Bangalore, the
capital of the Karnataka, is fifth largest city in India. The exact origin of
Bangalore is not known, but it is believed that the city was founded somewhere
in the 16th century. Bangalore lies at a distance of approximately 998 km from
Mumbai and 562 km from Hyderabad. Situated at an altitude of approximately 920
m above sea level, it is also known as the 'Garden City of India'. The
beautiful parks and gardens and tree-lined streets of Bengalooru make travel to
the city a pure pleasure. The year 2000 saw the introduction of Information
Technology in Bangalore and since then, the city has not looked back. It has
reaped the most out of the IT Boom in India and boasts of the highest
concentration of IT companies in the country. Today, Bangalore is known as 'The
IT Capital of India' and "The Silicon Valley of India'. The Bangalore city
is also very famous for its amazing nightlife. Some of the most happening
discotheques and pubs of the country are in Bangalore, making it one of the
most happening cities in India.
There are a number of places in Bangalore that are worth visiting, including
gardens, museums, palaces, temples, etc. One of the major attractions of the
city is the Vidhana Soudha, the State Secretariat, adorned with delicate
Dravidian architecture. For the nature lovers, there is the famous Cubbon Park,
stretching over an area of 250 acres. Not to be missed are the amazing museums
in the city, especially the Visvesvaraya Technological and Industrial Museum.
The Ulsoor Lake of Bangalore is also quite known for its beautiful locales and
boating facilities.
Even from education point of view, Bangalore is very popular. A large number of
students come to Bangalore every year to enroll in the various undergraduate as
well as postgraduate programs. The city also boasts of two excellent
institutions, namely Indian Institute of Management and Indian Institute