Bangalore , officially known as Bengaluru, is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is known for its pleasant climate throughout the year. Bangalore is sometimes referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India" (or "IT capital of India") because of its role as the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter.
The Mysore Palace is a three storeyed building with a length of 245 feet and breadth of 156 feet. There is a gold -plated dome about 145 feet in the open courtyard. The palace's front side is a wide open space. 'Gombe Thotti' or the Doll's Pavilion is from where the visitor enters the palace.
Hassan is a city and district headquarter of Hassan district in Karnataka. Hassan dates from beginnings of the Hoysala Empire in the 11th century.[6][7] Hoysala Empire ruled this city for a long time and their influence can be seen in the art and inscriptions on the different monuments such as in Halebidu, Belur and Shravanabelagola.