The ancient tradition, a unique confluence of natural beauty and modernity, has always been the centre of attraction in terms of Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka and tourism. The 5th metropolis of the country Bangalore is famous for its attractive lush green trees, skyscrapers, and adorned markets. Called India's Silicon Valley, Bangalore has well-preserved ancient forts and temples to sign the magnificent architecture of this city. In 1537 a settlement was established by Kempegowda, a commander of the Vijayanagara Empire. Earlier this city was known as Garden City.
But due to the huge boom in the IT sector, it is now known as Silicon Valley. Bengaluru falls in the south-east of Karnataka, and the city lies in the middle of the Mysore plateau. The city's economy got a big boost with companies like Infosys, Wipro and TCS becoming head offices here. Apart from this, companies like LG, Samsung and IBM also have offices in Bengaluru.
Tourist attractions in Bengaluru
Tourist places in Bangalore always have people who appreciate art, corporate culture, parks, heritage buildings, and busy markets, and these places are crowded. The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, The Aquarium, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Vidhan Soudha, Bannerghatta National Park etc. are well-known tourist destinations. Tipu Fort, built by Camagonda in 1537 AD, Alsur Lake, Visvesvaraya Museum, Bangalore Palace, Nandi Hills, Pearl Valley, Bannerghatta and Bal Bhavan are places to enjoy and make the most out of the journey.
Things to do in Bengaluru
Bangalore is surrounded by some pristine hills with gorgeous waterfalls. You can probably take a day from your trip to spend on trekking up one of the peaks. Bangalore certainly has a nightlife that can well be on par with that of Mumbai or Delhi. Many restaurants serve you with all types of foods like Chinese, Thai, Italian, and different flavours of Indian foods. For shopping lovers, this place is also a heaven as you can shop for various things.
Airport in Bengaluru
Bengaluru Airport also known as Kempegowda International Airport is an international airport serving Bangalore.
- Airport address: KIAL Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560300
- Airport IATA code: BLR