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Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka State is one of
India's most charming cities. Today, it is India's 5th largest city, the
momentum of its industrial and commercial growth unequalled in the country.
Aptly named "Garden City", it boasts of an amazing number of flowering trees
and parks. With splendid pink cassias and golden acacias blooming, with
jacarandas flowering in purple majesty and the gulmohurs lighting the roads
with their flame-orange brilliance, the city is a sheer delight to simply
wander around in.
Bangalore in Karnataka is one of the most beautiful cities in India. Also
known as the Garden City, Bangalore is an IT hub and thus also known as the
Silicon Valley in India. It is not only the gardens and its claim to fame as
an information technology hub that contribute in bringing tourists to
Bangalore, but also various historic monuments and a climate that has made
Bangalore a year-round destination.
Bangalore is home to Bull temple, Iskon temple, Shiva temple,
Venkataramanaswamy Temple, Gavi Gangadhareswara cave temple, and the
Someshwara Temple. Bangalore also has the aquarium and the Jawaharlal Nehru
Planetarium for the science freaks. For picnics from Bangalore Ulsoor Lake
is the ideal spot. For the fitness freaks there are ample yoga centres in
Bangalore. In terms of accommodation Bangalore offers state-of-art hotels
and resorts. While on a shopping spree while in Bangalore check out the
traditional handicraft items, like silk saris, intricately carved sandalwood
items and tribal jewelry.
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HOW
TO REACH
By Air- Bangalore has an international airport and is well connect with
frequent flights to the major cities of India & world.
By Rail - Bangalore is a very important station on the railway network of
Southern India. The city connected to major cities by broad & meter gauge.
By Road - Bangalore has a huge bus station, regular non stop & deluxe buses
are available for every major city.
WHEN TO GO
You can enjoy the garden city all round the year but the times are summers.
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WHAT TO SEE |
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Visveswaraya Museum - Next to the Cubbon Museum
is the Visveswaraya Industrial and Technological Museum named after
the great engineer-statesman who led Mysore into the 20th century much
before the rest of India.
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The Bull Temple - In this temple built by Kempe
Gowda the object of veneration is a magnificent Nandi, 15 feet tall
and over 20 feet long. In Nov/Dec every year, when the groundnuts have
been harvested, a groundnut fair is held near the temple. The first
groundnuts are offered by the farmers to the sacred bull.
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Venkatappa Art Gallery - Near the Museum is the
K.Venkatappa Art Gallery which has a permanent exhibition of the works
of the great artist, K. Venkatappa. The Gallery does much to encourage
art in the state.
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Tippu Palace - Bangalore's Fort was built by
Kempe Gowda and expanded by Tippu Sultan. Within its walls is the well
preserved 16th century Ganapathi Temple. Nearby is The Palace Hyder
Ali began and Tippu completed. Resembling the Daria Daulat Palace in
Srirangapatanam, this summer palace has been constructed largely of
wood and is famous for its carving and paintings.
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Seshdari Iyer Memorial - In the Cubbon Park are
the Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall, which houses the public library, the
High Court and the Jawahar Bal Bhavan. The Bhavan, with its toy train,
fairgrounds and theatre, is a recreational, hobby and educational
centre for children.
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Cubbon Musuem - The Museum is one of the oldest
in India(1886). Antiquities from Mohenjodaro are a special attraction
here.
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The Cave Temple - Another temple built by Kempe
gowda and known for its four monolithic pillars and rare idol of Agni,
the God of fire. On Jan. 13/14th every year, the rays of the setting
sun enter through the window, pass between the horns of the Nandi and
shine on the Shivalingam, in a unique phenomenon.
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Dargah Hazarath Tawakkal Mastan - This Cottonpet
Muslim shrine is associated with the Hindu Karaga festival too. The
procession annually visits the Dargah of this Sufi saint, Tawakkal
Mastan, and his tomb attracts both Muslim and non-Muslim piligrims.
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St. Mary's Church - This church is now a minor
Basilica. The Virgin Mary's festival is celebrated every September
with a procession that attracts people of all faiths.
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Cubbon park - Both worth a visit for its natural
richness and the buildings in the park, this place is worth a visit.
See also the section on Museums.
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The Dharmaraja Temple - This temple in
nazarethpet is the starting point of the annual Karaga procession. The
revered idols here are the Shri Dharmaraja Swamy, hero of the
Mahabharata and Lord Krishna.
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Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens - Hyder Ali laid out
these famous botanical gardens and his son added horticultural wealth
to them by importing trees and plants from several countries. The
gardens today have over 1000 species of flora. The Glass House,
modeled on London's Crystal Palace, is the center of attraction in
this 2400-acre park.
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Friday Mosque - The oldest mosque in the city is
an imposing one. Tall ornamented granite pillars adorn the elevated
prayer hall.
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WHERE TO EAT
Banglore has so many options for restaurants and bars. The city has a
restaurants of almost every national/international food chains like Mc
Donals, Pizza Hut, Barista, Cafe Coffee, Wimpy's etc. Other
Restaurants along with their Contact Numbers are as follows:-
Amaravathi Restaurant - 45/3 Residency Road Cross. Phone: 25913718 ,
Bheema's, Church Street. Phone: 2558-7389
Gongura's Group of Restaurants - Airport Road. Phone: 2526-9419
Gongura's - 100 Feet Road, Koramangala. Phone: 2552-5944
Maurya Andhra Style Restaurant - JC Road. Phone: 2670-9222
Nagarjuna Residency, Residency Road. Phone: 2591-3717
Nakshara, 27, Lady Curzon Road. Phone: 2559-0777
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