About Bangalore
Bangalore or Bengaluru, whichever you prefer, is the capital of Karnataka. Spreading over an area of more than 700 square kilometers, it is known as the IT capital of India. Garden City is another epithet, this hi-tech city of India is adored. Just visit this city once and you will discover its many facets.
Travel to Bangalore
Bangalore can be easily reached from any part of India. You can take any mode of transportation (rail, road or air) to reach Bangalore. Bengaluru International Airport, located in Devanahalli, is the city’s air hub. All major airlines operate flights to/from Bangalore. The city’s rail and road network with other parts of India is also well developed. Rajdhani Express connects Bangalore with New Delhi. It is also connected to Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other major cities in India. The City Railway Station, Cantonment Railway Station and Yeswanthpur Railway Station are the main railway stations in Bangalore.
Bangalore Tourist Destinations
You will be spoiled for choice during your visit to Bangalore. Every nook and cranny in the city is a tourist destination unto itself.
Vidhan Soudha, the symbol of the city of Bangalore, is the first thing that attracts all the visitors. This impressive granite structure was built by the former Prime Minister of the former state of Mysore, Sri K Hanumanthaiya.
Cubbon Park: Known for being the lungs of the Garden City, it is one of the most relaxing places one can head to in the midst of this busy city.
Lal Bagh – Established by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, it is considered one of the most romantic gardens in India.
Bangalore Palace – It is another spectacular building that dots the Bangalore skyline. A lesser-known one has just gained prominence as a tourist attraction in the city. You have to pay 100 rupees if you are an Indian and 200 rupees if you are a foreigner to visit this palace.
Tipu Sultan’s Palace – One of the most famous and most visited tourist destinations in Bangalore, this magnificent structure is mostly built of wood. The residence of Tipu Sultan the great, it has its own place on the list of tourist attractions in Bangalore.
The Bull Temple – Carved out of a rock, this is a spectacular example of South Indian temple architecture. It is believed that a bull was built that used to steal the crops of local farmers.
The ISKCON Temple – This unique temple in Bangalore is a perfect blend of modern technology and age-old Indian spirituality. Located in the middle of a serene environment, it transports you to another world.
Mukti Naga Temple – Standing 16 feet tall, the world’s largest Naaga statue.
You cannot get enough of Bangalore tourist destinations as there are so many and you surely will not be able to explore each and every one of them in a single trip to this city.
Hotels in Bangalore
Bangalore is packed with all kinds of hotels. Hotels in Bangalore range from 5 star hotels to budget Bangalore hotels. ITC Windsor Sheraton, Leela Palace Kempinski Hotel, Le Meridien Hotel, Taj Residency Hotel, Park Hotel, The Oberoi Hotel, Taj Westend Hotel, The Lalit Ashok Hotel Bangalore are some of the 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 and Hotel AJ International.
Bangalore Economy
Known as the Silicon Valley of India, it is the center of the information and technology sector in India. The city is also home to some of the largest heavy industries such as HMT and ITI. The city holds the record for the largest IT-related exports to India.
Education Bangalore
Bangalore is also known for its educational institutes and quality of education. Some of the well-known educational institutes in Bangalore include the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIT -B), Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore, National Institute of Health Mental and Neuroscience, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore University and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health
