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Bangalore has been through a rapid metamorphosis as it leaped into the 21st century. Today, Bangalore is the fifth largest city in India and one of the fastest growing cities in the world. It is a centre of education, scientific research and technology. Bangalore’s strategic location, the increasing number of industries and MNCs within its borders and its excellent infrastructure and facilities make it the business capital of South India.
With a youthful, upwardly mobile population, Bangalore wears the look of a city for the young. Its roads are busy; its awesome variety of restaurants, pubs, “coffee bars” and stores are full.
But modernization has not changed the essential character of the city. It still has the old-world warmth and hospitality for which it was known and loved. And, while colonial bungalows may have made way for multi-storied buildings, it is still a city of parks and gardens, trees and flowers.
The city has five golf courses; world-class luxury hotels, excellent hospitals and medical services and many places of tourist interest in its vicinity.
| City: | Bangalore |
| State: | Karnataka |
| Local Language: | Kannada |
| Country: | India |
| Airport: | Bangalore International Airport |
| Railway Junctions: | Bangalore City, Bangalore Cantonment |
| Best Time to Visit: | the best time to visit Bangalore is in the winters. Although the city experiences pleasant climate throughout the year, the winter season is the perfect time for visiting. |
| Attara Kacheri: Attara Kacheri of Bangalore is a building housing the High Court. Situated opposite the Vidhana Soudha, it dates back to the year 1867. One of the major attractions of the Attara Kacheri is its Gothic Style of architecture. It is a two-storied building, built in the European classical style. | 7.5km | 1.8km |
| Bangalore Aquarium: Bangalore Aquarium is situated on Kasturba Road, at the entrance of the magnificent Cubbon Park. It is housed inside an octagonal - shaped building and boasts of having an exotic variety of aquatic life. | 7.7km | 1.5km |
| Bangalore Bal Bhavan: Bangalore Bal Bhavan is a beautifully planned amusement park as well as a recreation center, designed for children. There is a small toy train inside the park that runs on a track of almost 3/4th mile inside the beautiful Cubbon Park. | 7.9km | 0.9km |
| Bangalore Gandhi Bhavan: Gandhi Bhavan of Bangalore is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. The Bhavan was set up with the intention of promoting the life and teachings of Gandhiji. | 10.9km | 13.3km |
| Bangalore Palace:Bangalore Palace is situated in the Palace Gardens, at the heart of the Bangalore city of India. Built in the year 1887 10.4km 3.6km by Wodeyar dynasty,it is adorned with magnificent woodcarvings and Tudor-style architecture on the inside. | 10.4km | 3.6km |
| Bangalore Race Course: Considered to be one of the best racing surfaces in the country, the BTC (Bangalore Turf Club) was inaugurated in 1921. The Race Course nestles amidst 85 acres of greenery in the heart of the city. This demanding race track, with its gradients, bends and a distinct short straight run, makes a win, a moment to cherish. It is a sure test of the speed and the endurance of the horses and the skill and experience of the jockeys. | 8.9km | 3.5km |
| Bull Temple: Built by Kempe Gowda I (1513-1569), the temple is located in Basavangudi to which it has also lent its name. According to legend, before the time this temple was built, a marauding bull used to destroy the groundnut fields in which the area abounded. The farmers placated the bull by commissioning its statue, which would be worshipped every year during the groundnut harvest time. This tradition continues to this day, as every year in December the famous Kadalekai Parishe (groundnut fair) is celebrated near it. | 4.8km | 7.0km |
| Cubbon Park: Cubbon Park is situated near Gandhi Nagar in Bangalore. Dating back to the year 1864, the park was laid by Sir Mark Cubbon, the then viceroy of India. In fact the park has been named after him only. The fairy fountains and an august bandstand were added later on | 7.5km | 1.8km |
