Bengaluru - The Garden city of India
Bengaluru is nicknamed as the Garden City because of its greenery and gardens. Bengaluru also has many renowned colleges like Christ University and research centres. It is known as the Silicon Valley of India because it holds the highest position as the nation’s leading IT exporter.
Things to do in Bengaluru
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UB City: When you are in Bengaluru don’t miss a visit to UB City. It is India’s first luxury mall with mind-blowing interiors and a classy setup.
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Sky Bar: The most loved place in UB City is the rooftop Sky Bar which offers finger-licking food and splendid cocktails. UB City also hosts many exciting events like the Art Festival.
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Visit the Bull Temple: The Bull Temple is a beautiful religious shrine and is a must-visit.
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Water sports at Manchanabele: If you love boating and bird watching, you will be jingling all the way here. You can enjoy rappelling, swimming, and fishing here as well.
Tourist attractions in Bengaluru
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Bangalore Palace: This beautiful place was built by Chamaraja Wodeyar in 1887. The design of this place was inspired by England’s Windsor Castle. The royal family resides here even today and the palace is open to the public from 10 am to 5.30 pm on weekdays.
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Lalbagh Botanical Garden: An expansive Mughal-style garden originally built for Royalty which was earlier private, is now open to all. It was built by Haider Ali and later was extended by his son, Tipu Sultan. This lovely garden host around thousands of species of plants from around the world. The garden is open from 6 am to 7 pm throughout the year.
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Cubbon Park: It’s the largest park for walkers, joggers, and nature lovers. The park was named after the erstwhile Commissioner of Bengaluru, Sir Mark Cubbon.
Weather in Bengaluru
As Bengaluru is located at a height of around 900 meters, the city is blessed with salutary weather throughout the year. Be it winter or summer, the weather never reaches extremes.
Best time to visit Bengaluru
October to February is the best time to visit Bengaluru. With a plethora of lakes, gardens, and sightseeing destinations, this time of the year is the best for a memorable trip.
One can also visit the city from Match to May when winter months are over and the weather is pleasant and relaxing.
Airports in Bengaluru
Kempegowda International Airport: It is an international airport and is located 40 kilometres north near the village of Devanahalli. Its owned and managed by Bengaluru International Airport Limited ( BIAL ). IndiGo offers good connectivity from this airport on flights from Bengaluru to Port-Blair, Bengaluru to Agartala, Bengaluru to Dehradun and Bengaluru to Kozhikode.
IATA code – BLR
Address- KIAL Rd, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka.