Bangalore
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Bangalore
is one of Asia's fastest growing cities. Situated at
an altitude of 920 metres above sea level, Bangalore
is the principal administrative, cultural, commercial
and industrial centre of the state of Karnataka.
Spread over an area of 2190 square kilometers,
Bangalore enjoys a pleasant and equable climate
throughout the year. Tree-lined streets and abundant
greenery made it the 'Garden City' of India.
However, since local entrepreneurs and technology
giant Texas Instruments discovered its potential as a
high-tech city in the early 1980's, Bangalore has seen
a major technology boom and is now home to more than
250 high-tech companies, including homegrown giants
like Wipro and Infosys. The erstwhile garden city has
now been pegged the 'Silicon Valley' of India.
To give you a little background, Bangalore was founded
by Kempe Gowda in the early 16th century. Two
centuries later, it became an important fortress city
under rulers Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. The ruins of
those periods can still be seen on the Bellary Road,
at Lal Bagh, Ulsoor and Gavi Gangadhareswar Temple.
The people in the city are warm, hospitable and
friendly. Bangalore is generally regarded as a place
that most visitors like to chill out in. Not to say
that it has nothing for the people interested in
history. Along with the modern day pubs, discos and
hangouts, one can still see remnants of the older
Bangalore. All in all, a lovely city to visit.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Air: Bangalore is extremely well connected by air
with major cities in India and is served by Indian
Airlines, Jet airways and Sahara Airlines with
frequent flights. Bangalore is now an International
Airport as well and is currently served by Lufthansa,
Malaysian Airlines, Indian Airlines, Air India and a
few other International Airlines.
Road: Bangalore is well connected with almost
every major South Indian city.
Rail: Bangalore is well connected to Delhi,
Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and to almost all other
cities in Southern India by a network of Super fast
trains.
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