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BengaluruLiving true to its cosmopolitanimage, Bengaluru, has somethingfor everyone on its platter. It hasslowly and gradually evolved frombeing a "Garden City"to the "Silicon Valley ofIndia".
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Famous For : City
This contemporary city has been a meltingpot of different cultures, imbibing each oneof them seamlessly and effortlessly. A majorcommercial hub in India, the city is home toseveral industries, IT being one of them.However, Bengaluru (Bangalore) is not onlyabout industries, it has more to offer interms of tourism as well. The place is lively,vibrant, bustling with people and very urbanin its approach. Not only that, it is alsobestowed with long stretches and parkswhich are lined with beautiful trees, famoushistorical monuments, busy shoppingmarkets, well-maintained gardens and magnificent buildings. Some ofthe major attractions include Lal Bagh,Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and TipuSultan's Palace.
The tech city Bengaluru is one of the citieswhere the blockbuster films like Sholay havebeen shot. Most of the hits of AmitabhBachchan have been shot in Bangalorewhich includes Coolie, Sholay, and Mard.The Imperial College of Engineering from
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the movie ‘3 Idiots’ is actually the IndianInstitute of Management in Bangalore.Other movies like Ghayal, Andha Kanoon,and Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, to name a few,have also been shot in Bangalore.
Ganesh Utsava is an experience you wouldnot want to miss. Sheer fervour andeuphoria are certain to grip the city as it commemorates‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ with a magnificentconfluence of music, dance, drama andart—showcasing talent from some of thefinest artists across the country. Spread over11 days, the Utsava is a must-visit megafestival for those who need no excuse tocelebrate. Imagine Bengaluru (Bangalore)’sbusiest street splashed with colours of ahundred Rangoli designs. Just fathom theaerial view if you can! Aromas of Karnataka,showcasing traditional food from sixdistricts of the state, too will surely tickleyour taste buds with a wide array of 100unique dishes.
For a relaxing, fun-filled and rejuvenatingvacation there are several places of interestin and around Bengaluru (Bangalore) thatoffer an interesting array of experiences. Sotake your pick depending on what you enjoybest. Nature Admire, Wonder LaAmusement Park, Water World AmusementPark, Eagleton—The Golf Resort, HolidayVillage, Our Native Village, Ramanashree
California Resort, Vishwa Shanthi Ashram,Shivagang a and Hesarghatta. These places are thebest weekend getaways from Bengaluru(Bangalore).
The street food in Bengaluru consistsmainly of the popular cuisine of the city.Although you may find many street hawkersserving scrumptious idlis and vada s at almost all times of the days the bestplace to go for some street food is to thevarious dhaba s in the city.
When To
VISIThttp://www.ixigo.com/weather-in-bengaluru-lp-1140443
JanPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.Max:28.200000762939453°C
Min:15.899999618530273°C
Rain:1.600000023841858mm
FebPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.Max:30.799999237060547°C
Min: 17.5°C Rain:4.300000190734863mm
MarPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.
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Max:33.099998474121094°C
Min: 20.0°C Rain:20.100000381469727mm
AprPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,umbrella.Max:33.79999923706055°C
Min:21.799999237060547°C
Rain:82.19999694824219mm
MayPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,umbrella.Max: 33.0°C Min:
21.600000381469727°C
Rain:121.9000015258789mm
JunPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,umbrella.Max: 29.5°C Min: 20.5°C Rain:
111.69999694824219mm
JulPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,umbrella.Max:28.200000762939453°C
Min:19.899999618530273°C
Rain: 138.5mm
AugPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,umbrella.Max:27.899999618530273°C
Min:19.799999237060547°C
Rain:148.39999389648438mm
SepPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,umbrella.Max:28.600000381469727°C
Min:19.899999618530273°C
Rain:188.1999969482422mm
OctPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,umbrella.
Max:28.100000381469727°C
Min:19.600000381469727°C
Rain:202.1999969482422mm
NovPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,umbrella.Max:27.200000762939453°C
Min: 18.0°C Rain:62.400001525878906mm
DecPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.Max:26.700000762939453°C
Min: 16.0°C Rain:16.899999618530273mm
What To
SEE5 Sights
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1 Innovative Film City
#24 & 26, Kiadb Estates, Bidadi,Bengaluru, Karnataka 562109, India
Spread over 50 acres of land, Innovative Film City is a leisure and entertainment option surelyto look out for. It is one of the very fewentertainment options with world classfacilities. The film city houses 27 differentfacilities including amphitheater, foodcourts, retail high street, theme restaurants,haunted mansion, Cartoon City with India'sbiggest roller coaster, entertainment districtwith India's first dinosaur park, AquaKingdom, Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum,Miniature city, Ripley's Enchanted MirrorMaze and many more. As soon as you enterthe place, the grand entrance gives you aglimpse of the super fun options it has instore for the visitors. It also boasts of havingthe expertise of providing customisedentertainment solutions.
Innovative Film City also has a Handicraftand Cultural Village which promises toshowcase the arts and craft of Karnatakaand other states of the country. A must visitcool place. No wonder it is aiming atentertaining six million visitors annually.
2 ISKCON Temple
Hare Krishna Hill, Chord Road, WestOf Chord Road, Rajaji Nagar,Bangalore, Karnataka 560010, India
TheISKCON Templein Bangalore is the perfect combination oftechnology blended with tradition. Acombination of glass and gopurams, itglitters atop a 7-acre hillock. It is one of thelargest ISKCON Tempe in the world. Ornate arches and pillars, soothingfountains and a magnificent Rajagopurammake this a peaceful place even for the non-religious person. Though thousands ofdevotees visit every day, the interiors arespacious and atmospheric with chants,bhajans and cool breezes. The templethrough its various charity programmesprovides free food to those in need.
