Bangalore Tourism

Bangalore, also called as Bengaluru, is the capital of the Karnataka state. Bangalore is nicknamed "The Garden City of India" and was once called a pensioner's paradise. The city was inducted in the list of Global Cities and graded as a "Beta World City" in the year 2009.

Look At The Brief History of Bangalore!

Local folklore has it that a 10th century king, Veera Ballala lost his way in the forest while on his hunting. He arrived at the house of an old lady who offered him her simple meal of simmered beans. Since then it was called "Benda Kalu Uru". 

Bangalore gained significance in the 18th century, when it became a significant fort town, under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan of Mysore. In the year 1831, the British made it the local administrative town and established a large-scale cantonment here. 

Post Independence, Bangalore has become a commercial center and today it also has the distinction of being the IT hub of India and is fondly called "the Silicon Valley of India".

Travel to Bangalore

Bangalore has also been the administrative center of the Karnataka state since long time. Bangalore is amongst the most visited tourist destinations in South India. 

The chronicled, religious and contemporary tourist spots make tours and travels in Bangalore memorable. 

Tourism in Bangalore is booming and many important tourist attractions are especially apt for a trip with the family, such as the  Aquarium of Bangalore, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium will display the solar system, the Jawahar Lal Bhavan for miniature train rides, and a combination of horticulture and recreation in the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens.

Tipu Sultan and Bangalore palace rank amidst the most traveled historical monuments in Bangalore, while for amusement and theatrical events, visit Ravindra Kalakshetra or Rangashankara or Town Hall.

A charming place visited, the town of Bangalore is attractively decorated with parks, lakes, fountains and flower beds. It also serves as a flawless stopover for some very beautiful locations nearby encompassing Mysore and the Jog Falls.

For the spiritually inclined visitors the temples in Bangalore are a must visit. Bangalore is home to ISKCON temple, Bull temple, Shiva temple, Gavi Gangadhareswara cave temple, Someshwara Temple and Venkataramanaswamy Temple. 

Bangalore also has the aquarium and the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium for the science lovers. For picnics, the Ulsoor lake is the perfect location. For the fitness lovers there are many yoga hubs in Bangalore.

In terms of accommodation Bangalore boasts budget hotels and holiday resorts. While on a shopping spree in Bangalore check out the traditional handicraft pieces, like silk saris, intricately carved sandalwood pieces and tribal jewelry. Established in the year 1537, Bangalore has now been a kaleidoscope of striking colours.



Mysore and its endless cultural views are exceedingly well liked, with many people traveling here for its Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens alone. Tourists with a taste of the great outdoor activities will enjoy the undertakings in Ramanagaram, where both rock climbing and hiking trail facilities are available.

For something a little more distinct and especially close to Bangalore, consider visiting the 400-year-old giant Banyan tree at Ramohalli and the Indian dancing samples at the Nrityagram dance town. Bangalore is one of the perfect places for those planning to visit Southern India, with many appealing spots nearby.

Apart from this, Bangalore is one of the most important tourist place visited for natural beauty, historical and religious shrines in the country. Lal Bagh and Cubbon park are the famous points for natural tourism in the city. 

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Mayo Hall, Bangalore palace, Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological museum are coming under the historically significant tourist destinations. Bull Temple, Gavi Gangadhareswara Temple and St. Mary's Basilica are the examples of the religious spots in the city.


The Bangalore city has so many sobriquets like the Silicon Valley of India, Garden City, Pub City and so on. It is one of the prettiest cities in the country to travel, known for its wonderful climate throughout the year. 

Bangalore is contributed with tall tree lined roads & many parks adding to its greenery, hence the name Garden City is well appropriate. 

Experience a Wonderful Shopping in Bangalore

Shopping in Bangalore can be a fascinating experience because Bangalore has certain thing to offer every kind of tourist. If they are looking for a Kancheepuram silk or Swarovski crystal, definitely will find it in the city.

Commercial Street is one of the busiest and crowded shopping areas in Bangalore. The shops are filled with shoes, art decors, jewelry, stationery, travel kits, sports goods and novelties. 

How to Reach Bangalore?

There are many traveling options are available during the travel to Bangalore. They are:

By Air/Flight

Bengaluru International Airport (IATA: BLR) is established in Devanahalli, 40 km from the MG road (Center of Banglore city) and 30 km from the Bangalore railway station. The new airport is among India's busiest and most modern. 

There are a number of flights to significant towns like Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. All the international services have their offices situated in Bangalore.

Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) operates buses from diverse points of the town every 15 mins to the Bangalore International airport.  

By Train

The Bangalore City Railway Station is the main railway station in Bangalore. Most of the important cities are connected with Banglore railway station. 

There are many express trains from Bangalore to other cities of the country. Many super fast trains such as Brindavan, Shatabdhi and Lalbagh express connect Bangalore to Chennai.

By Road

Bangalore has a big bus station, which is near to the railway station. A well maintained network of roadways connected with major cities like Mysore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. 

For making the sightseeing spots of Bangalore, KSRTC is operating the regular buses. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) arranging a number of excursions and tours around the city.

Life in Bangalore

Bangalore today is one of the major IT hubs of India. People may not find it easy once planning a tour and travel in Bangalore which is aerating a distinctive South Indian culture amidst the spic and span network of streets and towering edifices. 

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