tourism

Bangalore City**
Bangalore, located on the southern Deccan Plateau, is the capital of the State of Karnataka. Situated at an altitude of 920 metres above sea level, Bangalore is the principal administrative, cultural, commercial and industrial centre of the state of Karnataka. The city, which is spread over an area of 2190 square kilometres, enjoys a pleasant and equable climate throughout the year. Its tree-lined streets and abundant greenery have led to it being called the 'Garden City' of India.

As a thriving business center, focusing on information technology (IT), Bangalore is considered the IT capital of India. Often called the "Silicon Valley of India", Bangalore has a concentration of software technology related activity, which is similar to that of the Silicon Valley in California. Bangalore is a tourist paradise with tons of places to see. This city is also a gateway to Southern India. People on their way to Ooty, Kodaikanal, Madras, Kanyakumari, Mangalore, Brindavan Gardens, Nandi Hills etc. stop here as it acts as a center point to all the other places and is well connected to other major cities of Southern India. For more information about the city, please visit www.bangaloreit.com/html/aboutbng/bangprofile.htm or www.onlinebangalore.com.

Food
Bangalore's list of quality restaurants is endless. The city offers a wide choice of cuisine from the traditional to the exotic. Chinese, Thai, North Indian, South Indian or Continental, Bangalore has it all.

Airlines**
Air travel to and from Bangalore is very convenient as the city is linked extensively to key locations within the country and abroad. Some of the reputed national and international airline websites that provide flight and reservation details are:

International Airlines (outside India)
Lufthansa (www.lufthansa.com)
Singapore Airlines (www.singaporeair.com)
Malaysia Airlines (www.malaysiaairlines.com.my)
Thai Airways International (www.thaiair.com)
Gulf Air (www.gulfairco.com)
Srilankan Airlines (www.srilankan.lk)

Major International carriers offer service to Mumbai and New Delhi, with convenient connections on:
Indian Airlines (www.indian-airlines.nic.in)
Sahara India (www.airsahara.net)
Jet Airways (www.jetairways.com)

Travel Agent:

Dilip
Hammock Leisure Holidays Pvt. Ltd
Tel: 080 - 5126 2220 (3 lines)
Fax:080 - 2535 4222
E-mail: dilip@hammockholidays.com, hammock@vsnl.net
visit us at: www.hammockholidays.com

** Information provided is merely for the immediate reference and guidance of delegates/attendees. All attendees/patrons are requested to interact directly with these agencies for their respective/individual travel /sightseeing requirements. The producers/organizers of CLA Asia 2005 would in no way be accountable for any shortfall or inefficiency in services provided to its delegates and/or any other developments as a consequence of relying on this information.