Immortalized Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka & Garden City of India, has been classified as 'A' class city. It’s a well-planned city, with avenues lined with trees, a number of parks, gardens and lakes. It also called the Silicon Valley of India, because of the high concentration of IT industry. The founding of the city is attributed to Kempegowda who laid the foundations of this city around 1537 AD.


Blessed with a salubrious climate, gardens & parks, natural lakes, architectural landmarks, shopping malls, the best restaurants and pubs in this part of the globe, business opportunities, Bangalore is the ideal gateway to India and beyond. Bangalore offers something for everyone-music and dance concerts, dramas, exhibitions, carnivals, conferences and more.


Its Location in India
Bangalore city is located in the southern part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern region of India. It is 3,113 feet (949 m) above sea level, on top of a ridge in the Karnataka plateau. Bangalore is 998 km from Mumbai (Bombay) and 562 km from Hyderabad. The climate of Bangalore is moderate and pleasant. Summers are mild (April-June) and winters are cool (October-February). The city experiences southwestern monsoon rains in June-August.


Climate
The climate of Bangalore is moderate and pleasant. Summers are mild and winters are cool. The city experiences southwestern monsoon rains from June-August.


Attractions in Bangalore

• Ulsoor Lake
  A picturesque lake withe several tree-shaded islands in it, ideal for picnicking. Boating facilities are available and there is a beautiful swimming pool that is part of the recreational complex near the lake.
• Cubbon Park
  In the heart of the city is the Cubbon Park. This beautiful 300 acre park built by Lieutenant General Sir Mark Cubbon in 1864 has public library and the museum. The Vidhan Soudha and many Greco-colonial style buildings of the British era like the Public Library and the High Court are located here.
• Bull Temple
  The Bull Temple is famous for the myth it carries and an impressive monolithic deity of Nandi, the celestial bull, hewed out in the typical Dravidian style of architecture.
• Vidhana Soudha
  The Pride of Banglore, this colossal granite building is one of the most prominent landmarks of the city. It houses both the Legislative Chambers of the State Government. This building is standing tribute to the Indian Temple architecture.

How to reach

• Air
  Bangalore Airport is about 8 kms. from the M.G. Road. There are number of daily flights to major cities of the country. Bangalore has direct international flights to Muscat, Sharjah, Frankfurt and Singapore. It is also a stopover for many international flights.
• Rail
  There are two railway stations in Bangalore the Bangalore city and Bangalore Cant. There are number of daily express trains from Bangalore to other cities of India.
• Road
  Major National Highways connects Bangalore to Chennai and Mumbai Other cities and towns of the state and neighboring states are also connected by road. The Main bus terminal in the city is opposite City Railway Station.