The "City of Gardens"- Bangalore is amongst the fastest growing cities in Asia and a major stronghold of Indian software industries. It is home to leading IT giants like the Infosys and Wipro. Well known for its many beautiful gardens, parks and boulevards, along with the existence of a cosmopolitan ambience, the city makes for an interesting tourist destination. Bangalore’s another important feature is its salubrious and equable climate that envelops the city throughout the year.

Bangalore’s origin goes back to the year 1537, when a Magadi Chieftian, Kempe Gowda built a mud fort as the nucleus of his new city. As time passes the city grew into a bustling commercial area and many great buildings were erected on its soil. Bangalore got further refurbished with the advent of the British. Today this capital city of the Karnataka State is a melting pot of different religion, culture, architecture and trendy lifestyles.

There are many important tourist sites to see in Bangalore. Amongst the must see historical sites, the Vidhan Soudha is a great attraction. This neo-Dravidian architectural splendor is the largest secretariat in India and houses the state legislative assembly. The Bangalore Fort and Palace are other major architectural delights of the city. However, a visit to Bangalore is not completed without a trip to the city’s famed parks and gardens. The Cubbon Park and Lal Bagh are the most sought after tourist spots with a riot of flora.