TRAVELLER

GETS ITS OWN LOGO

Bengaluru has become the first Indian city to have its own logo, joining the club of global metros like New York, Paris and Berlin. The logo was unveiled recently, with letters BE and U highlighted, reflecting the city’s ethos where everyone gets a chance to be oneself. The new Bengaluru logo will establish Brand Bengaluru on the global tourism map.

CAR HIRE

YUVAN TRAVEL HOUSE

2A Main Road, 458, Kasturi Nagar Off Outer Ring Road; Tel: 81234-12344

SUHALAYA TRAVELS

16B, 1st Street, Ulsoor Tel: 99014-44499 open 24 hours.

SANKY TRAVELS

34, 3rd Main, 3rd Cross, RMV 2nd Stage, Dollar Colony; Tel: 2351-5900. 10am-6.30pm

FORTUNE TRAVELS

17, 7th Main, CMH Road, 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 2520-0058, 9am-10pm

CLASSIC CABS

2, Soundarya Excellence, 3rd Main, Old Binny Mill Road, Ganganagar; Tel: 2343-8821. 7am-10pm

BANGALORE CABS

1673/A, 2nd Cross, Prakash Nagar, Rajajinagar Tel: 4155-2222, open 24 hours For airport service only.

MEGA CABS

67/A State Highway 104, Baglur Cross, Yelahanka; Tel: 4747-4747, 7100-4747

YES CABS

12/1, 7th Cross, Maruthi Nagar Main Road, Madiwala; Tel: 4112-4112. 24hr

AUTORIDERS

1,2 & 3, Survey No 218/2, HAL 3rd Stage, Airport Road; Tel: 4126-5010.

METRO TRAVEL GROUP

38/13, Lake Point, Meanee Avenue, Ulsoor; Tel: 2530-2222, 9am-9pm.

ARJUN TOURS & TRAVELS

8, 1st Floor, St Marks Road; Tel: 2221-7054, 9.30am-7pm.

CLIPPER HOLIDAYS

No 2/1, Wokerlane, Richmond Town Tel: 96322-04141 10am-6pm

SURABHI TOURS & TRAVEL

13th Main, Palace Road, Vasanthnagar; Tel: 2220-2911, 8am-7pm.

SKYWAY INTERNATIONAL TRAVELS

8, Tourism House, Papanna Street St Marks Road; Tel: 2211-1401, 10am-7pm.

MERU CABS

89/1, Raja Icon Bldg, Opp Park Plaza, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli; Tel: 4422-4422

MOVING AROUND IN BANGALORE APP-BASED CABS

This is a popular and convenient mode of transport for those on the move and an easy-to-book taxi service at your fingertips. Just download the app from Google Playstore on your Android and iOS smartphones. Bonuses: No need to look for parking in the city; comparable to autos in fare; some offer option to pay by card or paytm. l UBER: Cabs, autos & share-cabs l OLA: Cabs, autos & share-cabs

AUTOS

Auto-rickshaws are Bangalore’s ubiquitous mode of transport, easy to hail down, with the metre box that declares the fare fairly. Ideal to use for short distances, or even long ones for that matter, or as a transit transport to get to the metro station.

BUSES

Bangalore has a vast network of BMTC buses plying within the city. The best way is to check locally for routes and bus numbers to reach a particular destination. Be prepared for some wait time though.

METRO

The Bangalore metro rail system offers good connectivity and speed, and is especially useful for cross-city commute to avoid road traffic. Regulars can opt for a metro pass that can be loaded with currency and swiped at stations. (See detailed metro route map inside).

HOP-ON HOP-OFF

l Look out for BMTC is operating ‘Bangalore Darshini’ service to facilitate city sightseeing, with 2 AC buses. Bangalore Darshini-1: Starts from Kempegowda Bus Station at 8.45am and covers Tippu Palace, Dodda Basavanna Temple, Gavigangadareshwara Temple, Banashankari Temple, Lalbagh, Vishveshwarayya Museum, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain, Iskcon, Prasanna Anjaneya Temple, and returns to Kempegowda Bus Station at 8pm. Bangalore Darshini-2: Starts from Kempegowda Bus Station at 8.45am and covers Iskcon, Prasanna Anjaneya Temple, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Vishveshwarayya Museum, Lalbagh, Banashankari Temple, Dodda Basavanna Temple, Gavigangadareshwara Temple, Tippu Palace, and returns to Kempegowda Bus Station at 7.50pm. Fare: Adult Rs 400, Child Rs 300.

