Bangalore tourism India

General info

The capital of Karnataka state is thriving modern business center, dubbed the 'Silicon Valley' of India, whose gracious garrison town features are being remodelled in the image of India's mall-loving middle class. Tourist brochures call Bangalore the 'Garden City', but nothing could be further from the truth. It's attractions are limited, but it does have a congenial climate and good transport connections, and it's a useful place to arrange trips to Karnataka's national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Population 5.2 million Altitude 920 metres Telephone code 080 Temperature Summer - Max. : 35, Min. : 20; Winter - Max. : 28, Min. : 14 Rainfall 86 cms (June and October). Season Throughout the year. (Sep. to March is the best time)

Bangalore hotels

Five Star (Deluxe) Hotels

Leela kempinski Oberoi Taj West End Lalit ashok ITC Windsor luxury collection

First class Hotels

Park Taj residency Taj Gate way Regaalis Royal orchid Royal orchid central Ramada Royal orchid resorts Royal orchid suites Golden landmark Fortune Select JP Cosmos Fortune select trinnity Solitaire Pride Hotel Chancery Tranquil orchards

Budget Hotels

Maia beacon residences Hotel 18 wood inn Bangalore international Radha hometel Savannah sarovar premire 37th Cresecent AJ international Bw capitol Comfort Inn vijay residency Evoma Ginger Jaya mahal palace Monarch luxur Monarch Vintage residency Hotel Pai viceroy Hotel Residence(Indira Nagar) Hotel Residence (M.G Road) Hotel Citadel Hotel Chevron Casa-de-Bengluru Mapple Whitefield

Sightseeing
Vidhana soudha	Cubbon park	Government museum
Tipu's summer palace	ISKCON temple	Karwar
The Fort and Tipu Sultan's Palace	Gangadhareswara cave temple	Bull temple
Durgah of hazrat tawakkal mastan shah suharawardi	Jumma masjid	St mary's cathedral
Venkataramanswamy temple

Excursions
Whitefield ashram	Bannerghatta national park	Nrityagram
Nandi hill	Hessarghatta Lake

Entertainment

Bars : Most of the pubs are fairly undistinguishable male-dominated theme bars, and they tend to have carefully structured seating arrangements that prevent too much social interaction between strangers women are often quarantined in 'family only' areas. Bars are open lunchtime and from 5 to 11 pm. Nearly all bars serve snacks. Pub world : It manages to squeeze a British pub, German Beer Hall, Wild West saloon and Manhattan cocktail bar into one room, though you may well have a problem realising which one you are meant to be in. It's probably the plushest and most convivial the MG Road area pubs. Nasa : On Church St, is decked out like a spaceship and has laser shows, a young crowed, MTV and mega-decibel music. If you like this place, you will also like sleazy Underground on MG Road, which is modelled on a London tube station. New night watchman : Near Berrys Hotel, has a nifty cubist park bench arrangements, a few bar stools and, thankfully, no theme decor. Black cadillac : At 50 Residency Road, has quieter music, more expansive drinks and a cover charge on Friday and Saturday night. Concorde : On Airport Road, is where everyone goes when the pubs close. Cinema hall : The Plaza on MG Road and the Galaxy on Residency Road both show first-run English-language films. Regional films are best watched at one of the many cinemas along KG Road in Gandhi Nagar.

Travel info

Air : Bangalore is connected by air with Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Mumbai, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram. Rail : Bangalore is connected by rail with cities all over India. Road : Bangalore is connected by road with national highways throughout the country .All types of tourist buses are easily available on hire.

Shopping

Bangalore is a good place to purchases silk, sandalwood and rosewood items, and Lambani tribal jewellery. The most pleasant shopping experience is to be found on Commercial St, north of MG Road. This street is home to a number of silk, handicraft and shops. Stunning, hand-embroidered saris are reasonably priced and fabric is cheaper here than in the silk emporiums lining MG Road. HMV House on St Mark's Road has a selection of Hindi cassettes and CD's and a small range of western tapes

Places to eat

Ulla's Refreshments On the first floor of General Hall, MG Road, is a local favourite and a great spot for snacks and south Indian vegetarian dishes. US Pizza On Church St, markets the best pizzas in the city. Coconut Grove Also Church St, is a friendly, semi open-air restaurant with a mouthwatering array of Keralan, Goan and Coorg regional dishes. Rice Bowl On Bridge Road, is a cosy Chinese joint run by Titbetans. Shanbhag Cafe On Residency Road, dishes up decent south Indian thails and north Indian variety. New Vectoria Hotel On Residency Road, has a nice shady Indian garden restaurant and an old-fashioned dining hall that are both interesting. Casa Piccolo 131 Residency Road, justly receives enthusiastic raves from travellers, another western-style eatery. Lakeview Milk Bar At 38 MG Road, and Baskin & Robbins, on Residency Road, are the places to go for ice cream.

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