BANGALORE

Date of publishing: 12/14/2010

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Paragraphs: Introduction, Travel Guide, Landmarks and Historic sites, Museums, Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods, Getting around, Tours, Parks and gardens, Nightlife, Stores and shopping malls, Travel tips, Packing list, Safety and Warnings

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About
Introduction
- Introduction
Bangalore is the capital of the state of Karnataka, India. With an estimated population of six million Bangalore is Indias third largest city. It is often referred to as the Silicon Valley of India for the large number of information technology companies located here. Bangalore is also Indias fourth largest business market. Bangalore has a pleasant climate with three seasons, namely summers, winters and monsoons. October to February is cool and also the best time to visit. Summers are mild but the mercury rises high regularly. After India gained independence, Bangalore evolved economically as well culturally. The economy comprises industries like

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trong>space and defence. Also, Bangalore experienced the software boom owing to which the economy considerably grew.

Attractions
Travel Guide
- Travel Guide
Bangalore is known as the Garden City for its weather, its greenery and the many public parks it houses. Visitors can shop, relax, visit bars and discotheques and attend movie screenings, among other things. The Bangalore Palace is nothing short of a castle with all its towers and granite turrets. Built in 1880, this palace is a treat to visit and is one of Bangalores major attractions. The Bull Temple, built in the sixteenth century, is the oldest temple in Bangalore. It contains a huge monument of God Nandi and holds wedding processions, music renderings and prayers every weekend. Constructed in the eighteenth century, the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens is a splendid park. It contains various exotic species of plants which are tropical in nature. It also has a spectacular glasshouse and a watchtower.

according to the Islamic style. The major highlight of this fort is that there is a Ganapati (Lord Ganesh) temple in it that has been well-retained. Inside the fort there is the Tipu Sultan Palace that has been built in 1790. This palace is constructed totally of teakwood. Tipu Sultan used this structure as a summer residence. It is a two-storied palace that has balconies, arches and pillars. There are attractive gardens on both sides of the palace and these lead to the main entrance. In the palace, the walls as well as the ceilings have been decorated with beautiful floral designs. The eastern and western balconies of the upper floor were used by Tipu Sultan to manage the affairs of the kingdom. Following Tipu Sultans death, the British used this palace as the secretariat up to 1867.

- St. Mark Cathedral

The St. Marks Cathedral in Bangalore is located on the Mahatma Gandhi Road. The architecture of this structure is of the colonial style. It is claimed that the St. Pauls Cathedral, of the 17th century, has inspired the architecture of St. Marks Cathedral. It is decorated with a semicircular chancel that has a large and splendid dome.This cathedral has Roman arches that add to the beauty of the monument. If all the churches in Bangalore city are compared, then St. Marks Cathedral is said to have the best-maintained external bells.The graceful domes and ceilings are coupled with intricate carving and wonderful woodwork. The look of the cathedral is further enhanced by the stained glasswork. The construction of this cathedral was begun in 1808 and completed in 1812. However, the cathedral was sanctified by the Bishop of Calcutta in 1816. In 1901, this cathedral was expanded and rebuilt in 1927.

Landmarks and Historic sites

- Tipu Sultan Palace
The Tipu Sultan Fort is close to the City Market in Bangalore and has been built in 1537 by Kempe Gowda, who was the founder of Bangalore. The fort has complicated carved arches that are

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- Nandi Temple
The Nandi Temple, also called as the Bull Temple, is located in Bangalore. It is dedicated to Nandi, the bull and vehicle of Lord Shiva. This temple has a free entry and the daily timings for visit are from 6 am to 8 pm. This temple can be reached by the buses of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, coaches of I.T.D.C. and B.T.S., taxis or tourist coaches. In this temple, a huge bull of length 6.10 meters and height of 4.57 meters is the deity.A single granite rock was used to carve out the idol. This temple has Dravidian-style architecture and has been built by Kempe Gowda. The devotees believe that the feet of the Nandi are the sources of the river Vishwa Bharati. In the premises of the Nandi Temple, is a Lord Ganesh Temple. The deity in this temple is created from 110 kilograms of butter.Every four years, this butter is distributed amongst the devotees as prasad or Gods Food.