For advance seat reservation, visit www.ksrtc.in or any KSRTC reservation counter. BMTC EZY TRIP Helpline: 1-800-425-1663

JANANI TOURS & RESORTS PVT. LTD.

L170/171, 6 Sector, Ring Road, HSR Layout; Tel: 4070-8090, open 24 hours.

TOUR OPERATORS

UTTARAKHAND TOURISM

29/2, 2nd Floor, Nanjappa Mansion K.H.Road, Shanthinagar; Tel: 2224-9378, 10.30am-6pm; Sat-10.30am-1pm

COMFORT HOLIDAYS

28A, Michael Palya, Indiranagar 1st Stage; Tel: 2529-5828, 2528-6086, 9.30am-8pm,

COX & KINGS INDIA

Ground floor, 60 Century Apartments, 100 ft Road, Indiranagar Tel: 98675-65599 9.30am-6.30pm,

THOMAS COOK INDIA

70, Vimal Chambers, MG Road; Tel: 4566-9566, 9.30am-6pm,

KSTDC

BMTC Bus Depot, Ground Floor, Yeshwantpur; Tel: 4334-4334. 9am-9pm.

HAMMOCK LEISURE HOLIDAYS

3291, 1st Floor, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 4202-3333, 9.30am-6pm.

CONTI TRAVELS

66, Gandhi Tower, Richmond Road; Tel: 2221-1632, 9.30am-8pm.

MARCOPOLO TRAVELS & TOURS

2, Janardhan Towers, Residency Road; Tel: 4242-5858, 9.30am-7.30pm.

GLOBAL TRAVEL SERVICES

11, First Floor, Infantry Road; Tel: 2286-8077, 4113-0380, 9.30am-6pm.

SOUTHERN TRAVELS

l 113/3, JC Road, Opp Salman Hotel, Tel: 2237-5536, 93799-23236 l 3D, Yeshwanthpur Metro Rail Station, Near Govarthan Theater, Tel: 4124-3268, 93799-23236, 9am-9pm.

AIRPORT LOUNGES

ABOVE GROUND LEVEL LOUNGE

GSE Bldg, 2, Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli; Tel: 6678-7647. Open 24 hrs. New VIP Lounge designed for passengers to relax and unwind in luxury. With gourmet food, alcoholic beverages, recharging stations, business centre and other thoughtful features.

CHARTERED ACCOUNTS

R SINGHVI & ASSOCIATES

No 28, RV Layout, Near BDA Head Office, Opp Corporation Bank, Kumara park Tel: 2346-3462, 2346-3465

GV SUNDER & CO

3/5, 4th Unity Building, JC Road; Tel: 2224-4189

ERNST & YOUNG

24, 6th, 12th & 13th Floor, Canbera Block, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 2212-8131

DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS

Prestige Trade Tower, Palace Road, High Grounds; Tel: 6627-6387

A B PROS CONSULTING SERVICES

124, 2nd Floor, KHB Colony ,5th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 6570-2376.

HELPLINES

• Police 100 • Fire 101 • Ambulance 108

• BMTC: 1800-425-1663 • Traffic Helpline: 1095 • Harassed by Auto Drivers: 2558-8444/555 • HIV/AIDS: 2354-3333/2222 • Animal Welfare: 2341-1181 (SPCA), 2294-7300 (CUPA) • Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum: 2221-1137 • Suicide Prevention & Emotional

Distress: 2549-7777 (9am-5pm, Mon-Sat) • Helpline for women: 1091 • Helpline for children: 1098 • Blood Bank: 94800-44444

LAWYERS / ADVOCATES

KING & PARTRIDGE ADVOCATES

48, Hitananda, Lavelle Road; Tel: 2221-2341.

LAWYERS INC

15/2, 12th Block, Kumara Park West; Tel: 4155-3014.

CONSCIENTIA

286/48, 1st Floor, 11th Cross,Indira Towers, Wilson Garden; Tel: 4131-1607.

DUA ASSOCIATES

130/1, 2nd Floor, Matruashish Building, Ulsoor Road; Tel: 2558-8799

KUMAR ASSOCIATES

22, 4th ‘C’ Cross Industrial Layout, 5th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 2552-6644

TAXIS GO PINK

A fleet of 10 pink taxis have been deployed recently at KIA (Kempegowda International Airport), in a partnership between KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism Development) and BIAL (Bengaluru International Airport Limited). These exclusive cabs are driven only by women drivers, and cater only to women passengers, ferrying them to and from the airport. An applause-worthy example of woman empowerment with safety as its agenda.

