Bangalore, Mysore and Ooty

Overview

Bangalore, Mysore Ooty

Destinations Covered: Delhi > Jaipur > Agra > Delhi > Bangalore > Mysore > Ooty > Bangalore.

Karnataka is one of the best tourist places in India as it has a lot of famous cities that have loads of things to offer to the tourists. Bangalore, Mysore and Ooty are the three main cities that are looked for vacations while being in Karnataka. These three cities are popularly known for a number of unusual tourist attractions and a rich and colorful culture.

History

Bangalore – Recently Bangalore has become one of the IT hubs in India with numerous public sectors like telecommunications, steel industries, software companies etc coming to this place. It is the state capital of Karnataka. Bangalore was ruled by a number of Empires in its primitive years such as Western Gangas, Cholas, Hoysala Empire, and Vijayanagara Empire. In the year 1799, the British India incorporated Bangalore after the death of Tippu Sultan. And it was in the 19th century when Bangalore became a twin city, constituting “pete” with Kannadigas and “cantonment” with Tamils.

Mysore – Mysore is the second largest city in Karnataka. The Hindi legends say that Mahishasura ruled the near by areas of Mysore. It was ruled by the Vijayanagara Empire and later on was taken over by the very famous Tipu Sultan, who is known as the “Tiger of Mysore”. After the defeat and death of Tipu Sultan, Mysore was taken under the British administration. Earlier, it used to be the capital of the state but gradually Bangalore was made the state capital.

Ooty – Ooty is used as the short form for Ootacamund, which is the district capital of eth Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu. The Chera Empire ruled these Nilgiri hills in the ancient times. A few more dynasties ruled this very area before it fell into the hands of Tipu Sultan who made it a part of the Kingdom Of Mysore. British India took over the city when Tipu Sultan was defeated in the 18th century.

Tourist Places and Culture

Bangalore – Some of the buildings in Bangalore are famous for their architecture and that is why they are considered tourist places. These include the Vidhana Soudha and the Attara Kacheri (the High court). There is a famous Bull temple that is known for the gigantic image of Nandi (a celestial bull in the Hindu Mythology). Another place to visit is Karnataka folk museum where you can find the rich culture of Karnataka. Jawahar Nehru Planetarium is another worth visiting place with its magnificent domes. Other places are Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Lalbagh Gardens, Bugle Rock and Musical fountain.

Mysore – Mysore too offers a number of places such as Vrindavan Gardens, known for the ecstatic view of a combination of color, light, water and musical illumination. You should also visit Melkote, Somnathpur, Talkad, and Bandipura (for wildlife). Another important place here is Belur. Bleur is located some 150kms from the main city and is famous for the special stone work in this temple.

Ooty – This “Queen of hill stations in India” has various beautiful places for those who love to be close to nature. Additionally, the pleasant weather adds to the temptation to spend vacations in this small city in Karnataka. Botanica Gardens are the most famous here, lying in an area of 50 acres, these gardens have a huge variety of flora and fauna. Other places are the Ooty lake Lamb’s rock, Kodanadu’s view point and Rangaswamy peak.

Bangalore, Mysore and Ooty are places that can be covered in one vacation thereby adding more color and fun to your holidays!

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