Amongst the leading research institutions it is home to are the world-renowned Indian Institute of Science , the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurophysics, the Indian Space Research Organization, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and Aeronautical Development and the Raman Institute of Physics. Aptly named the 'Garden City', it boasts of an amazing number of flowering trees and parks. While Bangalore has its share of ancient forts and temples, it is also the perfect spot for soaking in the sun and local colour at the finest and friendliest of hotels. And it is shopper's paradise where Karnataka's fabulous traditional silks, coffee, jewelry and handicrafts can be bought at sleek, reliable shops. Located at an altitude of 920m.
Evenings are cool the year-round.
October, November are the rainiest months. Often referred to as the 'Fruit market of the South', the lush, fertile soil of the Bangalore region produces in abundance a variety of fruits and vegetables- grapes, mangoes, banana, custard apple, sapodilla, jackfruit, melons, guavas. Having spent the most crucial part of my life in bangalore, I could go on and on describing bangalore to its slightest detail. But words seem in inaffable to complete the picture. Today, Bangalore is the perhaps heading towards becoming the silicon valley of the whole world.