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BANGALORE TOURS GUIDE
Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka. It is called the
Garden City for it's delicate blossoms and greenery that
impart a unique beauty to this lovely city. The weather
is the city's best feature, with pleasant summers and
bearable winters. Bangalore is a cosmopolitan city,
where different cultures and customs exist. Kempe Gowda
founded the city in 1537 - today it is a bustling and
diverse city, with ancient arts that flourish alongside
the Silicon Plateau of India!
BANGALORE TOURIST INFORMATION :-
Bangalore is booming, and a look at some of its
nicknames says why: "India's Silicon Valley", "Fashion
Capital of India", "The Pub City of India", and on. Home
to well over 6 million people, and a base for 10,000
industries, Bangalore is India's fifth largest city and
the fastest growing city in Asia. The capital of the
state of Karnataka, Bangalore is situated halfway betwen
the coasts in southern India. Surprisingly, despite some
adverse environmental impact of industrial development
in Bangalore, another of its nicknames is "The Garden
City". That's thanks to many local parks, along with
pink cassias, golden acacias, and jacarandas which bloom
throughout the city. Many international visitors come to
Bangalore for its excellent schools and universities,
such as the Indian Institute of Science. While enjoying
the warm weather year-around, tourists can also use the
city as a central base for day trips to other Karnataka
attractions. And Bangalore doesn't only produce fine
silk and software. "The Fruit Market of the South" is
great for grapes, mangoes and guavas.
BANGALORE HISTORY :-
Pottery dating back to 4000 BCE and silver coins of
Roman emperors Augustus, Tiberius and Claudius have been
excavated in and around present-day Bangalore district,
but have not revealed much about its then inhabitants.
The inscription stone found near Begur reveals, that the
district was part of the Ganga kingdom ruled from
Gangavadi until 1004 and was known as 'Benga-val-oru',
the City of Guards in old Kannada. The Cholas of Tamil
Nadu captured the city in 1015 AD and collected taxes
through the local chieftans until 1116. The district
came under the rule of the Hoysalas until the
establishment of the Vijayanagara empire in 1336. Kempe
Gowda I (1510 - 1570), whose ancestor had immigrated
from Kancheepuram to the neighborhood of Bangalore due
to a personal feud with the chief of Kancheepuram
established the city of Bangalore under the Vijayanagar
empire. The document describing the city as he
conceptualised it, written in Telugu the commonly spoken
language of this region, is still preserved. This
language is still spoken in the villages of Bangalore,
Yelahanka, Devanahalli, Doddaballapur, Hoskote, Anekal
and Hosur districts. After the fall of the Vijayanagara
empire, Bangalore changed hands several times. It was
captured by the Maratha chief Shahaji Bhonsle, father of
Shivaji, then working for the Adil Shahi sultans of
Bijapur in 1638. During the siege of Bangalore,
Shivaji's elder brother Shambaji was treacherously
killed by Shahaji's rivals, led by the Ghorpade of
Mudhol, for which Shivaji was to later exact a terrible
revenge. After conquering the Sultanate of Bijapur, the
Mughals then conquered Bangalore, which was then ruled
by Shivaji's brother Vyankoji Bhonsale as a jagir (fief)
of Bijapur in 1686; Vyankoji retreated further south.
The Mughals in turn leased Bangalore to the subsidiary
Kingdom of Mysore's ruler Chikkadeva Rayya Wodeyar in
1689. In 1759, the Wodeyar's Commander-in-Chief Haider
Ali made himself the de facto ruler of the Mysore
Kingdom, including Bangalore, but maintained the
Wodeyars as a figurehead. When Hyder Ali died, his son
Tipu Sultan deposed the weak Wodeyar, proclaimed himself
Sultan and renamed the kingdom as the Sultanate of
Khodadad (Khodadad or Khudadad means "given by God").
Under Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali the state made economic
progress and trade with many foreign nations flourished
from the ports of Mangalore. The French under Napoleon
had promised to drive the British from India. Tipu
successfully stalled the British in the first, second
and third Anglo-Mysore Wars. Tipu, however, was defeated
ultimately killed in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.
BANGALORE AT A GLANCE :-
Bangalore Facts & Figures
State Karnataka
Area 1280 km˛
Population 6,532,577
Altitude 920 metres
Languages Kannada, Hindi and English
Density 5,103/km˛
Climate Temperate and Salubrious
Literacy 75.42%
Rainfall 940 mm
Green Cover 40%
HOTELS IN BANGALORE :-
Hotel ITC Windsor Sheraton
Hotel Nalapad Hotel Taj Gateway Hotel Le Meridien
Hotel Oberoi Hotel Ramnashree Hotel Comfort Infantry
Hotel Grand Ashok
Hotel Taj Residency Hotel Leela Palace Hotel Rama Hotel
Comfort Vijay
Bangalore International Hotel Taj Westend Hotel Park
Hotel Ramnashree Calirifornia
BANGALORE TOURIST ATTRACTIONS :-
Lal Bagh Garden Tipu Summer Palace Vidhan Soudha Nandi
Chamundi Hill Janapada Arts Museum Halebid Belur
Mysore NrityBangalorem Village Somnathpur Sravanbelgola
Srirangapatnam
BANGALORE TRAVEL INFO :-
By Air -Bangalore is accessible by air, road, and rail.
Bangalore Airport is 13 km east of the City Station. It
is also a stopover for many international flights.
