Information about Bangalore

The modern and progressive city of Bangalore is the state capital of India. It is located within the Karnataka State in the country. Compared to other cities in India that have many considered off-limits and taboo, Bangalore is much free. The city offers a more relaxed and refreshing atmosphere both for the citizens and the tourists.

The City of Bangalore is often referred as the “Garden City” in India because of its high focus on green spaces and parks. It was founded during the early part of the 16th century. Many of the interesting places in the city lie along the wide Cubbon Park and the Mahatma Gandhi Road or more known as the “MG Road”. Among the many visited sights in Bangalore City are the Tipu Sultan’s Fort and Palace.

Tourist Attractions & Sceneries

Today, tourism in Bangalore is flourishing since most of the major tourist attractions in the city are uniquely suitable for the families. Among the attractions, include the La Bagh Botanical Gardens, the amusement park of Jawahar Bal Bhayan where miniature train rides can be enjoyed, the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium that showcases solar-system shows, and the Bangalore Aquarium where colorful indigenous fishes are in sight. All of these attractions are both combined with recreation and horticulture that are good for the family.

The City of Bangalore is filled with historical and beautiful structures and edifices; that add more character to the city as well. It is a very inviting city for everyone. Within the very heart of the city, the architecture of the Bangalore Palace can be found as well as the surprisingly resembling Castle of Windsor. Other famous sights in the city are the Jumma Masjid, which is the oldest mosque ever built in the city with an age of more than 600 years, the highly elaborated Bull Temple, and the Vidhana Soudha. At nighttime, there is the particularly yet impressive enormous Shiva Statue that illuminates.

The numerous museums and galleries in Bangalore City are pretty enjoyed by visitors because of its added interests. It houses many local artifacts and history remains of the city. The most popular museum is the historical Government Museum. At the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, dinosaurs are displayed and plenty of space hall rockets are housed. Beside the Government Museum is the Venkatappa Art Gallery that showcases many art exhibitions and all kinds of paintings in the city. For those lovers of arts, both the Gallerie Zen and the Chitrakala Parishat Art Complex are best recommended.

The City of Bangalore has the perfect setting for those who are planning for exploration in southern India. It has many tourist attractions as well as cultural endless sceneries that are best for day trips and excursions. One of the extremely popular for journey is the Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens. For tourists who have a great outdoor taste, they can enjoy the recreational activities offered with Ramanagaram such as rock climbing and hiking. For something a little different, tourists can visit Indian dancing presentations at the Nrityagram Dance Village and the 400-year-old Banyan Tree in Ramohalli.