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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India

Bangalore, now Bengaluru, is the IT capital of India. India's third largest city and fifth largest metropolitan area, Bangalore is the capital of the Indian State of Karnataka. The city was part of and under the administrative control of the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore until it was annexed to the Indian Union following  India's independence in 1947. The city was renamed Bengaluru in 2006.

With an established presence of large IT companies in Bangalore, the high-city is the playground of many global majors. Bangalore has a salubrious climate, extensive green cover and an easygoing lifestyle. Otherwise, Bangalore has a zest that is infectious with vitality and vibrancy. A pub culture is integral to the city and young software professionals elbow for space in the numerous pubs and eating places in the evenings. 

Colonial era buildings are mirrored in the chrome and glass high-rises that dot the city. Bangalore's runaway success is evident in the ever-growing cluster of chrome and steel office complexes, swanky malls and shopping arcades. Thus, it is not only a great place to do business but also to shop. In keeping with the growth of commerce and industry as well as the international tourist traffic, the city has a number of luxury hotels and resorts. The IT city enjoys prominence as one of the most frequented destinations with a high rate of hotel occupancy. Bangalore is also a prominent national and international convention center. Corporate and leisure travel add up to this to make hotel accommodation in Bangalore go at a premium. Some of the luxury hotels in Bangalore are: The Oberoi, The Leela Palace, The Sheraton, The Park, Taj Residency, Taj West End, Le Meridien, Lalit Ashok.

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