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Bangalore is one of the prettiest cities in India, known for its salubrious climate all year round, The name Bangalore encompasses so many sobriquets like Garden City, Silicon Valley of India, Pub City and so on. Bangalore is bestowed with tall tree lined streets & several parks adding to its greenery, hence it’s rightly called ‘Garden City’. Some of the monumental heritage that the city boasts of includes the Bangalore palace which is a replica of the Windsor Castle, Cubbon Park and Lal Bagh – the most famous gardens in the city & the majestic Vidhan Soudha – is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. Bangalore also highlights various temples & churches like the Bull Temple, ISKON Temple, Gangadhareshwara Cave Temple, St Patricks Church & the Infant Jesus Church. Bangalore is becoming a popular shopping destination. Tourists from all over the world come here to buy the local handicrafts, silk weaves and intricately carved sandalwood items. Gaining immense popularity as in IT city, Bangalore has various international class hotels that suit the purposes of both the leisure tourist and a demanding business traveller. Bangalore is a pleasant city all through the seasons in a year.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : City

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 560001

STD Code: 080

Info Website: bangaloreone.gov.in/

Best Time to Visit:  September to Febuary

HistoryEdit

Bangalore, the capital of the karnataka, is 1000m above sea level and attracts visitors with its pleasant climate and moderate temperatures all through the year. founded in 1537 by a local chieftain kempe gowda, bangalore has undergone a massive transformation over the years. The city of Bangalore has quite an interesting history attached to it. Right from its name to its becoming the IT Capital of India, each stage in the history of Bangalore is worth mentioning. Read on to know more about the history of Bengalooru, India.In the year 1638, the Vijayanagara Empire fell to the Sultan of Bijapur, Mohammed Adil Shah. For the next sixty years, the city was under the rule of the Sultans. Thereafter, Mughals took over the city. However, their rule did not last too long and in 1687, they sold the kingdom to King Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar of Mysore. He got another fort built in Bangalore, to the south of the one built by Kempe Gowda. Hyder Ali received Bangalore in the form of jagir in 1759, from Krishna Raja Wodeyar II. He converted the city into an army town. The city was again given back to the Wodeyars in 1881. However, since the British Commissioners were based in Bangalore, its development into a contemporary city continued unabated.

Places to VisitAdd

Bangalore Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By Air : You can reach Bangalore via air at Bangalore International Airport which is located at a distance of 40 km from the city. From here you can take prepaid taxi services and bus services to reach the city. Many national and international flights lands on this airport making approachability of the city easy.

By Train : Bangalore railway station is located in the heart of the city. Various trains from all over India come to Bangalore which includes Mysore express from Chennai, Karnataka Express from Delhi and Udyan express from Mumbai which covers many major cities in between. How to reach Bangalore becomes easy by these ways.

By BUS : Bangalore city is connected via major national highways which connects various other cities to it. Buses from neighboring state run on regular bases to Bangalore and Bangalore bus stand also runs various buses to major cities of South India.

By Taxi : “Taxis are available but are expensive. When in the M.G Road area, you can walk and cover the central district of the city. Karnataka state tourism Development Corporation runs buses and organiseses a half-day sightseeing tour of the city.Dvg Rd, Basavanagudi, Bangalore – 560004 | View MapCall: (080) 66495274Also See : Taxi Services, 24 Hours Taxi ,

By Other : Auto rickshaws are also available but ensure that the drivers do not fleece you.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget – Up to Rs. 800

• Hotel Rajatha ; 8121/1, Rajatha Complex, OTC Road, Chickpet, Bangalore-560053 ; Ph – 080-22281058 ; Facilities – Executive Level/Floor,Laundry/Valet Services,Banquet facilities,Travel Desk,24-hour front desk,24-hour room service, Air conditioning,Laundry,Parking,24-Hour Security

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel City Centaur International ; 74-79, Off Railway Station, Majestic, Bangalore, KA 560023 ; Ph – 080 4141 9191 ; Facilities – Concierge,Indoor Parking,Lounge,Doctor on call,Shopping,Travel Desk,24-hour front desk,24-hour room service,Air conditioning,Laundry,Parking,24-Hour Security

