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Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder and if you want to see one of the most beautiful places in India then Bangalore is the word for it. Pleasant climate with colorful gardens with lakes and glittering nightlife, Bangalore has made its own attraction for travelers. One of the most charming cities in India, is the capital of Karnataka state and fifth largest city in terms of industrial and commercial growth.

The Garden City of India or Bangalore was formerly capital of what was called as Mysore during the rule of Britishers. The city has been blessed by nature in the sense it has a great variety of flowering tress and gardens. The government is also making consistent efforts to preserve as well as maintain beauty of the city. This has made city, a sheer delight to simply wander around.

Founded in 1537 by Kempe Gowda (a Vijaynagar Chieftain), Bangalore had been a regime of several monarchs belonging to great Southern Dynasties of the Kadambas, the Hoysalas, the Chalukyas and the Vijaynagar Empires. The remains of these dynasties are still visited by hordes of people and reflect greatly upon the efficient town planning setting framework for industrial growth.

Bangalore is an ideal place for exploring fascinating and architecturally rich heritage of Karnataka. Every tourist attraction in Karnataka is a day's-journey reach. The place has its finest forts and temples inherited from its forefathers with best of the hotels to provide great hospitality.

Bangalore is also considered as shopper's paradise. You can find Karnataka's fabulous traditional silks, coffee, jewelry and handicrafts at shops that are reliable and well stocked.




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