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10 SHOPPING

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2021: The year of hope After the surreal limbo-like existence of the year gone by, the new year has dawned like a straw to the drowning – an outreach of hope and new beginnings and a tentative step forward in a hopeful reality.

Even as a mutated strain and now fears of bird flu

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loom in the firmament, yet one cannot quell the silent hope that springs in the heart with the turning of the calendar to a brand-new year.

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cautiously,

scream

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newspaper

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headlines and 24x7 media breaking news. But a stray ray of

springs

like a cosy comforter, with expectations of change and

with the turn of the calendar

optimism outshines the sound bytes and envelopes us transformation to a better world order all around.

The yearning to shake off the stupor and shackles of 2020 is real. It’s time to start living again. The world is our oyster and waiting to be embraced once more.

Happy new year to all our readers! Let’s keep the spark shining and keep our face to the sun.

SMITI JAIN NARAYAN

Consultant Editor

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58 HEALTH FEATURE

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02 EDITOR’S NOTE 12 TRAVELLER

Car Hire, Tour Operators, Useful Organisations, Foreign Exchange & related services

16 CITY SIGHTS

Landmarks, Religious Places and Park

24 CITY MAP

Road & Route Map of Bangalore

26 STAY

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42 PARTY

Lounge Bars, Pubs,Restobars

48 SHOP

Malls, Silks, Clothes Designer Stores, Jewellery Leather & Accessories Handloom & Handicraft

60 HEALTH

Beauty parlours, Health Clubs, Hospitals, 24-hour Pharmacies and others

64 ENTERTAIN

Amusement Parks, Art Galleries, Auditoria, Sports Organisations

68 GETAWAYS

Mysore, Mudumalai, Thiruvannamalai, Wayanad and more

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Travel&Shop FOOD FLAVOURFUL ASIAN

All month, all day JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, 24, 1, Vittal Mallya Road, KG Halli, Ashok Nagar, Tel: 6718-9999 Food and finely crafted cocktails, a match made in heaven.

FROM PAN TO PLATE

SUCCULENT GRILLS

Wednesdays Taj MG Road, 41/3, Mahatma Gandhi Road; Tel: 6660-4444

EVENTS

Sundays, 12pm-4pm The Ritz-Carlton, 99, Residency Road, Shanthala Nagar; Tel: 4914-8000

Enjoy free flowing champagne, sparkling wine and alcohol with live music this Sunday Brunch.

SPIRIT OF ROMANCE

Jan 20-27, All day The Lantern Restaurant and Bar, The Ritz-Carlton, 99, Residency Road, Shanthala Nagar; Tel: 4914-8000 Embrace the spirit of romance with an experiential Cantonese specialities inspired candle-lit dinner paired with wine at The Lantern alfresco. INR 9,999* plus taxes for a couple.

Expansive fare of succulent grills by the poolside to complement this mesmerising weather. Did we just describe a perfect mid-week unwind plan for you?

EPICUREAN INDULGENCES

All month, all day Conrad Bangalore, 25/3, Kensington Road, Someshwarpura; Tel: 2214-4444

STARRY NIGHT SKY

Feb 14, 8pm The Oberoi, 37-39, Mahatma Gandhi Road; Tel: 2558-5858 Take a break and indulge in deliciously cheesy flavour and texture of sumptuous pizza from the signature all-daydiner at the comfort of your home with Qmin - Qurated Quality Quisine.

BANGALORE

Give in to temptations joyfully binging at this lavish brunch spread serving up local and global fare with market-style food displays.

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EVENTS

All month, 7.30pm-11pm JW Marriot Hotel Bangalore, 24, 1, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 6718-9999

A host of delectable cuisines, all you can eat every day.

SUSHI

All this month, All day The Uno, JW Marriot Hotel Bangalore, 24, 1, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 6718-9999

Come experience scotch sushi, finely crafted sushi, topped off with the finest scotch, sake and authentic Japanese cocktails.

WEEKDAY INDULGENCE

All month, 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7pm-10.30pm The Leela Palace, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli; Tel: 2521-1234

Look forward to gastronomic delights to spruce up your days. We have tossed up sumptuous spreads so you are spoilt for choice all week long BANGALORE

SUNNY SLIDE UP BRANCH

Sunday, 1pm The Oberoi, Bangalore, 37-39, Mahatma Gandhi Road; Tel: 2558-5858 Easy like Sunday morning.

Dip in to a spread with multiple cooking stations and live music, across the spacious al fresco seating and also the sunny side up brunch.

COMEDY DO AADHE GHANTE - HINGLISH STANDUP COMEDY LIVE

Feb 6, 7pm Graffiters food hub,607, 8th Main, HAL 3rd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 70199 -60369 Graffiters Foodhub Indiranagar, partners with Bangalore Comedy Club brings to you – ‘Do Aadhe Gante.’, a Hinglish comedy show. And yes, We take utmost care to ensure your safety. You will be requested to comply with Mandatory temperature checks and social distancing.

SIP WITH A FLIP

Sat 6th Feb to 27th Feb Shades Of Coffee, 22nd Cross Roadd, Sector 3, HSR Layout; Tel: 88612-21284

Shades of Coffee and Comedy Bandar are bringing you a caffeine powered comedy show. Watch the undiscovered talent of Bangalore Comedy Scene in action along with some exquisite coffee.

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Travel&Shop PARTY BADMAASH WEDNESDAYS

EVENTS

Feb 17 & 24, 8pm Badmaash, 23, 1st Floor, 1st Main Road, KHB Colony, Koramangala; Tel: 99021-98798

Yes DJ Hassan is back every Wednesday, with loads of Bollywood and Punjabi chartbusters, come over and divulge your midweek tautness and dance to the finest tunes by sipping your favourite drink.

BOLLYWOOD PARTY

Fri 5, 8pm XOOX Brewmill, 8, 20, Main Road, KHB Colony, Koramangala; Tel: 82960-08571

A classy venue To Party.

LIVE FT. MY EX ATE MY GUITAR

Feb 4, 8.30pm Hard Rock Cafe Bengaluru St Mark’s Road Tel: 4124-2222

LADIES NIGHT

Every Wednesday, Red Rhino, 4th Floor Uptown Square, Whitefield; Tel: 90360-18641

Enjoy the nightlife at the best rooftop brewery in the Bangalore! Ladies are hosted with complimentary drinks.

SHOPPING HI LIFE BANGALORE

1st FEB to 3rd FEB 10am to 5:30am Lalit Ashok Bangalore, Kumarakrupa Rd, opposite Golf Club, High Grounds, Seshadripuram; Tel: 6817-7777 Breezy style and ornate drapes, meet the trendsetters of 2021 at Hi Life Bengaluru! A confluence of the finest trendy ethnic wear, jewellery, accessories, home décor, and more to splurge on. Uplift your mood and make this year the best it can ever be with these delightful creations.

MADE IN INDIA SALE

My Ex Ate My Guitar is a Bangalore based acoustic trio with an affinity towards pop and rock music. The band is built to hit the audience with a perfect mix of the classic hits along with the modern day tunes. From MJ to Eric Clapton, from Coldplay to Rihanna to Adam Levine, they have got every reason to have you groove your moves BANGALORE

All month, all day Hidesign, Forum Shantiniketan, Whitefield Main Road; Tel: 2206-7717 The best ever 50% off on your favourite handcrafted, vegetable tanned leather bags, wallets, jackets, shoes, belts, sunglasses at Hidesign. Enjoy warranty + lifetime after sales service.