| Dargah Hazarath Tawakkal Mastan: Situated in the heart of Cottonpet, the Hindu festival of `Karaga' is associated with this Muslim saint's shrine. The famous Karaga procession, while passing through the city, visits the "Durgah" of the sufi saint Tawakkal Mastan, whose tomb attracts thousands of pilgrims, both Muslim and non-Muslim. The `urs' of Hazarath Tawakkal Mastan is held on the 19th of Safar of the Mohammedan Calendar. | 10km | 2.4km |
| Dharmaraja Temple: The Karaga Festival, a unique event is held in March-April. The Karaga, an earthen pot that stands for the goddess Shakti, is taken out in a procession at night. The pot is immersed in the Sampangi Tank, which is 20 kms from the city. The temple forms the starting point of the Karaga procession. Located at Nazarethpet, the temple’s revered idols are the Shri Dharmaraja Swamy, hero of the Mahabharata and Lord Krishna. | 6.0km | 2.5km |
| Government Museum: The Government Museum of Bangalore counts amongst the oldest museums in India. It is located at the Kasturba Gandhi Road, quite near to the magnificent Cubbon Park. Colonel Sankey designed the main building of the Government museum and got it constructed in the year 1876. | 6.4km | 2.3km |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium:The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is situated at T. Chowdiah Road in Bangalore. Established in the year 1989, it counts amongst the Popular tourist attractions of the city. There is a sky theater inside the planetarium, with a huge dome that has a diameter of fifteen meters | 8.9km | 2.1km |
| Jumma Masjid: Located in Shivaji Nagar on Old Poor House Road (OPH Road), Jumma Masjid means "Friday Mosque". It was built by 9.5km 2.0km Mughal Killedar and is the oldest mosque in Bangalore. Renovation work was started in 1836 after it was damaged by cannon fire during the Mysore war. | 9.5km | 2.0km |
| Lalbagh Botanical Gardens: Hyder Ali, the Emperor of Mysore, laid down the foundation of the Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens in the 18th century. The gardens were later completed by his son, Tipu Sultan. | 5.7km | 3.8km |
| Ravindra Kalakshetra: One of the oldest auditoria in the city, Ravindra Kalakshetra is owned and managed by the Department of Kannada and Culture. It is reputed to be amongst the best equipped in the state and is the hub of numerous cultural activities. | 5.4km | 3.2km |
| Shri Gavi Gangadhareswara Temple: Located in Gavipuram, the temple is a cave (gavi) temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Gangadhareswara) and Goddess Parvathi. The courtyard of the temple is famous for its monolithic sculptures of the sun and moon and for its damaru and trishool. | 4.9km | 6.6km |
| St. Mary's Basilica: Originally built as a small chapel in 1813, it was rebuilt in its present form in 1882. The interior of the basilica is as ornamental as its exterior, with an abundance of arches, ornamental motifs and stained glass windows that were imported from Paris. The church was accorded ceremonial privileges and designated a basilica in 1973. Every year, on the 8th of September, St Mary’s feast is celebrated with pomp and pageantry, with tens of thousands of devotees participating in the procession in which a chariot carries the statue of St. Mary. | 9.6km | 1.4km |
| Tipu Sultan Fort: Tipu Sultan Fort was initially built by Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore. The fort was later extended by Tipu Sultan, the Emperor of Mysore. Situated near the City Market, the fort dates back to the year 1537. | 6.0km | 3.7km |
| Ulsoor Lake: Ulsoor Lake is situated on the northeastern fringe of the city center, near the busy M. G. Road. The lake was constructed by Kempe Gowda II, during the later half of the second century. Spread over an area of approximately 1.5 square kilometers, the Ulsoor lake of Bangalore is dotted with islands. | 7.5km | 3.4km |
| Vidhana Soudha: Vidhana Soudha counts amongst the most impressive as well as the most magnificent buildings in the Bangalore city of India. It is mainly famous for hosting the Legislative Chambers of the state government. | 10.9km | 2.1km |
| Visveswaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: Visveswaraya Industrial and Technological Museum is situated on the Kasturba Road in Bangalore. Named after M. Visveswaraya, the Dewan of Mysore, it comprises of five galleries, namely Popular Science Gallery, Kimbe Paper Metals Gallery, Children's Science Gallery, Electronic Technology Gallery and Engine Hall Gallery. | 7.4km | 1.3km |
