Bengaluru or Bangalore is the energetic capital city of Karnataka and is considered as the technology capital of India. Located in the centre of the Deccan Plateau the city is fondly known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ because of the numerous IT companies and startup businesses. It is well developed with good and friendly weather complemented by greenton parks hence making it a perfect place for both the working force and tourists. Bengaluru is known for a diverse cultural background for several reasons including but not limited to arts, music, and foods. Tourists particularly are known to appreciate the royal places of interest including the Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace and the beautiful Lalbagh Botanical Garden. With the growing cosmopolitan culture the area has attracted a large number of people and thus it is quite vibrant, full of restaurants and cafes, bars and clubs.
International flights also are aware of the importance of Bengaluru as travel as well as a business destination, therefore, flying to Bengaluru is easy. For example, Cathay Pacific offer flight operations from Auckland To Bengaluru Bangalore providing links from Bengaluru to other cities of the world. It has pride developed local economy and promoted cultural interaction, thus allowing residents and tourists to interact with the world. In addition, the infrastructure in Bengaluru continues to grow with the new airport facility and good network of roads for local and international access. The city is rapidly developing adding both commercial and recreational appeal to experience the legacy and the contemporary city life. Despite its growth and development in the future and with its strong roots from the past, Bengaluru remains a beautiful city ready to set itself up more to become the premier city of India and of the world.
Bannerghatta National Park
Bannerghatta National Park in Bangalore is 22 kilometers in the South and is a magnificent piece of land which supports the wildlife and is an ecological park. This park was developed in 1970 and occupies more than 260 kilometers squared and is among the most well-known natural parks not only in the region, but also for people of all ages and interests, such as nature and wildlife amateurs as well as families. It is marked by a rich cover of forests, hilly land and diverse terrains and is important in the protection of the diverse bio-physical features of the region.
The park boasts of a great forest density and has over three hundred and fifty species of butterflies, two hundred bird species, and different mammals such as leopards, sloth bears and Indian bison. By having a safari park there is an opportunity to see these animals as they roam in the wild. Seeing the animals is part of the exploration that makes the safari one of the most exciting experiences for the client. Moreover, the park boast of Butterfly Park which is the first of its own kind in the entire India that is focuses on the butterfly species and their conservation and awareness.
Environmental education and conservation is a major feature at the Bannerghatta National Park where numerous programmes are offered to the people with a view of enlightening them on the need to conserve wildlife. The park also has a friendly relationship with the people to that a balance between the people and the wildlife will be achieved in their tourism practices. This approach goes hand in hand with saving the environment and at the same time, makes people living nearby to be accountable to the preservation of endangered species.
Those looking for adventure can go trekking, bird watching, camping etc. at Bannerghatta. Whether you want to go hiking, have an educational purpose of studying the park features, or just want to have a break from the noisy and busy life, this park is just perfect for that. It has always been the pride of Karnataka with its bountiful living space, education programs, and preservation in one of India’s best wildlife parks and tourists dreams, the Bannerghatta National Park.
Visvesvaraya Museum
Another specific and highly impressive scientific museum is the Visvesvaraya Museum placed in Bengaluru, India, the institution dedicated to the display of history of science and technology in India. Established in memory of one of India’s most distinguished engineer cum statesman, Sir M.V, Visvesvaraya, the museum showcases his achievements and his significance in the development of engineering education and practice in the country. Founded in 1962, this is an education-oriented museum that is also an entertainment centre of interest to students, families, and tourists.
The museum has a number of exhibits in it that includes the area of physics and electronics, hydraulics as well as aeronautics. The best and most observable is the great collection of working models that illustrate how different principles in science work. The available interactive displays include a steam engine model, water pump models, and several other mechanical devices and structures that help people, especially kids, understand theoretical principles. Such interaction is not only entertaining but at the same time, educational since it helps one get to understand various scientific occurrences.
However, like in case of all the museums, the focus here is on innovation and indigenously developed technology with special reference to exhibits. Seminars and training sessions are conducted in order to help young people use their creativity to the fullest. It also provides educational visits both planned with prior arrangement and outreach programmes with local schools where it supports improvements in science teaching. Holding education dear also fosters that it remains out-doing challenge of fulfilling the visions and values that Sir Visvesvaraya envisaged in the future society.
Tourists in Visvesvaraya Museum can also go through its miniature galleries which are themed galleries such as space and Robotics. The building envelope of the museum reflects the modernist architecture which complements the concepts of the museum. Since the museum aims at celebrating science and engineering through the life of an innovative leader like Visvesvaraya, engaging the youth and encouraging them to learn is done impressively well at Visvesvaraya Museum and that makes the place a must visit for all lovers of technology.
Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace
The summer Palace of Tipu Sultan at Bangalore is a typical architectural delight belonging to the Indo-Islamic style of architecture and throws a lot of light on the history of the state. Originally constructed in the late 1700s by the king of the Kingdom of Mysore, Tipu Sultan, the palace was used in summer as a summer palace. The palace was mainly built with timber and ornamented with carved work and colorful paintings, which represents Indo-Islamic and Hindu architectural hybrid themes.
Another worthy of note is the perfectly carved wooden posts and ceilings within the compound of the Summer Palace. It is unique and ornamented with detailed work which depicts the art of the period, the motifs are flowers, geometrical shapes and animals. The large verandahs give an idea of how the Mysorean royalty lived – the concept of good lighting and ventilation being the main principles of Indian architecture. Teak wood as well as lime stone has been used in the construction process which gives an impression of the aspects of nature that was considered during construction of the palace.
There are several rooms and several halls in the palace, all of which have historical reference. The audience hall for instance was used for meetings, assemblies among other rituals. The walls have paintings showing his victories against the British and demonstrated doggedness against their imperialism. The above artistic features not only depict life and period of the Sultan but also integrate socio-political setting of the period making it a source of reference for historians as well as visitors.
Now, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace has become a popular spot for tourist from all over the world visit this place. It retains its importance due to the struggles against colonial power and holds an important heritage of the Mysore Kingdom. The architecture and history of the palace make it entice anyInterested visitors, and thus the building retains the spirit of one of India’s favorite kings.