TELECOM PROVIDERS

VODAFONE

3rd Floor, A Block, Maruti Infotech Centre, Koramangala Intermediate Ring Road, Amarjoythi Layout; Tel: 98860-98860

AIRTEL

Prestige Technology Park, Jupiter (2A) Block, Sarjapur-Marathhalli Ring Road, Kadabeesanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli; Tel: 98450-12345, 121 from Airtel mobile

BSNL

l 6th Floor, Telephone House, Raj Bhavan Road Tel: 2287-4419, 9.30am-6.30pm l 80 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 2223-1503 l Sanchar Complex, WMS Compound,9th Main, 47th Cross, 5th Block, JayanagarTel: 2691-1773, 2663-9996

NEW NAME BOARD FOR CUBBON PARK AFTER 70 YEARS

After 1948, Cubbon park has officially been renamed Sri Chamarajendra Park by the instillation of a board on one of the gates. It has been designed to mimic that of the neighbouring High Court, with two more major gates to be set up in the future. Having four major entrances, the one at Hudson Circle will mirror the Central Library entrance.

l 1760/E, 2nd Stage, Dr Rajkumar Road, D Block, Rajajinagar Tel: 2332-2925 l Bannerghatta Road Tel: 2648-6161,

IDEA CELLULAR

126, Brigade Road,(Opp To Brigade Towers), Tel: 98440-12345

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

CENTRUM DIRECT

194, Akruti Chambers, Binnamangala Stage II, Double Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 4908-9000

THOMAS COOK INDIA

70, MG Road, 2nd & 3rd Floor; Tel: 6717-8800. 9.30am-6pm.

TC FOREX

Imperial Court, 33/1, Cunningham Road; Tel: 2225-1201, 9.30am-6.30pm.

FRR FOREX

801, Barton Centre, MG Road; Tel: 4110-3223.

ZAIN FOREIGN MONEY EXCHANGE

1/A, High Profile Business Centre, Church Street; Tel: 99455-82119, 10am-9pm.

SLN FOREX SERVICES

3/5, 4th Main Road, Guru Siddappa Building, Gandhinagar; Tel: 2235-3388, 11am-7.30pm.

PHEROZE FRAMROZE & CO

GF 1/1, Richmond Plaza, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road; Tel: 2222-7194, 2221-1025, 9.30am-7pm.

VJL FOREX POINT

88, Commercial Street; Tel: 98440-99569, 10am-8.30pm.

FLEXI FOREX

1282, Ground Floor, 25th Main, 9th Block, Jayanagar; Tel: 2653-1799. 9.30am-8pm

LINK MONEY CHANGERS

97, Commercial Street, Opp Eastern Stores; Tel: 2558-1220, 10.30am-8.30pm.

INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION

ALLIANCE DE FRANCAISE BANGALORE

108, Thimmaiah Road, Vasantnagar Tel: 4123-1340/1344, 4080-8181; 9am6.30pm. bangalore.afindia.org. A cultural hub where art, photography and film making courses are held on a regular basis. Besides classes on French, the centre also plays host to film screenings, plays, music and dance performances.

THE CANADIAN TRADE OFFICE

WTC, 22nd Floor, 26/1, Dr Rajkumar Road Brigade Gateway Campus; Tel: 4924-7000;

INDO-JAPANESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

367, First Floor 9th Main, Dollars Colony, JP Nagar Phase IV; Tel 2658-0466/3522, 10am-4pm. Membership, Rs 2,500-20,000, ijcci.com.

INSTITUTO HISPANIA

100, Infantry Rd, Tasker Town, Shivaji Nagar Tel: 63665-58989. Promotes Spanish language and culture, and offers translation services.

INDO-GERMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

4th Floor, 403, Shah Sultan Complex, Cunningham Road Tel: 2226-5650, 10am-5pm. This branch office provides legal assistance, translations and knowledge transfers, and helps Germans to check economy-related facts and figures.

BANGALORE EXPATRIATE CLUB

Provides a platform for expatriates to meet and interact with other professionals at restaurants, clubs and pubs through weekly get-togethers and outdoor events like trekking and paintball. Members should be between 22 and 52 years. bangalore-expatriate-club.com

JAPAN EXTERNAL TRADE ORGANISATION

RMZ Tower B, 10th Floor, 1002, 1/2, Murphy Road, Ulsoor; Tel: 4113-8168, 9am-5pm. jetro.go.jp Promotes direct investments and helps in high tech industry tie-ups with Japanese firms.

