Bangalore, Silicon Valley of India

Bangalore, the capital of the Karnataka state is popularly known as Silicon Valley of India as major IT players have their offices here and this place is the major source of IT man power.

The history of the city dates back to 9th century and since it has been ruled by the rulers of various dynasties till the independence of India. Most prominent among them is Kempe Gowda I, a vassal of the imperial Vijayanagara Empire and he is known as founder of the city.

The city has various historical as well as modern world attractions. The most prominent among them are:

• Lalbagh Gardens
• Cubbon Park
• Tipu Sultan's Palace
• Bangalore Palace
• Vidhana Soudha
• Government Post Office
• Town Hall
• Karnataka High Court
• HAL Heritage Museum
• Bangalore Public Library
• Mayo Hall
• Dakshinamukhy Nandeeshwara Temple
• Bull Temple
• ISCON Hare Krishna Temple
• Gavi Gangadeshwara Cave Temple
• Hebbal Lake
• Sankey Tank

Bangalore is also known by the name Garden City due to various gardens through out the city. There are various flowering trees on either side of the roads in most areas adding color to the city.

There are various lakes through out the city to add value to scenic beauty of the city along with gardens. Below is the glimpse of Sankey Tank.

Bangalore well connected to other city's through road, train, and air. Locally buses operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation are an important means of public transport available in the city other than autos and cars.

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