Bangalore is one of the fastest growing cosmopolitan cities in Asia. It is called the "SILICON VALLEY OF INDIA" with thousands of IT companies, and lots of outsourced jobs. It is an outsourcing hub where many of the critical projects from Fortune 500 companies are being done here.

Bangalore perfectly combines the old world charm with the modern outlook and facilities. Whichever age or interest group one belongs to, there is certainly something here at Bangalore that would hold your interest. From the beautiful scenic locations, the huge shopping malls which is any shopper's delight to eateries and cinema houses; Bangalore certainly is one city that caters to all your needs.

There are many tourist attractions including Cubbon Park, Lalbagh Gardens, Vidhana Soudha, Jawahar Bala Bhavan, Tippu's Palace, Government Aquarium, Gandhi Bhavan and more.

There are 2 major Parks the , which was started as a private garden by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, the Moghul rulers, is now being maintained by the state government. Today, the garden is a lush green paradise with an area of 240 acres in the heart of the city and a lake with boating facilities.

PLACES OF INTEREST AROUND BANGALORE

Mysore, the palace city with many attractions including 5 Beautiful palaces, One of the largest Zoos in the world, and the K.R.Saagar water reservoir with the famous Brindavan gardens , is at a distance of about 150kms .Now with the new highway in place, it takes less than 3 hours to drive down.

Nandi Hills ,at a distance of 60 kms is a lovely picnic spot offering great views from atop the hill…It has a vast expanse of lush grrenery and tropical forest and open spaces..there are a couple of restaurants , quite well maintained ..

Coorg, is another place of interest,situated at a distance of about 230 kms and known as "The Scotland of India" ,with its vast expanse of Coffee Estates and water falls it is a must visit place

It is also known as the Pub City of India ..with more than 200 pubs scattered all over the city….but as of now , they all close at 11.30 pm.

Travel Notes and Safety Tips

Bangalore safety tips will help you in avoiding any unforeseen eventualities as far as possible. Always remember that these small little tips, if followed carefully, can make your stay smooth as well as enjoyable. In the following lines, we have provided a number of safety tips for those planning to travel to Bangalore. Read on to know the safety guidelines for Bangalore travelers.

Do not trust your taxi drivers or tourist guides too much. Always maintain a safe personal distance from them.

Do not venture alone at secluded places during nighttime. In case you are going out at night, always roam around in a group.

Do not carry too much cash with you. Keep the excess cash as well as other valuable items in your room and lock them up properly.

Do not keep your wallet in the back pocket. It is better to keep it in the side pocket of the trousers or the jacket.

Always maintain decency and decorum while visiting religious places. Do not wear revealing clothes while at a temple or a gurdwara.

Always keep a photocopy of all the important documents, like passport, ID, etc, with you.

Always gather some information about the places you are going to visit beforehand. It will prevent you from being misguided by others.


Bangalore has some of the finest restaurants catering to all kinds of tastes. There are the major American fast food chains like the Pizza hut, Mcdonald, KFC and others…and innumerable Indian food of all kind…The Tandoori joints, Mughlai food, Sea food, Vegetarian and many Chinese, Japanese, Mexican restaurants, most of them at very reasonable prices.