Bangalore is one of the most popular destination for tourists in South India. Bangalore is not only one of the most well known places in the world due to it's pre-eminence as a center for software development for global industry giants but also has a large number of artifacts, monuments and sites reminiscent of ancient, medieval and imperialist periods of Indian history. Bangalore is known as the Garden City of India and also as the pensioner's paradise due to its wonderful atmosphere, great climate and conducive lifestyle. The city has some beautiful lakes, theme parks, beautiful architectural delights, museums, art galleries, temples and malls. Bangalore is also a great place to stay in while enjoying the delights of nearby tourist attractions in the South such as Sravanabelagola, Mysore, Ooty, Shivasamudram and Sri Rangapatanam.