The garden city Bangalore has been popular amongst the tourists for its scenic surroundings laden with gardens. Apart from being the City of Gardens it is the Mecca of Software Professionals in India giving it the deserving status of 'The Silicon Valley of India'. The marvellous architecture of the historical buildings leaves you spellbound in any case. As a tourist you can explore the scientific and art museums, the fort and palace, temples and lakes within the city.

The Vidhan Soudha or the State Secretariat, a hallmark in architecture and the centre of attraction in the city was built in 1954. It projects a fine amalgamation of modern architecture and traditional Dravidian architecture.

Adjacent to the Vidhan Soudha building lies the Cubbon Park, well spread in 120-hectare park, houses a group of neo-classical styled government buildings.

The 16th-century temple dedicated to Nandi the Bull is an excellent testimony of the Dravidian temple architecture and an important place of worship for the native people. The Venkataramanaswamy Temple, the Gavi Gangadhareswara cave temple, and the Someshwara Temple are other important tourist places in Bangalore.

The Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens with a collection of the diverse and rare floral species and also a venue for a number of flower shows, especially during the Republic Day (26th January), lures you totally.

Tipu Sultan's Fort and Palace is the palace that refreshes the cherished memories of the royal empire in the city during the 18th-century.

One of the oldest museums, 'The Government Museum of Bangalore' and the Visvesvaraya Technological and Industrial Museum dedicated to the technology and industrial development are important museums within the city.

If you are a fitness freak or a health conscious individual then Bangalore is an ideal tourist destination for you. The tourists can relax at any of the Yoga centres found in plenty in the city committed to offer you a complete health and rejuvenation tour. If you are a travel buff then the short weekend excursions from Bangalore and the nearest picnic spot Ulsoor Lake on the north-eastern edge of the city are the major attractions for you around Bangalore.