Bangalore Tourism |
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Bangalore or Bengaluru, popularly known as the Silicon Valley of India,
is the capital city of the South Indian state of Karnataka. Situated on
the Deccan Plateau, in the south-eastern part of the state, the city
experiences a moderate climate. History of BangaloreFrom the 50s, this beautiful city of gardens, also known as the Garden City, with its temperate climate, lovely bungalows, tree-lined broad avenues and laid back ambience was a pensioner's paradise.Bengaluru derives its name from the Kannada words ‘benda kalluru’, which means the land of boiled beans. According to legend, Veera Ballara, the Hoysala king, once lost his way during a hunting expedition. Wandering around, he met an old lady who gave him boiled beans to eat. In order to show his gratitude, he named the place, Benda Kalluru. Some historians believe that the name was derived from the ‘benga’ or ‘ven kai’ tree. Bangalore, as we know it today, was formed by Kempe Gowda. Formerly, Bangalore was ruled by a number of rulers and dynasties, including the Vijayanagara Empire and Tipu Sultan. A number of temples and monuments, which were built in the earlier days, are still a part of the city’s landscape. Major towns and subdivisions were formed during various rules. The city was sold to the rulers in Mysore in the earlier days and was later in the hands of the British whose rule continued till Independence. People & Culture of BangaloreBangalore has always seen a very diverse population, especially since modern times. It is a multi-cultural city permeating class, religion and language. Even though it is a cosmopolitan city, Bangalore holds on to its traditional features. Major festivals like Dasara, Deepavali, Ugadi, Sankranthi and Ganesh Chaturthi are celebrated with great pomp and fervour. There are a lot of festivals & events hosted in Bangalore like Karaga, Kadalekaye Parishe, Bangalore Habba, Lalbagh Flower Show and more. Bangalore is also a centre of renowned colleges, academic institutions, important central government establishments, scientific and research institutes and organisations.Bangalore has a very strong art and culture scene. It is home to various theatre groups; theatre platforms like Rangashankara and Jagriti and numerous art galleries that showcase established and emerging artists. Although Bangalore is a city rooted in tradition, it has a modern side to it. The city’s nightlife best reflects that. Various restaurants, lounge bars and pubs have been mushrooming across the city. Also, as it is a major IT hub, the city also has a huge population of expats. Things to do in BangaloreThe city also comprises a number of attractions, among which are the two botanical gardens, Lal Bagh (Glass House) and Cubbon Park. Other attractions include Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Bangalore Palace, Nandi Hills, Bannerghatta National Park and Mayo Hall. Vidhana Soudha, Visvesvaraya Museum, HAL Aerospace Museum, Bull Temple and ISKCON Temple draw a large number of tourists. The city is also home to one of the country’s biggest malls - Mantri Mall in Malleswaram.Food & Shopping in BangaloreThere are two distinct facets to shopping in Bangalore. Areas like M.G. Road, Brigade Road and Commercial Street are the lively places in the city and also paradise for shoppers. Apart from street shopping, Bangalore has a number of malls that house national and international clothes and accessories brands such as UB City, Mantri Mall and Garuda Mall among others. These brands range from high-end fashion houses to affordable labels. On the other hand, the old city has areas like Majestic, Chickpet and Cottonpet where a string of shops sell the most affordable gadgets, textiles and other items.Tourists have a host of food options to choose from when visiting Bangalore. The city has innumerable ‘Darshinis’ in every nook and corner where South Indian treats like idlis and dosas are offered. Bangalore also has a strong food culture, which is why it has restaurants serving world cuisine, right from French to Vietnamese. Travelling to BangaloreTravellers can reach Bangalore from any destination in India by air, rail and road. The Bangalore International Airport is connected with almost all major cities of the country and the world. The city has three major railway stations – Bangalore City Junction, Bangalore Cantonment and Yeshwanthpur Junction. The city is also well connected by buses run by the KSRTC and other private operators to regions within the state as well as neighbouring states.Travelling within BangaloreThe best way to explore Bangalore is by public transport. For a more organised tour, tourists can sign up for Bangalore holiday packages. The city has many Volvo buses too that ferry passengers to different areas within the city. Tourists can go on a ‘Bangalore Darshan’ organised by the State Tourism Department where they will be shown all the major attractions of the city. Local tour operators too organise such tours. Another option to travel within the city is by auto rickshaw or by hiring a taxi. The city also has the new Metro which connects M.G. Road to Byappanahalli, which itself has become a tourist hotspot.Accommodation options in BangaloreThere are numerous hotels in Bangalore. Areas like MG Road, Old Airport Road or Ulsoor have luxury hotels and suites. For more budget options, tourists can opt to stay in hotels near residential areas like Whitefield, Jayanagar or even near the Bangalore Railway Station. Another alternative is to book a number of service apartments located in localities like Indiranagar, Kormangala and Residency Road among other areas.Although, Bangalore is known for its pleasant weather throughout the year, winter is the best time to visit Bangalore. |
Friday 30 November 2012
Bangalore
Karnataka
Karnataka Tourism
About Karnataka Holidays
Welcome to Karnataka, a refreshing new brand
from the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC),
Karnataka's largest tour operator. Be it Heritage, Nature, Wildlife,
Beaches or Culture, there is something for everyone in Karnataka. And
this is where you can find it. All conveniently categorized and planned
for you. Our facilities and services across Karnataka have been crafted
to make your stay a most comfortable and joyous one.
Start your Karnataka Holiday here. As we would say in Kannada, “Swagatha, Suswagatha” or Welcome, Warm Welcome!