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TRAVELLER

GETTING AROUND TOWN

Tour operators, forex, visa assistance, helplines...

B

engaluru is a traveller’s delight. It starts with the air conditioned Volvo buses and the pre-paid taxi counter at the airport. Not to mention, the pre-paid auto counters at the city’s railway stations. But the finest example is the ease with which you can navigate the central business district of MG Road and around with the Big 10 buses. You can hop on and hop off at any point after your shopping expedition. But the finest experience will be the first reach of the Namma Metro train running from Old Madras Road to MG Road.

Happy travels.

Travel&Shop METRO TRAVEL GROUP 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.

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

Hamd Buliding, 12/3 Alexander Street, 2nd Floor, Richmond Town; Tel: 4112-3480 10am-6pm SURABHI TOURS & TRAVEL

CAR HIRE

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

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

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

YUVAN TRAVEL HOUSE SUHALAYA TRAVELS

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

SHREE GIRI CABS & TRAVELS

GF - 015, Kedia Arcade, 92 Infantry Road; Tel: 4130-6855, 9am-9pm SANKY TRAVELS

34, 3rd Main, 3rd Cross, RMV 2nd Stage, Dollar Colony; Tel: 2351-5905. 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

SKYWAY INTERNATIONAL TRAVELS

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

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. Open 24 hours.

AUTORIDERS

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

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).

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GETS ITS OWN LOGO

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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.

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.

SM TRAVELS

17, Om Nivas Building Complex, 5th Main, Opposite-Mothimahal Hotel, Gandhi Nagar, Tel: 2235-6444. 10am-10pm SOUTHERN TRAVELS

Hotel Rajkamal Complex, Kumara Park(E) Tel: 2237-5536, 93799-23236 l 3D, Yeshwanthpur Metro Rail Station, Near Govarthan Theater, Tel: 4124-3268, 93799-23236, 9am-9pm. l

AIRPORT LOUNGES

For advance seat reservation, visit www.ksrtc.in or any KSRTC reservation counter.

BMTC EZY TRIP Helpline: 1-800-425-1663 MERU CABS

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

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: 2520-2033 9.30am-6.30pm,

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: 4027-5000 DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS

THOMAS COOK INDIA

Prestige Trade Tower, Palace Road, High Grounds; Tel: 08066276387.

KSTDC

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

70, Vimal Chambers, MG Road; Tel: 4566-9566, 9.30am-6pm, BMTC Bus Depot, Ground Floor, Yeshwantpur; Tel: 4334-4334. 9am-9pm.

BANGALORE

A B PROS CONSULTING SERVICES

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Travel&Shop • Police 100 • Fire 101 • Ambulance 108

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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

248, 8th Main, 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

BANGALORE

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

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 l

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HELPLINES

CITY SIGHTS

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

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ith 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.

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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.

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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.

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CITY SIGHTS

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.

Travel&Shop 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.

CITY SIGHTS

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.

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.

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.

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Travel&Shop 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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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Combine business with leisure

Have a comforting stay with maximum facilities, great food and strategic location, at Comfort Inn

BY SMITI JAIN NARAYAN

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tay in Bangalore in maximum comfort and luxury, with best dining options, and most convenient location – at Comfort Inn. Located in Mathikere, in the heart of Hennur business district, Comfort Inn is just 1.2 km from Yeshwantpur, close to BIEC (Bangalore International Exhibition Centre) as well as WTC (World Trade Centre), close to the world famous ISKCON, and just half an hour’s drive from the airport.

Other locations of interest nearby include Orion Mall, IISC Campus, MS Ramaiah College & Hospital, ISRO, Manyata Tech Park among others. In short, Comfort Inn has a huge locational advantage for convenience in every way.

Dining options at Comfort Inn include Cinders, the rooftop poolside barbecuecum-bar with a new seafood menu; Pavilion – the multicuisine restaurant; The Crust Factory – café cum bakery; Chamelion – the Lounge Bar; and of course round-the-clock room service for dining and in-between snacks.

Cinders on the rooftop is shortly going to be out with Go Blue, a whole new seafood menu. This poolside barbecue and bar offers a spectacular view of the city below. Their revamped new menu is going to serve delicious coastal cuisines and fresh catches of the day. Guests can soon look forwards to the most BANGALORE

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Travel&Shop heavenly creations of chef curated tandoori lobster, tava angel fish, tandoori pomfret, prawns ghee roast and many more such delectable offerings. If you are a seafood aficionado, then Cinders is the place to look out for shortly to satisfy your seafood cravings in a wonderful ambience and gourmet cuisine, as fresh as it can get, and prepared to perfection.

Pavilion is the 24x7 multicuisine restaurant, which offers all the various world cuisines, from Continental to Mediterranean, Chinese, Thai, Oriental and South Indian, North Indian – name it and you will have it served to you here, with all the wholesome goodness of a well-run kitchen to cater to all tastes, and trained staff for a delightful dine-in experience.

The Crust Factory is the bakery cafeteria par excellence to win over your heart and your taste buds with freshly baked goodies of all types. Lose Ragavendra Prasad General Manager yourself in their aromatic and fresh-from-the-oven breads, cakes, pastries, waffles, freshly brewed coffee and many other short eats that will make you believe that life is good and all is well with the world. Avail exciting deals at The Crust Factory with Buy 1, Get 2 Free @ Rs 99, Flat 50% off on Cakes, and other not-to-be-missed offers!

Chamelion is just what the doctor ordered as the cosy lounge and bar to unwind and relax in. Open from 11am to 11pm, it is the perfect place to chill and let your hair down after a day of hard work and meetings. It is also the right ambience with the cool vibe as an intimate hang-out space with friends or even for casual business or social meets.

Comfort Inn has 40 premium rooms in five different categories, furnished luxuriously with state-of-the-art fittings and facilities. There are Premium Single, Double and Triple or Family Rooms with a three-bed option, Junior Suites and Superior Suites. All

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rooms are wide and spacious, with finest attached bathrooms with luxurious fittings for your most comfortable stay.

When it comes to doing business, Comfort Inn has a fully equipped in-house Business Centre, 24 x 7 Travel Desk, and 12 to 12 check-in and check-out facilities.

Four Banquet Halls which can accommodate from 15 to 500 persons, depending on your requirement, with Conferencing facilities, Board Room for Business Meetings, Sales and Dealer Meets, Office Functions, Private Celebrations, with catered multicuisine dining choices and efficient and well-trained staff service. Expect high speed WiFi connectivity, Projector, LED TVs, Mics, AV Equipment and all other latest facilities, for a smooth and successful event, with Smoking and Nonsmoking Zones designated.

Comfort Inn also undertakes professional outdoor catering for your functions anywhere, for large scale, mid scale as well as small scale events. Or only catering to offices is also undertaken.

Additionally, hotel guests have the option to carry packed Business Lunchboxes to their business venue on order, customised to their requirement in veg or non-veg and can be even delivered to the location as specified.

Other conveniences at Comfort Inn include a fully modern and well-equipped Gym with all latest exercise machines, 24x7 Laundry and Concierge facilities.

If you are planning a business or leisure trip to Bangalore, head straight for Comfort Inn – the strategically located, complete-in-all-respects modern business hotel with high-tech amenities, luxurious facilities, and with multiple stay, work and dining options with great cuisine varieties – all under one roof. It has all that you need for maximum comfort!

Comfort INN Insys

46, 1st Main Road, Gokula 1st Stage Mathikere, Yeswanthpur Tel: 4646-8000

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LAP OF COMFORT & LUXURY Hotels, serviced apartments, resorts...

