Bangalore India

Kempegowda, the Magadi Chieftain is believed to be the founder of Bangalore, which is often termed as the Garden city of India. Bangalore, derives it names from 'Bendakalooru' or the town of boiled beans, given by King Veera Ballara of Vijaynagar who lost his way in the forests and was helped by a bowl of boiled beans. This beautiful city widely known as the 'Silicon Valley of India' is situated in the southern part of India and is the capital of the state of Karnataka. Today it is one of the leading commercial and indutrial cities, housing large number of computer hardware and software companies together with the many public sector undertakings. Also outstanding educational institutes allure thousands of students from all over India and abroad to Bangalore for higher education. Other than this parks, lakes, museums, architectural monuments, attract tourists.

Getting There

By Air : Regular flights operate from Bangalore.

By Road : Bangalore is connected to all part of the country with roads.

By Rail : Bangalore is an important railway station on the southern railway network.

Related Accommodations

There are several hotel rendering cordial and courteous environment. Modern amenities and services provided by the hotels promise splendid exposure to the tourists.

Did You Know?

• Bangalore is India's third largest city and fifth largest metropolitan area.
• Bangalore is also referred to as the " Garden City".
• In 1906, Bangalore became the first city in India to have electricity.
• The Infant Jesus Shrine is one of the important churches of Bangalore.
• Bangalore is home to Kannada film industry.
• Udupi restaurants are very popular in Bangalore.
• Bangalore has one of the largest mass media markets in India.

Attractions

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

This lovely and marvellous garden was built by HyderAli in 1760 in the vast landscape of 100 hc. It was earlier called Lalbagh as the garden had excess of red roses. The glass house, based on London Palace, draw visitors to this large park. The Rose garden is also fascinating having 150 different varieties of roses.

Neeladri Amusement and Water Park

This park is extended over 30 acres of grand panorama, the park include several adventureous fun rides, a video games arcade, Roman type amphitheatre, restaurants, ice cream parlours and chaat stalls.

Vidhana Soudha

Vidhana Soudha, BangaloreThis magnificent granite structure houses the State Legislature and the Secretariat. The impressive huge sandalwood door of the Cabinet room is a splendid feature of this dignified building.

Bull Temple

This marvellous temple, dedicated to 'Lord Nandi' was built by Kempegowda in the grand Dravidian style. The vast statue of Lord Nandi in the temple is an exquisite monolithic stone sculpture measuring to a height of 6.2m. It is believed that the statue is growing further and further.

Ulsoor Lake

Situated at the heart of the city, this 1.5sq.km expanse of placid waters offers thrill and excitement to the scores of visitors from far and near. Pretty island in the lake makes its more attractive. It is a perfect place for boating and viewing the sights.

Travel Facts

Area 2,190sqkm
Population 6.1 million (2006)
Climate Moderate
Languages Kannada, English, Hindi, Telugu and Tamil
Best Time to Visit Through out the year
Excursion Channapatna (60km), Mekedatu (98km), Ramohalli (28km), Hesaraghatta (25km), Shivaganga(56kms), Shivanasamudram (22 km )

Must Try Out

Shopping

Bangalore is well known for its lambani jewellery and Mysore silk saree. Items made of sandalwood, rose, brass and ivory materials are also demanding.

Cuisine

In Bangalore there are many good restaurants which provide a wide choice of cuisine varying from the Indian, Continental, Chinese, Italian, Mexican etc. Dosas, idlis, vada's, curd rice, vegetable pulao, rice with sambar, lemon rice are some of the south Indian dishes which tourists must taste.