Located at an elevation of over 900m above sea level, Bengaluru boasts of a pleasant year-round climate and lovely green expanses within. Formed by merging the erstwhile British cantonment and the capital of the Mysore State, Bengaluru today is hailed as India’s Silicon Valley. As India’s leading exporter of Information Technology services, the city is also home to renowned institutes of scientific research, higher education institutions, as well as the Kannada Film Industry. Known for its broad streets, historical public parks, and its lush greens, the city ranks as one of the continent’s most cosmopolitan and happening cities.