| Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka State in the southern part of India.
The State is rich in its heritage with famous temples, palaces, architectural
buildings, botanical gardens, and sanctuaries.
Bangalore is a busy cosmopolitan city, also now better known as the Silicon
Valley of India since many software companies have chosen it as their
base. It is home to some of the country's premier institutes like the
Indian Institute of Science, Indian Institute of Management and the newly
established Indian Institute of Information Technology.
Bangalore is a blend of technology, tradition and culture that is both
classical and modern. A city where feisty pubs proliferate among stately
buildings. |
Many airlines run direct flights between Bangalore and other international
cities. The domestic airlines that operate between the metros and Bangalore
are Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Sahara Airlines. The airport is less
than 10 kms from the city centre. Bangalore is also well connected by
rail and road with all other parts of the country.
| Mode of Transport to Bangalore (Fares
and travel times are only approximate figures) |
| From |
Fare by Air |
Duration |
Fare by Train (II Class) |
Duration |
Fare by Road |
Duration |
| Chennai |
Rs.3,100 |
1 hour |
Rs.225 |
7 hours |
Rs. 360 |
8 hours |
| Delhi |
Rs.12,600 |
2 1/2 hours |
Rs.600 |
40 hours |
- |
- |
| Mumbai |
Rs.6,500 |
1 1/2 hours |
Rs.450 |
24 hours |
Rs. 600 |
24 hours |
| Kolkata |
Rs.13,500 |
3 hours |
Rs.800 |
42 hours |
- |
- |
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