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Bangalore is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is now know as Bengaluru as it is known today was founded by Kempe Gowda, who built a mud fort in the city.

In the year 1120 AD, the Hoysala King, Veera Ballalla ruled the Deccan plateau or the South of India. On a hunting trip in the forest he lost his way. After a long search he met an old lady in the forest who offered him shelter for the night and served him some boiled beans for dinner. To show his gratitude to this lady for having saved his life, the King constructed a town and named it as Benda Kalooru which means town of boiled beans. Later in 1537, a local chieftain, Kempe Gowda helped design this town and give it its modern shape.

Under Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali the state progressed economically and trade flourished with many foreign nations through the ports of Mangalore. Several attempts by the British to capture Bangalore were repulsed by the Mysorean Army, most notably in 1768 when Hyder Ali forced Colonel Nicholson of the British Army to lift his siege of Bangalore. The French under Napoleon had promised to drive the British from India. Tipu successfully stalled the British in the first, second and third Anglo-Mysore Wars. Tipu, however, was defeated and ultimately killed in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.

Upon the passing of Tipu Sultan, the Wodeyars returned to the throne of Mysore, and therefore Bengalooru, although only as figureheads. Bengaluru remained part of British East India until Indian independence in August, 1947.

In 1906, Bengalooru became the first city in Asia to have electricity, supplied by the hydroelectric plant situated in Shivanasamudra.

Prior to developments in the last few decades, Bengaluru was a well laid out city with many spacious gardens, which provided it the moniker, the Garden City. It therefore served traditionally as a retreat for people from the surrounding South Indian regions. Even today, the city administration manages to maintain several excellent parks. Cubbon Park and Lal Bagh are just two such examples.

By Air : Bangalore international Airport, known as 'HAL Airport' is situated about 6km from the city centre.

By Rail : Bangalore is connected to all major Indian cities by rail. Several trains such as Shatabhi express , Bridavan express, Lalbagh express connect to Bangalore.

By Road : Major National Highways connects Bangalore to Chennai and Mumbai.

Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
Cubbon Park, Kasturba Road,
Bangalore, 560001, India.
It is managed by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM. It exhibits science, such as the electrical displays within the Electro Technic Hall, the rockets research in the Space Hall, the animatronics of Dinosaur, and also the Fun Science Hall which is worth visiting.
Each floor of this museum is dedicated to a scientific discipline. The 'Engine Hall' exhibits engines of various automobiles, machines used in industry, a jet aircraft engine, and other mechanical devices. The predictability and precision of mechanics is demonstrated by the rolling balls that travel endlessly within metal tracks. Principle of conservation of energy can be explained convincingly through this exhibit. The 'Electro Technical Gallery' contains interactive electrical exhibits which work on the basic principles of electricity, electronics and communication. A demonstration on electrostatics, which includes Tesla coil, Van de Graaff generator etc is fantastic. This is a must visit for all the students of electricity at basic and advanced level and all those who are attracted by the marvels of electricity.

Government Museum
Cubbon Park, Kasturba Road,
Bangalore, 560001, India.
You will find a number of important collections, including coins, local artifacts and relics, and some art works. The neighboring Venkatappa Art Gallery is especially impressive and often combined with a visit to the Government Museum.

Venkatappa Art Gallery

HAL Aerospace Museum The Museum showcases the growth of the Indian aviation industry and HAL for six decades.

Lal Bagh: is a botanical garden, commissioned by the Hyder Ali in the year 1760. The 240 acre park is home to over 1000 species of flora and a Glass House. The park is known for its annual flower show. The garden surrounds one of the towers erected by the founder of Bangalore, Kempe Gowda I. The Lal Bagh Rock, dates back to 3000 million years, is another attraction.

Cubbon Park: is located in the heart of the city and spreads over 300 acres (1.2 km2). The part was created in the year 1884, by Major General Richard Sankey. The park is home to numerous trees and plants that span over 68 genera and 96 species. The park is also known for its kids train.

Bangalore is leading the country in the development of software companies of world class. The two stars are Infosys Technologies and WIPRO. These companies have drawn from the same source-the excellent educational centers of Bangalore. Where the engineering companies looked primarily for male employees, the new software companies have opened up a whole new field of opportunity for the women employees.

Bangalore is also a leader in exports to different parts of the world. It’s textile exports, especially silk are very high and account for a large portion of state revenue. Due to a large number of granite quarries in and around the city granite exports are also very high. Then there is sandalwood and agarbattis (incense sticks) that are also thriving businesses and international exports.

Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple Ancient temple in the Chola style of architecture, which is a protected monument under the Karnataka Ancient and Historical Monuments, and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1961. It is a cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

1) Karanji Anjaneya in Basavanagudi
2) Bande Mahakali
3) Pralayakalada Veerabhadra
4) Kalabhairava in Gavipura Guttahalli
5) Ranganathaswamy in Balepete.
6) Kadu Malleswara temple at Malleswaram
7) Kote Venkataramanaswamy (Srinivasa) temple (1690) adjoining Tippu Sultan's Palace, Kasi Vishveshwara temple (1840) in Balepete.
8) Bennekrishna temple at Tulasi Thota

Bull Temple : Built by Kempe Gowda I, it is reminiscent of the 16th century Dravidian style architecture. It has a huge granite monolith of Nandi. This landmark is situated at bull temple road, Basavangudi.

Huge Shiva in old Airport Road : Built by owner of Kids Kemp-A retail outlet, is a huge Idol of Lord Shiva & Ganesha. It is completely made of plaster of paris. It is also a tourist attraction in recent times.

ISKCON Temple : (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Built in an ornate architectural style, the Krishna Temple is a blend of modern technology and spiritual harmony.

St. Mary's Basilica : It is the oldest church in Bangalore and is the only church in the state that has been elevated to the status of a minor basilica.

St Patrick's church : Built in 1844 this is one of the oldest churches in Bangalore and is situated on Residency Road.

Jamia Masjid : Designed by Rayyaz Asifuddin of Hyderabad, India, it was built in 1940 with white marble from Rajasthan and is dedicated to Tippu Sultan.

The Jumma Masjid : said to be one of the oldest mosques, built by Abdul Quddus in the early nineteenth century.

• Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace Located near K R Market , Bangalore.Built in 1791, this beautiful two-storeyed ornate wooden structure with exquisitely carved pillars, arches and balconies was one of Tipu's favourite summer retreats. It now houses a museum that contains artefacts relating to the Hyder-Tipu regime. Fort is located there.

• Bangalore Palace: (1862) is a palace located in the city of Bangalore, India and is built to look like a smaller replica of the Windsor Castle in England.

• Mayo Hall : It was designed in the memory of Lord Mayo and is as one of the finest designs of British architecture.