Bangalore is the capital of the southern state of Karnataka. It is home to some of the most high tech industries and leading scientific establishments in India. It has a salubrious climate, gardens & parks, natural lakes, architectural landmarks, shopping malls, the best restaurants and pubs and business opportunities. Bangalore offers something for everyone-music and dance concerts, dramas, exhibitions, carnivals, conferences and more. Go disco-hopping or pub-crawling, shop till your feet give way or relax in the swankiest restaurants. Welcome to Bangalore.

Bangalore is known as the ‘Garden City of India’ because of its greenery and the presence of many public parks, including the Lal Bagh and Cubbon Park.

The diversity of cuisine available is reflective of the social and economic diversity of Bangalore. Roadside vendors, tea stalls, and South Indian, North Indian, Chinese and Western fast food are all very popular in the city. Udupi restaurants are very popular and serve predominantly vegetarian, regional cuisine.

The Lal Bagh Glass House, famous for its flower shows, is now a heritage monument.

Brigade Road is one of the commercial centers of Bangalore

Commercial Street is a good place to shop, where you can find clothes, accessories, Indian curios and handicrafts at very cheap rates.

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has a beautiful temple located on top of a hill, overlooking Bangalore city.

Bangalore is well-connected to other cities within as well as outside India by rail and air.

 

There are several places of interest around Bangalore, which will be enjoyable day trips.

Mysore

Mysore is the cultural capital of Karnataka and is well known for the celebrations that take place during the annual festival of Dussehra. Mysore is called the ‘ City of Palaces’ because of the number of palaces situated in the city, including Amba Vilas which is popularly known as Mysore Palace. Chamundeshwari temple is a popular place of religious worship located on the top of Chamundi Hills. Mysore also lends its name to the Mysore silk saree, which is a traditional garment worn by Indian women, made out of pure silk and gold zari.

Mysore is connected to major cities in India by rail and road.

 

Hampi

 

 

Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka, located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara empire. The village continues to be an important religious centre, as it houses the Virupaksha Temple. The village of Hampi contains several other monuments belonging to the old city. Hampi is also called ‘The City of Ruins’. The Vijayanagara ruins are listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Hampi is connected to Bangalore via road and rail.

 

Coorg

Coorg is a district located in south-western Karnataka, which is famous for its scenic beauty and coffee estates. There are several places of tourist interest, including Talakaveri, the place where one of India’s largest rivers, Kaveri originates; Abbey Falls, a picturesque waterfall and Nagarahole, a national park and wildlife resort.

Coorg is connected to Bangalore by road.

 

Gokarna

Gokarna is a village in which is a Hindu pilgrimage centre as well as a tourist destination in India, famous for its beaches. The Mahabaleshvara Temple is one of the major temples in Gokarna. Gokarna is also famous for its beautiful beaches and landscapes, the Gokarna beach, Kudle beach, Om beach, Half moon beach and Paradise beach.

Gokarna is connected to Bangalore via road.

 

Ooty

Ootacamund, popularly known as Ooty, is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, which borders Karnataka. Doddabetta Peak is the highest point in the Nilgiri Hills and offers a spectacular view of the town and district. Pykara Lake and Pykara falls are popular picnic spots. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is one of the oldest mountain railways in India. It has been declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.

Ooty is connected to Bangalore by road.

 

Everyone loves Bangalore for different reasons. Come and experience life in the Garden City of India!!!