Bangalore,
the capital city of Karnataka, is a land of amalgamation of various races
and cultures. Known as the Silicon Valley of India, it is dotted with
gardens, parks and historical sites. Bangalore heads the Information and
Technology revolution in India and is amongst the most visited tourist
destinations in southern India.
Location :
Bangalore city is located in the southern part of the state of Karnataka,
in the southern region of India. It is 3,113 feet (949 m) above sea level,
on top of a ridge in the Karnataka plateau.
Best Time & Climate :
The climate of Bangalore is moderate and pleasant. Summers are mild
(April-June) and winters are cool (October-February). Although the weather
of Bangalore is pleasant throughout the year, it is best visited in the
winters.
How to get there ?
» By Air - There are number of daily flights to
important cities like Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad,
Goa, Kochi, Mangalore, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram. Bangalore is also a
stopover for many international flights. It has direct international flights
to Muscat, Sharjah and Singapore.
» By Rail - Bangalore has two railway stations
called Bangalore City and Yeshwantpur. Trains from all major cities of India
connect to Bangalore.
» By Road - There are good bus services from
Chennai, Hyderabad and other important south Indian cities to Bangalore.
Bangalore is well linked to Mysore (3 hours), Hospet (9 hours), Chennai (8
hours) and Mumbai (24 hours). The KSRTC conducts a number of tours and
excursions around the city.
Must Visit :
» Vidhana Soudha - The Pride of Banglore, this
colossal granite building is one of the most prominent landmarks of the
city. It houses both the Legislative Chambers of the State Government. This
building is standing tribute to the Indian Temple architecture.
» Lal Bagh - Situated at the heart of Banglore, this
exotic garden, laid out by Hyder Ali in 1760, span an area of 240 acres, is
amongst India’s most beautiful botanical parks.
The Bangalore Fort and Palace - Built by Kempe Gowda, the Fort of Bangalore
was later expanded by the legendary king Tipu Sultan. This summer palace has
been constructed largely of wood and is famous for its carving and
paintings.
» Cubbon Park - This 120-hectare wooded and flowered
park was laid out in the heart of the Bangalore bivouac in 1864. Since then,
more fairy fountains and a variety of plants have been added. Located near
the Vidhan Soudha, the Cubbon Park nestles a number of neo-classical styled
government buildings.
» Bull Temple - The Bull Temple is famous for the
myth it carries and an impressive monolithic deity of Nandi, the celestial
bull, hewed out in the typical Dravidian style of architecture.
» Cauvery Handicrafts Emporium - A Government of
Karnataka undertaking is set up for the benefit of Art Lovers, is a shopper’s
paradise. This emporium houses exquisite handicraft items in rosewood,
sandalwood, wood-inlay, lacquerware and bidriware.
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