Bangalore Information
Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka, is known for its different
names , India's Silicon Valley', 'Garden City', 'Pub City', 'Shopper's
Paradise'. The present city was founded in 16 th centuary and since then
it is an important administrative centre. Bangalore is the seventh
largest city of Karnataka and endorses many gardens.
History
Bangalore derives its name from an ancient legend associated with it.
According to the myth, King Veera Ballala, a ruler of the Hoysala
dynasty, was separated from his troupe, while hunting in the jungle.
Tired, he stumbled upon a tiny shack where an old woman gave him the
only food she had - a plate of 'benda kaalu' or boiled beans. The king
called this place as 'benda kaalu ooru' or 'village of boiled beans'.
This was later converted to 'Bangalore', an anglicized form.
Getting There
Bangalore is easily accessible by air, road and rail.
By Air:
The airport is 13 km from the city and flights are available to all
major cities.
By Road
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses and goa
roadways operate here.
By Rail
Banglore has two major railway staion and are connected to all major
cities
Tourist attraction
Bull temple
It has huge granite monolith of Nandi and was built by Kempegowda. It
is a symbolic monument of the 16th century depicting dravidian style
architecture. The statue of the bull is carved out from a single stone
and it’s original colour was grey.
Tipu’s Palace
This summer retreat of Tipu was built in Teak wood. Built in 1791, the
palace houses museum that has a collection of artefacts relating to
Hyder Tipu regime.
Bangalore Palace
Built in 1187 A.D., the palace is modeled on the lines of Windsor
castle in England. The palace flaunts turreted bastions,
battlements,fortified towers and archways
Bannerghatta National Park
The 25,000 acre park houses elephant, gaur, leopard, jackal, fox, wild
pig, sloth bear, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer, common langur,
bonnet macaque, porcupine and the hare.
North of the Park lies interesting features for tourists that includes
lion and tiger safari, a herbivore safari, a mini zoo, a reptile park, a
museum and a mini aviary .
