Legend has it that the name Bangalore comes from "boiled beans" (Benda Kaluru), which were served by a humble old lady to a hungry ruler in the 10th century.

Surprisingly, despite some adverse environmental impact of industrial development in Bangalore, another of its nicknames is "The Garden City." That's thanks to many local parks, along with pink cassias, golden acacias, and jacarandas which bloom throughout the city.

Many international visitors come to Bangalore for its excellent schools and universities, such as the Indian Institute of Science. Bangalore is also referred to as the"Silicon Valley of India" due to its myriad information technology companies. Bangalore produces more than 45% of all software that India currently exports.

While enjoying the warm weather year-around, tourists can also use the city as a central base for day trips to other Karnataka attractions. And Bangalore doesn't only produce fine silk and software. "The Fruit Market of the South" is great for grapes, mangoes and guavas.

Last but not the least, Bangalore is even gaining the status of the "Floriculture Capital" due to the present boost of the flower export from the city. Due to the rich stone resources Bangalore is also known the "Stone City", especially for its granite deposits.

Bangalore, located 1000 Mts. above sea level, this city was formed by Kempegowda. This city also is a gateway to Southern India. People on their way to Ooty, Kodaikanal, Madras, Kanyakumari, Mangalore etc., for that matter even Karnataka, stop here as it acts as a center point to all the other places and is well connected to other major cities. 

Today it has almost become the fifth metro of India and is fastest growing city in Asia. Its known as "The Garden City of India & The Neon City".

Bangalore is really a cool place to be in if you want to relax as well as enjoy your life. Details given in City Guide & Tourist Spots make a perfect guide for tourists and enrich the knowledge of local people about the city and state.

The capital of the state of Karnataka, Bangalore is situated halfway between the coasts in southern India.

The city was founded in the 16th century, and witnessed great southern dynasties like the Kadambas, the Hoysalas and Vijayanagar emperors.