CONSULATE GENERAL OF FRANCE

21, Palace Road, Vasanthnagar Tel: 2214-1200 Fax: 2214-1225, 9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. ambafrance-in.org. For residents of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. You can obtain a Schengen visa here, if you choose to go to France first or if France is your main destination.

BRITISH COUNCIL

Prestige Takt, 23, Kasturba Cross Road; Tel: 0120 456 9000, britishcouncil.org/india.htm Apart from a good collection of books of all genres, the British Council offers newspapers, periodicals, magazines and reference books from the UK, as well as videos, CDs and DVDs. Individual membership:Rs 1,400 per year. Family membership:Rs 2,600.

QUEENSLAND GOVT TRADE & INVESTMENT

12/1, Primrose Road, Off Magrath Road; Tel: 4153-1401/02, 8.30am-5.30pm. export.qld.gov.au Facilitates visits to overseas market and on-the-ground support and introduction to inbound buyers visiting Queensland.

Konanakunte Cross

Doddakallasandra

Vajarahalli

Thalaghattapura

Silk Institute Purple line is the East-West corridor, connecting Baiyappanahalli to Mysore Road

Green Line is the North-South corridor, connecting Nagasandra to Silk institute

Both lines intersect at Kempegowda Station, Majestic for switching over to other line

SIGHTS, HIGHLIGHTS, LANDMARKS Parks, landmarks, places of religious interest...

With Bengaluru, the sobriquets keep getting added up. From Air Conditioned City to Aviation Capital to Garden City, this small town turned technopolis has added a new word to the American lexicon: ‘Bangalored’. It means ‘to lose one’s job’ as a result of off shoring work to India. That’s not all. The city is emerging as a medical tourism hub in India by offering ‘First World Service at Third World Cost’. What’s more, the best and the brightest multinationals are spicing up the retail scene by test-marketing large format stores like Reebok,

Levi’s, Adidas, Esprit and Nautica. It’s become a ‘yuppie heaven’. Now that’s yet another sobriquet for the city. With the Metro Rail opening in phases, things are getting better by the day. Visit the city and be bowled over.

VIDHAN SOUDHA

Dr Ambedkar Veddi Road, North of Cubbon Park Built of granite and porphyry, this is the seat of the Secretariat and the State Legislature. Built in 1956, it has a dome, Rajasthani Jharokhas and Indo- Saracenic pillars. Things to watch out for: the sandalwood door to the Cabinet Room, and the Speaker’s Chair which is made of Mysore rosewood.

BANGALORE PALACE

Sankey Road

Built in 1880 at a cost of Rs 10 lakh, the Bangalore Palace was modeled on Windsor Castle, complete with fortified towers and turreted parapets. It stands amid undulating lawns, partly converted into a formal garden with axial paths.

ATTARA KACHERI

Ambedkar Veedhi, Opp Vidhan Soudha.

Formerly offices of the secretariat, the two-storey structure of stone and brick structure is now home to the Karnataka High Court Built in Greco-Roman style, this bright-red building is spread over 1.95 lakh sq ft of space.

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU PLANETARIUM

High Grounds, T Chowdiah Road

Founded in 1989, the sky theatre inside comprises a dome that is fifteen metres in diameter and has a seating capacity of 225. There are two shows held every day.

GOVERNMENT MUSEUM

Kasturba Road, Bangalore GPO Established in 1866 and located on Kasturba Road, this is one of the oldest museums in India. Housed in a red stucco Neo-Classical building with Corinthian columns, it has 18 sections with a fine collection of jewellery, miniature paintings, sculpture, artifacts from Mohenjo-Daro and much more.

SHIVA STATUE

Kemp Fort, Old Airport Road

Located behind on Old Airport Road, this statue is 65 feet tall, depicting Lord Shiva in lotus position. It has the backdrop of Mount Kailash, Shiva’s heavenly abode and the river Ganga flowing from his matted locks.

WORLD TRADE CENTER

Rajajinagar Also known as North Star is a 32-floor building. It was constructed by Brigade Enterprises which also consists of the Sheraton hotel, Colombia Asia hospital, the Orion Mall, and so on. WTC Bangalore is recognised for international trade and opportunities.

