Bangalore Travel Guide
Bangalore General Information:
Area : 190 sq. kms.
Altitude : 920 m above sea level.
Temperature
Summer : Max. : 35, Min. : 20.
Winter : Max. : 28, Min. : 14.
Rainfall : 86 cmm
Languages : Kannada, Hindi, English, Tamil.
Bangalore Introduction 
The capital of Karnataka state is thriving modern business center, dubbed the
'Silicon Valley' of India, whose gracious garrison town features are being remodelled
in the image of India's mall-loving middle class. It likes to think it's more
in tune with Mumbai and Manhattan rather than the rest of Karnataka, and has
been scathingly described as a city ' in search of a soul '. The pace of life,
like the intellectual and political climate, is brisk. hardly a day goes by
without some new controversy boiling over across the front pages of it's also
regarded as one of India's most progressive and liberal cities, as far as social
attitudes go. Tourist brochures call Bangalore the 'Garden City', but nothing
could be further from the truth. It's attractions are limited, but it does have
a congenial climate and good transport connections, and it's a useful place
to arrange trips to Karnataka's national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. If
you need a break from life on the road, it's bars and restaurants can provide
some much-needed light relief. While you are sinking a few beers and munching
on pizza, you can contemplate the pros and cons of modern India's cionfused
but headlong rush into the 21st century.
Bangalore History 
Bangalore, the 'Garden City Of India' and capital of the State (1000 m above
level ) was founded in 1537 AD by a Vijaynagar chieftan Kempe Gowda. The legend
goes that the King Veera Ballala of Vijaynagar once lost his way while hunting
in a forest. Hungry tired, he came upon a lone hut in the thick of forest where
he met an old woman. When he asked for food she gave him some baked beans (Benda
Kalu in Kannada ). To the King this humble meal tasted better than those served
in palace. To commemorate the incident, he called the place 'Benda Kaluooru'
(place of baked beans ) and this in time transformed into Bangalore. In the
18th century it was the stronghold of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan. Today it is
the fifth largest city of India and country's main industrial city which includes
industries like aircraft, telephones, electronics etc.
Bangalore Fair & Festivals 
Bangalore celebrates regional, national and religious festivals with pomp like
other parts of the country.
Dussehra: The pride of Karnataka's festivals is Dussehra. It
is a celebration that lasts for ten Days. The rulers of Vijayanagara Empire
used to celebrate Dussehra with remarkable brilliance. The rulers of Mysore
continued the tradition. The Maharaja of Mysore used to hold a Durbar for 9
Days and on the 10th day went in a procession on a caparisoned elephant. With
the ending of the royal rule, a picture of Bhuvaneshwari, the patron goddess
of Karnataka, is taken out in procession. It is a unique and significant festival
of the Hindus.
Yugadi: The Kannadiga new year day of Yugadi that falls on
the second half of March or early April is celebrated with devotion and delight.
Bangalore also celebrates the national festivals of Independence Day, the republic
day and the birthday of Gandhiji. Religious festivals like Makara Samkramana,
Sri Ramanavami, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Deepavali, Christmas, Eid-ul-Fitr,
Eid-ul-Adha etc. are celebrated in harmony.
Bangalore Best Season
Although the weather of Bangalore is pleasant throughout the year, it is best
visited in the winters.
Delhi Travel Guide
Delhi is a palimpsest, bearing the complexities, the contradictions, the beauty
and the dynamism of a city where the past coexists with the present. many dynasties
ruled from here and the city is rich in the architecture of its monuments. Diverse
cultural elements absorbed into the daily life of the city have enriched its
character. exploring the city can be a fascinating and rewarding experience...
India a land of snake charmers and magicians and the capital of this land of
mysteries is Delhi. Delhi is just not a city but it is a book-- a book which
narrates the history of India. The city was built and destroyed seven times
and has been witness to the various events which has brought India through the
history books. Seven times this city went through the pain of being built and
rebuilt.
Today as the capital of India Delhi is the seat of administration and the monuments
which tell the saga of a bygone era stand there. These icons are testimony to
the grandeur of past and also an attraction for the tourists. With an area of
1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all set to acquire full statehood. The charm of Delhi
has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor in equally. It is correctly said
that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for people with heart. This phrase acquires
a true colour when one goes around the lanes of Delhi. Delhi-- a window to the
kaleidoscope that is India.
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