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Bangalore is referred to as Pensioners Paradise and located 1000 Mts. above sea level.This city was formed by Kempegowda. This city also is a gateway to Southern India. People on their way to Ooty, Kodaikanal, Madras, Kanyakumari, Mangalore etc.,stop here as it acts as a center point to all the other places and is well connected to other major cities.
Bangalore is a hot and booming city, and a look at some of its nicknames says why: "Indias Silicon Valley",”The Neon City”, "Fashion Capital of India", "The Pub City of India", and on. Home to well over 6 million people, and a base for 10,000 industries, Bangalore is Indias fifth largest city and the fastest growing city in Asia.Bangalore is really a cool place to be in if you want to relax as well as enjoy your life.
Nicknames galore
The administrative capital of the state of Karnataka, Bangalore is situated halfway betwen the coasts in southern India. The city was founded in the 16th century, and witnessed great southern dynasties like the Kadambas, the Hoysalas and Vijayanagar emperors. Legend has it that the name Bangalore comes from "boiled beans" (Benda Kaluru), which were served by an humble old lady to a hungry ruler in the 10th century.Today it stands as a green city or The Garden City,thanks to the many local parks and well maintained gardens along with pink cassias, golden acacias, and jacarandas which bloom throughout the city.
Many international visitors come to Bangalore for its excellent schools and universities, such as the Indian Institute of Science. While enjoying the warm weather year-around, tourists can also use the city as a central base for day trips to other Karnataka attractions. And Bangalore doesnt only produce fine silk and software. "The Fruit Market of the South" is great for grapes, mangoes and guavas.
Last but not the least, Bangalore is even gaining the status of the "Floriculture Capital" due to the present blossoming of flower exports from the city. Because of its rich stone resources, Bangalore is also known as the "Stone City", for its granite deposits. |