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igh 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.

Travel&Shop 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Travel&Shop 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.

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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.

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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.

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Travel&Shop 134-136, Road 1, EPIP Area, Whitefield Tel: 4020-0200. Boasts of 142 rooms with state of the art amenities, including wi-fi connectivity, world cuisines and more.

MIRAYA

100/6, HAL-Varthur Main Road, Whitefield Tel: 7154-4444.

THE CHANCERY

10/6, Lavelle Road Tel: 4118-8888, Corporate hotel with 100 rooms, a common pool table, and bathroom music.

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON

43/3, Whitefield Main Road Tel: 4030-1212.

102 guest rooms and suites with roof-top swimming pool, all-day dining restaurant, well equipped business centre and high speed internet access.

ROYAL ORCHID CENTRAL

47/1, Manipal Centre, Dickenson Road Tel: 2558-4242/8594. 130 rooms, including four executive suites, one presidential suite, 107 club rooms and 18 studio rooms.

ALOFT BENGALURU

17C, Sadaramangala Road, Whitefield Tel: 6670-7777. High-tech entertainment centre, with free Wi-Fi and connectivity station that recharges your gadgets and links to the LCD TV for optimal sound and viewing.

ST MARKS HOTEL

4/1, St Marks Road Tel: 4001 9000

THE ELANZA HOTEL

88/2, Richmond Road Tel: 2223-3666.

Luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Bangalore central business district.

LA CLASSIC BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Plot 158, Yadavanahalli, Hosur Main Road, Attibele, Anekal Taluk Tel: 3910-1000/1111.

A luxury four-star hotel offering a suite of services for business and client meetings, corporate gatherings, family get-togethers and special events.

THREE STAR LOTUS PARK

Survey 95/3, Doddanekkundi, Marathahalli Ring Road Tel: 2540-1144/1300.

Luxury accommodation, fine dining options and star facilities, including a personalised butler, electronic bedside controls, South Indian, Chinese and Punjabi food. Lotusparkhotel.com.

COMFORT INN INSYS

46,1St Main Road, Mathikere,Yeshwanthpur, Tel: 4646-8000 info@comfortinn-insys.com www.comfortinn-insys.com Located in the bustling industrial suburb of Bangalore, Comfort INN Insys is dedicated to providing you with the best business experience.

OAKWOOD

THE PRIDE HOTEL BENGALURU

UB City, Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 2234-8888.

Situated in the heart of the city and 35 km from the airport, Oakwood Premier offers impeccable hospitality throughout its 177 rooms to make your stay special.

CITRUS HOTELS

Davanam Plaza, Hosur Main Road, 2B Block, Koramangala Tel: 4933-3555. Spacious, tech-savvy rooms with kitchenette,round the clock room service. Superior hospitality at competitive pricing.

ZONE BY THE PARK

• 66, Infantry Road, Tasker Town Tel: 7123-4567•26 A, 1 Hosur Road, Electronic City Tel: 4040-8888.

93, Richmond Road, Langford Gardens Tel: 4348-4348. Centrally located, four-star business hotel. With gymnasium, banquet hall, multicuisine coffee shop, rooftop restaurant with Punjabi dhaba theme, and bar.

34, Cunningham Road Tel: 4539-0000.

When it comes to hospitality and luxury here, it’s all to ensure you the comfort of home.

MGM MARK

23, EPIP Zone, Whitefield Tel: 4198-5555.

ESCAPE

770, 12th Main, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4241-5555. 30 well appointed rooms, spa, pool, 24-hour restaurant.

24 TECH HOTEL

Prestige Technology Park, Sarjapur-Marathahalli Outer Ring Road, Kadubeesanahalli Tel: 2254-5100.

RADISSON BLU ATRIA BENGALURU

1, Palace Road Tel: 2220-5205, 2225-6850, 160 rooms and 8 suites.

LEMON TREE

23, EPIP Zone, 2nd Phase, Whitefield Tel: 4331-1555, 4331-1556.

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DAVANAM SAROVAR PORTICO SUITES

LEMON TREE PREMIER

2/1, St John’s Road, Ulsoor Tel: 4480-2000.

RAMADA ENCORE

282-285, 1st Stage, Inner Ring Road, Amarjyoti Layout, Domlur Tel: 4060-2021.

Innovative rooms featuring lifestyle amenities.

IRIS

70, Brigade Road Tel: 4055-5888.

State of the art business centres with WI-FI throughout the hotel. You can relax in an atmosphere of comfort and culture while being close to some of Bangalore’s finest attractions when you step out.

THE CURZON COURT

10, Brigade Road Tel: 2558-3161/1698 HIGHGATES HOTEL

33, Church Street Tel: 4022-2999.

CHEVRON ORCHARDS

137/7, 9th Main Road, Sadashivnagar Tel: 4095-2255/2266.

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FORTUNE SELECT TRINITY

Travel&Shop OCTAVE HOTEL & SPA

14, Sarjapur Main Road, Kaikondrahalli, Tel: 4120-7630.

NALAPAD’S HOTEL BANGALORE INTERNATIONAL

2A-2B, Crescent Road, High Grounds Tel: 2226-8011.

MELANGE

21, Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 4112-0399.

Perfect for both corporate and leisure travellers.

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THE WAVERLY HOTEL & RESIDENCES

Whitefield Main Road, VR Bengaluru Mall Tel: 3354-4000. Nominated for The International Hotel & Property Awards 2016.

World class facilities with lifestyle hospitality.

Stay options from studio to 3-bedroom residences, in-house dining, luxury spa, fullservice gym, movie theatre centre, private screening rooms and bookstore.

GOLDFINCH HOTEL

• 32/3, Crescent Road Tel: 4129-1300, •166, MLA Layout, RT Nagar Main Road, Tel: 4334 6600.

HOTEL RAMANASHREE

16, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road Tel: 4135-0000/0007, 6636-7143.

Over looks the Kanteerava Stadium, has 63 rooms.

AURICK BOUTIQUE HOTEL

598, 15th Cross, 35th Main, 6th Phase, JP Nagar Tel: 4901-1000.

BUDGET IBIS

Opposite Intel Campus, Sarjapur Outer Ring Road Tel: 6670-0600.

IVORY TOWER

The Penthouse, Barton Centre, 84, MG Road Tel: 4178-3333. hotelivorytower.com.

HAVILLA BANQUET

Lake Point, 38/13, Meanee Avenue, Tel: 99458-90090/ 99000-10319 GINGER HOTELS

128, EPIP Phase II, Whitefield Tel: 6666-3333/3366.

OYO TOWNHOUSE

51, 11th Main, Jayanagar 4th Block Tel: 4171-2345.

STERLING SUITES

• 139, Infantry Road, Tel: 2286-8093 • 75/2, Bellandur Main Road,Off Marathahallii Sarjapur Ring Road Tel: 4098-5753.

ECONOMY

SPRINGS HOTELS & SPA

19, H Siddaiah Road, off JC Road Tel: 2222-4777/5777/8777/7888.

ABHIMAANI VASATHI

2/9, Dr Rajkumar Road, 4th Block, Rajajinagar Tel: 4267-1166.

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HOTEL AJANTHA

22-A, MG Road Tel: 2512-7400, 2258-4321/22/23/25 Comfortable rooms at affordable prices since 1973.

CASA COTTAGE

2 Clapham Street, Richmond Town Tel: 98440-19710. Heritage cottage dating back to 1915, restored with all modern comforts while retaining the old world charm with antique-style furnishings.

