MY BANGALORE / BENGALOORU

My Bangalore / Bengalooru: It is home to numerous public sectors such as heavy industries, software companies, aerospace, telecommunications, machine tools, heavy equipment, and defence establishments. Bangalore is known to be the Silicon Valley of India due to its pre-eminent position as the leading contributor to India's IT industry….this is what everyone say. For this is one of the best places to life with that greenery, cool places and having good environment apart from the HUGE Traffic Jams that we have while travelling.
My Bangalore / Bengalooru

Places I’ve visited:

VIDHANA SOUDHA:
A magnificent building housing the State Legislature and Secretariat, it was conceived and executed by Kengal Hanumanthaiya, the then Chief Minister, in 1956. It is built entirely of Bangalore granite in the Neo-Dravidian style.

ATHARA KACHERI (High Court)
This elegant two-storeyed building is directly opposite the Vidhana Soudha. It houses the State High Court. Within walking distance are the Public Library, the Government Museum, the Vishveshwarayya Industrial and Technological Museum and the Venkatappa Art Gallery.

CUBBON PARK
Lieutenant General Sir Mark Cubbon laid out this beautiful park, sprawling across 300 acres, in 1864. This park is green and dotted with fountains, statues and flowering trees. Close to the park is the Bal Bhavan and the Aquarium.

Vishweshwariya Museum
This museum has all the information on developments in science and Engineering.

THE LALBAGH
Started by Hyder Ali in 1760 and later completed by Tippu Sultan, this 240 acre landscape park is home to some very rare species of plants. The glass house, inspired by the Crystal Palace in London, is the venue for the bi-annual flower shows.

BULL TEMPLE
One of the oldest temples in the city built by Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore.

ULSOOR LAKE
It is a perfect getaway dotted with a picturesque island. You can enjoy a boat ride here or swim in the nearby pool.

THE SHIV MANDIR
The 65 ft. Huge sitting Shiva on Airport Road is a major tourist attraction.

ISKCON TEMPLE
Built at a cost of Rs.32 crores on a sprawling 7-acre plot, atop the Hare Krishna hill, is a pious blend of modern technology and spiritual harmony.

SHOPPING
Shopping is a delightful experience in Bangalore. You can take home handicrafts in sandalwood and rosewood, available in state-owned emporia and private stores. For gold and jewelry, you can visit the quaint Jeweler's Street. Some of the favorite shopping haunts is M.G.Road, Brigade Road, Residency Road and Commercial Street. Bargain hunters tend to favor K.G.Road, Malleshwaram and Shivajinagar.

BANNERGHATTA NATIONAL PARK
Located 22 Kms south amidst sylvan surroundings, this park has a crocodile farm and a tiger and lion safari.

INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PARK
Located at Whitefield, it is the country's first and most successful software tech park, acting as a front-line institution for export oriented software units. This tech park thus emphasizes the status of Bangalore as the Silicon Valley of India.

In and around Bangalore:

BANGALORE PALACE
Inspired by the Windsor Castle, this palace was built in the Tudor style by a wodeyar King in 1857.

TIPPU’S PALACE
One of his summer retreats built in 1791, this is a two-storeyed ornate wooden structure with pillars, arches and balconies.

SHAKTHI HILL RESORTS
Man made Waterfalls at Shakthi Hill Resort, which is 12 Kms. from Bangalore.

MUSICAL FOUNTAIN
Dance with the swinging waters at this unique attraction at the Chowdaiah Road opposite the Nehru Planetarium.

PLANETARIUM
On a Chowdaiah road, this is your gateway to the magnificent skies above this beautiful city.

KADALEKAY PARSHE
Local farmers hold this Groundnut fair every year at the Bull Temple.

CLIMATE
Bangalore enjoys a salubrious climate all year round, with the monsoon from June to October.

NANDI HILL
60 Kms north, is a small hill station. It was one of the retreats of the Tiger of Mysore. Tipu’s Drop- a 60-m high cliff face- offers a magnificent view.

HESARAGHATTA
25 Kms away, has an artificial lake and a dairy and horticulture farm. Boating and windsurfing are the other attractions here.

NRITYAGRAMA
The famous dance village where young dancers are trained in all disciplines of traditional Indian dance.

SHIVAGANGA
56 Kms north- is a conical hill, which offers a breathtaking view from the top. There are two shrines dedicated to Lord Gangeshwara and Goddess Honnadevi.

DEVARAYANADURGA
70 Kms from Bangalore, this beautiful countryside is dotted with hill top temples and an ideal place for trekking.

RAMANAGARAM
49 Kms southwest, this beautiful landscape spot is popular with rock climbers. It is also an important silk cocoon marketing Center.

JANAPADA LOKA
About 53 Kms from Bangalore, near Ramanagaram. A subsidiary of the Karnataka Janapada Parishath is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of folk culture. Sprawling across 15 acres, the complex has an art gallery, and an open-air theatre, a studio and a museum.

CHANNAPATNA
60 Kms southwest, this town is famous for its lacquerware and handcrafted wooden toys. It is also a silk Center.

DODDA ALADA MARA (BANYAN TREE)
28 Kms from Bangalore, the tree is spread over 3 acres and is 400 years old. The tree is also the largest in Karnataka.

SAVANDURGA
61 Kms from Bangalore near Magadi is yet another spot enjoyed by the trekkers.

MEKEDATU
98 Kms south, is a beautiful picnic spot, which the river Cauvery squeezes through a narrow gorge.

MUTHYALAMADUVU (PEARL VILLAGE)
40 Kms away is known for its verdant surroundings and beautiful water fall. This is a favorite picnic spot.

WHITEFIELD
The philosopher and educationalist, Sri Satya Sai Baba, found 16 Kms from Bangalore, the ashram. The ashram is quiet and peaceful. The devotees come from all over the world to visit the ashram.