Now one of the most populated cities in the country, Bangalore is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ due to its booming Information Technology industry. Bangalore is now overflowing with I.T conglomerates, world-class hospitals, renowned educational/research institutions, and the flourishing Kannada film industry. Bangalore stays well connected to the rest of the country by road, rail, and air. The 4 major railway stations in Bangalore include Bangalore City Railway Station/Majestic Railway Station which is officially known as Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station, Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station, Krishnarajapuram Railway Station, and Yesvantpur Junction. Both domestic and international flights operate at The Kempegowda International Airport in Devanahalli. Road transport is overseen by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). In case you need a quiet, laid back place to stay without burning a hole in your pocket, you can opt for a guest house. A guest house in Bangalore is akin to a bed and breakfast with the same kind of amenities provided at hotels. The owner who runs the property usually stays in a separate block within the premises and attends to the guests personally. The best guest houses in Bangalore also provide home-made meals, thereby giving you a taste of the local dishes. Well-known localities in Bangalore include Hebbal, Malleshwaram, Koramangala, HSR Layout, Whitefield, Banashankari, Mysore Road, Sarjapur Road, and MG Road, just to name a few. Bangalore has several tourist spots such as Cubbon Park, Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Bannerghatta National Park, Lal Bagh, Wonderla, Bangalore Fort, HAL Aerospace Museum, Nandi Hills, Bangalore Palace, and many more. If you feel like going on a shopping spree, head to malls such as MG 1, Gopalan, UB City, Forum, Phoenix Marketcity, and Bangalore Central where you can shop, dine, and be entertained.