A host of beautifully manicured park and gardens; the Cubbon Park, Lalbagh , Cariappa Memorial Park and on the wilder side the Bannerghatta park, have earned Bangalore the epithet of the “Garden City “of India. This eye flattering greenery accompanied with lovely weather all year round once made this city the erstwhile pensioners’ paradise. Things have changed; the metro has fast transformed into the software capital of the world. A younger crowd of professionals from all over has thronged to make Bangalore their home giving it its energetic buzz extending to a vibrant nightlife complete with pubs, clubs and gastronomic treats. Shop till you drop at the popular areas of Brigade Road, MG Road Wood Street or the Page 3 Vittal Mallya Road before catching a bite in the vicinity. To get an insight into the religious and cultural splendor of Bangalore, pay your respects at the Bull Temple, St Marks Cathedral and St Mary’s Basilica and find your inner peace at the ISKCON Radha Krishna temple. Go further down history lane with a visit to Tipu Sultan’s Fort and Palace hidden within the busy KR market, the latter an experience within itself. Enjoy an auto ride, the most popular mode of public transport while you pass by the Vidhan Soudha, the seat of the Karnataka government. A word of caution; try to avoid the increasingly infamous traffic jams at peak hours while traversing this splendid city!