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Bengaluru Travel Guide

  • About Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Cosmopolitan Bengaluru, formerly Bangalore, is the gateway to steamy South India, a handy hub for the beaches of Kerala and the temple towns of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.In the years since Indian independence, Bengaluru has transformed itself from faded relic of the Raj to dynamic technology hub, with a young, highly-educated population and one of the fast growing IT industries in Asia. A new city of office towers and apartment buildings is bursting skywards around the old city centred on Mahatma Gandhi Road and Cubbon Park.For travellers, this means plenty of modern comforts – gleaming new hotels, upscale restaurants, air-conditioned shopping malls, multi-screen cinemas, fast internet-access – and a calmer, less frenetic introduction to the Indian way of life. Indeed, many find this metropolis the most relaxing place to arrive in the subcontinent.Modern Bengaluru is one of India’s most cosmopolitan cities, with a famously lively nightlife scene. Its and bars and coffee lounges would not look out of place in Berlin or San Francisco. As you sip a beer amongst crowds of IT professionals, the sound system could play anything from Bollywood movie songs to wailing heavy metal.Befitting its role as South India’s IT capital, Bengaluru is also a major transport hub, with frequent air, train and bus connections to the rest of India. The city’s international airport is the third busiest in the country, and fast gaining on Delhi and Mumbai, with direct flights to cities across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.However, this is not just somewhere to fly into and rush out of – away from the commercialism, you’ll still find traces of Bengaluru’s rich history. The city boasts ornate Hindu temples, elegant Victorian buildings and peaceful parks and gardens laid out during the British era.Perhaps the most fascinating relics of Bengaluru’s past are the royal palaces built by Tipu Sultan and the Wadiyars, former rulers of the kingdom of Mysore. Here, and in the bustling city markets, you’ll be transported back to India as you’ve always imagined it.
  • Bengaluru (Bangalore) History
Thanks to its high-tech accomplishments, Bengaluru is known as the Silicon Valley of India thanks to its high-tech accomplishments, but the modern city owes it roots to the 12th century.Legend has it that in 1120, the ruling South Indian king became lost during a hunting trip into a forest. Thankfully, he met an old lady who offered him shelter for the night and served him baked beans for dinner.To show his gratitude to the woman that saved his life, the king constructed a town and named it Benda Kalooru, which means baked beans in the local Kannada language.In the 16th century, a local chieftain, Kempe Gowda, shaped the Bengaluru of today. It wasn’t much more than a mud fort in the earlier years, but after Hyder Ali received the town as a gift from Krishnaraja Wadiyar III in 1759, he rebuilt the fort with stone. Under Hyder Ali and his son, Tipu Sultan, Bengaluru flourished.But the Brits had their eyes on the city and, despite being repelled several times, seized the fort in 1791.The British initially returned the city to the Wadiyars after Tipu Sultan’s death in 1799. However, in 1831, Bengaluru became the British administrative regional headquarters. The Brits remained in the city until Indian independence in 1947.By the end of the 20th century, Bengaluru had become a high-tech hub, with multiple global tech companies opening offices in the sprawling urban landscape.The city officially changed its name from Bangalore to Bengaluru in 2006.Bengaluru’s stratospheric growth has continued into the 21st century, and the city has evolved into a cosmopolitan metropolis with a young, educated population.
  • Did you know?
The Lalbagh Botanical Garden began life as a private garden created by Hyder Ali in 1760. Bengaluru became the first city in India to have electric lights in 1905. The city’s population swelled from 5.7 million in 2001 to 8.7 million in 2011, and authorities believe it will reach 20.3 million residents by 2031.
  • Weather in Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Bengaluru has a moderate climate year-round, with distinct wet and dry seasons. April is the hottest month with temperatures often reaching 34°C (93°F) but rain starts to fall by May, moderating the heat.From June to October, monsoon brings frequent thunderstorms and occasional flooding. Temperatures range from 20°C (69°F) to 28°C (82°F). It’s hot, humid and rainy, so bring a raincoat if you are visiting during these months.The months from November to February are widely considered as the best time to visit Bengaluru. January is particularly lovely, with temperatures hovering around 28°C (82°F), this is also when the city hosts its acclaimed flower show.

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