Karnataka Tourism-A Sneak Peek
Karnataka, in the South West of India is a prominent tourism hub,
attracting tourists from across the world. Karnataka tourism has seen a
boost owing to its capital, Bangalore emerging as the IT centre of the
country. The flourish in tourism has triggered the mushrooming of
resorts and home-stays across the state facilitating a better travel
experience.
Karnataka, in the South West of India is a prominent tourism hub,
attracting tourists from across the world. Karnataka tourism has seen a
boost owing to its capital, Bangalore emerging as the IT centre of the
country. The flourish in tourism has triggered the mushrooming of
resorts and home-stays across the state facilitating a better travel
experience.
Karnataka is geographically divided into the coastal region or
'Karavali', the hilly region or 'Malenadu' which encompasses the Western
Ghats and the plains or 'Bayaluseeme' Balayluseeme is further
classified into the northern and southern regions.
Climate
Karnataka basically has four seasons in a year, Summer, Monsoon,
Post-Monsoon and Winter. Post-monsoon from October-December and Winter
from January to February are the most pleasant time to visit.
Languages
Kannada is the official language of the state. Tulu, Kodava and
Konkani are other native languages spoken. The national language Hindi
is also spoken by the natives. With a lot of migration from other states
of the country owing to the development in the IT sector, the state now
has immigrants speaking Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu etc. Not to mention
that invariably English is widely spoken in the state.
Tourism in Karnataka
Karnataka tourism has a lot to offer in the 30 districts of the
state. The state throws a wide range of locations and spots for the one
struck by wanderlust whether he is an adventurer, an explorer or the one
who is simply smitten by unraveling scenic surprises.
Ranthambore
A tiny village that derives its name from two hills - Ran and Thambor, Ranthambhore in the state of Rajasthan is endowed with a magnificient environment. Its deciduous forests are rich in flora and fauna that inhabits a wide span of all species. A land, which boasts of a legendary history, was the stronghold of the Yadavas in the 8th century. Later in the 10th century, it came under rule of the mighty Chauhans, which continued as such till the Mughals acquired its possession.
Rathambore is a dream destination for wildlife enthusiasts. Famed for its avid wildlife, Rathambore proffers a picturesque ambiance with rocky smudges, lovely hills, pretty lakes, ponds and beautiful ravines. Its rugged terrain and strategic location in the midst of Vindhya and Aravalli ranges makes it a perfect asylum for those estranged and exotic breeds in the Animal Kingdom.
Rathambhore is famous for the Wildlife Sanctuary by the same name where one can witness the juxtaposition of wildlife, history and nature. Dotted with so many structures of the past, Ranthambhore offers the fabulous mixture of a heritage site as well as the magical charm of a rich wild life. The ruins of yesteryears, which are spotted through out the length and breadth of the forests give Rathambhore a unique and invigorating appeal.
A pictorial place with extensive range of dazzling landscapes, Rathambhore offers something unusual to its visitors. The mesmerizing ride through the undulating grasslands, gushing streams, open scrubs, densely wooded valleys, deep ravines flanked by steep peaks would definitely provide one with a rejuvenating vigor.
Ranthambhore would be the best place to squander if the traveler in you is quite proud of the rich legacy of an ancient township. Its majestic relics like the ruined pavilions, crumbling walls, wells, and other glittering edifices of kingships quench your thirst to be in the midst of a glorious past.
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West Bengal
West Bengal Tourism
Indian statesman Gopalkrishna Gokhale once said -- "....what Bengal thinks today, India thinks tomorrow!" Renowned worldwide as a thriving, dynamic centre for art & literature, West Bengal’s location, fascinating culture, people history and heritage have made this statement true in more ways than one.
West Bengal is located at the centre of the Eastern Region of India. It is the nation's fourth most populous state. The state of West Bengal borders the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Orissa, Sikkim and Assam and is strategically positioned with three international frontiers Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. It stretches for about 700 km, from the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal in the South to the Himalayan terrain in the North. Being such an important region of the Indian independence movement through the early 20th century, Bengal was divided in 1947 into two separate entities: West Bengal — a state of India — and East Bengal, which initially joined the new nation of Pakistan, before becoming part of modern-day Bangladesh in 1971. Agriculture is the main economic activity in the state.
Bengalis have led India in many fronts. If Subhash Chandra Bose is one of the most prominent freedom fighters from Bengal in the Indian independence, philosophers and social reformers such as Arabindo, Swami Vivekananda, and Raja Rammohan Roy have influenced Indian thoughts and ways of life. Bengali geniuses have enriched Indian literature, science and arts. It is Rabindranath Tagore’s sonar bangla which is the epitome of India's values and heritage. West Bengal has a long tradition in folk literature, evidenced by the Charyapada, Mangalkavya, and Shreekrishna Kirtana. In the nineteenth and twentieth century, Bengali literature was modernized in the works of authors such as Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Michael Madhusudan Dutt, Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, Jibanananda Das and Manik Bandyopadhyay.
West Bengal celebrates all religious and cultural festivals with great spirit. The state has all the diversities of nature and the widest variety of attractions which is a tourist’s dream. From the bustling and modern city such as the Kolkata mega polis which is the state capital, to the regions of serenity such as the Himalayan terrain in the north to the wild life of Sunderbans in the south, the state is endowed with all the diversities of nature. Oh So Bengal! With all these richness of culture, heritage, religion and enthusiasm West Bengal is shining bright. And with all these Bengal still thrive. Let us unfold the true Bengal – its history, its real nature, its ideals and its endeavours.
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