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Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka. The city was
founded by KEMPE GOWDA more than 400 years ago. This Garden City has well laid
out parks, gardens, long avenues of blossoming trees and salubrious climate. Emerging
as the hi-tech capital of India, it still retains a charm that is totally Indian.
Founded in 1537 by a local Chieftain Kempe Gowda, Bangalore has changed
dramatically over the years. There are numerous 'not-to-be-missed' sights in Bangalore
like the magnificent Vidhana Soudha, sprawling Cubbon Park, Colourful Lalbagh.
Bangalore is special in every respect - a SalubriousClimate, Beautiful
parks, Avenues, Old and New Buildings, Museum, Theatre, above all theCultured
People - a standing testimony for Secular INDIA. |||
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Seeing Vidhana Soudha:
One of the most prominent landmarks of the city, is a magnificent granite structure
housing both the Legislative Chambers of the State Government. This building is
standing tribute to the Indian Temple architecture and the Pride of Bangalore.
Lalbagh:
The exotic gardens, laid out by Hyder Ali in 1760, span an area of 240 acres in
the heart of Bangalore, is amongst India's most beautiful botanical parks. This
holds the key to major contribution in maintaining the City's healthy environment
for generations. Palace of Tipu
Sultan: Palace of the "Tiger of Mysore"
- TIPU SULTAN is one of the most remarkable Islamic buildings in the city, this
two storeyed ornate wooden palace has been converted into a museum and is a mine
of information about the glorious period of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.
Bull Temple:
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Bull Temple is famous for the myth it carries and an awesome monolithic deity
of Nandi, the celestial bull, carved out in the typical Dravidian style of architecture.
The sheer size of the monumental structure measuring 4.57 metres in height and
6.10 metres in length, is breathtakingly real. |
Museum: Museum is a
tribute to the person who saw and appreciated the creativity in nature, Sir M.
Vishveshwaraiah, one of the architects of modern India. It contains diverse information
on the contribution of science and technology to human welfare and industrial
development. Ulsoor Lake:
This lake being one of the eight lakes built by Kempe Gowda around then Bangalore
is spread over an area of 1.5 sq.km. Dotted with picturesque tiny islands, it
provides a welcome break from busy sightseeing and shopping. One can take boat
rides or just watch the cool ripples of the exotic lake Cauvery
Handicrafts Emporium: A Government of Karnataka
undertaking is set up for the benefit of Art Lovers, is a shopper's paradise,
this emporium houses exquisite handicraft items in rosewood, sandalwood, wood-inlay,
lacquerware and bidriware. |||
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