Bangalore

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Destination Theme
Museums & Historical Places, Cities & Urban Areas,
Best Suited For
Business holidays and group of friends.
Recommended Duration
Two to Three days.

Quick Info

Bangalore, now known as Bengaluru, is the capital city of Karnataka. It is one of the most prominent cities of India. Located on the Deccan Plateau, Bangalore enjoys a pleasant atmosphere throughout the year. The city is popularly called "Silicon Valley of India" since it a major contributor to India's IT Sector. The city is also known for having beautiful green surroundings. Bangalore has an international airport of its own.

Rankings & Ratings

The city is a beautiful blend of concrete and green.

Editor's Rankings

#22 in 33 Destinations in & around Kerala
#4 in 9 Cities & Urban Areas in & around Kerala

Editor's Review

The city of Bangalore is one of the most urbanised cities in the country. Yet, it is rightly called 'The Garden City of India' because the greenery you get to see in Bangalore is not very common in other metropolitan cities of India. The pleasant weather is a major plus point of the city making it very special.

PROS

  • The weather is extremely pleasant.
  • The city is very well developed.
  • The city has a lot of greenery when compared to other cities.
  • Many malls and movie halls are present in the city.

CONS

  • The city is not an ideal tourist destination.
  • The cost of living is high compared to other major cities.
  • Food, travel and shopping is quite expensive.
  • Not much variety in the local cuisine. 

Itinerary Tips

  • You can take a city tour which will cover important destinations in Bangalore.
  • The Forum mall is the most significant mall in Bangalore.
  • MG Road is great for street shopping.
  • Vidhana Soudha and Vikasa Soudha are nicely built buildings in Bangalore.
  • You can also visit Bangalore Palace and Tipu Sultan's Palace.
  • Fever Pitch Basecamp is a good place that offers activities like camping, water sports and paintball.
  • Lal Bagh is must-visit garden offering pleasant views.
  • Ulsoor Lake is a nice spot in Bangalore.
  • Kadlekai Parishe (Peanut fair) is held sometime in November or December.
  • Chitra Santhe (Paintings market) is an exhibition held on the last Sunday of January.
  • Every alternate year in February, Asia's best air show is held in the city by the AirForce.

Detailed Info

Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka, is one of the most significant metropolitan cities in India. The city is different from other major cities in India because of its highly elevated location on the Deccan Plateau. In 2014, the name of the town was officially changed to 'Bengaluru'. The city of Bangalore is an important IT hub in the country, and hence, it is called 'Silicon Valley of India'. Apart from being wholly urbanised, the city is also known for its pleasant climate and beautiful greenery.

Bangalore is called the 'Garden City of India' because of its greenery and the presence of many public parks and gardens. The famous parks in Bangalore are Lal Bagh and Cubbon Park. Flower shows are held in Lal Bagh on Independence Day and Republic Day. The city has many premium pubs and also hosts many International Rock Concerts. Although it is not a major tourist site, there are a few things to see in the city like Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan's Palace and Vikasa Soudha.

Altitude

The city is at an altitude of 920 metres(3000 ft) above sea level.

Weather

The city enjoys an extremely pleasant climate throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit?

Between the perfectly pleasant months of September and February.

How to Get There?

 By Air

Bangalore has an airport of its own called Kempegowda International Airport, 40 kilometres from the main city area. The airport is connected to major cities in India and abroad.  You can take a BMTC bus from the airport which is quite economic. You can also hire a taxi or book a cab to reach your hotel.

By Train

Bangalore has two major railway stations, Bangalore City and Yeshwantpur Junction. Bangalore City station is at the heart of the city. Bangalore East and Bangalore Cantonment are smaller stations. The station is well-connected to all the major cities in India. You can take an auto or hire a taxi to reach your hotel.

By Road

Luxury buses are also readily available to Bangalore from many cities across the country. Kempegowda bus station is the major bus station in Bangalore. All buses arriving from other towns have their major stop here.

Local Cuisines

Masala Dosa(pancake) with red chutney and stuffed potatoes and 'Benne Masalae' – a thick rice pancake is famous in the local cuisine. Bisibili Bath is also a popular local rice dish.