Bangalore city is located in the southern part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern region of India. It is 3,113 feet (949 m) above sea level, on top of a ridge in the Karnataka plateau. Bangalore is 998 km from Mumbai (Bombay) and 562 km from Hyderabad. The climate of Bangalore is moderate and pleasant. Summers are mild (April-June) and winters are cool (October-February). The city experiences southwestern monsoon rains in June-August.

Bangalore city is one of the few true educationally inclined cities in India. Bangalore houses some of the most prominent and internationally well known institutes like Indian Institute of Management (IIM-b), India Institute of Information Science (IIS-b), etc. Also the city of Bangalore is well known for its nightlife with lots of discos and pubs that have come up in and around the city.

Tourist Attractions:

Bangalore city has a number of tourist places. Apart from the numerous gardens, it also has some historical sites and other places of interest. The Vidhan Soudha or the State Secretariat, built in 1954, is the main attraction of this city. It is a marvel of modern architecture and is a fine amalgamation of traditional Dravidian and modern styles.

The Bull Temple (Basavanagudi), The Vidhana Saudha, Tipu Sultan's Palace, Lalbagh, Cubbon Park, Bal Bhavan, Sri Gavi Gangadhareswara Temple, The Planetarium, Aquarium, Ulsoor Lake, Government Museum and Venkatappa Art Gallery, Visveswariah Industrial and Technological Museum, as the city is called the garden city there are several other gardens that are a must visit when visiting Bangalore.

Known variously as the "Silicon Valley of India", "Garden City of India" Bangalore is the fastest growing city in the continent of Asia. Presently the capital of Karnataka, it is situated at an altitude of 920 meters above sea level and famous for its tree-lined streets and profuse greenery. A magical Dream Destination for every tourist, Bangalore has to offer a lot to everyone. Modern marvels combined with stunning nightlife make it an ideal destination for everybody.

In such a short period, Bangalore has carved a special niche for itself in the Infotech world. And is India's call to Silicon Valley. So as corollary to this it is a place frequented by the technology Czars from all over the world. Added to this the salubrious climate of the place and its other interesting attractions make it a captivating destination for leisure vacationers too. Bangalore is accessible by air, road, and rail.