Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka state. It is a modern city with a thriving technology industry that has earned it the name 'Silicon Valley' of India. It has been Asia's fastest growing city for years and road congestion problems, as well as power failures start becoming a problem.

The main attraction in Bangalore is Vidhana Soudha. It was only built in 1954, but it is one of the country's most striking government buildings. There are also an old fort and a wooden palace that belonged to Tipu Sultan. Bangalore like to call itself 'Garden City', but the only gardens are the Cubbon Park and the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, which are both of little interest.

Since it is the area's major transportation hub, you might end up in Bangalore and it is a good place to stay if you want to explore the Karnataka region. Trips to several of the state's national parks and wildlife sanctuaries can be arranged in town.

Most accommodation is concentrated on MG Road. In the same district you will also find numerous restaurants, bars, travel agencies and shops. There is also a good market in Bangalore. The city is 1695 km south of Delhi.