SAFINA HOTELS LTD

Safina Plaza, 84/85, Infantry Road Tel: 2558-1982/89, safinahotels.com I.145 HOTEL

145, Infantry Road Tel: 4244-0550.

HOTEL RAMANASHREE BRUNTON

2/1, Brunton Road, Off MG Road Tel: 4665-9000.

TREEBO 9 MARKS INN

345, 12th cross 1st stage, Indiranagar Tel: 93228 00100 HOTEL SHANGRILA

181, Brigade Road Tel: 4112-1622/ 1621.

11am to 11pm.

RESORTS

EAGLETON - THE GOLF RESORT

30th KM BangaloreMysore Highway, Bidadi Tel: 2263-2222. Attached to the club are 48 Suite rooms and 60 Deluxe rooms overlooking the pool and Golf Course with the best amenities.

SILVER OAK RESORT

23rd KM BangaloreDoddaballapur Road, Rajanakunte Tel: 2846-8070.

A full fledged star hotel experience with facilitiesof bar, sports complex, health club and business centre.

ANGSANA OASIS SPA & RESORT

Doddaballapur Main Road, Addevishwanathapura Village, Rajanukunte Tel: 2846-8892. Modern amenities, cheery rooms, warm hospitality, spa and wellness centre, lush lawns, outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage facilities.

Indian, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Thai, BBQ and Continental cuisines.

JUNGLE RETREAT

Masinagudi, Nilgiris District (Tamil Nadu) Tel: 0423-252-6469/70/59.

Located in the Western Ghats, at the foothills of the Nilgiris. Country style cottages with sprawling private verandahs, spectacular view of mountains and tropical jungles. Bird watching, wildlife, trekking, plantation visits to tea and coffee estates and tea factory, spice plantation, customised mountain camping, half and full day tours to Ooty, Coonoor and Paniya Tribal Village.

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by MTR will please the glutton in you. Feast on the fish curry-rice at Fishland in Gandhinagar or munch on the magai paanwala on St Mark’s Road.

From mutton biriyani at the Akhada in Shivajinagar to paneer, chicken and egg rolls at Fanoos in Johnson Market, the city is a foodie’s paradise and a gourmet’s delight.

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Anand Honda, Electronic City Tel: 4371-5455 . 12pm-4pm & 7pm-11pm. Four cuisines under one roof: Andhra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamilnadu. Akshara is probably the only place in the city where you get starters from Kerala, the main course from Andhra, followed by a few dishes from Karnataka and Tamilnadu.

Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

DAKSHIN

ITC, The Windsor, 25, Golf Course Road Tel: 2226-9898, 12.30pm-2.45pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 5000.

SREE NANDHANA PALACE

280, Amarjyothi Layout, Domlur Tel: 2535-3344, 11.30am-3.30pm & 6.30pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

MTR

305, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4169-0688  14, Near Urvashi Theatre, Lalbagh Road Tel: 2222-0022  The Forum Value Mall, 62, 1st Floor, Whitefield Main Road Tel: 4012-4843  29, White House, St Mark’s Road Tel: 2211-8083  39/40, Hansa Pratheek Building, 3rd Block, Gandhinagar Tel: 2234-0470  44, Kutchi Bhavan, 1st Main, JP Nagar 3rd Phase Tel: 2658-6633  The Basil, 8, Sampige Road, Malleswaram Tel: 2346-4897, 6am-11.30am & 12.30-9.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500. 

VIDYARTHI BHAVAN

32, Gandhi Bazar Main Road, Basavanagudi Tel: 2667-7588, 6.30am-12pm & 2.30pm-8pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 250.

HALLIMANE

3rd Cross, Sampige Road, Malleswaram Tel: 4113-9523, 6.30am-10.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 250.

ANNAPOORANI

320, Double Road, Indiranagar Tel: 2525-2288, 12pm-3.30pm,& 7pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

BALUCHI

The Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa High Grounds Tel: 6817-7777, 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 3700. Authentic Indian curries and meats, with signature kebabs, biryanis and more. Interactive open-plan kitchen, live ghazals in the evening. Rustic décor, copper cutlery lends it an Indian touch.

THE LOUNGE-EDEN PARK

722/2, 36th Cross, 10th A Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4277-7333. 12noon-3pm & 7pm-11pm Avg meal for two, Rs 1350

SSAFFRON

Shangri-La Hotel, 56-6B, Palace Road Tel: 4512-6430, 12pm-3pm & 7pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

TERRACOTTA

Vivanta Whitefield, ITPB Whitefield, Tel: 6693-3333, 12.30pm-2.45pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

KAVA

Fairfield by Marriott, 1/2, 59th C Cross, 4th Block, Rajajinagar, Tel: 4947-0020, 6am-12am. Avg meal for two, Rs 1800.

SULTAN OF SPICE

60, Jyoti Nivas College Road, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4343-1800, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1300.

GUFHA

The President Hotel, 79/8, Diagonal Road, Jayanagar 3rd Block Tel: 4180-8777, Avg meal for two, Rs 1200. 12.30pm-11.30pm.

SPICE TERRACE

JW Marriott, 24/1, Vittal Mallya Road, Tel: 6718-8555, 6pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

SAMARKAND

Gem Plaza, 66, Infantry Road, Tel: 4111-3366, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1600.

THE YELLOW CHILLI

51, 34th Cross,11th Main Road, 4th Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4171-2345. Avg meal for two Rs 1200 12pm-3.30pm &7pm-11pm



BON SOUTH

THE ROYAL AFGHAN

KUDLA

DUM PUKHT JOLLY NABOBS

130, 1A Cross, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 2552-6363, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1300.

16, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Richmond Road Tel: 4135-0000, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

NORTH INDIAN URBAN ROTI

59,1st Floor, Devikalaya, 100 feet Road, Indiranagar 2nd stage,Tel: 4394-2503 Avg meal for two Rs.800

BANGALORE

ITC The Windsor, 25, Golf Course Road Tel: 2226-9898, 12.30pm-2.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

ITC Windsor, Windsor Square 25, Golf Course Road Tel: 2226-9898, 12.30pm-2.45pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 5000.

SAFFRON

Radisson Blu, 90/4, Marathahalli, Outer Ring Road Tel: 6707-6909, 6am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2500.

PEACOCK

57, 2nd Floor, 100 Feet Road, 3rd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 4965-3000, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

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SOUTH INDIAN

Travel&Shop ZAICA

141, Thanisandra Main Road, Nagawara Junction, Tel: 88845-167722010, 100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 4120-1745, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1200. 

JAMAVAR

The Leela Palace, 23, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli Tel: 2521-1234, 3057-1348, 12pm-3pm & 7pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 4000.

KEBABS & KURRIES

ITC Royal Gardenia, 1, Residency Road Tel: 2211-9898, 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 3500.

EAT

KABAB STUDIO

Goldfinch Hotel, 32/3, Crescent Road Tel: 4129-1300, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

COPPER CHIMNEY

Phoenix Market City Tel: 6726-6455 • Plot 607, 1st Floor, Trifecta Douillet, 12th Main Road, HAL II Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 4375-7712 •136, 1st Cross, Jyoti Niwas College Road, Koramangala 5th Block Tel: 4851-4888, 12pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

SHEZAN

35/2, Ground Floor, Shah Sultan Complex, Cunningham Road Tel: 2228-7895, 2226-2195, 12pm-3pm & 7pm-11pm. Choice of Continental, Mughlai & Chinese cuisines, steaks, kebabs, biryani, pies and other desserts.

