Location: In the southern part of the State of Karnataka, India.
History: According to a legend, the city is named after an old woman, who lived in this area and offered a humble meal of boiled beans to a lost Hoysala ruler. Bangalore, the 'City of Gardens' came in to existence in the 16th century and gained prominence in the 18th century, when it became the reigning place for Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan of Mysore. The British defeated later Tipu Sultan and seized Bangalore. In 1831, the British established a big cantonment here. Its also known as India's Silicon Valley and has been a software centre for decades.
Tourist Attractions:Cubbon Park, Lalbagh Garden, Tipu Sultan's Palace, Vidhana Soudha, City Market, Bangalore Palace and Bull Temple are worth a visit on tours to Bangalore.
Cubbon Park: Cubbon Park was laid by Lord Cubbon in 1864. This beautiful Park is very popular amongst walkers, joggers and nature lovers for its natural beauty and the red Gothic structures of the State Central Library.
Lalbagh Garden: Lalbagh Garden was laid out in the 18th century by Haider Ali and his son Tipu Sultan and was named Lalbagh because it had red roses. Lalbagh Garden contains centuries old trees. Here in this Garden free advice is given by the members of the Karnataka Horticultural Society to those interested in flowers and gardens.
Tipu's Palace: Tipu's Palace is notable for its elegant teak pillars. Tipu Sultan's father Haider Ali started its construction and it was later completed by Tipu himself in 1791. It was known as Rashq-e-Jannat- the envy of Heaven, so make sure you don't miss it on tours to Bangalore.
How to Reach:
Air:Apart from its domestic flights to and from cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Goa and Ahmedabad, Bangalore is also an important stopover for many International Flights.
Rail: Out of the two railway stations in Bangalore, the main railway station is well connected to all major cities.
Road: Bangalore's well-organized Central bus stand is located directly in front of the City train station. Tourist buses are also at service and they conduct tours and excursions around the city.
Preferred Itineraries
Tours to Bangalore
Bangalore Hasan Mysore Tour
South India Temple Tour
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