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 'The
City of Gardens', 'the Silicon Valley of India', 'the
Scientific and Technology capital of India' are just
few of the names by which the city of Bangalore, Karnataka's
capital, is renowned for world over. A thriving cosmopolitan,
it is popular with the youth for its progressive thinking
and lifestyle and a happening nightlife. Gardens and
historical sites add an old world charm to Bangalore's
modern settings - fast food chains, coffee shop cum
bookstores, pubs etc. Shops on the MG Road selling
silk, sandalwood and rosewood items attract tourists
in hordes. Festivals such as Karaga are celebrated with
pomp and glory.
Places to visit on your travel to Bangalore:
Vidhana Soudha - Built
in 1954 by convicts, it functions, ironically, as the
secretariat and state legislature building. Its gigantic
dimensions dominate the Bangalore skyline.
Lalbagh Botanical Gardens -
It is a reminder of the glorious days under the rule
of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. As the name suggests,
the garden is home to blooming red roses spread over
96 hectares of historic land. Rare tropical and subtropical
plants, many of which are centuries old with unknown
medicinal value, are protected here. A glasshouse built
on the lines of London's Crystal Palace is another site
to visit. A visit to the rose garden, especially around
the Republic and Independence Day, will leave you delighted.
Fort and Tipu Sultan's Palace
- Little remains of the stone fort built in the
18th century Karnataka. Much of its sturdy walls destroyed
during the countless wars with the British.
Bull Temple - Devotees
throng the temple built on the Bungle Hill in the 16th
century - a period dominated by Dravidian style. Being
Bangalore's oldest temple with the monolith of Nandi,
the sacred Bull, it is revered by the locals and the
visitors alike.
Bangalore Palace - A
striking resemblance to the Windsor Castle, down to
the very details of its classical architectural style,
has caught many tourists off guard.
Ulsoor Lake - if you
want to cool your heels, what better way than to dive
into the welcoming waters of Ulsoor Lake.
Places to visit around Bangalore:
Nandi Hills - With its
commanding view, the Nandi Hills are a popular summer
and weekend retreat for the present day Bangaloreans
as it was for Tipu Sultan's empire. Tipu drop and Chola
temples are worth visiting on your travel to Bangalore.
Nrityagram - Established
by the Late Odissi dancer Protima Gauri to revive classical
dance forms from obscurity, this dance village, 30 km
northwest of Banaglore, offers guided tours into the
dying art forms of Bangalore.
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