Bangalore

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Introduction Bangalore is the capital of the state of Karnataka and is the seventh largest city of India. This Garden City has well - laid out parks, gardens, long avenues of blossoming trees and salubrious climate. Emerging as the hi-tech capital of India, it still retains a charm that is totally Indian. Founded in 1537 by a local Chieftain Kempe Gowda, Banglore has changed dramatically over the years. Bangaluru has developed into one of India's major economic hubs and is today counted among the best places in the world to do business. For many years, Bangalore was known throughout India as the greenest, liberal and forward-thinking city. In recent years, these attributes have propelled Bangaluru to the forefront of the high-tech industry boom in India, and it currently ranks as India's most developed city and one of the world's fastest growing urban areas. Best Time to travel October to March Vidhana Soudha A magnificent building of the Neo-Dravidian style, houses the State Legislature. It was conceived and executed by Kengal Hanumanthaiah, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka in 1956. Attara Kacheri (High Court) "Eighteen offices" is the literal meaning of this very elegant two storied building facing Vidhana far from there is the sprawling Cubbon Park, Vishveshwarajap Museum of Science and Technology and Venkatappa Art Gallery. Lalbagh Gardens This expanse of greenery is one of India's most beautiful botanical gardens. It was laid out by Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan in the 18th century, Within the Gardens there is a beautiful lake with a water spread area of 1.5 Sq.Kms dotted with picturesque tiny islands. It is a good picnic spot. Cubbon Park This beautiful park, which spreads over 300 acres in the heart of the city, serves as the lung space of the evergrowing Banglore city. Designed by Lt. General Sir Mark Cubbon, in 1864, is dotted with beautiful statues, flowering trees, fountains and a library its midst. The Government Museum One of the oldest museums in the country, established in 1886, has a unique collection of sculptures, inscriptions, paintings, icons and also some relics from Mohenjodaro. Karnataka Folk Museum The Karnataka janapada trust manages this museum where many rare masks, artifacts and costumes are displayed. It also boasts of an impressive collection of folk music and videos of folk dances. It is located at Kumara Park West, Sheshadripuram. Bull Temple (Dodda Basavanna Temple) The gigantic image of the celestial bull, Nandi, which stands at 4.57 meters in height, is a classic example of Dravidian architecture. A yearly festival to celebrate the harvesting of peanuts, (Kallekai parse) is held here during the month of Nov-Dec. which attracts large crowds from all over the state. Dodda Ganapathi Temple A huge monolithic statue of Gapnapati, which attracts thousands of devotees every day. One of the oldest temples of Bangalore. Sri Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple A unique phenomenon of this cave temple is the sunlight passes through the horns of the bull to light up the Gavi Ganagadareshwara idol on the day of Makara Sankranthi i.e. January 14th or 15th every year. Musical Fountain Another attraction opposite the planetarium is the musical fountain and its dancing waters. The Bangalore Palace Modeled after the Windsor Palace, this beautiful granite palace was built by the Wodeyars, the erstwhile rulers of Mysore. ISKCON Temple A blend of modern technology and spiritual harmony is the Hare Krishna Temple, built on the hillock with a panoramic beauty, which attracts thousands of devotees. Tipu Sultan's Palace A very small portion of the mud fort built by Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, stands to this day, which is a far cry from the original. But the summer Palace of the great hero, Tipu Sultan, built in wood and ornately decorated remains untouched by the vagaries of time. Venkataramanswamy Temple This ancient temple built by Maharaja Chikka Devaraya Wodeyar, situated next to the summer palace of Tipu Sultan, is a fine example of Dravidian architecture. Dharmarayana Karaga A religious festival celebrated every year during March/April with lots of religious fervour by the people of Bangalore is celebrated in the night. Thavakkal Mastan Saab Dargah This Durgah of the Sufi saint Thavakkal Mastan is associated with the Karagega festival as the procession always stops to pay respects before it proceeds to the temple of Dharmaraya. A true symbol of the unity that exists amongst the people of different faiths. Introduction Bangalore is the capital of the state of Karnataka and is the seventh largest city of India. This Garden City has well - laid out parks, gardens, long avenues of blossoming trees and salubrious climate. Emerging as the hi-tech capital of India, it still retains a charm that is totally Indian. Founded in 1537 by a local Chieftain Kempe Gowda, Banglore has changed dramatically over the years. Bangaluru has developed into one of India's major economic hubs and is today counted among the best places in the world to do business. For many years, Bangalore was known throughout India as the greenest, liberal and forward-thinking city. In recent years, these attributes have propelled Bangaluru to the forefront of the high-tech industry boom in India, and it currently ranks as India's most developed city and one of the world's fastest growing urban areas. Best Time to travel October to March How To Reach Air Bangalore international Airport, known as 'HAL Airport' is situated on Airport Road about 6km from the city centre. A busy Airport with over 70 international and domestic flight landings everyday. Road Major National Highways connects Bangalore to Chennai and Mumbai. Other cities and towns of the state and neighboring states are also connected by road. Rail Bangalore is connected to all major Indian cities by rail. The City Railway Station is the main terminal in Bangalore.