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Bangalore
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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