About Bangalore

Ask anyone from Bangalore what they think about this city, and in all probability, the answer will be "the best city in the world". Everyone has a different reason to love this city, which leads India in technological and cultural development. Today it is the fastest growing city in Asia with a burgeoning population of nearly four million. It is a city for all seasons. Come any time of the year - Bangalore is beautiful. Take a stroll in evergreen Cubbon Park spread over an area of 500 acres dominated by the imposing granite building, the Vidhan Saudha, the public library, a childrens park and an aquarium are located here. Adjoining it are the government museum and the industrial and technological museum. Or take a leisurely walk around the Lal Bagh the 250-acre botanical gardens laid out by Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan over 200 years ago. Here a magnificent Victorian style glass house where flower shows are held twice a year, August and January.

The uniqueness of Bangalore can be attributed to the open minded progressive nature of its citizens. It is a true melting pot of different people, cultures, and languages. Bangalore is a bustling cosmopolitan city and the State Capital of Karnataka State. With a population of about 6 million, Bangalore is a major industrial, commercial center and the science city of India. It forms the nucleus of many scientific, technological and research activities.

It is also the Garden City of India and probably one of the loveliest cities in India with well laid out parks, gardens and long avenues of blossoming trees. Bangalore enjoys a strategic geographical location and is connected by air, rail and road to all the major cities in India. The city is also home to some of the most high tech industries in India. As a result of its cosmopolitan nature, Bangalore attracts people from all over India and is among the fastest growing cities in Asia.