Located 1000 m above sea level, this bustling capital city Of Karnataka, has a perpetual holiday atmosphere, thanks mainly to its picnic weather. Founded in 1337 by a local chieftain Kempe Gowda, Bangalore has seen much and imbibed even more. Rapid industrial growth has not taken away Bangalore's old-world charm. And a trip here can be truly delightful. Known as the Garden City and Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore offers you more than a day or two of sightseeing. There's always something going on here - music and dance concerts (both western and Indian), dramas, exhibitions, carnivals... you could go disco-hopping or pub-crawling. To the restaurants or to the movies. Or window-shopping. Or even for a round of golf.

City Sights

Vidhana Soudha. A magnificent building housing the State Legislature and Secretariat. It was conceived and executed by Kengal Hanumanthaiya, the then Chief Minister, in 1936. It is built entirely of Bangalore granite in the Neo-Dravidian style.

Attara Kacheri

This elegant two-storeyed building is directly opposite the Vidhana Soudha. It houses the State High Court. Within walking distance are the Public Library, the Government Museum, the Visveswaraya Industrial and Technological Museum and the Venkatappa Art Gallery.

Cubbon Park

This beautiful park, sprawling across 300 acres, was laid out by Lieutenant General Sir Mark Cubbon in 1864.

The Lalbagh was started by Hyder Ali in 1760 and later completed byTipu Sultan. This 240 acre landscaped park is home to some very rare species of plants. The Glass House inspired by the Crystal Palace in London, is the venue of an annual flower show. Bangalore Palace. Inspired by the Windsor Castle, this palace was built in the Tudor style by a Wodeyar king in 1887.