ABOUT BANGALORE

Situated at an altitude of 920 metres above sea level, Bangalore is the principal administrative, cultural, commercial and industrial centre of the state of Karnataka. The city, which is spread over an area of 2190 square kilometres, enjoys a pleasant and equable climate throughout the year. Its tree-lined streets and abundant greenery have led to it being called the 'Garden City' of India. However, since the early 1980s, Bangalore has seen a major technology boom and is today known as the 'Silicon Valley' of India.

Equally significantly, Bangalore boasts of many fine hospitals that are now attracting patients from all over the world.

Bangalore has an international airport with connectivity to several cities in Europe and Asia.

Some Facts About Bangalore

Geographical Location

Latitudinal parallels: 12 degree 8' N

Longitudinal meridians: 77 degree 37' E

Climate

March to May (warmest months)

December to January (coldest months)

June to September (rainy - southwest monsoon)

November to December (rainy - northeast monsoon)

Temperature

Highest maximum of 33 degree C to lowest minimum of 14 degree C

Language

Regional Language: Kannada English, Hindi, Telugu and Tamil are widely spoken and understood.

Shopping

If you enjoy shopping, you will enjoy Bangalore. From the air-conditioned ambience of super stores like Shopper's Stop and Kemp Fort to the bustling by-lanes of Chickpet, Bangalore has something to offer every kind of shopper. You could find yourself shopping for some of the biggest brands in the world while strolling down Brigade Road, or you could be engaged in friendly haggling with a shopkeeper for an exquisite silk sari somewhere in the City Market. Whether you are looking for Kancheepuram silk or Swarovski crystal, chances are you will find it in Bangalore. You just need to know where to look.

Given below are some of Bangalore's more popular shopping areas:

Commercial Street

Commercial Street is one of Bangalore's busiest commercial areas. While garment, hosiery and textile stores are in a majority here, you can also find shops selling shoes, art supplies, stationery, novelties, jewellery, travel kits, sports and general goods.

Mahatma Gandhi Road

Known as South Parade in the days of the British, Mahatma Gandhi Road still retains its old world charm, while at the same time exuding the energetic, modern spirit of India's Silicon Valley. Here you can get everything from electronic equipment to books, magazines, photography supplies, silk saris, antiques, textiles, garments and general goods. Shopping Centres to look out for on M. G. Road are Shrungar Shopping Complex, Barton Court, Public Utility Building, Spencer's Super Market, the Coir Board showroom, Natesan's Antiquarts, Kids Kemp, Saree Kemp, Cauvery Arts and Crafts emporium and others.

Brigade Road

Extremely popular with the youth, Brigade Road is a beehive of commercial activity. You can get anything here from electronic equipment like TV sets and music systems to refrigerators, garments, pots and pans, toys, music and shoes. Also located on Brigade road is Poom Puhar, the Tamil Nadu handicrafts showroom.

Residency Road

On Residency Road you can find steel furniture and handicrafts in metal, clay and wood. Quite a few government handicrafts emporia are located on this road. Some of these are: Gangotri, the Uttar Pradesh Government Handicrafts (Ph: 5585055) showroom, offering brassware, wooden furniture, jewelry, etc. Mriganayani, the M. P. Government Emporium (Ph: 5582495), Utkalika, the Orissa Government Handicrafts Emporium (Ph: 5582744) and Gurjari, the Gujarat State Handicrafts Emporium (Ph: 5583425).

Other Areas

Apart form those shopping areas described above, Bangalore has lots of other commercial areas famous in their own way for the products they have on offer. Richard Square in Russell Market, for instance, is known for cutlery, crockery and household items. Chickpet is famous for its silk sarees, silver and gold jewellery and textiles. If it's metal items like brass, silver and copperware that you are looking for, make a beeline for Arcot Srinivaschari Street. On B.V.K. Iyengar Road you'll find wood products, plywood, paper and electrical goods. Avenue Road is known for its stationery, stainless steel ware and silver jewellery.

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