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Bangalore Travel Guide
Abuzz with energy and enthusiasm, the capital city of Bangalore in Karnataka has earned the appellation of the 'IT Capital of India'. Today, the software engineers of the city are busy solving technology puzzles all around the globe. A healthful climate, landscaped gardens, beautiful parks, ancient buildings, bars, nightclubs and discotheques and of course modern-day wonders are the chief attractions of the city. Students from all over the country flock to Bangalore either to get enrolled in an educational institute of world repute or find profitable jobs for themselves.

Major Travel Attractions in Bangalore
Tipu's Fort : Originally built by Kempe Gowda and later refurbished and expanded by Tipu Sultan, the fort's design was inspired by the Windsor Castle. Built in the Tudor style, the edifice has beautiful carvings and patterns on its walls. The fort also encloses a 16th century Ganapathi Temple.

Lal Bagh Gardens : A brainchild of Hyder Ali, father of Tipu Sultan, the garden boasts around 1000 floral species including an exotic collection of plants, trees and herbs. The park claims an area of 2,400 acres and has the Glass House as its main attraction.

Cubbon Park : A perfect place to go jogging, the Cubbon Park is a big draw for tourists and locals alike. The wonderfully laid out wooded park was set up in the year 1864. However, fairy fountains and a bandstand were added later.

Vidhana Soudha : Showcasing the neo-Dravidian style of architecture, the Vidhan Soudha is built in granite. It houses the State Legislature and the Secretariat. An exclusive feature of the building is the gigantic sandalwood door.

Accommodation Options
Bangalore offers numerous hotels of various categories, catering to the needs of travellers from different backgrounds. The hotels and resorts of the city range from the most luxurious to the cheapest. Some of the stay options include the Leela Palace (5 star deluxe), the Oberoi Hotel (5 star deluxe), Royal Orchid Hotel (4 star), the Capitol (4 star), Central Park Hotel (3 star) etc.

Getting There
The Bangalore Airport is at 6 km from the city centre. One can avail of daily flights connecting to places like Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Chennai. The railway station at Bangalore is also well linked with the key destinations of the country. Road routes are also excellent. The Karnataka State Transport Corporation runs regular buses to the important places in the state.