Bangalore is the biggest hi-tech city of
Karnataka, which is also known as Bengaluru. It is also the capital of
Karnataka State of India. Earlier, this Garden City was recognized as pensioner's
paradise. Bangalore is the India's third most crowded municipal location. Many
International IT companies are having head offices in Bangalore, which makes it
most developed and employed city of the country.
The most recognized research institutions
and colleges are available in this city. Bangalore is having a special place
for education in India. Ample of public sector, telecommunications, software
firms, big industries, aerospace and defence organisations are situated in this
garden city. There are beautiful gardens, and people can enjoy the moderate
climate with greenery everywhere. Bangalore is turned as the demanding Indian
tourist spots in recent years. Because of such reason experts have given
another name as Silicon Valley of India to Bangalore. It is also a major
cultural and economic hub of the nation. The growth ratio of this city is
higher than any other city of the India.
The local people pronounce the city as
Bengaluru because the word Bangalore is an anglicized adaptation of the Kannada
language.
Parks
Lal Bagh:
This is the world-famous botanical garden of Bangalore, which is also known for the flower show organized every year by the administration. This garden was built by Hyder Ali in the year 1760. The average space of the park is 240 acres and more than 1000 species of flora are available in this garden. |
| Lal Bagh |
Cubbon Park:
This park is situated in the middle area of the city. The average area of this park is 300 acres. Establishment year of the park is 1884 and founder was Major General Richard Sankey. With numerous plants and trees in the park visitors can enjoy the peace and calm environment of Bangalore. |
| Cubbon-Park |
Chronological Memorials and Monuments
Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan:
This palace was built near K.R Market in 1791. This beautiful two-storied elaborated wooden structure is the best place to visit in Bangalore. The delicately carved pillars, balconies and arches are special of this palace. Presently, this palace is turned as the big museum containing artefacta's relating to the Hyder Tipu Troop. |
| palace-tipu-sultan |
Bangalore Palace:
This is another citadel constructed in 1862 near Mekhri Circle. Experts say the construction was exactly like duplicate strcutre of the Windsor Castle of England, but its size smaller comparing to England's castle.
Mayo Hall:
The next tourist spot of Bangalore is Mayo Hall. This hall was constructed in memory of the British Lord Mayo. As per sources this hall is one of the finest architectural designs of British.
Administration buildings:
Vidhana Sabha:
This is the state legislature seat of Karnataka. This impressive granite building was constructed in 1956, though style maintained for the construction is 'Neo-Dravidian'.
Karnataka High Court (Attara Kacheri):
The next administration spot of Bangalore is Attara Kacheri. This red brick and stone building is made of Greco-Roman style.
Galleries and Museums:
Bangalore Museum: these are the
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum which were part of the
centenary festivity of the engineer-statesman Sir M. Visvesvaraya.
Venkatappa Art Gallery:
This is also known as HAL Aerospace Museum. Here tourist can get the details about the growth of the Indian aviation industry and HAL for last few decades. Asia's largest Aerospace Company HAL is maintaining this Museum. The various types of helicopters and aircraft, model engines of aircraft, mock Air Traffic Management Tower, Flight simulators and display of Indian aviation history are best things to watch.
Bull Temple:
This is the biggest temple of
Bull known as Nandi Mandir. Here tourist can watch the highest and largest bull
idol in the temple.
Memorial and Christ Church:
These are the two traditional Anglican Communion Church of India situated in Bangalore. However, visitors have to reach Whitefield & Basavanguddi to visit these churches.
Church St. Patrick:
This church was constructed in 1844 and presently served as the oldest churches of Bangalore.Shri Nimishamba Devi Temple:
This holy place is constructed in conventional Parashurama Kshetra Architectural Style. Devotees of Devi Nimishamba, Siddhi Vinayaka, Moukthikeswara (Siva), Saraswathi and Lakshmi Narayana must visit to this temple.
Huge Shiva Idol:
Constructed near the air port of Bangalore by the founder of Kids Kemp retail outlet. This huge Idol of Shiva along with Ganesha is amazingly designed, and users must watch this idol.
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple:
This is the temple famous for falling sun rays on Shivalinga (Lord Shiva). However, that happens only on Makara Sankranthi day.ISKCON Temple:
The temple built by ISKON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) is another spot for a tourist. This temple is constructed in ornate architectural style. The area of the temple is around 7 acres, and location is west of chord road, Rajaji Nagar.
St. Mary's Basilica:
Next place for a tourist is the oldest church of Bangalore known as St. Mary’s Basilica. It is the church which has been eminent among the rank of a minor basilica.Infant Jesus Church:
This is the spot constructed in 1979 by Rev. Dr. Lourduswamy. Thursday is the day when most of the local public gets together in the church. Enjoy Christmas festival in Bangalore could be memorable moment for visitors.
There are lots of tourist spots such as
Masjid-e-Khadria, Parshwnath Sushil Dham, Bugle Rock, Forum Mall, Commercial
Street, MG Road, Wonderla, Innovative Film city, Electronics City, Lakes,
including Sankey's tank, Ulsoor lake, Hesaraghatta Lake, Nagavara Lake, Yediyur
Lake, Hebbal Lake, Kempanbudi Lake, Madiwala Lake, Varthur Lake, IT Parks
(ITPL, Manyata Tech Park, Bagmane Tech Park, Global Village Tech Park,
Electronics City Phase I & II, Kalyani Magnum Tech Park, Embassy Golf
Links, Prestige Tech Park, Eco space Tech Park, Salarpuria Tech Park, Vrindavan
Tech park and Brigade Tech Park). There are the areas where visitors can visit
and enjoy the beautiful city.
There are many other places near Bangalore
where people can visit such as White Tiger at Bannerghatta National Park, Nandi
Hills, Skandagiri, Kaivara, Omthara Kala Kuteera, Muthyalamaduvu, Thottikallu,
Savandurga, Tippagondana halli Reservoir, Kanva reservoir, Wonderla, Dodda
Alada Mara, Mekedaatu, Pyramid valley, Devarayanadurga, Srirangapattana,
Shivanasamudra Falls, Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, Shivanasamudra Falls, The
Mysore Palace, etc.
How to reach Bangalore?
By Air: This big city is served by the
Bengaluru International Airport. Regular airbuses from different parts of the
country and other nation are available to reach this place. Kingfisher Airlines
is having the good amount of flights from various parts of the country.
However, Bangalore is turned as fourth busiest airport of India after 2008. The
most passenger traffic of Bangalore makes it different than other cities.
By Rail: The best part about this tourist
spot is the local transport. The fastest transit system known as Namma Metro is
constructed in the city. This is the 7 km stretch rail route from
Bayappanahalli to MG Road. This route is operational and people are using this
communication method for daily travel. Bangalore is the South Western Railway
zone, and it is properly connected with many cities of the country.
By Road: Green and yellow auto rickshaws
are the easiest method of transport. Visitors can book them for sight seeing
and even can refer them as the cheapest method of transport. Visitors can hire
the Taxi as well for local spot visiting. Local buses are operated by Bangalore
Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) which is again a good source of
transport. Reaching Bangalore is also possible through road as many big states
are directly connected to the national highway through Bangalore.