A thriving IT hub, surprising nightlife and a stunning setting in Bangalore, what more could you ask for?

There is much more to Bangalore than first implied.  The nightlife is surprising with many happening pubs and nightclubs you will also hear of it being called the “pub city”.  And for nature Explorers the natural flora and fauna of Bangalore is gorgeous.  Nicknamed the “garden city”, Bangalore has more than enough greenery to keep the avid naturist in awe.

History and tourism in Bangalore

As the capital of Karnataka, and the third biggest city in the nation of India, Bangalore has done well to keep up appearances. With its stunning parks, avid nightlife and its many historical monuments, temples and booming industry Bangalore is a tourist’s absolute “must-do”.  Fewer Cities in the entire world have as much pull as Bangalore, with a good percentage of casual visitors and tourists making a final move into this city. And to seal the deal, the climate here is undoubtedly one of the best in India.

Bangalore has a very deep and rich history, if you were thinking that it was all just geeks and their technology then you will have to happily admit you were wrong.  Yes, technology over the last 20 years has set Bangalore off into something that could only be described as an economic boom, but it also has a more subtle layer here, one of a fertile history, and any history buff would do well to get bored here.  In fact the earliest reference to Bengaluru is from some time in the 9^th century. The temples, festivals and historical artifacts found in this city will spice up your tour in Bangalore.

Welcome clothing choices in Bangalore

Bangalore is one of the most welcoming cities in India, and as such you will find that unlike many places many of the people here will be more welcoming of western styles of dress.  Both the western styles and those of India will be found walking the same streets and are more popular with the younger generations.  Nightclubs especially welcome a tidy westernized style of dress.  If, however you want to go to temples and religious places it is still advised to wear modest clothing.  When you go to a home in Bangalore you should always take your shoes off.

Travelling within Bangalore

During your tour to Bangalore, moving within and around is relatively simple - you have the option of auto-rickshaws, Taxis, and buses. Auto-rickshaws are a cheap and quick way of getting around here.  Make sure to agree on a price before you go and insist they set the meter before they start the journey to avoid arguments at the end.  The same goes for taxis however they are slightly more expensive than autos.  The bus service is cheap and efficient and comes with the added bonus of the buses having become air conditioned in recent times.