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tell me about Jayamahal Park

Asked by lata menon in Bangalore at 4:02 PM on November 10, 2008

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Jayamahal Park
This part occupies 1436 sq metres. Though it is a small part it boasts of beautiful landscaping and murals and figures in plaster of Paris.

Answered at 4:05 PM on November 10, 2008

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what is best time to visit banglore ?

Asked by lata menon in Bangalore at 3:48 PM on November 10, 2008

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Although the weather of Bangalore is pleasant throughout the year, it is best visited in the winters.

Answered at 3:56 PM on November 10, 2008

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how to reach banglore ?

Asked by lata menon in Bangalore at 3:52 PM on November 10, 2008

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Bangalore is accessible by air, road, and rail. Bangalore Airport is 13 km east of the City Station. There are number of daily flights to important cities like Calcutta, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Goa, Kochi, Mangalore, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram. Bangalore has direct international flights to Muscat, Sharjah and Singapore. It is also a stopover for many international flights.

Bangalore has a large bus terminus, which is near the railway station. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses and buses belonging to Tamilnadu and Goa Roadways also operate from here. It is well linked to Mysore (3 hours), Hospet (9 hours), Chennai (8 hours) and Mumbai (24 hours). The KSRTC conducts a number of tours and excursions around the city.

There are two railway stations in Bangalore. The main station is well connected to all major Indian cities. There are number of daily express trains from Bangalore to other cities of India.

One can get prepaid taxis and auto-rickshaws to and from the Airport. Local Bus service within Bangalore city is good. One can also take auto-rickshaws and avail of rented cars to move within the city

Answered at 3:54 PM on November 10, 2008

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in few words pls explain about tourist spots ?

Asked by lata menon in Bangalore at 3:50 PM on November 10, 2008

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Bangalore city has a number of tourist places. Apart from the numerous gardens, it also has some historical sites and other places of interest. The Vidhan Soudha or the State Secretariat, built in 1954, is the main attraction of this city. It is a marvel of modern architecture and is a fine amalgamation of traditional Dravidian and modern styles. Cubbon Park, the 120-hectare park located near the Vidhan Soudha, has a number of neo-classical styled government buildings. The Government Museum of Bangalore (one of India's oldest museums) and the Visvesvaraya Technological and Industrial Museum are important museums within the city. The Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, which holds a number of flower shows, especially during the Republic Day (26th January), is located on the southern fringes of the city. The 18th-century Tipu Sultan's Fort and Palace are other important places of interest to the traveler. The 16th-century, Dravidian-styled temple dedicated to Nandi the Bull is an important place of worship. The Venkataramanaswamy Temple, the Gavi Gangadhareswara cave temple, and the Someshwara Temple are other important temple of this city. The Ulsoor Lake on the northeastern edge of the city is an important picnic spot. Bangalore city is famous for it numerous Yoga centers, where fitness freaks can learn and practice this ancient art of keeping healthy.

Answered at 3:55 PM on November 10, 2008

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what sites are near by banglore to visit?

Asked by lata menon in Bangalore at 3:51 PM on November 10, 2008

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There are a number of places of tourist attraction near Bangalore. Thirty kilometers from Bangalore is the Nrityagram village, housing a classical dance academy. Bannerghatta National Park, 21 km from the city, is an important place to visit. Sixty kilometers from Bangalore is the Nandi Hill Resort, which is also famous for its temples and fort. Devarayandurga, 70 km from Bangalore, is famous for its hilltop shrines.

The craggy rock formation around Bangalore offers adventure activities like trekking and rock climbing to the adventure seeker. Devarayandurga (70 km), and Ramanagaram (49 km) are important spots for adventure.

Bangalore has a number of cultural centers near it, which offer to the tourist a number of traditional craft items. Ramanagaram is a silk cocoon-marketing center. Janapada Lok (near Ramanagaram) and Channapatna (60 km southeast of Bangalore) are famous craft centers.

The Doda Alada Mara, a 400-year-old banyan tree lying 28 km from the city, is an idyllic place for picnics. Mekedatu, 98 km south of Bangalore, and Muthyalamaduvu, 40 km from Bangalore (also known as the Pearl Valley), are other important picnic spots.

The historic city of Mysore is 139 km from Bangalore and offers to the traveler a number of monuments belonging to Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, the erstwhile rulers of the place. It also has a number of ancient Hindu temples and a few monuments built by the British.

Whitefield Ashram, the summer abode of the Shri Sathya Sai Baba, 20 km east of Bangalore, and the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Temple Complex are important spiritual centers, worth paying a visit.

Answered at 3:55 PM on November 10, 2008

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can u telll about the past of banglore?

Asked by lata menon in Bangalore at 3:49 PM on November 10, 2008

LAKSHMI V's Answer

Legend has it that the city is named after an old woman, who lived in this area and offered a humble meal of boiled beans to a lost Hoysala ruler. The origin of the present-day city of Bangalore can be traced to the early 16th century, when Kempegowda, a local chief, built a small mud fort here. Bangalore gained prominence in the 18th century, when it became an important fort city, under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan of Mysore. This area witnessed the struggle between Tipu Sultan and the British. The British defeated Tipu Sultan and took over Bangalore city. In 1831, the British made it the regional administrative city and established a big cantonment here.

Answered at 3:55 PM on November 10, 2008

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where is Jumma Masjid in bang

Asked by lata menon in Bangalore at 3:29 PM on November 10, 2008

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Jumma Masjid or Friday Mosque is an imposing monument of the city. It is the oldest mosque in the city located in the busy K.R. Market. The tall ornamented granite pillars adorn the elevated prayer hall.

Answered at 3:42 PM on November 10, 2008

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tell me about Gavi Gangadhareswara Cave Temple in banglore?

Asked by lata menon in Bangalore at 3:27 PM on November 10, 2008

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This ancient temple was built inside a natural cave in Gavipuram and was earlier known as Gowthama Kshethra as Sage Gowthama performed penance here. It was renovated by Kempe Gowda in 16th century. The highlights of the temple are the granite pillars and the linga inside the cave. A special festival is held during Makar Sankranti and devotees in large numbers gather at the temple premise to see the unique phenomena-sun’s rays passing between Nandi’s horns and falling directly on the linga inside the cave.

The temple is situated to the west of Lalbagh and remains open on all days.

Answered at 3:43 PM on November 10, 2008

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tell me about Banashankari Temple in banglore ?

Asked by lata menon in Bangalore at 3:28 PM on November 10, 2008

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Banashankari Temple

One of the most popular temples of Bangalore, Banashankari Banashankari
is situated on the busy Kanakapura road near BMTC bus stand. The presiding deity in the temple is Goddess Banashankari who is believed to be the remover of hardships and poverty. The temple was built in 1915 by a devotee, Somanna Shetty who installed a deity of Banashankari Amma brought all the way from Badami in Bijapur district.

The temple is open to public everyday but special puja is performed on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The temple celebrates three cultural ceremonies in a year: September 13 - the birthday of Banashankari Amma, Dussehra Festival in October and the temple anniversary which falls in the end of December. Large crowd gather at the place during these occasions

Answered at 3:42 PM on November 10, 2008

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places to stay in banglore for new comer ?

Asked by lata menon in Bangalore at 3:52 PM on November 10, 2008

LAKSHMI V's Answer

Bangalore offers a range of accommodation option to the traveler. The bus terminus area at the heart of Gandhi Nagar, the MG Road, and the City Market area offer a number of economy hotels. MG Road area and the Racecourse area offer mid-range hotels, while high-end hotels can be found in MR Road, Sankey Road and the Racecourse area.

Answered at 3:54 PM on November 10, 2008

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