Holidays in Bangalore

You're sure to have an Incredible India Holiday in the beautiful Indian city of Bangalore. Famous as the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore is blessed with lovely weather all year round and is known for its friendly and hospitable people. Have an enjoyable holiday in Bangalore with Incredible India Holiday. Called the Garden city, because of its famous green spaces such as the Lalbagh Garden and Cubbon Park, Bangalore has changed rapidly over the last decade. Modern skyscrapers have appeared, alongside gracious old bungalows, giving Bangalore a brand new look.

The city of Bangalore was established in the 16th century. According to legend it was founded by a local chief who was given a meal of boiled beans to eat by an old woman as he wandered through the countryside. Named after this humble meal, the city of Bangalore has grown to become the 7th largest city in India. Bangalore is also called 'Pensioner's Paradise' because of the large number of retirees who have made their home in this city, drawn by its laidback pace of life and mild weather. Bangalore now also has a large population of young people with many colleges and educational institutions, and numerous software and biotech companies, with young employees. The growing numbers of movie halls, theme parks, pubs, bowling alleys and shopping malls in Bangalore that cater to the young population of Bangalore have changed the face of the city.

Whether you're young or just young at heart Bangalore has something to offer you on your Incredible India Holiday. Come to Bangalore and explore its historic monuments, parks and gardens and modern attractions on your Incredible India Holiday in Bangalore.

Holiday attractions in Bangalore:

Vidhan SoudhaConstructed in 1954 as the State Secretariat, the Vidhan Soudha combines Dravidian and modern architecture in this impressive building.

Cubbon Park covering an area of 120 hectares, this lovely park is situated not far from the Vidhan Soudha, and is a popular picnic spot in Bangalore.

The Government Museum of Bangalore: Bangalore has a number of interesting museums including the Visvesvaraya Technological and Industrial Museum and the Government Museum.

The Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens,These beautiful gardens have a large collection of rare plants and are known for their flower shows, particularly one held during Republic Day.

Tipu Sultan's Fort and Palace built in the 18th-century are historic attractions of Bangalore.

Nandi Temple: This temple built in the 16th century in the Dravidian style is a famous landmark in Bangalore and is known for its architectural beauty. Other temples in Bangalore include the Venkataramanaswamy Temple, Someshwara Temple, and the Gavi Gangadhareswara cave temple.

Ulsoor Lake: This lake in the middle of Bangalore is a popular scenic spot with boating and swimming enthusiasts thronging its shores.

Bangalore has many other attractions including yoga centers, pubs, restaurants and cultural centers. Bangalore is a center of the Carnatic classical music and dance traditions.

Incredible India Holiday offers you a memorable holiday in Bangalore.