The capital of Karnataka state, Bangalore city is located in the in the southern region of India. The seventh largest city in India, Bangalore is also known as the Garden City because of its many beautiful gardens and parks. Though the origin of Bangalore is ancient, because of high concentration of IT industry, it also called the Silicon Valley of India. The pace of life, like the intellectual and political climate, is brisk. It is also regarded as one of India's most progressive and liberal cities, as far as social attitudes go.

Blessed with a salubrious climate, gardens & parks, natural lakes, architectural landmarks, shopping malls, the best restaurants and pubs in this part of the globe, business opportunities, Bangalore is the ideal gateway to India and beyond. Bangalore offers something for everyone-music and dance concerts, dramas, exhibitions, carnivals, conferences and more.

Places To Visit
Vidhana Soudha
A magnificent post independence structure incorporating the traditional feature of architecture, the Vidhan Soudha is located in Cubbon Park. This is an imposing granite structure with a total plinth area of over 5,00,000 sq.ft and houses the secretariat, the state legislature and several government offices.

Cubbon Park
In the heart of the city is the Cubbon Park. This beautiful 300 acre park built by Lieutenant General Sir Mark Cubbon in 1864 has public library and the museum. The Vidhan Soudha and many Greco-colonial style buildings of the British era like the Public Library and the High Court are located here.

St Mary's Cathedral
Built by French missionary in 1882 AD it is a grand Basillica with an impressive tower and typically gothic pointed arches.

Government Museum
Established in 1896, the Government Museum has on display ancient weapons, stone carvings, pottery, painting and relics of the 5000-year-old Mohenjo - Daro civilization.

Tipu's Summer Palace
One of Tipu's summer retreats - was begun by Hyder Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan. It is an elegant two storey wooden structure with ornate pillars, balconies, arches and a well-maintained garden.

The Fort And Tipu Sultan's Palace
Built initially in 1537 by Kempe Gowda as a crude mud structure, it was rebuilt by Hyder Ali in 1761. Near the fort is Tipu's palace, begum by Hyder Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan in 1791. It resembles Daria Daulat Palace of Srirangapatnam.

Accomodation in Bangalore
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