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Bangalore is the "Garden City of India" with its many gardens and boulevards. Its pleasant climate and laid back charm attracted many senior citizens and thus later on came to be called at "the retired man's paradise". With the multinational Computer companies setting up their offices here and its the rich technical expertise found in the city gave it the name of "Silicon City". And of course what is Bangalore without all its Pubs. Its is now also called the Pub City with over 200 Pubs all over the town. 

The capital of Karnataka Bangalore ranks as one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. Its pleasant climate, friendly people, and its highly educated population have made this the Silicon Valley of India with almost all Computer related multinationals setting up their India head office at Bangalore. Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister termed this as "India's city of the future".

In the year 1120 AD, the Chola King, Veera Ballalla ruled the Deccan plateau or the South of India. On a hunting trip in the forest he lost his way. After a long search he met an old lady in the forest who offered him shelter for the night and served him baked beans for dinner. To show his gratitude to this lady for having saved his life, the King constructed a town and named it as Benda Kalooru which means Baked Beans. Later in 1537, a local chieftain, Kempe Gowda helped design this town and give it its modern shape. 

Bannerghatta National Park 
22 Kms south of Bangalore is this park which offers tiger and lion safari, crocodile farm and a mini zoo. This is a good picnic spot for the family. 

The Big Banyan Tree
28 Kms west f Bangalore at Ramohalli is this gigantic tree spread over three acres of land.

Nandi Hills 
A small hill station about 60 Kms from Bangalore, this was a popular summer retreat of both Tipu Sultan and the British. This is located 4850feet above sea level.

Mekadatu 
In Kannada mean Goat's Leap. This is a beautiful picnic spot where the river Cauvery squeezes through a narrow gorge.

Nrityagram Dance Village 
An exclusive dance village built by the renowned architect Gerard da Cunha. There are several conducted tours to this place that will include explanation on Indian philosophy, dance demonstrations and a truly home grown vegetarian lunch.

Bangalore is well connected to all the major cities of the country, by air, rail and road.

Road: Bangalore is connected to some of the major cities of India through the National Highways NH4, NH7 & NH48. 
Rail: Bangalore is connected to all the major junctions of India. 
Air: Bangalore is connected Nationaland International places.

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