Holidays in Bangalore
Bangalore is the fifth-largest city in India, nicknamed "India's Silicon Valley," and one of India's most modern cities.
Half a century ago, this site stood as a small village where the future king of the Vijayanagar Empire nearly starved to death. Only thanks to a kind woman who fed him bean soup did the great king Kempegowda name the place Bendakaalooru, which in the local Kannada language means "bendakaalu" (boiled beans) and "ooru" (village).
The history of Bengaluru, or Bangalore as the British called it, dates back to 1537. Its moderate, salubrious climate, countless gardens and lakes, and the original architecture of many modern buildings have made this city an attractive tourist destination. Locals call it the "Garden City," and claim that Bangalore is the most beautiful city in the world.
The picturesque Ulsoor Lake lies in the center of Bangalore. Cruises around its numerous small islands are a favorite tourist attraction.
Population: 6.979 million.