Bangalore Travel - India

Altitude : 920 metres above sea level
Temperature : Max. 38°C - Min. 11°C
Languages : Kannada, Telugu, English, Hindi, Urdu
Tourist Season : October to March
Tourist Attractions : Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, Aquarium
STD Code : 080

With more than 2000 temples, Varanasi, one of the oldest cities of India, is attracting thousands of tourists all over the world. Varanasi or kashi is situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh. According to the Hindu Myth, Varanasi is the land where Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. A trip to this city will offer a self discovery. Knowledge, history, culture, religion -one will find every shades of Indian tradition here in Varanasi. The golden temples, the religious chanting, picturesque views make Varanasi a truly memorable experience for the visitors.


Tourist Attractions in Bangalore
» Lal Bagh Gardens : Lal Bagh Garden has given the name for the wonderfully bloomed red roses. The garden has also a collection of famous Botanical species. During the Republic Day and on the days of flower shows acquires gets a festive look

» Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium : Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is a must see. You will get a good factual knowledge on astronomy on your visit to this place. The planetarium hosts daily shows of astronomy.

» ISKCON : The International Society for Krishna Consciousness or ISKCON Temple Complex of Bangalore reflects the Dravidian and modern architecture. You will get modern facilities like the multi-vision cinema theatre, computer aided presentation theatres along with Vedic library and a preaching library.

» Vidhan Soudha : Vidhan Soudha is built in the year 1954. Based on the neo Dravidian style this is one of the major attractions of Bangalore. This place also houses the Legislative Assembly of the state of Karnataka.

» Bangalore Palace : Built in the year 1887, Bangalore palace is based on the Tudor style. Situated in the middle of the Bangalore city, this palace is spreaded over an area of about 800 acres. The palace has an uncanny resemblance with the Windsor Palace of England.


Distance from Major Cities
- Delhi : 2061 kms
- Mysore : 139 kms
- Kanyakumari : 674 kms
- Cochin (Ernakulam) : 546 Kms
- Chennai : 334 Kms

Getting There
By Air : Bengalooru or Bangalore Airport is situated at a distance of approximately 6 km from the city center. Bangalore international Airport, known as 'HAL Airport' has divided into three terminals.

By Rail : The City Railway Station is the main terminal in Bangalore. This station, empowered by a number of fast trains and daily express trains, has direct trains connecting with all the key cities in the country.

By Road : Buses operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) have linked this city with other major cities of south India. One can easily get taxis for intercity commutation purposes.