Why it’s the perfect time to discover India’s most underrated city
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Statue of Lord Shiva sitting in penance stance at Amba Bhavani Temple, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Asia Today, it’s the hub of the nation’s booming tech and start-up sector leading many to dub it ‘India’s Silicon Valley’. Virgin Atlantic recently announced new direct flights from London Heathrow, making it easier than ever to start exploring the Garden City, as it is known due to its many parks and open spaces. open image in gallery A vendor in Krishnarajendra Market India is notoriously chaotic – all part of the country’s charm – but Bengaluru has a good balance of lively and quiet spaces. open image in gallery The Leela Palace Bangalore A less glitzy but equally impressive hotel option is the 117-room Taj West End, one of the oldest manor houses in India, founded in 1887.
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