 if a foreigner, to visit this palace.

• Tipu Sultan’s Palace – One of the most famous and most visited tourist destination in Bangalore, this magnificent structure is mainly built in wood. The residence of the Tipu Sultan the great, it has its own place in list of Bangalore’s tourist attractions.

• The Bull Temple – Carved out of one boulder, this is a spectacular example of south Indian temple architecture. It is believed to have been built a bull that used to stole the crops of the local farmers.

• The ISKCON temple – This one of its kind temple in Bangalore is a perfect blend of modern technology and age old spirituality of India. Set amidst serene surrounding, it just transports you to another world.

• Mukti Naga temple – Standing 16 feet tall, this world’s largest Naaga statue.

You cannot get enough of Bangalore tourist destinations as there are so many and surely you cannot explore each and every one in just a single trip to this city.

Hotels in Bangalore

Bangalore is lined with every type of hotels. Hotels in Bangalore range from 5 star hotels to budget hotels in Bangalore. ITC Windsor Sheraton, Hotel Leela Palace Kempinski, Hotel Le Meridien, Hotel Taj Residency, Hotel Park, Hotel The Oberoi, Hotel Taj Westend, Hotel The Lalit Ashok Bangalore are some of famous names in the category of Luxury hotels in Bangalore. Budget Hotels in Bangalore include Hotel Bangalore International, Hotel Comfort Inn Infantry Court, Hotel Nalapad Residency, Hotel A J International.

Bangalore Economy

Known as the Silicon Valley of India, it is the hub of information and technology sector in India. The city also houses some of the largest heavy industries such as HMT and ITI. The city holds the record of highest IT related exports for India.

Bangalore Education

Bangalore is also known for its educational institutes and quality of education. Some of the well known educational institutes of Bangalore include Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIT –B), Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Science, University of Agricultural Science, Bangalore University and Rajiv Gandhi Health University