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Bangalore - A Dynamic City Of India

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Skyscraping buildings, the best airport, green gardens, adventure & sports centers, and bustling shopping malls, unarguably make Bangalore one of India's dynamic cities and a travelers paradise. The nation's leading information technology exporter Bengaluru is widely regarded as the silicon valley of India. Due to Bangalore's ideal position on the Mysore Plateau and its location at 3113 ft (949 m) above sea level, the city holds a beautiful climate and attracts tourists from across the world.

Some Bare Basics On The City

This vibrant city was built in 1537. Bangalore was initially ruled by the Western Gangas and then by the Hoysalas. The region was later on ruled by Hyder Ali and then by his son Tipu Sultan. Establisher Kempe Gowda's first key settlement Once called Bendakaluru and later anglicised as Bangalore, is now officially known as Bengaluru. Continuously fabricating several modern outlying areas based on gridiron patterns from the north to south, and with many parks and wide streets, Bengaluru has kept its old town preserved. It is a fusion of the rich cultural heritage of the past era combined with modern and high-tech facilities.

 Why Tourists Mainly Flock To Bangalore - Tourist Places In And Around Bangalore

Bangalore is a heaven for tourists as the city is very well connected to other places and sports major tourist attractions, like the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Aquarium, Venkatappa Art Gallery, the Vidhana Soudha, and Bannerghatta National Park, which are must-visit locations.

It is also convenient to travel to places like Muthyala Maduvu (Pearl Valley), Mysore, Shravanabelagola, Nagarahole, Bandipur, Ranganathittu, Belur, and Halebid from Bangalore.

The city has a lot of accommodation options ranging from budget to premium. The Leela Palace, Golden Landmark, Windsor Manor, Le Meridian, the Taj, and The Lalit Ashoka are some of the major hotels that cater to tourists.

Things To Do In Bangalore

As it houses a multicultural society, you can find different cuisines in the city. From street food to international fast food joints, everything will be available. A large number of McDonald's, KFC, and Pizza Hut outlets can be found all over Bangalore and interested tourists can also try out the local cuisine at many places like MTR. Availability of North or East Indian cuisines is not a problem as many restaurants cater food items from other states in India.

Malls like The Forum, Garuda Mall, Central, and Mantri Mall are good places to shop at as they feature both local and international brands. The Cauvery Emporium at MG Road is a good place to shop for ethnic items like sandalwood articles and channapatna wooden toys. Bangalore's nightlife is a very popular one, thanks to its vibrant youth base.

Bangalore Weather

Thanks to its tropical climate, the city experiences frequent rain along with warm summers and cold winters. The city was once termed as a Pensioner's Paradise as the climate attracted retired people from all walks of life. The temperature generally ranges between 20°C to 36°C during the summer and 17°C to 27°C during winter.

Connectivity And Ease Of Travel - How To Reach Bangalore

Commuting in and around Bangalore is quite easy as the city is very well connected. To travel within the city, people depend on buses, autorickshaws, cabs, and metro trains. The Vayu Vajra buses connect the city to the airport. Bangalore is connected to other parts of the country by road, rail and air.

A major center of South Western Railways in India, there are a few train stations around the city, such as City Central, Yeshwanthpur, Cantonment, and K R Puram. The Bengaluru International Airport, situated at Devanahalli, 40 km away from the city, serves both domestic and international passengers.

The Local Culture And Heritage

Though Bangalore is a multicultural city, a majority of the population follows Hinduism. The cosmopolitan nature of the city has encouraged people across different states to settle in Bangalore and though Kannada is the official language of the state, most of the Bangalore population can understand and speak good English and Hindi.

The other languages commonly heard are Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. It has the second highest literacy rate after Mumbai (83%).

The city's rich cultural heritage has encouraged many organizations, such as Ranga Shankara, Chowdaiah Memorial Hall, and Ravindra Kalakshetra to grow as strongholds of traditional and modern theatre.

The Bengaluru Habba, which takes place once a year, provides a good stage where people can display their talents and bring forth their performances. Major festivals in the city of Bangalore, like Deepavali and Ganesh Chaturthi, showcase the rich religious culture in the city.

On The Rise As A Major Destination

The city grew as a manufacturing hub, as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT), and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) established their headquarters in Bangalore.

The economy of the city grew greatly with companies like Infosys, Wipro, and TCS establishing their Head Offices in Bangalore. Other major companies that have offices in Bangalore include LG, Samsung, and IBM. The job market started attracting migrants from all over the world, which in turn led to the formation of a multicultural and multiracial society.

The city is home to prestigious institutions like The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM). It also has a good number of engineering, medical and management colleges.

 

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How to Reach Bangalore

  • By Road
    Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation buses are the most important means of road transport in this city. Also available, are the BMTC-operated Volvo buses to various destinations within the city and also to the airport. KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses are available for destinations within Karnataka and all other neighbouring states.
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  • By Train
    The main Bangalore Railway station is the Bangalore City Central Station and others are the Yeshwantpur, Bangalore East, Cantonment, K.R.Puram, Byappanahalli and Whitefield. Bangalore is well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and all other major cities of India. Bangalore Rajdhani Express, Yeshwantpur Howrah and many other express trains are available from here. Bangalore is also well connected to the whole southern region through passenger and express trains.
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  • By Air
    The Bengaluru International Airport (BIA) is one of the busiest airport of India with flights connecting Bangalore to all National and International destinations. Kingfisher Airlines, Jet Airways, JetLite, IndiGo, SpiceJet, GoAir, Indian Airlines, Air India have flights from this airport. This airport is situated at Devanahalli, almost 40kms from the city center, but very well connected to the city through Volvo Bus services and KSTDC airport cabs. Apart from these, there are Radio taxis like Meru Cabs and Easy Cabs available at the airport.
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