Bangalore

Bangalore is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is also called "Garden City" for its beautiful gardens, flowers and trees which flourish in each and every street. It is India's fifth largest city and India's fifth largest metropolitan area. The exact origin of Bangalore is not known, but it is believed that the city was founded somewhere in the 16th century. Bangalore lies at a distance of approximately 998 km from Mumbai and 562 km from Hyderabad. Situated at an altitude of approximately 920 m above sea level, it is also known as the 'Garden City of India'. The beautiful parks and gardens and tree-lined streets of Bengalooru make travel to the city a pure pleasure. It has reaped the most out of the IT Boom in India and boasts of the highest concentration of IT companies in the country. Today, Bangalore is known as 'The IT Capital of India' and "The Silicon Valley of India'. The Bangalore city is also very famous for its amazing nightlife. Some of the most happening discotheques and pubs of the country are in Bangalore, making it one of the most happening cities in India.

There are a number of places in Bangalore that are worth visiting, including gardens, museums, palaces, temples, etc. One of the major attractions of the city is the Vidhana Soudha, the State Secretariat, adorned with delicate Dravidian architecture. For the nature lovers, there is the famous Cubbon Park, stretching over an area of 250 acres. Not to be missed are the amazing museums in the city, especially the Visvesvaraya Technological and Industrial Museum. The Ulsoor Lake of Bangalore is also quite known for its beautiful locales and boating facilities. Even from education point of view, Bangalore is very popular. A large number of students come to Bangalore every year to enroll in the various undergraduate as well as postgraduate programs. The city also boasts of two excellent institutions, namely Indian Institute of Management and Indian Institute of Science. Bangalore is also used by tourists as the base for visiting the other cities of Karnataka.

The progressive and modern city of Bangalore, being located within India's Karnataka state. Many things that are considered to be 'taboo' and off-limits in India have become acceptable in Bangalore, offering a refreshing and more relaxed atmosphere than other nearby cities. Founded at the beginning of the 16th century, Bangalore is often referred to as the country 'Garden City', due to its high concentration of parks and green spaces. The Garden City of India or Bangalore was formerly capital of what was called as Mysore during the rule of Britishers. The city has been blessed by nature in the sense it has a great variety of flowering tress and gardens. The government is also making consistent efforts to preserve as well as maintain beauty of the city. This has made city, a sheer delight to simply wander around.

Bangalore had been a regime of several monarchs belonging to great Southern Dynasties of the Kadambas, the Hoysalas, the Chalukyas and the Vijaynagar Empires. The remains of these dynasties are still visited by hordes of people and reflect greatly upon the efficient town planning setting framework for industrial growth. Bangalore is also considered as shopper's paradise. You can find Karnataka's fabulous traditional silks, coffee, jewelry and handicrafts at shops that are reliable and well stocked.

Climate

Bangalore experiences a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Due to its high elevation, Bangalore usually enjoys a more moderate climate throughout the year, although occasional heat waves can make things very uncomfortable in the summer. The coolest month is January with an average low temperature of 15.1 °C and the hottest month is April with an average high temperature of 33.6 °C. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 12 °C (54 °F), and summer temperatures seldom exceed 36–37 °C (100 °F). Bangalore receives rainfall from both the northeast and the southwest monsoons and the wettest months are September, October and August, in that order. The summer heat is moderated by fairly frequent thunderstorms, which occasionally cause power outages and local flooding.

Places to visit
Vidhan Soudha
Innovative Film City
ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple
Cubbon Park
Yelagiri Hills
The Lal Bagh