The capital city of Indian state Karnataka as well the IT capital of India, Bangalore is the main administrative and commercial center of the state. The tree-lined roads make Bangalore a picturesque city. The main facts and figures of the city are:
State : Karnataka
Area : 2190 square kilometers
Altitude : 920 m above sea level
Geographical Location : Latitude: 12 degree 8' N
Longitude : 77 degree 37' E
Rainfall : 859 mm (annual)
Climate : April to June (summer)
December to January (winter)
June to September (monsoon)
Best Time to Visit : October to February
Languages : Kannad, English, Hindi, Telugu and Tamil
Religions : Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism
Major Festivals : Diwali, Navarathri, Ugadi, Pongal, Varamahalakshmi and Mahashivratri
Tourist Attractions : Cubbon Park, Ulsoor Lake, Bangalore Palace, The Fort and Tipu Sultan's Palace, Bull temple and Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
Business Hours : 10 am.-5 pm. (Monday to Friday)
STD Code : 080