LALBAGH

Laid out by Mysuru ruler Haider Ali in 1740 spread over 240 acres. Its tropical plants were imported by Haider and his son Tipu Sultan from countries as diverse as Afghanistan, Persia, Mauritius, Turkey and Africa. Ogle at the Glass House modeled on London’s Crystal Palace. There is an annual flower show as well. Climb the rock mountain and take a look at Bangalore from the top.

JP PARK

Junction of Jalahalli and Mathikere The Jayaprakash Narayan Park boasts of 20,000 varieties of plant species, 60,000 flowering plants and shrubs and 5,000 medicinal herbs. It also include a 4.5-km jogging track, bamboo garden, women’s playground with dedicated shuttle and tennikoit court, football court, 1,000-seater amphitheatre and so on. The big lake there attracts migratory birds. Timings: 5am-8.30am & 5pm-8.30pm.

BANNERGHATTA NATIONAL PARK

Located 22 km from Bangalore, it is a sanctuary for wildlife, bears, reptiles, elephants and deer. Chief attractions include the lion and tiger safari, herbivore safari and the butterfly park. The Bannerghatta Nature Camp offers a package and a guided nature walk. It is closed on Tuesdays.

ISKCON TEMPLE

Hare Krishna Hills, West of Chord Road, Rajajinagar The International Society for Krishna Consciousness is one of the most sought after destinations in India. The white temple building has gorgeous deities of Lord Radha Krishna.

BAHAI BHAVAN

82, Coles Road The centre hosts regular ‘firesides’ or discussions among small groups on the teachings of the Bahá’í Faith along with prayer meetings and study groups.

BULL TEMPLE

Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi This is a typical Dravidian-style temple built by Kempe Gowda I. It is has a monolith bull that is 4.5m tall and 6.5m long. It was apparently built to appease a vagrant bull which persisted in devouring all the groundnuts in the surrounding fields. Once this temple was built, the bull stayed away from the groundnuts. A Groundnut Fair (Kadalekayi Parishe) near the temple premises is held every year.

TAWAKKAL MASTAN DARGAH

Cottonpet, Near Majestic

Dedicated to the Sufi Saint Hazrat Tawakkal Mastan Shah, it is characterised by coloured floor tiles, tinted glass lamps, a green-and-white façade and ornate minarets.

GURUDWARA

Ulsoor Sri Guru Singh Sabha that faces the picturesque Ulsoor Lake is a white architectural delight that revels in pristine marble floors. Built in 1946, it is the main Sikh centre of worship in the city. Timings: 4am-9.30pm.

ST ANDREW’S CHURCH

Cubbon Road. This red-and-white Scottish-styled Gothic church was built in 1867. High windows, tall doors and circular ventilators are the highlights of this pretty edifice.

ST MARY’S BASILICA

Shivajinagar

Best known for the eight-day St Mary’s Feast every September, this church started in as a small chapel 1818. Rev LF Kleiner transformed the small chapel into a church in 1874. Boasts of stately arches vaulting towards the ceiling, rich Corinthian capitals of moulded bunches of grapes and artistic stained-glass windows from Paris.

JAMIA MASJID

NR Road

One of the biggest mosques in town, it can accommodate over 10,000 people at a time. Made of pure white marble from Rajasthan, it was built in 1940 and is in the middle of City Market.

BIG BANYAN TREE

Village of Ramohalli, near Kengeri, 60Km west of Bangalore

The Doda Alada Mara literally translated to Big Banyan Tree, is a giant tree covering 3 acres (12,000sqm) and is one of the largest of its kind. It is said to be at least 400 years old. Buses can be taken from Majestic Bangalore to Kengeri, and Kengeri to Doda Alada Mara.

BRINDAVAN

Whitefield, Kadugodi This is the Bangalore home of spiritual master Sathya Sai Baba. Spread over 50 acres, it is surrounded by Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning and the Sri Sathya Sai Hospital.

BANGALORE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE (BIEC)

Tumkur Road

A multi-purpose facility spread over 34 acres, is a common ground for industry exhibitions, conferences, product demonstrations and training programme.

MATA AMRITHANANDAMAYI MATH

136, Ullal Cross Road, 2nd Stage Jnana Bharathi Like her ashrams across the world, this one is run by Amma’s disciples and regularly holds spiritual discourses and classes. It manages the Bramasthanam Temple, an engineering college, Amrita Vidyalayam, Amrita Krupa, a charitable clinic that offers free medical check-ups.

