Best Travel to Bangalore
If you are thinking of a tour to a cosmopolitan and technology city, then travel to Bangalore, It occupies a pride of place in any itinerary, which combines the very best of Indian travel.
Situated at a height of 920 meters above sea level, Bangalore is the capital and the commercial as well as the industrial center of the south India state of Karnataka. With an area of over 152 square kilometers, the city is blessed with a charming and equable climate all the year round. Its lush greenery and streets embellished with trees on both sides have earned it the sobriquet of 'Garden City' of India.
In the recent years Bangalore has earned another sobriquet 'Silicon Valley' of India. The reasons for this are not far to seek. The last decade witnessed its rapid growth in the area of technology, which put it on the world map. It revels in reputation of being home to more than 250 technology companies.
Apart from being a technology city, there are various attractions and exciting places within the city. Vidhan Soudh, Lal Bagh, Bugle Rock, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, Tippu's Summer Palace, Gangadhareswara Cave Temple, Bull temple, St. Mary's Basilica… the list of must-sees goes on and on.
Explore Bangalore
Travel Vidhan Soudha
A four-storeyed granite structure built in 1956, Vidhan Soudha houses the State Legislature & Secretariat. Designed on the pattern of the old Mysore palaces, there is a definite influence of the Hoysala art. It presents a magnificent view on the weekends when the entire building is illuminated.
Travel Lal Bagh
One of the most prominent amongst the many gardens in Bangalore, the botanical gardens of Lal Bagh is spread over 240 acres. Laid out by Hyder Ali in the year 1760, the garden was completed by his famous son Tipu Sultan who fought bravely with the English, when the later were trying to acquire supremacy in India.
The place derives its name from the beautiful red roses that blossom here. Charming lakes, lotus pools and fountains add to the splendor of the garden.
Travel Cubbon Park
Laid in 1864 over an area of 300 acres, the park is full of flowering trees and plants and houses a public library, high Court, Government museum, Visvesvaraya industrial and technological museum and Jawahar Bal Bhavan & a Tennis stadium.
Travel Tippu's Palace
Located on Albert Victory Road, this palace was the summer residence of Tipu Sultan, killed at Seringapatam on 4 May 1799 while fighting the British. Started by Hyder Ali the palace was completed by Tipu in 1791.
Travel Bull Temple
One of the oldest temples in Bangalore, it is dedicated to the Nandi, the vahana (vehicle) of Shiva, the supreme destroyer. The idol of Nandi is huge, measuring about 15ft in height & 20 feet in length. Built by Kempe Gowda, the structure is a fine example of Dravidian style.