- shiv mandir
Shiv Mandir was constructed in 1995 and is wholly managed by Humanitarian Hand Trust. This site is a unique place of interest for tourists and even the locals. This center of architecture of giant 65 feet depict of Lord Shiva is a center of devotion and spirituality for devotees. The statue of Lord Shiva is shown seated in the Himalayas, and draws visitors from around the world. Website:&nb sp; http://www.shivmandir.org.in/ Mail Id:&nbs p; & nbsp; admin@rvm.co.in Address: #97, Old Airport Road, Bangalore - 560 017, India. Telephone:& nbsp; +91.98451.66666 Opening hours:& nbsp; Open 24/7

Museums
- Archaeological Museum in Hampi
The Archaeological Museum in Hampi provides a tourist with a collection of sculptures and architectural members from many locations. This museum has 4 galleries which enclose a model of Hampi valley with a corridor all around. The exhibits in the museum are manifold and consist of the elegant replicas of Krishnadevaraya, who was the most famed ruler of the Vijayanagara dynasty and his queens.

- ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple

The ISKCON temple is situated in Hare Krishna Hill at Jaynagar in Bangalore. This temple is open to the public from 7 am to 1 pm and further from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. On an average, 6000 to 8000 devotees visit this place everyday. All these devotees are offered prasad (Gods food). The prime attraction of this Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple is the gold plated Kalash that is situated on the roof of the temple.The weight of this structure is almost 1.5 tons. Another important feature of this temple is the huge flag post (or Dwarjastambha). The height of this flag post is 56 feet and this is the tallest in the world. In this temple, there are large chandeliers that give the appearance of an inverted lotus flower. The temple is based on a plot of seven acres of empty hilly terrain. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness led by the president Madhu Pandit Dasa bought the land for the temple from the Bangalore Development Authority for eleven lakhs.

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- MG Road
MG Road is known for its bustle and mixture of stores and shopping malls. One can get to shop for lots of clothes, dine in some of the best restaurants and enjoy a perfect get together with family and friends. This road is also considered as the most fantastic place to shop for anything right from clothes to culinary, and artwork.

travel on several buses in single day. The Auto-rickshaw is supposed to charge the money as per the meter readings. For the first 2 kilometers, the drivers charge a fare of Rs 12 and Rs 6 for additional kilometer thereafter. The taxis in Bangalore are very convenient and comfortable. They charge Rs 35 for the first 4 kilometers and Rs 9 for every kilometer thereafter. Hiring a private auto/taxi is also a good option for many tourists. The charges are around Rs 50 - Rs 100 per hour for an auto and Rs 150 - Rs 250 per hour for a taxi.

- Mahatma Gandhi Road

Mahatma Gandhi Road located in Bangalore, was named as South Parade before India became independent.One end of this road is called as Trinity Circle and the other end as Anil Kumble Circle. This road has many restaurants, food outlets, retail stores, theaters, shops, office buildings and banks. Close to the Trinity circle end, this road has hotels like the Taj Residency and the Oberoi.These are amongst the best hotels in the city. This road houses several leading financial institutions.The road is one of the busiest roads in the city. There are small old shops that have been started several decades back as well as the most modern shopping malls. Currently, the Metro Rail line is being developed which would join the east region of Bengaluru with the west part.The Brigade Road and the Church Street are almost perpendicular to the Mahatma Gandhi Road and have several show rooms, cafes and pubs.

Things To Do
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Getting Around
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- Bannerghatta National Park Tour

There are various tours available to tour around the Bangalore city. One of them is the tour to Bannerghatta National Park. Bannerghatta National Park is a 25 acre park on the outskirts of Bangalore. The park has an amazing collection of reptiles, avifauna to panthers, lions and a variety of birds. The tour to this place is a 3 days 2 nights tour called the weekend tour. [paragrafo013]

more than 1,000 species of flora. The main attraction of the Garden is the Glass House. This has been modeled as per the Crystal Palace in London. There are several flower shows in this garden, including the one held on the Republic Day of India (26th January). After Hyder Ali gave this garden a start, Tipu Sultan added to the glory of this garden by importing plants and trees from various countries. Till the 18th century, these gardens had the biggest collection of rare plants and the first lawn-clock in India was procured. [capitolo015][paragrafo015]

