Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka located on the Deccan plateau in the south-east part of Karnataka. The city is popularly known as "The Silicon Valley of India" and is the nation's leading IT employer and exporter. Bengalooru," a Kannada term-is the adaption of what forms as Banglore. The anecdote behind naming the city as the 'town of boiled beans' is said to be a because of the hunting expedition by King Ballala-as know to be had lost his way in the jungle. Bangalore is the home to several distinct types of religions like Hindu, Marathi, Konkani, Tamil etc and showcases the perfect culture of India. Languages spoken here are Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, English etc. Apropos to the cuisine the local south Indian cuisine in any local restaurant should be tried once. The favourites are idly and sambar, dosa and chutney and akki roti for breakfast or full meals for lunch which includes rice, sambar, rasam, chapatti, palya and curds.The highest point is Vidyaranyapura Doddabettahalli, which is 962 m.The tree-lined streets and the greenery in the city make it a scenic sight. Bangalore usually enjoys a more moderate climate throughout the year.
Flying to Bengaluru: Bengaluru Interantional Airport (35.1 km away) is the airport serving Bangalore. It offers interational flights to Singpore, Bangkok, Colombo, Kathmandu, Amsterdam, Kuwait, Jeddah, Tokyo and domestic flights to Agra, Allahbad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur and Chandigarh.
Driving to Bengaluru:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Hosur | 40.5 km | 1:05 |
| Mysore | 143.8 km | 3:16 |
| Tirupati | 251.9 km | 4:52 |
| Hospet | 331.9 km | 5:31 |
| Hampi | 345.4 km | 6:02 |
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