Introduction to Bangalore: Bangalore is one of the most visited destinations of southern India. Known as the garden city of India, the climate of Bangalore makes it a happening place all through the year. One of the highly developed cities of southern India, it is the capital of the state of Karnataka. Bangalore is also the seventh largest city in India. There are many stories and legends related to the city. However the present look of the garden city was given to it in the 16th century. Because of the initiative it took in the wake of the Information Technology revolution in the country, Bangalore has been nicknamed as the Silicon City of India.

Bangalore is located in the southern part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern region of India. It is 3,113 feet (949 m) above sea level, on top of a ridge in the Karnataka plateau. Bangalore is 998 km from Mumbai (Bombay. The climate of Bangalore is moderate and pleasant. Summers are mild (April-June) and winters are cool- (October- February). The city experiences southwestern monsoon rains in June-August. Although the weather of Bangalore is pleasant throughout the year, it is best visited in the winters.

The origin of the present-day city of Bangalore can be traced to the early 16th century, when Kempegowda, a local chief, built a small mud fort here. Bangalore gained prominence in the 18th century, when it became an important fort city, under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan of Mysore.

Sightseeing: Apart from the numerous gardens, Bangalore has a number of tourist places. It also has some historical sites and other places of interest. The Vidhan Soudha or the State Secretariat, built in 1954, is the main attraction of this city. It is a marvel of modern architecture and is a fine combination of traditional Dravidian and modern styles. Cubbon Park, the 120-hectare park located near the Vidhan Soudha, has a number of neo-classical styled government buildings.

Excursions: For excursions, Bangalore offers you quite excellent spots to move around and enjoy. The 18th-century Tipu Sultan's Fort and Palace are important places of interest to the traveller. The 16th-century, Dravidian-styled temple dedicated to Nandi the Bull is an important place of worship. The Venkataramanaswamy Temple, the Gavi Gangadhareswara cave temple, and the Someshwara Temple are other important temple of this city. The Ulsoor Lake on the northeastern edge of the city is an interesting picnic spot. Bangalore is famous for it numerous Yoga centers, where fitness freaks can learn and practice this ancient art of keeping healthy.