- Bannerghatta National Park

The Bannerghatta National Park is spread over an area of 25,000 acres in the southern outskirts of the city of Bangalore. This park houses tigers, lions, panthers and many species of birds, an impressive collection of reptiles and a snake park where one can see these scaly creatures from a very close distance. This park has been formed in 1971. The distance of this park from Bangalore is twenty two kilometers. In the park, one can find trees like Zizyphus, Chujjullu, Jalari, Tamarind, Neem and Sandal. This park includes Pets Corner, Serpentarium, Crocodile Farm, Picnic Corner, the Safari Park that has a Lion Safari and Herbivore Safari and a Museum. Across the park, there is a beautiful Suvarnamukhi stream that has his origin in the Suvarnamukhi Hills. There is a huge rock, almost one kilometer in length, at the base of which there is a Champaka Dharna Swamy Temple, the construction of which is in the Dravidian style of the Hoysala age.

- A cosmopolitan nightlife
Bangalore has an energetic and a cosmopolitan nightlife. There are many pubs and bars in Bangalore that are open till the wee hours. The nightlife offers some popular entertainment with nightclubs, theaters and live music that attracts young adults. The Park Hotel's i-Bar is considered as one of the trendy spots in the city. The environment is pulsating with trance music and the resident DJ multiplies the pleasure. The 13th Floor is located in the Ivory tower hotel and offers a rooftop cocktail lounge to relax. The lounge offers a pleasant view of the Bangalore skyline from the rooftop. Insomnia is another such place which is well known for entertaining the guests. The duplex club has a bar and a dance floor. Hypnos is a cocktail Lounge that is famous for its Sheeshas filled with apple and strawberry flavors while enjoying Lebanese cuisine.

- Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Lalbagh Botanical Garden is just 4 kms away from MG road in Bangalore, in the southern part of the city. It is considered to be one of the richest. The ruler of Mysore, Hyder Ali commissioned the development of the garden in 1760. However, this garden was completed by Hyders son, Tipu Sultan.The area of this garden is 240 acres on which there are

- Zero G
Zero G is considered as the most happening spots in Bangalore. There are lots of youngsters and especially IT sector people who come to this spot for enjoying and taking their stress out. The place is a mixture of restores, lounges, dance floors and bars. This place is the perfect place to meet friends and is situated at the rooftop of a modern building. The place also has an airy ambiance to it.

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- Pretty happening fashion

The city of Bangalore has a pretty happening fashion outlook. Folio is one such place the visitors can start their shopping with. This boutique has a collection of wearable clothes and has both ethnic as well as western wear. Shoppers Stop is another place where the visitors can do some comprehensive shopping. The visitors can pick up clothes of leading brands like Lee, Laungani, PepperTree and Pepe. The place also offers a range of cosmetic products by Lakme, Biotique, Pierre Cardin, Revlon and Elizabeth Arden. Cotton World is a place for anyone who wishes to shop for some trendy and affordable clothes. The place is popular among young people and is fabulous place for buying clothes. For music lovers, MusicWorld is the perfect store located on Brigade Road. The store has international standards and has a range of cassettes, audio CDs and CD-ROMs. [capitolo018][paragrafo018]

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- One safety place to visit

Bangalore is still considered as one of the safest places to visit. However, the visitors should beware of the purse snatchers. The tourist should also be tactful while hiring an auto-rickshaw during night during heavy rains. There are chances that the drivers will charge exorbitant rates from tourists. The visitors should firmly refuse if the drivers insist you to visit some great shopping streets. The common tact is to pressurize the tourists to buy items that probably you are not interested to buy.

- Five advise
The tourists should remember to take their shoes off before they enter any temples or places of worship. The restaurants usually close by 11 pm and the last orders are taken by 10.30 pm. The porters expect a tip of Rs 10 per bag. The prices are fixed at most shopping places, the visitors can ask for discount as a pert of experience. If you are planning to go for shopping, make sure that you carry on at least 2 lightweight bags. [paragrafo019]

- Cotton shirts and shorts

The tourists must remember that the fewer luggages they bring the easier it would be to get around. It is advisable to wear cotton shirts and shorts. Since evening time can be cold one must also carry a pile jacket or a sweater. A light hat, lip

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