Bangalore known as Bengaluru is located in southern part of India on the Deccan Plateau, at a height of about 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level. The city has highest elevation. It is second fastest-growing major metropolis in India. Bengaluru is known for its IT Industry and Engineering Colleges. It is known as “Silicon Valley of India" or "IT capital of India" having housed the head quarters of several IT companies like Infosys & Wipro. It is the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter.
The city is located at 12.97°N 77.56°E and covers an area of 741 km2 (286 sq mi). It is the third most populous city and fifth most populous urban a collection in India and 27th largest city in the world.
The city is "Pub Capital of India" and the "Rock/Metal Capital of India" because of its underground music scene and it is one of the premier places to hold international rock concerts all over India.
In May 2012, Lonely Planet Ranked Bangalore 3rd among the world's top 10 cities to visit. it is also known as “Silicon Valley of India" or "IT capital of India" as it is the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter.
Bangalore has a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.
Bangalore experiences three seasons: summer, monsoon and winter but it is described to be usually more moderate climate throughout the year. Gentle climate is observed in the city. It was once known as pensioner’s paradise and garden city of India.
Bangalore is the most cosmopolitan city with people from all over India making Bangalore as their place of residence .It is also a major centre of Indian classical music and dance. Performances of Carnatic (South Indian) and Hindustani (North Indian) classical music, and dance forms like Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Kathak, and Odissi are very popular
Bangalore is home to the Kannada film industry, which churns out about 80 Kannada movies each year. Citizens here encourage all movies with Bollywood and Hollywood movies attracting maximum audience.
The city celebrates what is known to be Bangalore's oldest festival called "Karaga Shaktyotsava"
The prominent religion in Bangalore is Hinduism around 80%, followed by Islam which is the second largest counting about 13.5%. Also, there are a significant number of Christians, Jain and Sikh residing in.
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Bangalore has some of the finest Pubs like, The Beer Joint Pub Toit Brewpub, K27, Ibar, Alini Pub, Etc.
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