Bangalore is a magnificent town located in the South Indian state of Karnataka and is rightly called as the "Garden City" because of the presence of lush green gardens and well-maintained parks in the city. Trendy hangouts and an ever-increasing population of young professionals have given the capital of Karnataka a vibrant image. One can enjoy the sizzles of tradition along with the scurry of swift urban life. Placed at an altitude of 920 meters and with a very pleasing ambiance, the city studded with well laid parks and gardens, tree flanked avenues, magnificent buildings and vigorous bazaars. This city would definitely arise the romantic feelings hidden beneath your soul.

A city pulsating with energy, Bangalore has indeed come a long way from being the sleepy cantonment town that it was during the British Raj. Originally a sedate and stately city, characterized by its quiet, broad streets and lush green spaces, Bangalore has recently been transformed into a major business hub for south India and is known by some as India’s ‘Silicon Valley’.

The Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore portrays a multi linguistic society whose life is centered around the posh techno city offices. Bengaluru, as the city is officially called, is the final word in the IT field. As the city is bursting with the presence of several MNCs, Bangalore plays a significant role in the future of India. Being home to various public sector undertakings, software companies, heavy industries, telecommunications, aerospace, heavy equipment, machine tools, and defense organizations, Bangalore has developed into one of India's foremost fiscal centers and is referred to by CNN as one of the "finest places to do business in the hyper world".

Bangalore which is now officially known as Bengaluru is a derivative of the words Benda Kalooru. It is said that in the year 1120 AD, when the Chola King Veera Ballalla reached this place after losing his way in the jungle during a hunting trip, an old lady offered him shelter for the night and served him baked beans for dinner. As a sign of gratitude to the lady, the King constructed a town and named it Benda Kalooru which means baked beans. The present city of Bangalore took shape courtesy the visionary efforts Kempe Gowda, the modern architect of Bangalore who built a mud fort in the city and made it the province of the Vijayanagara Empire. Many emperor ruled Bangalore after the fall of the Vijayanagara Empire.

In 1689 Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb leased Bangalore to Chikkadeva Raja Wodeyar. At this time the city became part of the Kingdom of Mysore. In 1759 soon after the death of Krishna raja Wodeyar II, Haider Ali - Commander-in-Chief of Mysore Army declared himself the ruler of Mysore. Haider Ali created much trouble for the then east India Company. Later after the death of Haider Ali, His able son Tipu Sultan became the ruler. From the beginning he went into conflict with the British. Tipu Sultan for his courage and chivalry came to be known as the Tiger of Mysore. However, in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in 1799 Tipu Sultan faced a defeat and Bangalore was eventually incorporated into the British East Indian Empire. In the year 1831, Bangalore was made the regional administrative city and a huge cantonment was built here.

Bangalore experienced speedy development during the periods 1941-51 and 1971-81, by the influx of scores of immigrants from other parts of the state. Subsequent decades had shown a sustained development with the arrival of private companies and multi national companies. Towards the end of the 20th century, Bangalore has become the focal point of India’s IT revolution.

So what are you waiting for? Make your trip to Bangalore, one of the most pleasant and gratifying ones since Bangalore abounds in the architectural wonders and is also an entertainment hub that would satiate all your desires, no matter whether they are sightseeing, recreation, cuisine or lavish shopping. There is no dearth of the places to visit in Bangalore and your holidays in Bangalore will surely be a rewarding one. Tourism of Bangalore has been doing a great job. From hotels to financial institutions, it is easy to find your requirements here. The roads are broad and well connected and transportations are easily available. Bangalore also acts as a base from where you could move onto exotic places like Ooty, Kodaikanal, Mysore, Coorg, Conoor, Chikmangloor etc.