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- Cubbon Park
Cubbon Park
Cubbon Park is Bangalore's equivalent of Central Park: a place
of relaxation, open space and some worthwhile attractions. In and
around the park are the State Central Library, two municipal
museums, an art gallery and the Government Aquarium (which is
actually best avoided). The intensely red Attara Kacheri, which
houses the regional high court, is unmistakable and eminently
photographable. The State Archaeological Museum is one of the
oldest in India, has artefacts dating back 5,000 years, and is well
worth a visit to gain some historical context to this relentlessly
modern city. The handsome and photogenic Seshadri Memorial Library
is another distinctly red building on the fringes of the park.
Information & Facts
Language
Although English is generally used for official and
business purposes, Hindi is the official language and is spoken by
about 40 percent of the population. Urdu is the language common
with the Muslim demographic. India has a total of 22 official
languages
Money
The currency is the Indian Rupee (INR), which is divided into
100 paise (singular paisa). Major currencies can be changed at
banks, and authorised bureaux de changes. It is impossible to
obtain rupees outside India, but no matter what time you arrive in
India there will be an exchange office open at the airport. It is
illegal to exchange money through the black market and it is
advisable to refuse torn notes, as no one will accept them apart
from the National Bank. It is best to change money into small
denominations. Travellers cheques and major credit cards are widely
accepted, particularly in tourist orientated establishments. ATMs
are not generally available.