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Bangalore Leisure Info. Location. Things to Know. India’s 3 rd most populous city (5,8 million) Capital of Indian State of Karnataka Official Language: Kannada Home to many of the most well-recognized colleges and research institutions in India
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Things to Know • India’s 3rd most populous city (5,8 million) • Capital of Indian State of Karnataka • Official Language: Kannada • Home to many of the most well-recognized colleges and research institutions in India • Is known as the Silicon Valley of India because of its position as the nation's leading IT exporter • fastest growing major metropolis in India
Climate • Due to its high elevation (920m), Bangalore enjoys moderate climate. • Warmest months (February to May) • During July small possibility of wind and heavy rain because of south-west monsoons. • Lowest temperature ever recorded (7.8 °C) • Highest temperature ever recorded (38.9 °C) • SO THAT’S GR8!
Must See - VidhanaSoudha • Legislative House • Among the most imposing building s in India • Built by granite
Must See – Bangalore Palace • Constructed by the Maharajahs of Mysore • Price (ridiculous rates for India): • 200 rs to get inside • 500 rs to take photos even outside • 1000 rs for video • 10am to 5:30pm. Open all days, except Sundays. • Contains: • Elephant Head • Antique furniture • Paintings • Nude Paintings that spice things up! (Hurray!!!)
Must see - Omthara Kala Kuteera(Soothe your soul – Energize your Mind) • 40km from Bangalore (1h) • Oasis of peace & tranquility • Is described as “Heaven on Earth”
Must See – The Bull Temple • Legend has it that the temple was built to appease a marauding bull that stole local crops, and that the offering was effective with the bull subsequently leaving the area.
MUST SEE!!! – Shiva Temple • Free Entrance • Camera: 25 Rs
Must See – LalBagh Glass House • Romantic!!! Walk among lotus ponds, fountains, glass houses and stone formations
Must See – Bagmane Tech Park • The park is home to some of the most prominent companies in world like Yahoo!, Oracle Corporation, HP, Lenovo, Motorola, Novell, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Volvo, Dell.
Shopping & Fun • unique shopping experience on Sampige Road at Malleswaram in the traditional south Indian styled shops. • Experience the Bangalore pub scene, mostly around MG Road, Brigade Road, and Church Street.
Suggestions • We will have almost a full weekend and 2 weekday-afternoons for leisure. • Weekend (sightseeing: VidhanaSoudha, Bangalore Palace, Shiva Temple, Bull Temple) • Afternoons (Shopping, walks, relaxation, pubs, LalBagh Glass House) • Maybe: Full day tour with air-conditioned bus to the most important attractions of the city. (250 rs)
Sightseeing Map Bangalore Palace VidhanaSoudha Shiva Temple Bull Temple