Where is Bangalore?
Bangalore is located on the southeastern corner of Karnataka state. The
district occupies a position in the heart of the South-Deccan plateau in
peninsular India.
What is the city famous for?
The city of Bangalore is famous for being the capital of the state of
Karnataka. It is known as the 'Garden City' due to its numerous beautifully
laid gardens and parks and as the 'Silicon Valley' on account of its booming
IT industry. Bangalore is well known for its nightlife with numerous discos
and pubs all over the city.
How will you gain access?
Bangalore is located at a distance of 13 km east of the City Station. The
city is connected to all the key destinations of the country through metre
gauge and broad gauge rail services. The station lies on the Southern
Railway network. Near the railway station lies the large bus terminus of the
city.
What does the climate say?
The maximum temperature during the summers records 33 degrees centigrade
while in winter the temperature drops down to a cool minimum of 14 degrees
centigrade. Juneto November is the time of the monsoons and the rainfall
records 859.6 mm.
What magnetises people?
» The Bull Temple
The Bull Temple stands in dedication to Lord Shiva's bull Nandi. The
monolithic statue of the sitting bull, 4.5 m in height and 6 m in length,
attracts a large number of visitors to the temple. The statue has been here
long before the present temple was built.
» Tipu Sultan's Palace
The Tipu Sultan's palace is yet another attraction of the city. The
constructions of the palace was initiated by Haider Ali and it was Tipu
Sultan himself who finished the construction. The architectural style and
the overall look of the palace gives one the idea of the Mughal life style.
» Lalbagh Gardens
Lalbagh displays an exquisite collection of famous Botanical species. The
name Lalbagh comes from the red roses that keep blooming here all the year
long. Numerous flower shows are held here on the Republic Day. No wonder,
the garden sees a huge number of visitors everyday.
» Cubbon Park
The Cubbon Park is named after Lord Cubbon who laid the park in the year
1864. The park sprawls over an area of around 300 acres. It makes a
favourite spot for the visitors to the city of Bangalore. One should never
miss the spot.
» ISKCON Temple
The ISKCON Temple presents a marvellous blend of the Dravidian and the
modern architecture. The building also provides with facilities like
multi-vision cinema theatre, computer-aided presentation theatre and a Vedic
library.
Which are the nearby hotels?
The
Taj Westend Hotel (11.5 km from Bangalore Airport) is a popular 5-star
deluxe in Bangalore. The hotel provides facilities like banquet/conference,
bar, currency exchange, safe deposit, room service, swimming pool, tennis
court, sauna, Jacuzzi, gymnasium etc. The Oberoi (12 km from Bangalore
Airport) and the Leela Palace (13 km from Bangalore Airport) are other very
famous 5-satr deluxe hotels. Comfort Inn Vijay Residency Hotel (12 km from
Bangalore Airport) is a 4-star with all the basic amenities. Maurya Hotel (7
km from Bangalore Airport) and Museum Inn Hotel (4 km from Bangalore
Airport)are Government approved hotels of the city.
Where should you shop?
One can take home handicrafts in sandalwood and rosewood, available in
state-owned emporia and private shops. Jeweller's Street should be visited
for buying gold and other jewellery items. The chief shopping areas of the
city include names like Brigade Road, M.G. Road, Commercial Street and
Residency Road.
