Bangalore

Bangalore travel and tourism offers a large number of places of attraction and cultural interest. This city is also termed as the �Garden City of India� and �Silicon Valley of India�. Located in the southern part of India, Bangalore is the capital city of Karnataka and is therefore a hub for commercial and business activities.

Tourists from various parts of the world pay a visit to Bangalore throughout the year. The ideal time to visit Bangalore is during the winter season, which stretches from October to February.

Kempegowda, who was a local king, founded the city of Bangalore in the beginning of the 16th century. This city ultimately got its shape in the hands of Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan.

Bangalore abounds in a large number of shopping destination, restaurants, bars, discos and lounges. Some of the major tourist attractions of Bangalore are:

Palace of Tipu Sultan
Vidhan Soudha
Bull Temple
Lalbagh Botanical Gardens
Cubbon Park
ISKCON temple
Kempegowda Fort
Venkatappa Art Gallery

For shopping in Bangalore, the tourists can buy silk saris from City Market. Other items, which can be bought, include metal handicrafts, sandalwood pieces, silver jewelry, carpets etc. There are also a number of emporiums of different states like the MP Government Emporium, Orissa Government Handicrafts Emporium and Gangotri and Uttar Pradesh Government Handicrafts.

Some of the places of entertainment that are an important part of Bangalore travel are:

Chowdaiah Memorial Hall: Classical musical performances are held in this hall.
Hypnos: Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine are available besides cocktails.
Liquor Cafe
Jockey Club
F-bar and Lounge
Purple Haze

BANGALORE