By Rail - Bangalore is connected to the rest of the
country both by metre gauge and broad gauge rail
services. lt is an important railway station on the
southern railway network. There are two railway stations
in Bangalore. The main station is well connected to all
major Indian cities.
By Road - Bangalore is connected by road with national
highways throughout the country. Bangalore has a large
bus terminus, which is near the railway station. All
types of tourist buses are easily available on hire.
BANGALORE FAIRS AND FESTIVALS :-
Fairs and festivals are celebrated with traditional
gaiety and fervor to invoke divine blessings as well as
for the sheer joy of living. A celebration of life at
its best.
Karaga festival : It is celebrated in March and April.
Karaga, an earthen pot embodying Shakti is taken out in
a night procession for more than 12miles before being
immersed in the Sampangi tank. Devotees balance pots on
their heads to test the strength of their character. A
priest attired as a woman also does the same thing in
the main temple procession.
Kadalekaye Parishe : It is celebrated in November. It is
also called Peanut festival as the farmers celebrate the
first groundnut crop of the year. The local farmers
worship at the Bull temple and seek blessings. Makara
Sankranthi or Pongal :It is known in the South, is
celebrated to mark the beginning of the harvest season.
People believe that the first rays of the sun on
Sankranthi will bring them a good harvest. It is also
celebrated to mark the change of seasons from winter to
spring.
Yugadi : The Kannadiga New Year day of Yugadi falls on
the second half of March or early April is celebrated
with devotion and delight. This day is considered very
auspicious to start new ventures. The festival begins
with ritual bath and prayers and continues till late
night. It is generally held that Brahma created the
world on this day. Also Lord Vishnu is said to incarnate
himself, as Matsya. Brahma is the chief deity worshipped
this day. Ugadi also signifies the advent of spring with
colorful blossoms, green fields all heralding a new
beginning. The vibrancy of life signifying growth,
prosperity and well-being filling the hearts of people
with joy and contentment. On Ugadi the predictions are
made for the New Year among the chanting of mantras. The
preparations are made a week ahead with houses given a
thorough wash and shopping for new clothes. People also
decorate the entrance of their houses with fresh mango
leaves and draw colorful floral designs in front of the
houses.
Varamahalakshmi : The annual Lakshmi Pooja is celebrated
all over Karnataka in August. The origin of this puja
lies in the Vedic age. On this auspicious day married
women make offerings to Mother Lakshmi in the form of
garlands of cash, jewellary and other valuables. They
pray for prosperity, peace and happiness for their
families and husbands. All financial problems are said
to be solved after performing this puja. People meet
each other and women perform puja together. It is also
customary to offer vermilion or kum-kum to at least five
married ladies.
BANGALORE CULTURE :-
Bangalore's rich cultural heritage combined with its
technological and industrial achievements has made it
one of India's most happening cities. Culturally also
Bangalore is witnessing the revival of traditional art
in the form of dance, drama and art. Almost every aspect
of painting, pottery, weaving or theatre has been
restored and exists for us to enjoy creating an
incredible fusion of the old and the new. The IT boom
and intense corporate activity has attracted people from
all over as bees to the honeycomb. It has become a
melting pot for many cultures giving it a rich
cosmopolitan character. The city offers something for
every one-recreation areas, pubs and magical nightlife,
quick getaways and big shopping malls, thriving arts and
entertainment scene. It has become the style capital of
the country in a true sense. Bangalore's fancy
restaurants dish out everything from Mexican to
Polynesian fare with cool and sunny skyline playing
perfect host.
BANGALORE SHOPPING :-
If you enjoy shopping, you will enjoy Bangalore. From
the air-conditioned ambience of super stores like
Shopper's Stop and Kemp Fort to the bustling by-lanes of
Chickpet, Bangalore has something to offer every kind of
shopper. You could find yourself shopping for some of
the biggest brands in the world while strolling down
Brigade Road, or you could be engaged in friendly
haggling with a shopkeeper for an exquisite silk sari
somewhere in the City Market. Whether you are looking
for Kancheepuram silk or Swarovski crystal, chances are
you will find it in Bangalore. You just need to know
where to look.
BANGALORE CUISINE :-
Bangalore is a paradise for those who love good food.
The city offers a wide choice of cuisines, from the
traditional to the exotic. You can try the simple but
excellent fare offered at the several "idli" shops, and
the numerous bakeries. For a hearty meal, the city is
home to several restaurants serving anything from
continental to Chinese cuisine. To most people today,
eating is more convenience than a luxury. A wholesome,
hygienic meal can be had for as little as Rs. 20/- at a
string of Darshanis, or if you have deep pockets, you
can spend a few thousands at any of the star
restaurants. Check out 'Bangalorebest' Wine & Dine
above. Have a nice time and a great meal. Bars close at
11 p.m (last orders by 10.30 p.m). Some restaurants stay
open till midnight. Eating out after pub closing time is
best in the 24 hour coffee shops or at the bigger
hotels.
BANGALORE LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT :-
Bangalore offers the hard working IT professional a
variety of ways to unwind and relax. From watching the
latest Hollywood releases in the comfort of some of the
best theatres in the country to parasailing at the
Jakkur aerodrome, in Bangalore you can do it all. So
whether you prefer outdoor activity, pub hopping, eating
out, dancing or just relaxing by the pool at a swanky
resort with your family, Bangalore offers you a host of
choices.
BANGALORE RACES :-
The Bangalore Race Course is one of the finest in India.
Some of the biggest field stakes can be witnessed here.
The racing season lasts from November to March and May
and June.
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