CUBBON PARK

Near the Vidhan Soudha is this 334-acre park laid out in 1864 by Richard Sankey, the Chief Engineer of Mysore, and named in honour of the then Chief Commissioner of Mysore, Sir Mark Cubbon. It is dotted with statues, giant bamboos, flowerbeds, natural rock formations.

FIRE TEMPLE

15, Queens Road, Bangalore GPO Built in 1926, the fire temple is so called because of the presence of the sacred fire that represents the infinite light of Ahura Mazda. The actual name of the temple is Baidhanmai and Cawasji Dadhabhai Dar-E-Meher, situated on Queens Road. Major festivals include Jamshedji Nowroz in March and Pateri in August. The temple is open to Parsis only. Timings: 9am-7pm,

MAHABODHI SOCIETY

14, Kalidasa Road, Gandhinagar

The Mahabodhi Society has a stupa, a monastery and a Bodhi tree. Set up in 1956, it aims to put his teachings into practice through spiritual, social and educational activities. It is also a resource centre for the detailed study of Buddhism.

JUMMA MASJID

11, Jumma Masjid Road This brick and mortar building is the oldest mosque in the city. Built during the time of Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan when Bengaluru was part of his territory, it had to be renovated in 1836. It boasts of jali-work, gleaming granite pillars and ornate stucco floral motifs.

THE ART OF LIVING

21st km, Kanakapura Road, Udayapura Tel: 2843- 2273/74

RAMAKRISHNA MUTT

Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi Set up in 1909 by a disciple of Swami Ramakrishnananda, this became a prominent hub of spiritualists. The mutt organises daily bhajans, religious discourses and publishes religious books. The Art of Living Ashram is the home of Sudarshan Kriya, Sri Sri Ravishankar’s internationallyrenowned breathing technique. Spread over 24 acres, it boasts of lush green hills and a spacious lake Residential courses to enhance mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health are conducted here.

TIPU’S SUMMER PALACE Albert Victor Road, City Market

GAVI GANGADHARESHWARA TEMPLE

Gavipuram-Guttahalli, Behind Ramakrishna Math Going back 500 years, this cave temple was renovated by King Kempegowda in late 19th century dedicated to Lord Shiva. Observe the mantapa supported by 14 pillars, and Shiva’s trident and drum in carved granite.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE

C V Raman Avenue Built in 1913, Indian Institute of Science is a two-storeyed grey granite building capped with a Mangalore-tiled sloping roof. The tower has three levels, each bearing niches, balustrade railings and striking cupolas with molded arches flanking the tower on either side. Near City Market is this dilapidated palace built in 1790. Made largely out of wood with embellished balconies, pillars and arches, this two-storeyed structure is a replica of the Dariya Daulat Bagh in Srirangapatna.

Konanakunte Cross

Doddakallasandra

Vajarahalli

Thalaghattapura

Silk Institute Purple line is the East-West corridor, connecting Baiyappanahalli to Mysore Road

Green Line is the North-South corridor, connecting Nagasandra to Silk institute

Both lines intersect at Kempegowda Station, Majestic for switching over to other line

LAP OF COMFORT & LUXURY

Hotels, serviced apartments, resorts...

High tech hospitality is the hallmark of Bengaluru hotels. If The Zuri boasts of an innovative whirlpool jacuzzi on the terrace of its two presidential suites, The Leela’s Maharaja presidential suites take it up a few notches by offering bullet-proof windows, closed circuit television and intruder alarm systems. Vivanta by Taj Whitefield has drop down screens and projectors, pillar-less halls and night vision cameras.

Not to mention, La Marvella’s iTouch device that lets you control the lights and the blinds at the push of a button. Not to mention, the TV set, air conditioner and room service. Wow, indeed.

FIVE STAR

THE LALIT ASHOK

Kumara Krupa High Grounds Tel: 6817-7777. 184 contemporary and uberstylish rooms spread over 8 floors, Rejuve Spa, gym, tennis court and 5 conference hall and board rooms. thelalit.com.

SHERATON GRAND BENGALURU WHITEFIELD HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE

Prestige Shantiniketan, Hoodi, Whitefield; Tel: 7100-8100. A perfect blend of the local aesthetic with international levels of quality hospitality and comfort. 360 fully AC double rooms and suites with fine dining restaurants, lobby lounge, state-of-the-art health spa and gym, swimming pool, lobby and retail spaces.

