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Located: Bangalore is located in the southern state of India "Karnataka"

Main Tourist Attractions: Vidhan Sudha, Cubbon Park, Lalgabh Gardern, Goverment Museum, Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, Banglore Palace, The Fort and Tipu Sultan's Palace, The Bull Temple, ISKCON Temple Complex

Best Time To Visit: Actober to February

About Bangalore
Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka is called the Garden City for it's fascinating blossoms and luxuriant greenery that renders an unique beauty to this charming city. Bangalore is India's 5th largest city and the momentum of its industrial and commercial growth unequalled in the country. Weather being the best feature, Bangalore with pleasant summers and bearable winters is the best option for the tourist in India.

Bangalore is a cosmopolitan city, where different cultures and customs exist. Today, the city is a bustling and diverse city, with ancient arts that flourish alongside the Silicon Plateau of India. With profusion of greenery, splendidly laid out colourful garden, the city is a sheer delight to simply walk around.

Attractions in Bangalore

The Fort and Palace of Tipu Sultan
A fascinating example of 18th century Indian military architecture. This fort constituted the stronghold of Hyder Ali and later his son Tipu Sultan, witnessing several fierce and bloody battles during their times. The fort was last used for military purposes as recently as 1888.

Lal Bagh
Trees, flowers, bushes and plants dominates this garden of Bangalore. There is a lot more to be seen at the gardens, the lake, a sit-out on a hill-top and a fascinating nursery. Lal Bagh is artistically landscaped with an eye for ordering nature's beauty without confining or stultifying it. It has expansive lush lawns, a profusion of flowerbeds, lotus pools and tinkling fountains.

Vidhana Soudha
The commanding granite building, houses both the Secretariat and State Legislature and several other offices. Built in a Neo-Dravidian style of architecture, it is one of India's most magnificent public buildings and when flood-lit on Sunday evenings, presents a truly breathtaking picture.

Cubbon Park
Situated in the heart of the Bangalore city, the Cubbon Park is an interesting tourist spot which one should not miss out. The park was laid by Lord Cubbon in the year 1864. It is spread over an area of about 300 acres and the layout is absolutely exquisite.

Bangalore Palace
Built in the year 1887, Bangalore palace is a must see tourist spot in the garden city. The architecture of the palace is based on the Tudor style. The palace is situated in the middle of the Bangalore city making it easily accessible for the tourists. Covering an area of about 800 acres, the palace gives a look of the Windsor Palace of England.

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
Among the other places to visit, the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is a must see. Visiting any of the shows here gives you a good view as well as factual knowledge on astronomy. Easily accessible from any corner of the city, the planetarium hosts daily shows of astronomy. It is a fascinating experience for the children.

How to reach

Air : Regular flights operate from Bangalore to Calcutta, Bombay, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Trivandrum, Panaji, Kochi etc. The airport is 6km from the city center.

Rail : Bangalore is connected to all major Indian cities by rail. Several super fast trains such as Shatabhi, Bridavan, Lalbagh express connect Bangalore to Chennai, The City Railway Station is the main terminal in Bangalore.

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. The Main bus terminal in the city is opposite City Railway Station.