Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka and it is well known as the Silicon Valley of India as it is India’s leading IT exporters as well as the ‘Garden City’ by virtue of its many parks, gardens, tree-lined avenues and abundant greenery . It is located between the western and Eastern Ghats and known for its pleasant climate throughout the year. The city also has a rich heritage with its historical association with the Wodeyars, Tipu Sultan and the British.
Places of tourist interest such as the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Cubbon Park, Tipu’s Palace, Bull Temple, Bangalore palace and a range of Museums compete with modern malls and entertainment zones for every visitor’s time. The capital of the erstwhile Wodeyar dynasty, Mysore, is no more than 145 kms away and makes for an interesting day-trip. Further, city is a hub to many educational and research institutes like Indian Institute of Science(IISC), National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology(NIANP), Indian Institute of Management (IIMB), National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences and Indian Space Research Organization etc.
One day trips regularly conducted by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) are listed as follows,
Bengaluru sight seeing tour
Belur, Halebidu and Shravanabelagola
Mysore, Srirangapatna, Ooty
Nandi Hills and Hogenekal falls
Those interested may please log on to KSTDC Website: http://www.kstdc.co
Tel: +91 80 2235 2901
Email: info@karnatakaholidays.net