Bangalore, is the capital of the state of
Karnataka and is the seventh largest city of India. Also known as the
Garden City because of its many beautiful gardens and parks and the
silicon valley of India because of the high concentration of IT industry
in this city. The city of Bangalore is known for being one of the most
techno savvy cities of India. This city is thronged with budding
software parks and major national and global IT firms having their
offices in the city. Though the origin of Bangalore city is ancient,
this modern city was founded way back in the 16th century and has since
been acting as an important administrative and a business center.
Bangalore city is one of the few true educationally inclined cities in
India. Bangalore houses some of the most prominent and internationally
well known institutes like Indian Institute of Management (IIM-b), India
Institute of Information Science (IIS-b), etc. Also the city of
Bangalore is well known for its nightlife with lots of discos and pubs
that have come up in and around the city.
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Bangalore Travel Guide - City Guide Bangalore
| Location: | Bangalore district itself is situated in the heart of the South-Deccan plateau in peninsular India and on the South-Eastern corner of Karnataka State. |
| Rainfall in : | 859.6 mm. (June to November) |
| Climate of : | Summer: 33 °C - 21 °C Winter: 24 °C - 14 °C |
| Best Time to Visit: | October-February |
How To Reach : |
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| By Air: | Bangalore is accessible by air, road, and rail. Bangalore Airport is 13 km east of the City Station. It is also a stopover for many international flights. |
| By Rail: | Bangalore is connected to the rest of the country both by metre gauge and broad gauge rail services. lt is an important railway station on the southern railway network. |
| By Road: | Bangalore has a large bus terminus, which is near the railway station. There are two railway stations in Bangalore. The main station is well connected to all major Indian cities. |
| Tourist Attractions: | The Bull Temple (Basavanagudi), The Vidhana Saudha, Tipu Sultan's Palace, Lalbagh, Cubbon Park, Bal Bhavan, Sri Gavi Gangadhareswara Temple, The Planetarium, Aquarium, Ulsoor Lake, Government Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery, Visveswariah Industrial and Technological Museum, as the city is called the garden city there are several other gardens that are a must visit when visiting Bangalore. |