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South India Holidays [ 17 Days ] |
| Destinations Covered : Mumbai - Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Chennai Excursion - Tirupati- Bangalore - Mysore- Kodaikanal - Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Madurai excursion - Trivandrum - Alleppey - Cochin - Mumbai |
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Vacations in South India [ 17 Days ] |
| Destinations Covered : Mumbai - Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Tirupati - Bangalore - Mysore - Kodai- Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai - Ramesharam - Trivandrum - Cochin - Mumbai |
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South India By Rail [ 14 Days ] |
| Destinations Covered : Chennai - Madurai - Periyar - Trivandrum - Cochin - Bangalore - Mysore - Chennai |
Introduction
With its many beautiful gardens and parks, the Garden City of India - Bangalore makes an ideal tourism destination. These days owing to the high concentration of the IT professionals Bangalore is referred to as the Silicon Valley of India.
Historical Background of Bangalore
Bangalore literally means "the city of beans." Quite a few legends are associated with the establishment of the city of Bangalore in Karnataka, India though it is widely believed by historians that Kempe Gowda, a prominent figure in the history of Bangalore had a very important role to play in the establishment of this ancient city. According to historical records it is believed that Kempe Gowda's four sons had a very significant role to play in demarcating the four limits of this ancient city by constructing four pillars on the four corners of the city.
Tourist Attractions in Bangalore
- The Vidhan Soudha or the State Secretariat, built in 1954, is the main Landmark of the City. This modern structure combines the traditional Dravidian and modern styles. The Government Museum of Bangalore and Visvesvaraya Technological and Industrial Museum are the must visit museums in the city.
- For the nature lovers Bangalore offers Cubbon Park, the 120-hectare park and Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens with its vivacious variety of flowers are not to be missed. For the pious tourists The 16th-century, Dravidian-styled temple dedicated to Nandi the Bull, The Venkataramanaswamy Temple, the Gavi Gangadhareswara cave temple, and the Someshwara Temple are must visits.
- For the health freaks there are a number of Yoga centres in Bangalore that create fitness awareness and promote Yoga as an ancient art of keeping fit and fine.
- The 18th-century Tipu Sultan's Fort Palace and the Ulsoor Lake on the northeastern edge of Bangalore are other tourism spots in Bangalore.
Excursions from Bangalore
Tour Packages for Bangalore may have extensions to other places like Nrityagram village, famous for a classical dance academy; Bannerghatta National Park with fabulous flora and fauna; Nandi Hill Resort famous for its temples and fort and Devarayandurga renowned for its hilltop shrines.
Shopping in Bangalore
While in Bangalore, do check out traditional handicraft items, such as silk saris, intricately carved sandalwood items and tribal jewellery. Sandalwood cosmetic products and toiletry are the other items that make great souvenir options.
Climate in BangaloreBangalore is pleasant all through the year. The best time to visit Bangalore is in the winter months from October to February.
We are an experienced tour operator for Bangalore and offer a range of Bangalore tour packages. Covering the best of tourism spots of Bangalore the tour packages makes your Bangalore tour comfortable. With the all-inclusive tour package for Bangalore you may leave all your travel worries with us and head for happy holidays in Bangalore India.
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