Bengaluru
The Garden City of India, Bengaluru is the capital city of Karnataka. The city enjoys a pleasant climate all year long and thus, remains a fascinating holiday destination among travellers. The city has seen a remarkable growth in terms of IT industries sprawling here. Here you will find some of the biggest malls apart from pulsating eateries and pubs. This is the reason why Bengaluru is counted among the most livable cities of India.
If you are looking for some peace in the busy city of Bengaluru, then there cannot be a better place than Nandi Hills. It stands at a height of 4851m above ocean level and remains a perfect weekend getaway. Visit here to catch stunning views of nature, astonishing greenery, fresh breeze and endless serenity. For nature walks, Cubbon Park is also a perfect spot in the city. The park has rich flora and fauna and here you can spot numerous flowerbeds, bamboo trees, statues and buildings. It is a great place for nature-lovers, joggers, naturalists and botanists. ??Lal Bagh Botanical Garden is another magical garden which is a treasure trove of natural beauty. The garden has been beautified with well-laid out streets, open spaces and impressive cultivation.
Architecture lovers will surely fall in love with Vidhana Soudha, a historical monument with 300 rooms. Each room here has been planned in Dravidian style of engineering. Today it acts home to the State Legislature and the Secretariat of Karnataka. Also visit the charismatic Bangalore Palace which draws travellers with its impressive carvings and unique building styles. The royal residence has 35 rooms each of which looks majestic. Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace also takes you back into the history of India. This was once the Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan, a known Mysore ruler. The palace is made of teak wood and features impressive Indo ?Islamic design. ?The palace has a horticulture department apart from a bountiful garden with emerald lawns.
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is another prominent attraction in Bengaluru where thousands of travellers visit to explore the Sky Theatre. Sky Theatre showcases beautiful visuals with the help of animations, special-effects and video clippings.
How to Reach:
By Air: Kempe Gowda International Airport is one of busiest airports in India.
By Rail: The Bangalore City and Yeshwantpur Junction are two major rail heads in the city of Bangalore connected with all regions of India.
By Road: Travellers can easily accessed by road from cities like Mumbai, Goa, Chennai, Hyderabad, etc.