Avg meal for two, Rs 600. 

NAKKSHATRA

195, 1st Floor, Double Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4280-0900, 4280-0999 • 88, 1st Floor, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli, Tel : 6120-0444 12noon-3.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm. With a light contemporary feel and exquisite food, the Nakshatra is the perfect place to enjoy a family meal, celebration or a romantic meal for two.

Avg meal for two, Rs1100.

PAVILION

Comfort Inn Insys 46,1St Main Road, Mathikere,Yeshwanthpur, Tel: 4646-8000

MONSOON

THE SPICE BAZAAR

The Park, 14/7, MG Road Tel: 2559-4666, 6.30am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

RIWAZ

• 2989/B, 12th Main Road, Indiranagar, HAL 2nd Stage, Tel : 4147-1004 • Campus 8/A, International Bay, RMZ Ecoworld, Bellandur, Tel: 95133-47399 12pm-11pm Avg meal for two, Rs 1800

Southern Star Bengaluru, 40/2, Lavelle Road; Tel: 4033-3111, 12pm-3.30pm & 7.30pm12midnight. Avg meal for two, Rs 1000 The Ritz-Carlton, 99, Residency Road Tel: 4914-8000, 12pm-3pm & 7pm-11.30pm Avg meal for two, Rs 4000.

DHABA ESTB 1986 DELHI

• 618, 2nd Floor, 12th Main, Indiranagar, Tel: 88844-98123•1st Floor, NTR Royal Plaza, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli, Tel: 96064-63631. 12pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

UBRAN TAMAASHA

2011, 1st Floor, HAL 2nd Stage,100 Feet Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 4302-8983, 7.30am-10.30am & 12pm-1am.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

MULTICUISINE EBONY

• 84, Barton Centre, MG Road Tel: 4178-3344 • 66/2, 1st Floor, Miraya Rose Annexe, Hobli, Siddapura, Varthur Main Road, Whitefield Tel: 4965-3412 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-11pm. An unusual mix of Indian, Parsee, European and South Asian food which is timeless in its appeal and prepared to eclipse all other senses.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500

FOOD COMA

311, 1st Floor, 100 Feet Rd, Binnamangala, Stage 1, Indiranagar Tel: 4965-2490.

11am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

BANGALORE

BOMBAY BRASSERIE

SOUTH PARADE

The Chancery, 10/6, Lavelle Road Tel: 4118-8888, 24hr.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

GOLCONDA CHIMNEY

42/2, Varthur Main Road, Marathahalli, Tel: 4205-3331, 2847-6532 11am 11pm Avg meal for two, Rs 850.

SLY GRANNY

618, 3rd Floor, 12th Main, Indiranagar Tel: 4853 6712 12pm-11.30pm Avg meal for two, Rs 2500.

DINDIGUL THALAPPAKATTI

• 18, Ramashree Arcade, MG Road, Tel: 4377-4001, 12noon-4pm &6.30pm-11pm • 641, 11th Main, 46th Cross, 5th Block, Jayanagar, Tel: 4127-7792• 1, 14th Main, 17th Cross, Sector 7, HSR,Tel: 78258-90008 •HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 4229-7250.

Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

LATITUDE

Vivanta Whitefield, ITPL Main Road Tel: 6693-3333, 24hr.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

BANJARA MELTING POT

• G117/118, Prestige Centre Point , Cunningham Road, Tel: 4123-1774 12pm-3.30pm, 6.30pm -11.30pm.

Avg meal for two Rs 1700.

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70 BRIGADE

ASIA ALIVE

ROBOT RESTAURANT

Double Tree Suites by Hilton, Iblur Gate, Outer Ring Road, Sarjapur Road Tel: 6765-6565, 6.30am-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

20 CHAR

Sterlings Mac Hotel, 134, HAL Airport Road, Tel: 4249-4949, 24hr Avg meal for two, Rs 2200.

EURASIA

12, 32nd Cross, 7th Block, Jayanagar Tel: 2245-2202, 11.30am-11pm.

Avg meal for two Rs 1200.

THE CRESCENT AVENUE

2A-2B,Hotel Bangalore International, Crescent Road, High Grounds Tel: 2228-0237, 11.30am-3.30pm & 7pm -11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1400.

KOSHY’S

Iris Hotel, Next to Eva Mall, 70, Brigade Road, Tel: 4055-5888, 7am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.

2008, 2nd Floor,100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Tel: 4965-2820, 12pm–3pm ,7pm–11pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 1400

JW KITCHEN

JW Marriott, 24/1, Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 6718-8950, 24 hours.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2200.

ITHACA

The Chancery Pavilion, 135, Residency Road Tel: 4141-4141/4210. 24 hours Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

TIGER TRAIL

Rejenta Place, 11, Park Road, Shivajinagar Tel: 2286-5566, 7am-10.30am & 12.30pm3pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1300.

LIME LIGHT

39, St Mark’s Road Tel: 2221-3793, 9am-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 700.

Hotel Royal Orchid, 1, Golf Avenue, KGA Golf Course, Airport Road Tel: 4178-3000, 24 hours. Avg meal for two, Rs 2200.

The Leela Palace, 23, Old Airport Road.

Tel: 2521-1234, 6.30am-1am.

Avg meal for two, Rs 3500.

Svenska Design Hotel, 56D, Electronic City Phase 1 Tel: 78299-91110/03, 7am-10pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

CITRUS

SOUL

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Malgudi-Restaurant

Marathahalli-KR Puram, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli. M: 9108027748 BANGALORE

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Ramada Encore, 282-285, Inner Ring Road, Amarjyoti Layout, Domlur Tel: 4060-2021, 6.30am-11pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 1700.

Travel&Shop BUFF BUFFET BUFF

BluPetal, 60, Jyoti Nivas College Road, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4512-8765, 7am-10am, 12pm-4pm & 7pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

THE EGG FACTORY

White House,Ground Floor, St Mark’s Road Tel: 4211-0041  288, 15th Cross, 18th Main, JP Nagar Tel: 4012-4848  3rd Road, Santosh Tower, EPIP Area, Whitefield Tel: 4128-9056  6th cross,5th Main, 60 Feet Road, 5th Block Koramangala Tel: 4094-6913 8am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 750. 

BARBEQUE NATION

EAT

94,

Neeladri Nagar, 14th Cross Neeladri Main Road, Electronic City Tel: 080648-06060 Ascendas Park, ITPL, Whitefield Road Tel: 18001086060 4005, 100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 6480-6060 67, 15th Cross, 3rd Phase, JP Nagar Tel: 80648-06060 86, 1st Cross Road,1st Block Koramangala Tel: 88602-16060, 12pm-11pm.Avg meal for two, Rs 1600.

24/7

The Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa High Grounds Tel:99000-64314, 24 hours.

Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

FEAST

Sheraton Grand At Brigade Gateway, 26/1, Dr Rajkumar Road, MalleswaramRajajinagar Tel: 4965-3280, 24 hours.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

ONE ATRIA

Radisson Blu Atria, 1, Palace Road Tel: 2220-5205, 6.30am-11.30pm Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

THE MARKET

The Ritz-Carlton, 99, Residency Road Tel: 4914-8255, 6.30am-12.30am.

24 CARAT

The Capitol Hotel, Raj Bhavan Road Tel: 2228-1234, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.

GOLDEN OAK

La Marvella, 1, 14th Cross, South End Circle, 2nd Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4965-2528, 7am-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

FENNY’S LOUNGE & KITCHEN

115, 3rd Floor, 7th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4128-2428, 11.30am-1am.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1600.

