.JPG "The Bangalore Palace was built by Chamaraja Wodeyar, Maharaja of Mysore in 1887. The Palace flaunts turreted parapets, battlements, fortified towers and arches. Spread over an area of about 430 acres, the Palace is famous for its elegantly carved woodwork. It is right in the heart of the city. With a built-up area of around 45,000 sq. ft, this 120-year old monument is a popular tourist attraction. It is surrounded by a garden all around, giving it an almost fairytale setting. The architecture is inspired by Windsor Castle in London and is built in the Tudor style.")
Introduction
Step into one of India's most progressive cities - just be sure to look both ways. Bustling Bangalore (official name: Bengaluru) is where to get your kicks in Southern Karnataka. Elegant lounges, upmarket bars and fast food will lure you to the Mahatma Gandhi Rd area where you can refuel no matter what your budget. Good transport connections, pleasant parks and grand temples make the city an ideal pit stop.
Destination Facts
Time zone: GMT GMT
Coordinates: 12.966667 latitude and 77.583333 longitude
Population: 5700000
Area codes: 080
Weather
Generally speaking, India has a three-season year - the hot, the wet and the cool. October to February are the cooler months in Karnataka - a pleasant average of 23 ° C (73.4 ° F). You'll need wet weather gear from July through to early September, while the mercury regularly exceeds 30 ° C (80 ° F) in March, April and May.
The Society
Today's Bangalore is a traffic-locked, vibrant city with many good restaurants, lounges and shops. Despite its shiny veneer of affluence, the city is no stranger to poverty. Slums are tucked away even within well-off neighbourhoods, and there's a dire need to improve the city's infrastructure for all facets of society. Many in the city - and the rest of the state - wonder if the IT windfall will ever trickle down.
Modern History
Bangalore's economic vitality picked up in the 1960s when the government located key defence and telecommunications establishments here. It became the science and technology centre of India, and home to many multinational companies. Known as India's Silicon Valley, it's been a software centre for decades. Over half of India's software exports come from Bangalore, and technology parks are spread around the city.
Ancient History
Bangalore allegedly got its name after an old woman living nearby served a humble dish of boiled beans to a lost Hoysala king. A local ruler, Kempegowda, founded the 'town of boiled beans' in the early 16th century. He built a mud fort and mapped out the extent of the city he envisioned with four watchtowers (now engulfed by urban sprawl).Two centuries later, Bangalore became an important fortress city under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, although little remains from this period except the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens and a small palace. The British moved their regional administrative base from Srirangapatnam to Bangalore in 1831, and the town began to take on the ordered look of a British cantonment.
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Step into one of India's most progressive cities - just be sure to look both ways. Bustling Bangalore (official name: Bengaluru) is where to get your kicks in Southern Karnataka. Elegant lounges, upmarket bars and fast food will lure you to the Mahatma Gandhi Rd area where you can refuel no matter what your budget. Good transport connections, pleasant parks and grand temples make the city an ideal pit stop.
Time zone: GMT GMT
Coordinates: 12.966667 latitude and 77.583333 longitude
Population: 5700000
Area codes: 080
Generally speaking, India has a three-season year - the hot, the wet and the cool. October to February are the cooler months in Karnataka - a pleasant average of 23 ° C (73.4 ° F). You'll need wet weather gear from July through to early September, while the mercury regularly exceeds 30 ° C (80 ° F) in March, April and May.
Today's Bangalore is a traffic-locked, vibrant city with many good restaurants, lounges and shops. Despite its shiny veneer of affluence, the city is no stranger to poverty. Slums are tucked away even within well-off neighbourhoods, and there's a dire need to improve the city's infrastructure for all facets of society. Many in the city - and the rest of the state - wonder if the IT windfall will ever trickle down.
Bangalore's economic vitality picked up in the 1960s when the government located key defence and telecommunications establishments here. It became the science and technology centre of India, and home to many multinational companies. Known as India's Silicon Valley, it's been a software centre for decades. Over half of India's software exports come from Bangalore, and technology parks are spread around the city.
Bangalore allegedly got its name after an old woman living nearby served a humble dish of boiled beans to a lost Hoysala king. A local ruler, Kempegowda, founded the 'town of boiled beans' in the early 16th century. He built a mud fort and mapped out the extent of the city he envisioned with four watchtowers (now engulfed by urban sprawl).Two centuries later, Bangalore became an important fortress city under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, although little remains from this period except the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens and a small palace. The British moved their regional administrative base from Srirangapatnam to Bangalore in 1831, and the town began to take on the ordered look of a British cantonment.
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