ITC WINDSOR

Windsor Square, 25, Golf Course Road Tel: 2226-9898. 240 wood-panelled rooms, 22 suites, Presidential Suite, beauty salon, gift store, currency exchange, babysitting services and cocktail lounge, itchotels.in.

THE TAJ WEST END

25, Race Course Road; Tel: 6660-5660. A five star luxury hotel offering the best in decor, service and facilities, including 45 species of butterflies, 38 species of birds and 54 varieties of trees, tajhotels.com.

TAJ BANGALORE

Near Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli; Tel: 6600-3300. A small walk away from the airport, this new 154-key luxury hotel offers unmatched metropolitan hospitality, with panoramic views. Strategically located for business travellers, 30 km from city centre. Host of dining options, state-of-the-art conferencing and banquet facilities, taj.bangalore@tajhotels.com

VIVANTA BENGALURU, WHITEFIELD

ITPB, Whitefield Tel: 6693-3333. 199 stylish guest rooms and a spectrum of facilities, including natural mood lighting, interactive TVs, Internet Protocol (IP) telephones, home-theatre surround system, tennis courts, spa, retail stores and al fresco sections.

TAJ YESHWANTPUR, BENGALURU

2275, Tumkur Road, Yeshwantpur, Tel: 6690-0111. Modern architecture marks 327 cosmopolitan rooms. Relax in leisure where today meets tomorrow, and business meets pleasure, vivantabytaj.com.

THE LEELA PALACE

23, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli Tel: 2521-1234. The theme of Indian opulence is carried though a variety of suites and rooms all offering rich, warm and soothing experience, theleela.com.

THE ZURI WHITEFIELD BENGALURU

244, Hoodi Village, Near ITPL, Whitefield Road, Whitefield Tel: 6665-7272. A luxury business hotel with five different F&B options, 162 rooms.

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL

56-6B, Palace Road Tel: 4512-6100. In the heart of India’s Garden City, it has an elegant double-height lobby with live piano music. Spacious rooms with luxurious amenities and panoramic city view.

TAJ – MG ROAD

41/3, MG Road Tel: 6660-4444, 6661-4444. Each room features ergonomically designed mobile work desks, de-stress options, a special Rest Easy menu and dual massage showerheads..

ITC GARDENIA

1, Residency Road Tel: 2211-9898. Envisioned as a building set in a garden; this hotel offers 292 large and well equipped rooms, including 13 suites and the largest Presidential Suite in India. All rooms are a study in elegance and are a perfect balance between style and comfort, itchotels.in.

THE OBEROI

37-39, MG Road Tel: 2558-5858. A brand new selection of rooms and suites now renovated to deliver a complete new stay experience, 24 hours spa service,

BENGALURU MARRIOTT HOTEL WHITEFIELD

8th Road, Plot No 75, EPIP Area, Whitefield Tel: 4943-5000. Contemporary style, 324 guest rooms, including 17 suites, spread over 10,000 square feet, hotel restaurants offers Thai, Italian, Deli, tapas and Continental food.

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL

24/1, Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 6718-9999. Located in the business district next to UB city, overlooking Cubbon Park. The hotel offers 10,400 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space, a Grand Ball Room, luxury spa, heated pool and a choice of restaurants.

CONRAD BENGALURU

25/3, Kensington Road, Ulsoor; Tel: 2214-4444. Stunning high-rise hotel on the edge of MG Road, overlooking the iconic Ulsoor Lake, globally inspired architecture, a blend of old world detailing and modern embellishments, offering style and luxury. Spacious rooms, premium furnishings and bath amenities.

HYATT CENTRIC

1/1, Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor Tel: 4936-1234. It offers 143 well-appointed guestrooms as well as a selection of world class dining, available in the hotel’s two restaurants and bar.

RADISSON BENGALURU CITY CENTER

2, Gangadhar Chetty Road, Yellappa Chetty Layout, Ulsoor; Tel: 2558 8550. Boutique hotel on the banks of Ulsoor Lake. Amenities like all-day dining, free Wi-Fi, round the clock fitness centre, on –site spa. Scenic city skyline view from rooftop pool. Convenient location, near shopping centres, malls, restaurants and temples.

RENAISSANCE BENGALURU RACE COURSE HOTEL

17 and 17/1 Madhava Nagar Extension Race Course Lane Tel: 4685-5555

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT BENGALURU HEBBAL

2, 55, Outer Ring Road, Jogappa Layout, Nagavara Tel: 6122-6777

NOVOTEL

Opp Intel Campus, Sarjapur Outer Ring Road Tel: 6670-5000.