3 Lal Bagh Botanical Garden
Lalbagh Road, Wilson Garden, NearBMTC Office, Bengaluru, Karnataka560004, India
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Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bangalore is aninternationally renowned centre forbotanical artwork, scientific study andconservation of plants. The lush greengarden is spread over an area of 240 acresin the heart of the city with nearly 1,854species of plants and 673 genera. Thecollection of the plants here has made it averitable treasure house of plants. Originallycommissioned by Hyder Ali, the ruler ofMysore, it was later finished by his son TipuSultan. Hyder Ali laid out this popularbotanical garden and his son addedhorticultural wealth to them by importingtrees and plants from countries all over theworld.
Commissioned in the 18th century, Lalbagh
Botanical Garden has acquired the subcontinent's largestcollection of rare plants and India's firstlawn-clock over the years. The gardenfeatures the famous glass house whichhosts an annual flower show, it also housesIndia's largest collection of tropical plants,an aquarium and a lake within thepremises.
4 Cubbon Park
Kasturba Road, Sampangi RamaNagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001,India
You can step into the Cubbon Park inBangalore, a lush green haven coveringabout 300 acres. It is officially knownas Sri. ChamarajendraPark. Oak, cassia, gulmohar standover grassy patches and walkways. Thereare secluded nooks (best avoided whenalone), bamboo groves and a lotus pond.Cubbon Park allows thoroughfare for carsand has public buildings like the PressClub, the State Archaeological Museum andthe Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall which hoststhe State Public Library. The Park isopen throughout the day for the public butthe roads around the park are closed fortraffic from 5.00 AM to 8.00 AM every day toprovided safety and fresh atmosphere forpeople who come for morning walk andexercise.
5 Jawahar Lal NehruPlanetarium
Sri T. Choudaiah Road, HighGrounds, Opposite Indira GandhiMusical Fountain, Bengaluru,Karnataka 560001, India
One of the five planetariums in India,
Jawahar Lal Nehru Planetarium wasfounded by Bengaluru City Corporation in1989. Located on Sir.T Chowdaiah Road, ithas been managed by the BengaluruAssociation for Science Education (BASE)since 1992. The Planetarium features a 15.0meters diameter dome with a seatingcapacity of 210. “Space Master”’ planetariumprojector projects the night sky as seen withnaked eye on the dome along withconstellation pictures and panoramas. It isused for teaching astronomy as well. Apartfrom this, video projectors, slide projectors,special effect projectors, etc., are also usedfor the shows.
The sky-theatre shows are very popularand attract about 2 lakh visitors every yearat Jawahar Lal Nehru Planetarium. Theseblend science with literature, art andcultural aspects of many countries usingspecial animation, visual effects and videos.The planetarium also has exhibition halls,
and a science park. A special feature here iscalled 'Know Your Stars', which is a programconducted by ABAA on first Sunday of everymonth that includes lectures onconstellations, Stars and planets, using oftelescopes manned by amateurastronomers.
Where To
Eat5 Places
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1 Dum Pukht Jolly Nabobs
ITC Windsor Hotel, Windsor Square,25, Lobby Level ,In ITC Windsor Hotel,Golf Course Road
+91-80-22269898|+91-80-41402610|+91-9845338422
2 Karavalli
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The Gateway Hotel, Ground Floor,No. 66, Residency Road, 1st Cross,Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka560025, India
+91-80-66604519|+91-80-66604545|+91-80-66603108|+91-92437-70002
3 Mainland China
14, Church Street, Brigade Road,Opposite Karnataka PollutionControl Board, Bengaluru, Karnataka560025, India
+91-80-25597711|+91-80-25597722|+91-93435-29202
4 Rajdhani Thali Restaurant
4th Floor, Bangalore Central Mall, 9thBlock, Jayanagar, Bengaluru,Karnataka 560078, India
+91-80-43283010|+91-80-41126111
It's North Indian, vegetarian, affordable anda huge hit. Try eating here on a weekdayafternoon and you'll find yourself waiting fora table and watching the noisy kitty partycrowd, office groups and large familiestucking into their brimming thalis. But onceyou settle down, service perks upremarkably and the food arrives in a steadyflow\: dhokla, veg patties, then dal, curries,vegetables with excellent rotis. Rice follows -either plain, steamed or a Khichdi withKadhi. The most important of all is that thefood is hygienic and mouth watering as wellas easy on the pocket. This explains thepopularity of Rajdhani. SomeFeatures are: Group Friendly, AirConditioned, Parking Available, PureVegetarian, Home Delivery, Take AwayCounterMaximum Crowd: Couples, Families,Students, Youngsters
5 Barbeque Nation
86, 1st Cross, 1st Block,Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka560034, India
+91-80-60600001|+91-80-60600000
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SeeA: Innovative Film CityB: ISKCON TempleC: Lal Bagh Botanical GardenD: Cubbon ParkE: Jawahar Lal Nehru Planetarium
AccommodationF: Mathyoo Residential SuitesG: Pai ComfortsH: The Koramangala ResidencyI: Mathyoo Residential SuitesJ: Pai ComfortsK: The Koramangala ResidencyL: Mathyoo Residential SuitesM: Pai ComfortsN: The Koramangala Residency
FoodO: Dum Pukht Jolly NabobsP: KaravalliQ: Mainland ChinaR: Rajdhani Thali RestaurantS: Barbeque Nation