Agra is
the most famous tourist attraction. It is home of some
of the finest monuments of the Mughal period like
stunning Taj Mahal (the finest example of Mughal
architecture in India and a symbol of eternal love),Agra
Fort, Jehangir's Palace, Shish Mahal, Jama Masjid, Tomb
of Itmad-ud-daulah, Akbar's Mausoleum, and the Mariyam's
Tomb, toname a few. Agra was always the seat of the
Mughals. There are many hotels that provides comfort and
luxuries to its customers. They provide facilities like
business center, swimming pools, conference rooms etc.
Hotel Le Meridien
Address: #28, Sankey Road, Bangalore, India
Rooms:
201 Rooms
Location: 12 kms. from
Bangalore Airport , 2 kms from Railway Station, 2 kms from
Bus Stand.
This expanse of
greenery is one of India's most beautiful botanical gardens. It was
laid out by Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan in the 18th century, Within
the Gardens there is a beautiful lake with a water spread area of
1.5 Sq.Kms dotted with picturesque tiny islands.
In 1864 Sir Richard
Shankey, the chief engineer of Mysore, laid out the Cubbon Park. The
park was named after the longest serving Commissioner of Bangalore -
Sir Mark Cubbon. A lush grassy expanse with flowerbeds, shady bowers
and flowering trees, Cubbon Park is a haven for thousands of
strollers and breeze seekers.
The Karnataka
janapada trust manages this museum where many rare masks, artifacts
and costumes are displayed. It also boasts of an impressive
collection of folk music and videos of folk dances. It is located at
Kumara Park West, Sheshadripuram.
Bangalore Palace
Usoor Lake
Vidhan Soudh
Set in
the middle of the greenery of a sprawling garden is the Maharaja's
Bangalore Palace. Constructed in 1887 in lines of Medieval Castles
of England and Normandy, Bangalore Palace resembles the Windsor
castle.
Located in the old
contonment area, it was a place of prominence in the early years of
last century. Extended over an area of 125 acres, the lake was
constructed in the 2nd century by Kempe Gowda II. It is a major
tourist attraction and has a boat club too.
The granite building
towering over Cubbon park houses the Secretariat and the
Legislative Assembly. Built in a Neo-Dravidian style, this is one of
India's most magnificent public buildings.
How to reach
Bangalore
By Air
By Rail
By Bus
Regular flights
operate from Bangalore to Calcutta, Bombay, Delhi, Chennai,
Hyderabad, Trivandrum, Panaji, Kochi etc. Bangalore Airport is
13 km east of the City Station. It is also a stopover for many
international flights.
Bangalore is connected to all major Indian cities by
rail.Bangalore is connected to the rest of the country both by
metre gauge and broad gauge rail services. lt is an important
railway station on the southern railway network.
Major National Highways connects Bangalore to Chennai and
Mumbai. Other cities and towns of the state and neighboring
states are also connected by road. The Main bus terminal in the
city is opposite City Railway Station.
Events in
Bangalore
Dussehra
Sankranti/Pongal
Ugadi
The pride of
Karnataka's festivals is Dussehra. It is a celebration that lasts
for ten days.The rulers of Vijayanagara Empire used to celebrate
Dussehra with remarkable brilliance. The rulers of Mysore continued
the tradition.
Sankranti is
celebrated as 'Pongal' in Bangalore. It is a highly revered
festivals celebrated in South India to mark the harvesting of crops
by farmers.
Ugadi marks the
beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon's
orbit.
Culture
Bangalore, the
capital of Karnataka State is one of India's most charming
cities.Bangalore's rich cultural heritage combined with its
technological and industrial achievements has made it one of
India's most modern cities.The IT boom and intense corporate
activity has attracted people from all parts of the country.It
has become a melting pot for many cultures giving it a rich
cosmopolitan character. The city offers something for every
one-recreation areas, pubs and magical nightlife, quick getaways
and big shopping malls, thriving arts and entertainment
scene.Culturally also Bangalore is witnessing the revival of
traditional art in the form of dance, drama and art. Almost
every aspect of painting, pottery, weaving or theatre has been
restored and exists for us to enjoy creating an incredible
fusion of the old and the new.
Weather
The climate of
Bangalore is moderate and pleasant.Bangalore enjoys a very
agreeable climate and it is free from extremes. You can visit
the city any time of the year and enjoy the salubrious climate.
But the best time to visit is between September and March.
Last Minute Guide
Shopping At
Bangalore
Bangalore is a good
place to shop for the various specialties of this state. Among these
are Mysore silks, sandalwood and sandalwood items, inlay work with
rose wood, brass and ivory artifacts, and lamina jewellery. You
could find yourself shopping for the some of the biggest brands in
the world while strolling down Brigade Road, or you could be engaged
in friendly haggling with a shopkeeper for an exquisitesilk sari
somewhere in the City Market. Whether you are looking for
Kancheepuram silk or Swarovski crystal, chances are you will find it
in Bangalore.
Cuisines of
Bangalore
Bangalore is a good
place for those who love good food. The city offers a wide choice of
cuisines, from the traditional to the exotic. International Cuisine
can be savoured at any of the following eateries: The Peacock,
Tycoons, Manhattans, Madison Square, The Regency, Shezwan.
Continental Food can be found at the Lotus, Jockey Club and Le
Jardin among others.South Indian meals can be found at Karavalli or
Coconut Groove among many others in the city.For Vegetarian dishes,
the Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR), Udupi Sri Krishna Bhavan, Woodlands,
Kamat Hotel, Chalukya Samrat and Sukh Sagar Food Complex have some
excellent choices that will keep you going back for more.
Hospitals in Bangalore
Banks/Money Changers
Þ
Mallya Hospital
Þ
Allahabad Bank 2, Kempe Gowda Road, Bangalore
Þ
Bowring and Lady Curzon
Þ
Punjab National Bank 27, Mg Rd, Bangalore
Þ
Victoria Hospital
Þ
The State Bank of India 48, Church Street, Bangalore
Þ
Sanjay Gandhi Hospital
Þ
Syndicate Bank Gandhinagar, Bangalore
Þ
Garden City Hospital
Þ
Central Bank of India 71, Millers Rd, Bangalore
Post Offices in Bangalore
Sports in
Bangalore
Þ
B K J Circle
Þ
Chess-Chess International club of bangalore
Þ
Avenue Road
Þ
Lawn Tennis-Karnataka State Lawn Tennis
Association
