Bangalore is the capital city of
Karnataka, a southern state in India. The city of
Bangalore on the southeastern corner of the state is a wonderful tourist destination located in the center of the South-Deccan plateau in the country. However, besides being a travel destination, Bangalore is also known for the industrial aspects. This cosmopolitan city of India has become a popular hub for the IT industries.
The Myth Behind The Origin of Bangalore
There is a beautiful story behind the origin of the city of Bangalore. It is believed that once up on a time, there was a king named Veera Balla. Once, an aged woman gave some baked beans to the hungry king who had lost his way in the forest. The king then set up a city to show his gratitude. The city was named “Bendakalooru”. The name Bendakalooru literary meant ‘a town of boiled beans’.
Tourist Attractions in Bangalore
The city of Bangalore offers numerous tourist attractions to the travelers. Tourists will come across a number of parks, gardens, museums, temples, historical buildings and lakes. Some of the major tourist destinations in
Bangalore, Karnataka include:
- Bull Temple
- The Sangameswara Temple
- Honne Devi Temple
- The Dharmaraja Temple
- Jumma Masjid
- Government Museum
- Visvesvaraya Museum
- Venkatappa Art Gallery
- Cubbon Park
- Ulsoor Lake
- Lal Bagh
- Tippu's Palace
- Vidhan Soudha
Accommodation will also not be a problem for the tourists, as there are plenty of luxury hotels and resorts in the city of Bangalore.