CHUTNEY CHANG HM

Eleganza, 31, Museum Road Tel: 4000-1234  Cosmopolitan Club, Jayanagar 3rd Block Tel: 2244-3007, 12pm-3pm & 7pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

THE BLACK PEARL

• 1st A Cross Road, Jyothi Nivas College Road, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4965-2452 • 20/7, 6th Floor, Swamy Legato, Outer Ring Road, Kadubeesanahalli, Marathahalli Tel: 2563-9577. 12noon-12midnight.

BANGALORE

PALETTE

Taj Yeshwantpur, 2275, Tumkur Road, Yeshwantpur; Tel: 6690-0111, 24 hours.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1800.

BY THE BLUE

Grand Mercure, 12th Main, 3rd Block, Koramangala Tel: 4512-1212, 7am-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

PUNJABI

OYE AMRITSAR

19, Kalpak Arcade, Church Street Tel: 4121-5262  60 Feet Road, Koramangala Tel: 4099-4451  80 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 4123-2111, 12pm-3pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1100. 

TREAT

3047, 80 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 2525-3902, 2528-2137, Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

TANDOOR

28, Centenary Building, MG Road Tel: 2558-4620, 2559-6961, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2100.

TADKA SINGH

538, CMH Road, Indiranagar Tel: 76761-21212, 8am-1am.

Avg meal for two, Rs 650.

PURAN DA DHABA

The Pride Hotel, 93, Richmond Road, Tel: 4348-4348, 7pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two Rs 1700.

PARANDA

Taj Yeshwantpur, 2275, Tumkur Road, Yeshwantpur; Tel: 6690-0111, 12:30pm–3pm, 7:30pm–11:30pm

PUNJABI GRILL

• Ground Floor, Forum Shantiniketan, Whitefield Main Road, Hoodi, Whitefield, Tel: 84485-81880 • 26/1, Dr Rajkumar Road, Brigade Gateway Campus, Malleshwaram Tel: 2268-2400, 12noon- 11pm; Avg meal for two, Rs 2800.

PARIKA

Hotel Ramanashree, 16, Rajaram Mohan Roy Road Tel: 4135-0000, 12noon-3.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

BENGALI

ESPLANADE

201, Double Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4092-7878, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.

BHOJOHORI MANNA

668/B, 6th Block, Koramangala Tel: 2550-3666, 12pm-10.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 650.

OH! CALCUTTA

14, Church Street Tel: 2532-6614, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1800.

SORSE

33, Sundari Aramadale, Whitefield Main Road, Tel: 4091-9946, 96204-56616, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 750.

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Travel&Shop VEGETARIAN PAKWAN

No 14, Old Number 72, 2nd Main, Vyalikaval, Sadashiv Nagar, Tel: 4127-7600.

12noon-3.30pm;7pm-10.30pm, Avg meal for two Rs. 1,150.

NH 8

710, 3rd Floor, 80 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4207-6575 •F-21, 1st Floor, EPIP, Inorbit Mall, Whitefield Tel: 4965-3268 • 8, 2nd Floor, G Block, 60 Feet Road, Sahakara Nagar, Tel: 4965-3005. 12pm-4pm & 7pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

STREET STORYSS

3155, Srinivasan Towers,ESI Hospital Road, Indiranagar,Tel: 4965-3364. 1pm-11pm Avg meal for two, Rs.1300

THE TWISTED DESI

EAT

295 & 296 Ground Floor,100 feet Road, Indiranagar, Tel:4965-3103,12noon-11.30pm Avg meal for two,Rs.1000

KONARK 50,

Field Marshal Cariappa Road, Residency Road, Tel: 4124-8812 : 8am-10.30pm Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium Main Gate, Kasturba Road, Tel : 2224-8812 7.30am-10.30pm 49, 2nd Floor, Commercial Street, Tel : 4146-4564 :11.30am -10.30pm Avg meal for two Rs 700.

RAJDHANI 100

Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 2521-2517  Mantri Square, Malleswaram Tel: 2266-7345  Orion Mall,Malleshwaram West Tel: 2268-2092  Phoenix Market City, Tel: 6726-6053  3, Bannerghatta Main Road Tel: 6708-0088  The Forum Neighbourhood Mall, Whitefield RoadTel: 2593-9309  Forum Mall, Koramangala Tel: 2206-7693, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 900.

SOUTH INDIES

276, 100 Feet Road,6th Main Indiranagar Tel: 4163-6363/62, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

KESARIYA

55, Goenka Chambers, 19th Main Road, 15th Cross, 2nd Phase, JP Nagar Tel: 2659-0800 •214, Nexa Palace, Bellary Road, Sadashiv Nagar, Tel: 2361-0800.

12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

SUBZ

Cosmopolitan Club, Ground Floor, 22nd Cross 3rd Block, Jayanagar Tel: 2244-3006, 12noon -3.30pm & 7pm -11pm Avg meal for two Rs 1000.

1947

High

Street Building, 5th Floor, 4th Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4126-1947 Ram Towers, 100 Feet Ring Road, 4th Phase, 3rd Stage Banashankari Tel: 2679-1213 15th Cross, Malleswaram Tel: 4131-4321, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-10.15pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1100.

BANGALORE

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Travel&Shop BURMA BURMA

KARAVALLI

SAATVIKK

MAHESH LUNCH HOME

607, Ground Floor, 12th Main, Hal 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Tel : 4300-8120 12noon-3pm & 7pm -11pm. Avg meal for two Rs 1500. 9,

First floor, Curzon Complex, Brigade Road, Tel: 4121-6902. 7am -11pm , Avg meal for two Rs 700.

THE LONDON CURRY HOUSE

19/2, Kumara Krupa Road, Off Race Course Road, Tel : 2220-9090, 12 noon- 3pm & 7pm -11pm; Avg meal for two Rs.1700.

DELHI HIGHWAY

951, 12th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Tel: 4211-1151, 12 noon- 3pm & 7pm -11pm Avg meal for two Rs 1500.

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GRAMIN

20, Ground Floor, Raheja Arcade, Koramangala 7th Block, Tel ; 80411-04104 12noon–11pm, Avg meal for two Rs 600.

GO NATIVE

64, 10th Main Road, 5th Block, Jayanagar, Tel : 2664-2552 • 29, 14th Main Road, Opposite BDA Complex, HSR, Tel: 7196-7801, 12noon- 9.30 pm , Avg meal for two Rs 800.

Gateway Hotel, 66, Residency Road Tel: 6660-4545, 12.30pm-3pm & 6.30pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 3500.

Cears Plaza, Residency Road Tel: 4131–1101, 11.30am-3.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1400.

THE FISHERMAN’S WHARF

26, Ambalipura Village, Haralur Road, Off Sarjapur Road Tel: 4965-3049, 12noon-1am. Avg meal for two, Rs 1400.

VEMBANAD

The Paul Hotel, Domlur Layout Tel: 4047-7777, 12pm-3pm & 7pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1800.

CARNIVAL DE GOA

1st Floor, 8/6, Kensington Point, Ulsoor Road Tel: 76767-67620, 12noon-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.

