Bengaluru- Garden City of India
Bengaluru is India's third-largest city which is referred to as the Garden City as well as India's Silicon Valley. There are beautiful parks and lakes surrounding the town. It has a beautiful combination of greenery where one can stroll around and modern malls with numerous craft breweries offering a refreshing drink.
Things to do in Bengaluru
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Visit Nandi hills which is a place of scenic beauty that will provide you with a panoramic view of the city.
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KR Market is among the largest Asian flower markets, situated at Bengaluru's heart. Here, one can see various products of copper, food stalls, fresh produce, spices, with a diverse crowd of people from various corners of the country. If you love to see modern art in a historic setting, you must visit the National Gallery of Modern Art. Artworks ranging from the 18th century to recent times are displayed here.
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Ulsoor Lake is the city's largest lake located at its centre. It is the best place to relax because of the serene environment.
Tourist attractions of Bengaluru
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Bangalore Palace is a place of exquisite beauty where you can find stained glass windows of pristine Gothic-style, furniture of Victorian style, along with 19th and 20th-century paintings. Cultural shows and other events are organised here.
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Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace has wonderful in-Islamic architecture, making it a great tourist attraction.
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Lalbagh Garden is reflective of the greenery in the city that enables a person to connect with nature.
Places to shop in Bengaluru
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One can get superior quality and trendy clothing for men and women in Dubai Plaza, along with designer shoes, imported perfumes, trending bags, cosmetics, etc. Bengaluru also has Tibetian Plaza where unique clothes are available. It is located on the Brigade Road.
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For shopping accessories or fashion jewellery, Commercial Street at Tasker Town is the best pick. Sportspersons would find it amazing as there are all kinds of sportswear and accessories available at inexpensive rates.
Best time to visit Bengaluru
October to February is the winter months with temperatures going as low as 10°C; this is the best time to visit the city. There are numerous lakes and gardens to visit, along with various sightseeing options and outdoor activities.
Modes of transport in Bengaluru
One can travel in Bengaluru through various intra-city commute modes such as buses, trains, autorickshaws, flights, Namma Metro, BMTC buses, KSRTC and private buses.
Weather in Bengaluru
Bengaluru is well-known for its cool and pleasant weather conditions. The hot season is generally dry and cloudy. In the rainy season, the weather is warm and humid.
Airports at Bengaluru
Bengaluru has one international airport, the Kempegowda International Airport, (IATA code: BLR) which is of 4000 acres and is situated 40 km away from the northern part of the city near Devanahalli village.