BangaloreLeisure Info

Location

Things to Know

• India’s 3rd most populous city (5,8 million)• Capital of Indian State of Karnataka• Official Language: Kannada• Home to many of the most well-recognized

colleges and research institutions in India• Is known as the Silicon Valley of India because of

its position as the nation's leading IT exporter• fastest growing major metropolis in India

Climate

• Due to its high elevation (920m), Bangalore enjoys moderate climate.

• Warmest months (February to May)• During July small possibility of wind and heavy

rain because of south-west monsoons.• Lowest temperature ever recorded (7.8 °C) • Highest temperature ever recorded (38.9 °C)• SO THAT’S GR8!

Must See - Vidhana Soudha• Legislative House• Among the most imposing building s in

India• Built by granite

Must See – Bangalore Palace• Constructed by the

Maharajahs of Mysore• Price (ridiculous rates for India):

– 200 rs to get inside– 500 rs to take photos even

outside– 1000 rs for video

• 10am to 5:30pm. Open all days, except Sundays.

• Contains:– Elephant Head– Antique furniture– Paintings– Nude Paintings that spice

things up! (Hurray!!!)

Must see - Omthara Kala Kuteera(Soothe your soul – Energize your Mind)

• 40km from Bangalore (1h)• Oasis of peace & tranquility• Is described as “Heaven on Earth”

Must See – The Bull Temple• Legend has it that the temple

was built to appease a marauding bull that stole local crops, and that the offering was effective with the bull subsequently leaving the area.

MUST SEE!!! – Shiva Temple

• Free Entrance• Camera: 25 Rs

Must See – Lal Bagh Glass House • Romantic!!! Walk

among lotus ponds, fountains, glass houses and stone formations

Must See – Bagmane Tech Park• The park is home to some

of the most prominent companies in world like Yahoo!, Oracle Corporation, HP, Lenovo, Motorola, Novell, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Volvo, Dell.

Shopping & Fun

• unique shopping experience on Sampige Road at Malleswaram in the traditional south Indian styled shops.

• Experience the Bangalore pub scene, mostly around MG Road, Brigade Road, and Church Street.

Suggestions

• We will have almost a full weekend and 2 weekday-afternoons for leisure.

• Weekend (sightseeing: Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore Palace, Shiva Temple, Bull Temple)

• Afternoons (Shopping, walks, relaxation, pubs, Lal Bagh Glass House)

• Maybe: Full day tour with air-conditioned bus to the most important attractions of the city. (250 rs)

Sightseeing Map

Bangalore Palace

Vidhana Soudha

Bull Temple

Shiva Temple

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