COCONUT GROVE

86, Spencer Building, Church Street Tel: 2559-6149, 12noon-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

GREEN THEORY

ANDHRA / HYDERABADI

SATTVAM

Vijay Jatti Building, 104, Industrial Area, 5th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 2550-0008 12pm-11.30pm

15, Convent Road, Off Residency Road, Residency Road, Tel : 4166-3836, 11am–11pm,Avg meal for two Rs 1500.  281, 2nd Floor, 15th Cross, 5th Phase, JP Nagar, Tel : 2659- 5000  35, 4 & 5th Floor, J.M Plaza, Sadashiv Nagar, Tel: 2360-8000 12noon – 3pm & 7pm -11pm,

BHARTIYA JALPAN

•14, Commercial Street, Tel: 4164-9637 • 1138, 13th Main Corner, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4852-5797 8am- 11pm, Avg meal for two Rs 700.

PARSI

SODA BOTTLE OPENER WALA

25/4, Lavelle Road Tel: 70222-55299, 8.30am-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1300.

AYDA

1st Floor, Srinivasa Building, Church Street Tel: 4147-8209, 2558-6522,1 12noon-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, 950.

SHEBESTAN

Sterlings Mac Hotel, 134, HAL Airport Road, Kodihalli Tel: 4249-4949, 7pm–11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2800.

COASTAL SEA ROCK

6/4, 1st and 2nd Floor, Shivananda Circle, Seshadripuram, Tel: 4127-3344 11.30am-3.30pm;6.30pm-11.30pm, Avg meal for two Rs.1000

FORT KOCHI

ULAVACHARU

NAGARJUNA

Double

Road, Tel: 4280-0900, 6531-4455 Residency Road Tel: 2559-2233 138, 1st Cross, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4099-6000  174/1, Bannerghatta Main Road Tel: 4130-0400  88, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli Tel: 6120-0400. 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm. Serves authentic Andhra delicacies on a platter. The spices are ground by hand for freshness in flavour. Avg meal for two, Rs 850.

AKSHARA

 55/2, Hosur Main Road, Near Vidyanagara, Bommasandra, Ph: 4371-5355. 11pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm.

Traditional Andhra meals with a host of vegetarian specialities prepared from age-old recipes. Assortment of non-vegetarian spicy, gravy and dry chicken and fish dishes, and traditional desserts.

PARADISE

Signature Square, CMH Road, Indiranagar Tel: 6868-1234, 11am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

1 MG Mall, Trinity Circle Tel: 2208-6666, 11am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1800.

BANGALORE

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Travel&Shop • 5/3, BEML Layout, Kundanahalli Gate Tel: 98866-39782 • 92/5, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli Tel: 96864-09944 •548, 19th Main, HSR Layout 1st Sector Tel: 99800-00887. 11.30am-3.30pm & 6.30pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 600.

DUMIS

609, 2nd Main , 1st stage , 100 Feet Road Tel : 4372-1036 11.30 am - 3.30pm & 6.30pm - 11pm Avg meal for two Rs 500

ANJAPPAR

BHEEMAS

50, 100 Feet Road, 4th Block, Koramangala Tel: 2553-4477  54, 3rd Main Road, Defence Colony, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4122-2790, 11.30am-4pm & 7pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 650.

MEGHANA FOODS

CONTINENTAL

31, Asha Building, Church Street Tel: 4112-2535, 11.30am-3.30pm & 7pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 650.

124, Near Jyothi Nivas College, 1st Cross KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4146-3738  52, 1st Floor, 33rd Cross, Jayanagar 4th Block Tel: 2244-8080  Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli Tel: 4169-0999  57/1, 1st Floor, Jayalaxmi Chambers, Residency Road Tel: 4130-8080 544, 1st Floor, CMH Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4113-5050, 4175-7070. Avg meal for two, Rs 750. 

CHETTINAD CHETTINAD KITCHEN

The President Hotel,79/8 Diagonal Road, 3rd Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4965-3397, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.



THE FAT CHEF

5/2A, Jagriti, Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Main Road, Whitefield, Tel: 4099-2982, 11am-3.30pm & 6pm-11pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 1500

YO MAMA!!

80 Feet Road,Indiranagar Tel:4093-4831, 10.30am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

THE PIZZA BAKERY

2985 12TH Main , HAL 2nd stage Indiaranagar Tel: 2520-2224/ 2520-2225 12.30pm–11pm. Avg meal for two Rs. 1200

GREEN THEORY

5, Convent Road Tel: 4166-3836, 11am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

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Akshara-Restaurant

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BIRIYANI ZONE

Travel&Shop MOSAIC

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson 514,Outer Ring Road , Opp Lumbini Garden, Nagawara Tel : 6738-3939, Open 24 hrs Avg meal for two Rs.1500

ITALIAN

•12, 5th A Block, Koramangala Tel: 4113-2021 •960, 12th A Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Tel: 4126-5000 •18, Ramanashree Arcade, Ground Floor, MG Road Tel : 4375 5274. 12pm-11pm.

Sheraton Grand at Brigade Gateway, 26/1, Dr Rajkumar Road, Malleswaram Tel: 4252-1000,12pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

ITC Gardenia, 1, Residency Road Tel: 2211-9898, 7pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 3000. Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

BENE

BOLOGNA

1ST Floor, 759, 100 Ft Road, Indiranagar, Tel : 4302 7392, 12pm -3.30pm; 7pm -11pm Avg meal for two Rs 1600

ALBA

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CHIANTI

JW Marriott Hotel, 24/1, Vittal Mallya Road, Lavelle Road Tel: 6718-8533, 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 4000.

OTTIMO

MEDITERRANEAN GRASSHOPPER

45, Bannerghatta Road, Kalena Agrahara Tel: 4965-3247, 7.30pm-11.30pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 5000.

OLIVE BEACH

ALTO VINO

16, Wood Street, Ashoknagar Tel: 4112-8400, 12noon-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1800.

VIA MILANO

Aloft Hotel, 17C, Sardarmangala Road, Whitefield Tel: 6670-7777, 7pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1600.

Marriott Hotel, 75, 8th Road, EPIP Area, Whitefield Tel: 4943-5000, 6.30pm-10.45pm Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

80 Feet Main Road, Kormangala, 4th Block, Sony World Junction; Tel: 4130-9997 • The Gran Carmen, Sarjapur Road; Tel: 98451-95383 •Pritect Park, Food Court, Ground Floor, Ecospace, Bellandur; Tel: 78993-84791•La Marvella Sarovar Premiere,Jayanagar 3rd Block, South End Circle; Tel: 4333-5333, 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

TOSCANO

•7th Cross, 1st Block, Ashoka Pillar Road, Jayanagar Tel: 4155-8423 •Forum Neighbourhood Mall,Whitefield Main Road Tel: 7619320072 •Orion Mall, Malleswaram West Tel: 2268-2055, 12noon-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2400.

ITALIA

The Park Hotel, 14/7, MG Road Tel: 2559-4666/4029, 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2500.

PASTA STREET

• 2022,100 Feet Road , HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 4850 4242 •37/2, Chicago Avenue , Cunningham Road Tel: 4097 6578 11am-11pm. Avg meal for two Rs 1500

LITTLE ITALY

2017, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 2520-7171 • 12/3/2, Ambalipura Village, Sarjapur Road,Tel: 4853-9052 • Building 7, HRBR Layout, 2nd Block Extension, Kalyan Nagar, Tel: 2545-7078 • 35, 3rd Floor, JM Plaza, 2nd Main, Sankey Road, Sadashiv Nagar, Tel: 95384-95000, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1700.

INCANTO

The Zuri, Whitefield Road Tel: 6665-7272, 7pm11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2500.

BANGALORE

ESTIA

CAPRESE

Shangri-La Hotel, 56-6B, Palace Road Tel: 4512-6460, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm.

