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Bangalore
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(Karnataka)


Garden City

Does your heart crave to see the whole world in one shot? If it does, head straight for the pensioners paradise turned urban jungle, Bangalore! A composite culture there is a little bit of the rest of the world in Bangalore's old world charm and new found opulence. The glass and steel monoliths, the beautiful lanes lined with Gulmohar trees, swanky malls, stores and restaurant, old bungalows and roads built by the British all co-exist here. Crowded roads and tiny lanes cramped with vehicles and animals, repair work and flyover construction, arrival of VIP's all come together in creating the city's infamous and inevitable traffic limbo. But Bangalore with its adjust maadi attitude takes it all in its stride while settling very nicely into its niche of being a true cosmopolitan city.
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At a Glance
Bangalore is atop a ridge in the Deccan Plateau. The Bangalore Urban District is divided into three taluks: Bangalore North, Bangalore South and Anekal. The Bangalore North taluk is a relatively more level plateau, while the Bangalore South taluk has an uneven landscape with hills and valleys.
When to Visit:
Bangalore is an ideal retreat from the blazing summer sun. The climate is moderate and pleasant all the year through. Summers (April-June) are relatively mild and winters (October-February) are cool. The city experiences southwestern monsoon rains from June to August. The period between October-February is thus the ideal time to tour the scenic city.
Orientation & Getting Around:
Tourist taxis are easily available from agencies, hotels and taxi stands. Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) maintains a fleet of cars for hire. Contact Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation 10/4, Kasturba Road Tel: 2212901/2212902 /2212903 Travel Aids Opp. Ulsoor Lake (1 Km from M. G. Road) 'Lake Point' 38/13, Meanee Avenue 5303636, 5302222 Dial-A-Car H. O. 152/1, Anjaneya Complex Airport Road 5272622, 5261737, 5278451 Clipper Holidays Suite 406, Regency Enclave 4, Magrath Road (off Brigade Road) 5599032 Europcar Sheriff House, 85 Richmond Road 2219502, 2994008, 2225645 Comfort Travel Links 58/9, 1st Main, Temple Street Karnataka Sugar Federation Complex, Malleswaram 3343233, 3368329, 3343299, 3314293 Hertz Rent A Car 127, Silver Lake Terrace 167, Richmond Road (Near Trinity Circle) 5599408, 5594854, 5584759 A very commonly used mode of transport is the metered auto rickshaw. Do not let the auto drivers bully you into a fare more than what is displayed on the meter. The city also runs an efficient bus service, but buses are usually crowded and not on time.
Dial in code(s):
City code:080
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