Banglore, the capital of Karnataka State is one of India's most charming cities. Today, it is India's 5th largest city, the momentum of its industrial and commercial growth unequalled in the country. Aptly named "Garden City", it boasts of an amazing number of flowering trees and parks. With splendid pink cassias and golden acacias blooming, with jacarandas flowering in purple majesty and the gulmohurs lighting the roads with their flame-orange brilliance, the city is a sheer delight to simply wander around in.
Bangalore in Karnataka is one of the most beautiful cities in India. Also known as the Garden City, Bangalore is an IT hub and thus also known as the Silicon Valley in India. It is not only the gardens and its claim to fame as an information technology hub that contribute in bringing tourists to Bangalore, but also various historic monuments and a climate that has made Bangalore a year-round destination.
Bangalore is home to Bull temple, Iskon temple, Shiva temple, Venkataramanaswamy Temple, Gavi Gangadhareswara cave temple, and the Someshwara Temple. Bangalore also has the aquarium and the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium for the science freaks. For picnics from Bangalore Ulsoor Lake is the ideal spot. For the fitness freaks there are ample yoga centres in Bangalore. In terms of accommodation Bangalore offers state-of-art hotels and resorts. While on a shopping spree while in Bangalore check out the traditional handicraft items, like silk saris, intricately carved sandalwood items and tribal jewelry.
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HOW TO REACH
By Air- Bangalore has an international airport and is well connect with frequent flights to the major cities of India & world.
By Rail - Bangalore is a very important station on the railway network of Southern India. The city connected to major cities by broad & meter gauge.
By Road - Bangalore has a huge bus station, regular non stop & deluxe buses are available for every major city.
WHEN TO GO
You can enjoy the garden city all round the year but the times are summers. |
The Bull Temple - In this temple built by Kempe Gowda the object of veneration is a magnificent Nandi, 15 feet tall and over 20 feet long. In Nov/Dec every year, when the groundnuts have been harvested, a groundnut fair is held near the temple. The first groundnuts are offered by the farmers to the sacred bull. |
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The Cave Temple - Another temple built by Kempe gowda and known for its four monolithic pillars and rare idol of Agni, the God of fire. On Jan. 13/14th every year, the rays of the setting sun enter through the window, pass between the horns of the Nandi and shine on the Shivalingam, in a unique phenomenon. |
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WHERE TO EAT
Banglore has so many options for restaurants and bars. The city has a restaurants of almost every national/international food chains like Mc Donals, Pizza Hut, Barista, Cafe Coffee, Wimpy's etc. Other Restaurants along with their Contact Numbers are as follows:-
Amaravathi Restaurant - 45/3 Residency Road Cross. Phone: 25913718 ,
Bheema's, Church Street. Phone: 2558-7389
Gongura's Group of Restaurants - Airport Road. Phone: 2526-9419
Gongura's - 100 Feet Road, Koramangala. Phone: 2552-5944
Maurya Andhra Style Restaurant - JC Road. Phone: 2670-9222
Nagarjuna Residency, Residency Road. Phone: 2591-3717
Nakshara, 27, Lady Curzon Road. Phone: 2559-0777
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