Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka. It is called the Garden City for it's delicate blossoms and greenery that impart a unique beauty to this lovely city. The weather is the city's best feature, with pleasant summers and bearable winters. Bangalore is a cosmopolitan city, where different cultures and customs exist. Kempe Gowda founded the city in 1537 - today it is a bustling and diverse city, with ancient arts that flourish alongside the Silicon Plateau of India!
Tourists can start their tour from Bangalore with its ancient forts, temples, gardens and shopping. All important tourist attractions in Karnataka can be reached within a day's journey from Bangalore.
Facts & Figures |
The District of Bangalore (Urban) comprises of Anekal, Bangalore North, Bangalore South and Bangalore City.
| Latitude: |
12 8' North |
| Longitude: |
77 37' East |
| Altitude: |
3000 feet above Sea Level |
| Area: |
368 Square kilometer |
| Climate: |
Temperate and Salubrious |
| Season: |
OCTOBER - MARCH
Mild and Salubrious climate |
| Rainfall: |
940 mm |
| Population: |
60 Lakhs |
| Language: |
Kannada, Hindi and English |
| Literacy: |
75.42% |
| Green Cover: |
40% |
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