An air-conditioned city, a garden city, the Silicon
Valley of India, the fastest developing city in
the world, these are some of the attributes used
to describe this beautiful city which has a lot
to offer you.
A dynamic Happening city, with innumerable cultural
events organized every evening, you can choose from
a Hindustan vocal concert, of a Carnatic Veena recital,
or fusion music to pure western classical music,
a play, or an exhibition of a famous painter. You
can taste of Bangalore.
But the connoisseur can take his pick from any of
the multicuisine restaurants of the city, Bangalore
is also known as the city of Golf Courses. Bangalore
has a population of more than 56 lakhs. Besides
Kannada, which is the official language of the state,
Bangaloreans are also comfortable with English,
Hindi, Tamil, Telegu, etc.,
How to Reach Bangalore:
Bangalore is very well connected by Air, Rail and
road, with all metros of the country. Bangalore
air-port has also become an international Air-port.
Climate in Bangalore: The air-conditioned
city of India, enjoys salubrious climate throughout
this year, with a maximum temperature of 37 C and
minimum 16C.
Places of Interests in Bangalore
Vidhana Soudha: A magnificent
building of the Neo-Dravidian style ,houses the
State Legislature. It was conceived and executed
by Kengal Hanumanthaiah, the former Chief Minister
of Karnataka in 1956.
Attara Kacheri (High Court): "Eighteen
offices" is the literal meaning of this very
elegant two storied building facing Vidhana far
from there is the sprawling Cubbon Park, Vishveshwarajap
Museum of Science and Technology and Venkatappa
Art Gallery.
Lalbagh Gardens: This expanse
of greenery is one of India's most beautiful botanical
gardens. It was laid out by Hyder Ali and Tippu
Sultan in the 18th century, Within the Gardens there
is a beautiful lake with a water spread area of
1.5 Sq.Kms dotted with picturesque tiny islands.
It is a good picnic spot.
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Cubbon Park: This beautiful
park, which spreads over 300 acres in the heart
of the city, serves as the lung space of the evergrowing
Banglore city. Designed by Lt. General Sir Mark
Cubbon, in 1864, is dotted with beautiful statues,
flowering trees, fountains and a library its midst.
The Government Museum: One of
the oldest museums in the country, established in
1886, has a unique collection of sculptures, inscriptions,
paintings, icons and also some relics from Mohenjodaro.
Visweswaraiah Industrial & Technological
Museum:This museum is tribute to Sir. M. Vishweswaraiah
the Architect of modern Karnataka, a must see for
students and Science buffs, Which presents the amazing
wealth of modern science.
Venkatappa Art Gallery: The
Art Gallery has a permanent display of paintings
and sculpture by the renowned artist K.Venkatappa
.