1. Bangalore Leisure Info

2. Location

3. Things to Know India’s 3 rd most populous city (5,8 million) Capital of Indian State of Karnataka Official Language: Kannada Home to many of the most well-recognized colleges and research institutions in India Is known as the Silicon Valley of India because of its position as the nation's leading IT exporter fastest growing major metropolis in India

4. Climate Due to its high elevation (920m), Bangalore enjoys moderate climate. Warmest months (February to May) During July small possibility of wind and heavy rain because of south-west monsoons. Lowest temperature ever recorded (7.8 °C) Highest temperature ever recorded (38.9 °C) SO THAT’S GR8!

5. Must See - Vidhana Soudha Legislative House Among the most imposing building s in India Built by granite

6. Must See – Bangalore Palace Constructed by the Maharajahs of Mysore Price (ridiculous rates for India) : – 200 rs to get inside – 500 rs to take photos even outside – 1000 rs for video 10am to 5:30pm. Open all days, except Sundays. Contains: – Elephant Head – Antique furniture – Paintings – Nude Paintings that spice things up! (Hurray!!!)

7. Must see - Omthara Kala Kuteera ( Soothe your soul – Energize your Mind ) 40km from Bangalore (1h) Oasis of peace & tranquility Is described as “Heaven on Earth”

8. Must See – The Bull Temple Legend has it that the temple was built to appease a marauding bull that stole local crops, and that the offering was effective with the bull subsequently leaving the area.

9. MUST SEE!!! – Shiva Temple Free Entrance Camera: 25 Rs

10. Must See – Lal Bagh Glass House Romantic!!! Walk among lotus ponds, fountains, glass houses and stone formations

11. Must See – Bagmane Tech Park The park is home to some of the most prominent companies in world like Yahoo!, Oracle Corporation, HP, Lenovo, Motorola, Novell, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Volvo, Dell.

12. Shopping & Fun unique shopping experience on Sampige Road at Malleswaram in the traditional south Indian styled shops. Experience the Bangalore pub scene, mostly around MG Road, Brigade Road, and Church Street.

13. Suggestions We will have almost a full weekend and 2 weekday-afternoons for leisure. Weekend (sightseeing: Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore Palace, Shiva Temple, Bull Temple) Afternoons (Shopping, walks, relaxation, pubs, Lal Bagh Glass House) Maybe: Full day tour with air-conditioned bus to the most important attractions of the city. (250 rs)

14. Sightseeing Map Bangalore Palace Vidhana Soudha Bull Temple Shiva Temple

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