Visit the Garden City of Bangalore

The Southern Indian city of Bangalore, rechristened Bengaluru, is the capital of the state of Karnataka. It is globally famous as the Silicon Valley of India, thanks to a high concentration of IT companies. It is one of the major hubs of the IT industry in the world. Almost all the electronic giants have operations in the city. The city is seeing rampant infrastructural development, finding flights to Bangalore from different parts of the world should not be a problem. US Airways, Jet Airways and British Airways have flights to the city.

The city is extremely welcoming and hospitable. It is famously known as the Garden City of India, thanks to the large green spaces scattered around the city. Compared to the rest of the country, the city enjoys good weather conditions. Summers are not too hot, and are definitely shorter. The rest of the year has very pleasant temperatures to enjoy the outdoors. The city is very well connected with the rest of the country. So it is easy to get cheap flights to Bangalore from almost any part of India.

The Cubbon Park is well worth a visit. It is very popular with the residents of the city as well. It gives a good opportunity to stroll amidst green lawns and soak in the local ambience. There are a number of temples around the city that are worth exploring. The Bull Temple is a popular landmark and is constructed in the typical Dravidian style architecture.

The city was a princely state, part of the Mysore Kingdom and the Bengaluru Palace relates to this past. The Mysore Maharaja was responsible for constructing this temple. The Tipu Sultan Palace, built by the ruler of the same name (Tipu Sultan), is another grand structure not to be missed. There are plenty of lakes and tanks around the city. The local municipal corporation is reviving some of the lakes as tourist attractions, with boating opportunities and parks for children to enjoy the outdoors. So if you want to enjoy history and nature simultaneously, this is the place to visit in India. Check for the best airfares and have a memorable vacation.

The Bannerghatta Zoological Reserve and National Park is home to some abandoned and rescued animals, including the big cats. It is also has some wildlife that can be seen during a jeep safari. Elephants and spotted deer are sure to be sighted, and if lucky, spot the elusive and endangered tiger as well. Cheap plane fares to the city make it a popular vacation destination among domestic and international visitors.

The Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens host an annual flower show. There is a spectacular display of flowers that can be extremely delightful. Look for cheap tickets to Bangalore during this time and you will not regret this flower show.

The city also is famous for its silk sarees and sandalwood carvings. The state emporium has a good variety of them to choose from, and the proceeds benefit local artisans. The city has a variety of restaurants that offer cuisines from world over. It also boasts of a vibrant nightlife, with numerous pubs and discotheques that are frequented by teenagers and young adults.