Bengaluru (also called Bangalore) is the capital of southern state of Karnataka, India. The center of India’s hightech IT industry, the city also called siliconvalley of India is also known for its parks and a vibrant nightlife. As Karnataka’s capital city its home to some of the world’s major IT corporations/MNCs, many startups and Indian tech companies. Bangalore is known for its pleasant climate throughout the year. Its elevation is the highest among the major cities of India.
The city’s history dates back to around 890 CE, in a stone inscription found at the Nageshwara Temple in Begur, The Begur inscription is written in Halegannada (ancient Kannada), mentions ‘Bengaluru Kalaga’ (battle of Bengaluru). It was a significant turning point in the history of Bangalore as it bears the earliest reference to the name ‘Bengaluru. In 1537 CE, Kempé Gowdā – a feudal ruler under the Vijayanagara Empire – established a mud fort considered to be the foundation of modern Bangalore and its oldest areas, or petes, which exist to the present day.
When Haider Ali seized control of the Kingdom of Mysore, the administration of Bangalore passed into his hands. It was captured by British East India Company after victory in Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in 1799 against TipuSultan, who returned the city to Maharaja of Mysore. Following India’s independence in 1947, Bangalore became the capital of Mysore State, and remained capital when the new Indian state of Karnataka was formed in 1956. The Kannada name, Bengalūru, was made official in 2006.
Bangalore is home to 7,700 millionaires and 8 billionaires with a total wealth of $320 billion making it the richest and the most expensive city in India. The region of modern-day Bangalore was part of several successive South Indian kingdoms. Bangalore’s reputation as the “Garden City of India” began in 1927 with the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the rule of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. Several projects such as the construction of parks, public buildings and hospitals were instituted to improve the city.[2] Bangalore played an important role during the Indian independence movement. Mahatma Gandhi visited the city in 1927 and 1934 and addressed public meetings here.
Kannada is the official language of Bangalore, but the city is multi-cultural. And multi-lingual city. The headquarters of several public sector undertakings such as BEL,HAL, NAL, BEML, CMTI and HMT are located in Bangalore. ] Bangalore is sometimes called as the “Pub Capital of India” and the “Rock/Metal Capital of India” because of its underground music scene and it is one of the premier places to hold international rock concerts. Bangalore is also home to many vegan-friendly restaurants and vegan activism groups, and has been named as India’s most vegan-friendly city by PETA India.
The city is famous for numerous well known building and locations such as Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, and many more. Well connected by rail, road and air with all major cities of India and abroad It is home to many well known educational and research institutions that draw students from across India and the world. It is home to numerous state-owned aerospace and defence organisations. The city also houses the Kannada film industry.
The city is location forcartoon gallery is located in the heart of Bangalore, dedicated to the art of cartooning, is the first of its kind in India The city is famous for Biannual flower shows are held at the Lal Bagh Gardens during the week of Republic Day (26 January) and Independence Day (15 August). Bangalore is known for its restaurant selling various types of cuisines. Roadside vendors, and stalls, selling South Indian, North Indian, Chinese and Western fast food are all very popular in the city.
Udupi restaurants are very popular and serve predominantly vegetarian, regional cuisine. The city is the sports capital of India and is hub for athletics, cricket, and football. For many years, Bangalore was known throughout India as the greenest, liberal and forward-thinking city known for its vibrant nightlife and pleasant climate. There are numerous hotels, resorta, lodges, and guest houses that provide luxurious, mid range and budget accommodation to tourist.
Tourism is not limited to big building but also temples, churches, and mosques. Some of them are Bull Temple, of Basavanagudi, Maha Bodhi Society Temple, SKCON Hare Krishna Temple, Maruthi Mandir, Gavi Gangadeshwara Cave Temple,,Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Shiva Temple, Banaswadi Hanuman Temple,,Babusapalya Dodda Ganesha Temple, Holy Trinity Church, St. Mary’s Basilica, Shelter House Church, St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, and Infant Jesus Shrine, Bangalore has excellent opportunity for adventure seekers namely Cycling, Trekking/Camping, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Go-karting., Hiking, Hill Climbing, Camping, and Cave exploration, being a rich metro city shopping scene here is amazing with numerous markets and shopping malls selling variety of local and branded products. Notable local scenic spots that attracts tourist and lovals alike are Lalbagh, Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park, Hesaraghatta Lake, Chamaraja Lake Reservoir. And Nandi Hills. There is something for everyone in Bangalore.