VIVANTA BENGALURU, RESIDENCY ROAD

66, Residency Road Tel: 6660-4545, 6661-4542, 98 rooms, including 4 suites.

THE PAUL

139/28, Domlur Layout, Tel: 4047-7777. An exclusive all-suite luxury hotel with 54 single and double bedroom suites.

THE PARK

14/7, MG Road Tel: 2559-4666. Characterised by its chic Italian restaurant and a bar lounge, this 109-room boutique hotel serves Mediterranean, South East Asian and Indian cuisine.

THE RITZ-CARLTON

99, Residency Road Tel: 4914-8000 Luxury hotel located within easy access to prominent business districts and shopping destinations. Spacious rooms and suites, with fine dining restaurants, spa with luxury treatments, ideal venue for meetings and events.

THE CHANCERY PAVILION

135, Residency Road Tel: 4141-4141. 234 rooms, including executive, presidential, club pavilion, long-stay and theme rooms.

SHERATON GRAND BANGALORE HOTEL AT BRIGADE GATEWAY

26/1, Dr Rajkumar Road, MalleswaramRajajinagar Tel: 4252-1000. Enjoy city views and relaxation from 230 spacious rooms and suites, designed with your comfort in mind, and offering amenities to suit the needs of both business and leisure travellers.

STERLINGS MAC HOTEL

134, HAL Airport Road, Kodihalli Tel: 4249-4949. Luxury hotel with a good blend of business and leisure, offering features and comforts for both professional and personal stays,with 40 premium rooms,60 deluxe rooms and 45 executive rooms.

RADISSON BLU

90-4, Marathahalli Outer Ring Road Tel: 6707-6909, 4909-4909. With an outdoor pool, sun deck and poolside bar, 24-hour fitness fentre, business centre, spa and beauty salon.

GRAND MERCURE

12th Main, Koramangala Tel: 4512-1212.

THE ROYAL ORCHID REGENTA

1, Golf Avenue Tel: 4178-3000 Close to the International Tech Park and over-looking a golf course, it has 195 rooms, including nine executive suites and several serviced apartments.

HILTON BANGALORE EMBASSY GOLFLINKS

Embassy Golf Links Business Park Challaghatta Tel: 6679-9999. Excellent location, proximity to commercial nerve centres of MG Road, Indiranagar and Koramangala. Efficient and personalised hospitality with state-of-the-art business and leisure facilities. Spacious 247 studios and suites, 4 dining venues, and round-the-clock services make this the hotel of choice for business travellers and long-stay guests.

THE OTERRA

43, Velankani Software Campus, Behind Infosys, 1st Phase, Hosur Main Road, Electronic City Tel: 3003-0303, 4266-6666.

FOUR STAR

LA MARVELLA SAROVAR PREMIERE

1, 14th Cross, South End Circle, 2nd Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4333-5333. South Bangalore’s upscale luxury boutique hotel, ideal for business travellers with premium amenities, luxurious rooms, fine multicuisine dining, stylish lounge bar, banqueting and conferencing facilities, gym and spa, strategic location and round-the-clock concierge services.

COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON

Plot No.514,Outer Ring Road, Opp Lumbini Garden, Nagawara Tel : 6738-3939 All-facilities business hotel. Strategically close to Manyata Tech Park with complimentary pick-up and drop. 20 minutes from Bangalore International Airport. 70 wellfurnished rooms, 24-hour restaurant, lounge bar, fully-equipped gym, rooftop pool and bar, banqueting facility for 200 persons.

WELCOMHOTEL BENGALURU

46, Richmond Road Tel: 2500-1700. A stylish hotel that offers spirited service to savvy travellers and provides a range of accommodation options allowing you to choose the one that is best suited to your needs, be it business or leisure.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

94, 16/1, Seshadri Road, Race course, Gandhi Nagar Tel: 4620-5900 Fortune Park Jp Celestial 5/43, Race Course Road Tel: 3988-4433, 4044-1234. 4 km from MG Road, 1.5 km from the railway station and easy access to the airport. An ideal business locale and pleasant ambience. backed by warm hospitality.

FORTUNE SELECT JP COSMOS

49, Cunningham Cresent Road Tel: 3988-4422, 4243-4243. A selection of 134 well appointed rooms, including one presidential suite and one room for the physically disabled. The hotel offers the best of world cuisines and serves a variety of sundowners and myriad cocktails.