BANGALORE THE IT CAPITAL

Bangalore is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's city and fifth-most populous urban agglomeration.

 History of this city dates back to 900 AD, a modern written history of continuous settlement exists only from 1537, when Kempe Gowda I, who many regard as the architect of modern Bangalore, built a mud-brick fort at the site and established it as a province of the imperial Vijayanagara Empire. During the British Rule it became a centre of colonial rule in South India. The establishment of the military base brought in large numbers of migrants from other parts of the country.

Today, as a large and growing metropolis, Bangalore is home to some of the most well-recognized colleges and research institutions in India. Numerous public sector heavy industries, software companies, aerospace, telecommunications, and defense organizations are located in the city. Bangalore is known as the Silicon Valley of India.  A demographically diverse city, Bangalore is a major economic hub and the fastest growing major metropolis in India.

To date a vast area of the city is retained by Indian military and defense forces and is not open to visitors and the public. After independence, the Indian government setup strategically important defense, telecommunication and aeronautical development industries here, as it is located hundreds of miles away from the mainland coast and thus safe from possible enemy attacks. 

There are a number of places in Bangalore that are worth visiting, including gardens, museums, palaces, temples, etc. One of the major attractions of the city is the Vidhana Soudha, the State Secretariat, adorned with delicate Dravidian architecture. For the nature lovers, there is the famous Cubbon Park, stretching over an area of 250 acres. Not to be missed are the amazing museums in the city, especially the Visvesvaraya Technological and Industrial Museum. The Ulsoor Lake of Bangalore is also quite known for its beautiful locales and boating facilities. 

Bangalore international Airport, known as 'HAL Airport' is situated on Airport Road about 6km from the city centre. A busy Airport with over 70 international and domestic flight landings everyday, this airport is divided into three terminals. Terminal I contain the Departure lounge for the Domestic Flights and Terminal II is for Arrival of Domestic Flights. 

Bangalore is connected to all major Indian cities by rail. Several super fast trains connect Bangalore to Chennai. The City Railway Station is the main terminal in Bangalore. Major National Highways connects Bangalore to Chennai and Mumbai Goa. Other cities and towns of the state and neighboring states are also connected by road. The Main bus terminal in the city is opposite City Railway Station. 

There are a lot of places to see in Bangalore. From temples to museums, from malls to entertainment places, from parks and zoos to a national park, the city has it all. Few must see places are The Fort, Lal Bagh, Bugle Rock, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, Vishweshwaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, Tippu's Summer Palace, Venkataramanaswamy Temple, Attara Kacheri, Vidhan Soudh, Gangadhareswara Cave Temple and Bull temple, Government Museum, St. Mary's Basilica, Juma Masjid, Chitrakala Parishat, Gandhi Bhavan and Usoor Lake. Do not worry about the season Bangalore has moderate climate. 

Bangalore is the city for nature lovers. With brilliant waterfalls, century old monuments and slumberous climate, thousands of visitors make a stay here. If you are also looking for accommodation here, hotels in Bangalore will never disappoint you. There are several five star, four stars and three stars hotels in the city to facilitate tourists and other visitors of all the pockets.