Location : Karnataka
Tourist Attractions : Art Galleries, Kingfisher
Speedzone, Bangalore Lakes
Local Tongue : Tamil, Telugu, English
STD Code : (91) - 80
Best time to Visit : September to February
About Bangalore
Which
is the first city to get electricity in India? Bangalore, of course! And now
there are a number of fields in which Bangalore, located in the southern
Indian state of Karnataka, has proved to be the trailblazer. With the
arrival of the high-tech revolution in India, Bangalore jumped to the global
map and made its mark. Even today, the professionals of Bangalore are busy
solving technical puzzles all around the globe. Apart from being the hi-tech
hub, Bangalore is also known for its high energy buzz, filled with bars,
pubs, discotheques and nightclubs. Not only this, the city of Bangalore also
has a number of historical attractions to see and explore.
Climate & Best time to Visit Bangalore
Bangalore is located in the southern part of Karnataka at an altitude of
3113 feet above sea level. The city experiences a moderate and pleasant type
of climate throughout the year. Summers (April to June) are mild with
temperature hovering around the mid 30's while winters (October to February)
are cool and sunny. Monsoon season lasts from June to August. Although the
city can be visited round the year, September to February is the best time.
Major Tourist Attractions in Bangalore
Bangalore in Karnataka offers some fine options of sightseeing. There are
lakes, palaces, museums and a number of art galleries for you to visit. Some
famous tourist attractions in Bangalore are as follows.
Art Galleries
Bangalore has a number of art galleries which house a collection of
beautiful paintings and other art objects. Two of the most famous art
galleries in Bangalore are the Venkatappa Art Gallery (which consists of a
collection of paintings by such famous artists as R. Venkatappa, M. F.
Hussain, N. S. Bendre and Rekha Rao) and Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat
(opened in 1976, the gallery has a rich collection of traditional paintings
and other artifacts).
Kingfisher Speedzone
Experience the thrilling sport of Go karting at the Kingfisher Speedzone.
Set up a short while back at Whitefield, this 22 ft wide cement track can
accommodate around six cars at a time. A seperate track is available for
kids.
Neeladri Amusement and Water Park
Spread over an area of 30 acres, the park is a combination of water and
amusement park and consists of over 40 exciting and fun filled rides as also
a video game arena, restaurants, ice cream parlors and other fun filled
activities.
Bangalore Lakes
The city has a number of shimmering lakes which make a good recreational and
hangout spot. The major lakes in Bangalore include the Ulsoor Lake, Sankey
Tank and Yediyur Lake.
Bangalore Palace
Constructed in 1887 by Chamaraja Wodeyar, this archaeological wonder is
built on the lines of the Windsor Castle and reflect the architectural style
of a typical colonial structure. This fortified structure stands in the
middle of the city with its interiors ornate with beautiful wooden carvings
and other elegant structures.
Popular Shopping Centres in Bangalore
Shopping at Bangalore is an absolute pleasure with everything ranging from
traditional clothes to beautiful jewellery available at a bargain. From the
big shopping malls to the roadside vendors, you will find everything such as
silk clothes, wooden items, gold and silver jewellery and incense, which
also have the advantage of being produced locally, thus available at a cheap
price. Articles of daily use can be purchased from the Super Markets. The
major shopping areas of Bangalore are the Mahatma Gandhi Road, Brigade Road
and Commercial Street.
Excursions from Bangalore
During your trip to Bangalore, you can also enjoy quite a few excursion.
Just moving a few kilometres away from Bangalore would take you to visit
picturesque hills and villages. Popular excursions from Bangalore are as
follows.
Devarayanadurga
The adventure enthusiasts have a treat in store for them at
Devarayanadurga, situated 70 km north of Bangalore. Located amidst lush
greenery at an altitude of 1188 mts above sea level, one can indulge in all
sorts of adventure activities here besides visiting the ancient twin temples
and a natural spring.
Shivaganga
The Shivaganga hill, standing at a height of 1368 mts is a remarkable
structure that looks like a bull when viewed from the east, an image of Lord
Ganesha from the west, a Shivalinga from the south and like a cobra from the
north. The top of the hill affords a breathtaking view of the surroundings.
Bhimeshwari
Situated 100 km south of Bangalore, Bhimeshwari is a tiny village which
houses a resort besides which is a river ideal for the sport of angling and
fishing. The place also provides an excellent view of the surroundings and
the abundant flora and fauna of the area.
Bangalore Travel (Airport/Railway/Road) Information
By Air : The Bangalore airport, situated just 6 km from
the city centre is a domestic terminal which also receives a number of
international flights from Frankfurt (Lufthansa), Singapore (Singapore
Airlines), Kualalumpur (Malaysian Airlines), London (British Airways), Paris
(Air France) and Bangkok (Thai Air). Domestic Airlines such as the
Government run Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Air Sahara operate several
daily flights to Bangalore from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad,
Goa, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. For more information on flight timings,
refer to the official website of Indian Airlines at
http://indian-airlines.nic.in/
By Rail : Bangalore has two major railway stations at
Bangalore City and Bangalore Cantt. with most of the trains connecting to
other parts of the country starting from the city railway station, which is
situated near the bus stand. A daily train from Delhi to Bangalore is the
Karnataka Exp. which leaves New Delhi railway station at 21:15 and arrives
Bangalore Cantt at 13:08. More information on train schedules is available
on http://www.indianrail.gov.in/
By Road : Bangalore is connected to other cities in
Karnataka and neighbouring states of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Tamil Nadu
and Maharashtra through well built state and national highways. Karnataka
State Transport Corporation buses offer regular services to all the major
neighbouring cities.
Distance from Bangalore to Major Cities
Given below are distances from Bangalore to major cities in southern India.
Have a look at the list.
- Chennai : 331 Km
- Coimbatore : 340 Km
- Mangalore : 347 Km
- Madurai : 446 Km
- Kochi : 533 Km
- Hyderabad : 562 Km
- Panaji : 592 Km
- Pondicherry : 296 Km
