Bangalore Travel

Bangalore, which is officially known as Bengaluru, is the capital city of Karnataka. The city is home to some of the largest IT companies. Bangalore is also the fifth largest city in India. There are innumerable places to visit in Bangalore. There are beautiful parks, many art galleries reflecting the regal past of the city.

History of Bangalore

The Garden City, Bangalore was founded during the 16th century, by Kempe Gowda who was a leader of Vijaynagar Empire. Bangalore flourished and turned out to be a major fortress under the rule of Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali. During the year 1861, the Britishers shifted their administrative base to Bangalore from Srirangapatnam. The climate of Bangalore supplements the beauty of the city.

Visiting Bangalore

Bangalore Travel Guide provides the information that the best time to visit the garden city is during the winters. The peak season for visiting the city is during the months of October to February. The advantage of the city is that it experiences moderate climate all through the year. Tamil, Telegu, English, Kannada and Hindi are the languages spoken in Bangalore.

Reaching Bangalore

Bangalore is well connected by other Indian states and also internationally. There are many international flights operating to and fro the city on daily basis. Bangalore International Airport handles both domestic and international flights. There are two terminals at the airport.

The tourists can reach Bangalore by trains. Bangalore City Railway Station serves as the terminal for both long distance and local trains. The city is connected to most of the Indian states through railways.

Both private and Government buses from Goa, Chennai, Mumbai, Coimbatore, Mangalore, Madurai are available to reach Bangalore.

Accommodation in Bangalore

There is no shortage of accommodation in Bangalore. The hotels in the city range from five star deluxe hotels to budget hotels. The city hotels provide all types of modern facilities and amenities to the guests. Some of the hotels in Bangalore are:

Leela Palace Hotel
23, Airport Road,
Bangalore 560 008
India
Tel: +91 80 2521 1234,
Fax: +91 80 2521 7234

Hotel Taj Residency
41/3, Mahatma Gandhi Road,
Bangalore 560 001
Karnataka
India
Tel: (91-80) 6660 4444
Fax: (91-80) 6661 4444

Palm Meadows Club
1, Ramagondanahalli
Airport Varthur Road
Whitefield
Bangalore- 560 066
India

Pai Viceroy Jayanagar
1504, 16th Cross, 9th Main
Jayanagar 3 Block
Bangalore - 560 011
Karnataka, India.
Telephone: +91 - 80 - 26535400
Fax: +91 - 80 - 26533701

Mayflower Hotel
283/19, 11th Cross,
Wilson Garden,
Bangalore - 560 027,
Telephone: 080-40155900,
Fax: 080 4015 5999

The Orchard Suites Infantry Road
No 40, Lady Curzon Road,
Bangalore - 560001
Phone: +91-80-4030 0000
Fax: +91-80-4030 0001

Nandhini Hotel RT Nagar
164 M.L.A Layout,
R.T. Nagar Main Road
Bangalore- 560032
Telephone: 080 23439622, 65353333

Tourist Attractions in Bangalore

Some of the major tourist attractions in Bangalore are:

Bangalore Aquarium
Attara Kacheri
Bangalore Palace
The Vidhan Soudha
Nehru Planetarium
Lal Bagh Gardens
Tipu Sultan's Palace
Government Museum
Cubbon Park
Ulsoor Lake
Visvesvaraya Museum

Local Transport in Bangalore

Getting around Bangalore is not a problem for the tourists. There are various modes of transport available in the city. Bus service in the city is cheap and frequent. The tourists are advised to buy a daily pass if they intend to travel bus for the entire day.

The tourists can also travel in taxis as they are comfortable and convenient modes of transport in the city. Most of the taxis in the city are either Tata Indica cars or Maruti Omni Vans. Tourists have to book the taxis in advance. The tourists can also hire private cars to go around the city.

Restaurants in Bangalore

The restaurants in Bangalore offer various delicacies including sea food. There are many fats food shops in the city where the tourists would get South Indian food.