¤ About Bangalore
Bangalore is one of the most visited destinations of southern India. Known as the garden city of India, the climate of Bangalore makes it a happening place all through the year. One of the highly developed cities of southern India, it is the capital of the state of Karnataka. Bangalore is also the seventh largest city in India.

There are many stories and legends related to the city. However the present look of the garden city was given to it in the 16th century. Because of the initiative it took in the wake of the Information Technology revolution in the country, Bangalore has been nicknamed as the Silicon City of India. The city was founded by Kempe Gowda in the early 16th century. Two centuries later, it became an important fortress city under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. The ruins of those periods can still be seen on the Bellary Road, at Lal Bagh, Ulsoor and Gavi Gangadhareswar Temple.

Bangalore is known as the Silicon Valley of the country, the nerve - centre of India's software industry. Its other major industries include aircraft, electronics and machine tools. Despite being one of Asia's fastest growing cities, Bangalore remains one of the most elegant metropolises in India. A well - planned city, with tree - lined avenues, a large number of parks, gardens and lakes, Bangalore is aptly called India's garden city.

The city attracts people in large numbers, from all over the country, and abroad, who come to look for better job opportunities, and higher education. Surprisingly, all this frantic industrial expansion and increase in the population, has not robbed Bangalore of its essential old-world appeal. It is, in the true sense, a very 'happening' city.

¤ Major Tourist Attractions of Bangalore
» Reflection of Perfection - The historical city of Tipu Sultan, Bangalore main attractions lies in its monumental heritage. Along from Cubbon Park, all other places of interest are historica buildings that have been a part of Bangalore for long. The main tourist places are all located quite close to the city center, making it quite simple for a traveler to cover all the attraction without much of hassles.

» Bangalore Palace - Built in the year 1887, Bangalore Palace holds a huge similarity to Windsor Castle in England. Built by Chamaraja Wodeyar, majority of the palace is built of wood. The lavish and elegant interiors of the palace never fail to mesmerize its onlookers. It was once covered with some exquisite gardens that are no more there. The Palace is now a days used as a venue for high society parties, weddings, and music concerts. Bangalore Palace has also become a famous spot for shooting as well.

» Vidhana Soudha -Vidhana Soudha is one of the most stunning structures that are there in Bangalore and the best example of neo Dravidian architecture. The building serves as seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. The building was completed in the year 1956. Shri Kengal Hanumanthaiah, the then chief minister of Mysore came up with the concept of Vidhana Soudha. It is said that he traveled to many countries and got the idea for its construction. The central dome is crowned by huge figure of Indian National Emblem. The workers who built the structure were mostly prisoners. They were set free after they completed the building.

» Cubbon Park - Cubbon Park is one of the most important attractions in Bangalore. Set up in 1864 by Richard Sankey, Cubbon park covers an area of 334 acres. The park is named after the longest serving Commissioner of Bangalore, Sir Mark Cubbon. The park is full of green lawns, colorful flowers and shady trees. You will see a lot of people coming here for their morning walks and jogs. There are many statues and historical buildings inside the park that make the park a must visit. Seshadri Memorial hall, Attara Kacheri and Venkatappa art gallery are the most important of all.

» Tipu Sultan's Fort- The storied structure built of teakwood is situated in the busiest marketplace in Bangalore. Tipu Sultan's fort was built in the period 1789-1790. The main attraction inside the fort is a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The temple shows respect that Tipu Sultan had towards other religions. Covering as area of 400 acres, the fort was used as a secretariat by the British after the death of Tipu Sultan. The numerous carved pillars in the fort will leave you mesmerized. There is an art gallery as well that showcases many photos and paintings of Kings and Viceroys. Apart from Sundays, the fort is open to public on all days. The timings of the fort are 10 AM to 6 PM.

¤ Shopping
Shopping at Bangalore can be real funs for those who love explore various markets and shopping places. From pure silk saris to Swaroski crystals, you can find anything that you fancy on the streets and shops of Bangalore. Commercial Street is one of the busiest and crowded shopping areas in Bangalore. The shops are filled with shoes, jewelry, art decors, stationery, novelties, travel kits and sports goods. The South Parade of the British Period is now known as the MG Road. The road still retains the colonial charm even after lot of development and advancement has been made. This the place for shopping for electronic equipments, books and magazines, silk saris, textiles, antiques and photography equipments. The shops and emporiums to explore while shopping here are Barton Court, Cauvery Arts and Crafts Emporium, Coir Board Showroom, Kids Kemp, Natesan's Antiquarts, Public utility Building, Saree Kemp, Shringar Shopping Complex and Spencer's Super Market.

¤ Accomodation
There is no dearth of accommodation in Bangalore, ranging from the five-star deluxe hotels to the inexpensive guesthouses. Being the hub of IT professionals in India, Bangalore has a number of accommodation options to suit every need as well as budget. In the following lines, we have provided an answer to the query, "where to stay in Bangalore?"… Hotels Bangalore boasts of a wide range of hotels, suiting almost each and every budget.

¤ Climate of Bangalore
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. Bangalore is 998 km from Mumbai (Bombay) and 562 km from Hyderabad.

The climate of Bangalore is moderate and pleasant. Summers are mild (April-June) and winters are cool (October-February). The city experiences south-western monsoon rains in June-August. Although the weather of Bangalore is pleasant throughout the year, it is best visited in the winters.

¤ How To Reach Bangalore
» Air - Bangalore has its own airport that cater to both domestic as well as international flights. Situated just 6 km from the city center, one can easily commute to the airport from any part of the city. Bangalore is well connected to all major cities of India.

» Rail - Bangalore has two stations, Bangalore City and Bangalore Cantt. Major one is Bangalore City which is where all the major trains from entire India stops and originates. Trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai are offer regular services.

» Road - Bangalore is connected to all parts of Karnataka by a network of good roads. The bus service as well is great, to and from all important and not so important towns in the state.