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Bangalore,[1] officially known as Bengaluru, is one of the most hip and happening cities in India and also a major center of the I.T. industry.
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Although Bangalore is not known as a tourist city, there is still a lot to see. If you only have a limited amount of time in the city, you should consider taking one of the half-day or full-day city tours offered by KSTDC, the government tourist office. They are cheap and cover the city's major attractions with English speaking guides.
KSTDC also offers longer full-day and multi-day trips to places outside of Bangalore. These include pre-arranged transit, hotel, meals, etc.
Typically, the tours (including the city tours) do NOT include entry fees into the attractions. Bangalore, as with the rest of India, has a habit of charging foreigners a lot more than locals. For example, Tipu Sultan's Palace, which is on the half-day tour, charges Rs. 10 for Indians and Rs. 100 (or $2 USD) to non-Indians.
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- Discuss first with other Bangaloreans on the bangalore forums for discussion online. People can give you the exact idea over your queries. Plus it's advisable to do some research on the internet if you are new to Bangalore.
- Experience the Bangalore pub scene, mostly around MG Road, Brigade Road, and Church Street.
- Go shopping at Banglore's famous malls and traditional markets, though leave your car as it's almost impossible to find a parking spot over weekends. Some of the more popular malls in Bangalore are 'The Forum,' 'Garuda Mall' and 'Bangalore Central.'
- Try your hand at go-karting.
- Attend a wonderful outdoor concert at Palace Grounds.
- Enjoy the unique shopping experience on Sampige Road at Malleswaram in the traditional south Indian styled shops.
- Visit the beautiful lakes in Bangalore."ulsoor lake" and "sankey tank" offer an enriching, pleasant experience.
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Bangalore is far from the sea, hence if you have a sensitive stomach and are new to the Indian cuisine you should stay away from seafood and fish in Bangalore.
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