Bangalore

The ‘City of All Seasons’ Bangalore is if anything is a landmark tourist destination with an array of gardens, parks and great historical sites. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the Indian subcontinent and a major commercial and industrial hub of the country. Most importantly the city, which is also referred as the Silicon Valley, is renowned for being the stronghold of Indian software industries today. The existence of different cultures, customs and languages along with IT professionals, major corporations, glamorous lifestyles, state-of-the-art theatres, pubs and nightclubs give the city a cosmopolitan ambience.

In 1537, a Magadi Chieftian called Kempe Gowda I, erected a mud fort at a place in the south, which was referred as ‘Gandu Bhoomi’ or Heroic Land. He then with the assistance of a king built three beautiful towns inside the fort complex. His son later erected four watchtowers to demarcate the boundaries of the city. Then came the Mughals, who further extended and fortified the city. The city got further beautified under the British rule in India. And today this very city identifies itself with many nicknames that say-‘Silicon Valley’, ‘Fashion Capital of India’, ‘Garden City’, ‘The Pub City of India’ and so on.

The city is one of the must visited tourist spots in the country. Its various historical, religious and contemporary sites promise a great holiday. Experience the most imposing building structure of the city, the Vidhan Soudha, a neo-Dravidian architectural splendor. It is the largest secretariat in India and houses the Karnataka State Legislative Assembly. If you are a nature lover, step into the oasis of verdant greenery –Cubbon Park. Along with the rich flora, the park also houses some important institutions including memorial hall, museums and clubs. The Lal Bagh is another important site with a riot of flowers. Within the vicinity of Lal Bagh there lies a magnificent glass house. For the religious minded visitors, the city presents an array of splendid temples and shrines.