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The exact origin of Bangalore is not known, but it is
believed that the city was founded somewhere in the 16th century. Bangalore
lies at a distance of approximately 998 km from Mumbai and 562 km from Hyderabad.
Situated at an altitude of approximately 920 m above sea level, it is also
known as the 'Garden City of India'. The beautiful parks and gardens and
tree-lined streets of Bengalooru make travel to the city a pure pleasure. The
year 2000 saw the introduction of Information Technology in Bangalore and since
then, the city has not looked back. It has reaped the most out of the IT Boom
in India and boasts of the highest concentration of IT companies in the
country. Today, Bangalore is known as 'The IT Capital of India' and "The
Silicon Valley of India'. The Bangalore city is also very famous for its
amazing nightlife. Some of the most happening discotheques and pubs of the
country are in Bangalore, making it one of the most happening cities in India.
There are a number of places in Bangalore that are worth visiting, including
gardens, museums, palaces, temples, etc. One of the major attractions of the
city is the Vidhana Soudha, the State Secretariat, adorned with delicate
Dravidian architecture. For the nature lovers, there is the famous Cubbon Park,
stretching over an area of 250 acres. Not to be missed are the amazing museums
in the city, especially the Visvesvaraya Technological and Industrial Museum.
The Ulsoor Lake of Bangalore is also quite known for its beautiful locales and
boating facilities.
Even from education point of view, Bangalore is very popular. A large number of
students come to Bangalore every year to enroll in the various undergraduate as
well as postgraduate programs. The city also boasts of two excellent
institutions, namely Indian Institute of Management and Indian Institute of
Science. Bangalore is also used by tourists as the base for visiting the other
cities of Karnataka.
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