Capital of the state of Karnataka (India), formerly known as Bendakalooru, Bangalore is considered as “The City of Cooked Beans”.
Its true charm lies in the way in which it has elegantly blended its past as a British temporary headquarters with its present status as one of the most cosmopolitan and progressive cities in South Asia . Today it is the “home” of some of the most important high-tech industries in India.
Places to visit in Bangalore
In the city limits we can find Vidhana Soudha . This is the largest official building in the country. Its large gardens are open to the public, but we will need permission to visit them.
In the same area we will find the Cubbon Park . It occupies almost 1.5 square km. Inside it we will find the Central State Library .
In the central area of the city, where the City Market is located , we will find the Summer Palace of Sultan Tipu and the Hyder Ali Fortress , which is currently a museum with military objects from previous times. Also near the market we will find the most impressive mosque, Jama Masjid .
If what you are looking for is something more spiritual, you cannot miss: the Bull Temple , famous for its monolithic statue of a Nandi , the temple of the International Society for Krishna Knowledge (ISKCON), and The Church of the Child Jesus in Viveknagar, where devotees of any belief flock.
If you prefer shopping , don’t worry, you can find in its malls (they are its newest attraction) from the latest designer clothes, exquisite silks and traditional crafts on Commercial Street and Brigade Road .