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

• Komfort Terraces Hotel ; No 301, 3rd floor, Bluemoon Complex M G.Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka,560001 ‎ ; Ph – 080 4009 7000  ; Facilities – Laundry/Valet Services,Health Club,Valet Parking,Banquet facilities,Doctor on call,Non-smoking rooms,Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk,24-hour room service,Air conditioning,Conference facilities,Elevators,Laundry,Parking,24-Hour Security.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• Le meridien Bangalore ; 28, Sankey Rd, Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore, KA 560052 ‎ ; Ph – 080 2226 2233 ‎ ; Facilities – Catering Services,In Room Movies,Health Club,Lounge,Wedding Services,Banquet facilities,Doctor on call,Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk,24-hour room service,Air conditioning,Conference facilities,Elevators,Laundry,Parking, 24-Hour Security.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Nagarjuna ;44/1 Residency Road.; M – 25592233; Food Serve :  Rice, dals, poriyals, rasam, sambar, pickle, papad, buttermilk and yoghurt.

• Troika Restaurant ;  100 feet Road,(Above Zaica), Indiranagar, Bangalore. ; M – 080 – 40894999 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

Must Eat FoodAdd

• Tarmarind Rice, Mavinakayanna or Mango Rice And Chithranna or lemon Rice. –  Drunken Beef at Shiok / Moss. ; 96, Amar Jyoti Layout Inner Ring Road, Bangalore Bangalore -560 071 ; Ph/M – 080) 6571 5555/6666 ; Cost – N.A ; Famous for – N.A

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

Must ShopAdd

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

• Opus; Opus, Palace Cross Road and Opus, Brookefields Main Road.; Ph/M: 23442580 (Palace Cross Road), 409430(Brookefields).; Cost: Average meal for two: Rs.2,500 plus taxes (including alcohol).; Food Serve : alcohol
• Moscow Mule ; No 122/A, KHB Colony, 5th Block | Koramangala, Ban ; Ph/M: 080 42109090 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

SpaAdd

• Chiraayu Ayurvedic Health & Rejuvenation Centre ;  17th D Main Koramangala 6th block ; Ph/M – 080 25500855 ; Cost:  Rs700 ; Services –  8.30am-6pm
• Soukya ;  Soukya Rd Samethanahalli, Whitefield ; Ph/M – 080 25318405 ; Cost:(per hour therapy
  Indian/foreigner Rs2200/US$55) ; Services –  6am-8.30pm

FestivalAdd

Karaga Festival ; Venue:  Bangalore ; Period :  March-April. ; Details:  The Karaga festival is celebrated in the month of March-April. Karaga is the name given to an earthen pot, which symbolizes Shakti. Devotees place a karaga on their heads and join in the procession taken out at night. The procession comes to an end at the Sampangi tank, where all the pots are immersed in water. It is believed that balancing the pot on the head is like a test through which the strength of a person’s character is tested. In the main temple procession, a priest, dressed up as woman, undertakes the same procedure.

Makara Sankranthi (Pongal) ; Venue:  Bangalore ; Period :  41289 ; Details:  “The festival of Makara Sankranthi, also known as Pongal, is celebrated in all the states of South India. The festival marks the onset of spring season and with it, the commencement of the harvest season.

Ugadi ; Venue:  Bangalore ; Period :  New Year ; Details:  Ugadi festival marks the beginning of the Kannad New Year, along with the advent of spring season. It falls in the second half of March or first half of April and is mainly devoted to Lord Brahma. The day begins with a ritual bath, early in the morning, and comes to an end with prayers that continue late into the night. It is believed that Lord Brahma created the world on this day only. Another popular belief related to Ugadi is that on this day, Lord Vishnu took an incarnation in the form of Matsya.

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HelplineEdit

• Control Room : 2210 0031.
• Ambulance Services : 2557 2817.
• Helplines(Commissioner Of Police) : 080-22943399.

ItineraryEdit

Day 1:
10:00 am – Palace Grounds ;Approx. time spent : 1 hrs
11:00 am – Bannerghatta National Park ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
1:00 pm – Wonderla ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
4:00 pm – Nandi Hills ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
7:00 pm – Bellandur Lake ;Approx. time spent : 1 hrs

Day 2:
9:00 am – ISKCON Temple Bangalore ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
11:00 am – Vidhan Soudha ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
1:00 pm – Cubbon Park ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
4:00 pm – Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
6:00 pm – Ulsoor ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs

Day 3:
10:00 am – Forum Mall ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
1:00 pm – Shivasamudram Falls ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
3:00 pm – Visveswaraya Industrial and Technological Museum ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
6:00 pm – Hesaraghatta Lake;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs

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