Having evolved gradually from being the Garden city to the “Silicon Valley of India”, Bangalore (Bengaluru), the capital city of Karnataka state, is one among the most livable cities in India. Booming with jobs for young professionals, majorly IT, Bengaluru is a truly cosmopolitan city with people from all over the country coming in, not just for jobs but in search of a better life. In 2012, Bengaluru was declared 'The most livable city in India' according to a country-wide survey. Bengaluru derives its name from the Kannada words 'Benda Kalluru', which means the land of boiled beans. According to legend, once the Hoysala king Veera Ballara was lost his way during a hunting expedition. He met an old lady and she offered a humble meal of boiled beans to him. In order to show his gratitude, he named the place as Benda Kalluru. The modern city of Bangalore was founded over 400 years ago by Kempe Gowda, the Vijayanagara Chieftain of Yelahanka. Bangalore gained prominence in the 18th century, when it became an important fort city under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan of Mysore. The city’s friendly climatic conditions make your stay pleasant and your journey enjoyable.

Sights at a glance:

ISKCON Temple, Tippu’s Summer Palace, Basavanagudi Bull Temple, Dodda Ganapathi Temple, Bangalore Palace, Bannerghatta National Park, Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technical Museum, Vidhan Soudha, Wonderla Amusement Park, Kemp Fort Shiva Temple, St Mary’s Basilica, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Lalbagh Garden, Cubbon Park