Closed on Mon. Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

AZURE

Taj Yeshwantpur, 2275, Tumkur Road, Yeshwantpur; Tel: 6690-0111, 6.30pm12midnight. Avg meal for two, Rs 2500.

SALVADORES

5th Floor, Bangalore Central Mall, MG Road; Tel: 4965-3001, 11am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

PAN ASIAN

ASEAN ON THE EDGE

13th Floor, Barton Centre, MG Road Tel: 4178-3366 12.30pm-3pm&7pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1800. Fine South Asian cuisines from Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Laos. Exotic dishes with characteristically light and healthy flavours. Partially open terrace style seating with a great view of the city.

YAUATCHA

1 MG Road Mall, MG Road Tel: 92222-22800, 12pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

THE TAO TERRACES

5th Floor, 1 MG Road Mall Tel: 4965-3408, 12pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2100.

OKO

The Lalit Ashok, Kumarakrupa Road, Tel: 6817-7777, 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two,Rs 2200. Rooftop setting with shimmering Bangalore skyline. Award-winning Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Mandarin and Malaysian cuisines.

Paired with old and new world wines from the extensive cellar.

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HIT THE HIGH NOTES Pubs, clubs, lounge bars...

T

he city is famous for its bars and pubs.

It’s called the Beer Capital of India. With good reason. But the best reason to pub hop?

It’s cosmopolitan crowd and the niche pubs that serve a select clientele. There are lounge spaces for the ladies, retro lovers and jazz enthusiasts. Not to mention, resto-bars, sports bars, roof-top bars, hookah bars, dance bars and cigar lounges for the casual and adventurous. Not to mention, the city’s first wine boutique pub. Reason enough to rewind, reboot and restart.

•Alcohol may not be served at some of these places, as per Supreme Court regulation.

Please call the pub/restaurant to confirm.

Travel&Shop KINGFISHER SWING – LOUNGE & BAR Located at the lobby level at Eagleton–The Golf Resort, 30th KM, Bangalore–Mysore Highway, Bidadi (Bangalore Rural) Tel: 2263-2222.

Avg cost for two, Rs 500-1000.

LOVESHACK

541-543, 5th Floor, Amarjyoti HBBCS Layout, Koramangala Intermediate Ring Road, Domlur Tel: 99000-34522, 4095-9154, 12pm-1am.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1600.

GUZZLERS INN

48, Rest House Road, Off Brigade Road Tel: 2558-7336, 4112-2513, 11am-11.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1100.

One of Bangalore’s iconic pubs in terms of ambience, food and drinks. Happy hours monfri: 11am-8pm, sat-sun: 11am-6pm. Rates: Tap - Rs 310 Pitcher, for every 60ml get 30ml free on hard drinks.

SKYYE LOUNGE

16th Floor, Uber Level, Canberra Block, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road,Tel: 4909-0000, 5.30pm-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 2500.

RUSSH GASTROPUB

29, Church Street, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar Tel: 4709-6123, 11am-1am.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.

HOUSE OF COMMONS

122/B, Opp Empire Hotel, Jyothi Nivas College Road, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4211-7029, 11am-1am.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1000.

DRUNKLING SIZZLERS & PUB

145, 60 Feet Road, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 97425-99919, 2550-5542, 12pm-1 am. Avg cost for two, Rs 1200.

DUBLIN

ITC Windsor, 25, Golf Course Road Tel: 2226-9898, 12pm-1am.

Avg cost for two, Rs 3200.

DOFF CAFÉ PUB

654, 3rd Floor, Navajyothi Complex, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 79966-04540.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1600.

ALFRESCO BY BENE

Sheraton Grand Bangalore , 26/1 Dr Rajkumar Road Malleswaram Tel: 4252-0166, 12noon12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 2300

XTREME SPORTS BAR

•75, Play Arena, Central Jail Road, Kasavanahalli, Sarjapur Road, Tel: 9900081152. 12noon–12pm • Ferns City Road, Opposite Fern Vars Jacaranda Doodenekundi, Marathahalli, Tel: 4965-2185, 11.30am–1am Average cost for two Rs.1500

WYT

Bluemoon Complex, MG Road Tel: 4009-7000, 10.30am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.

BANGALORE

THE BLUE BAR

The Taj West End, 25, Race Course Road Tel: 6660-5660, 4.30pm-11.30pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 2500.

POLO CLUB

The Oberoi, 37/39, MG Road Tel: 2558-5858 9.45am-1pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1800.

HIGHLAND NECTAR

ITC Royal Gardenia, 1, Residency Road Tel: 2211-9898, 3pm-1am. Avg cost for two, Rs 2500.

BLING

The Zuri Whitefield, Whitefield Road Tel: 6665-7272, 11am–11.30pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 2000.

CHAMELEON

Comfort Inn Insys 46,1St Main Road, Mathikere,Yeshwanthpur, Tel: 4646-8000

TILT GASTRO LOUNGE

99, Ground Floor, 4th B Cross, 5th Block, 1st Main Road, Koramangala Tel: 91489-35778, 4pm-11.30pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.

THE 13TH FLOOR

84, Barton Centre, MG Road Tel: 4178-3355, 5pm-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1800.

THE BLACK RABBIT

770, 12th Main Road, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 98703-17552, 12pm-1am.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.

HAKUNA MATATA RESTOBAR

1231/35/2, 24th Main, Opp Brigade Palm Springs, JP Nagar 7th Phase Tel: 97411-33866, 12.30pm-11.30pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.

SOCIAL

•Church Street, 46/1, Cobalt Building; Tel: 91520-17971 •Koramangala, 118, 3rd Floor, 80 Feet Road, 7th Block; Tel: 4372-3295 •Whitefield, Phoenix Marketcity, ITPL Main Road; Tel: 6726-6661 •Sarjapur Main Road, Saket Callipolis, Opp Wipro; Tel: 86575-23587, 9am-12.30am.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.

SHERLOCK’S PUB

60/1, Coles Road, Cleveland Town Tel: 88803-00600 • 212/A, 1st Main Rd, Stage 2, Indiranagar Tel: 88844-45646 • 46, 4th B Cross Road, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 88844-45642•Green Avenue, Kundalhalli Colony, ITPL main road, Kundalhalli, Brookefield Tel: 9731567291.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.

SKYDECK BY SHERLOCK’S

52, MG Road, Ashok Nagar Tel: 88803-00600, 4965-2744

HOPPIPOLA

3rd Floor, 14, Church Street Tel: 2559-7712.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1300. 12noon-12am.

TEASE

Vivanta Whitefield, ITPB Whitefield Tel: 6693-3333, 3pm-12.30am.

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Travel&Shop HIGH ULTRA LOUNGE

26/1, 31st Floor, Dr Rajkumar Road, World Trade Centre, Brigade Gateway Campus, Malleswaram Tel: 72599-51076, 4567-4567, 12.30pm-1am Avg cost for two, Rs 2600.

HARD ROCK CAFE

40, St Marks Road, Opp LIC Building Tel: 4124-2222, 12pm-1am.

Avg cost for two, Rs 2500.

1131 BAR & KITCHEN

1131, 100 Feet Road, 12th Main Junction, Indiranagar; Tel: 89518-15322, 11.30am1am. Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.

LIBRARY BAR & LOUNGE

PARTY

Leela Palace, 23, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli Tel: 2521-1234, 11am-1am.

Avg cost for two, Rs 3000.

ICE

GILLY’S RESTOBAR

•175/176, The Pavilion, Opposite Brand Factory, Bannerghatta Road Tel: 4965-2511 •4th & 5th Floor, Sree Premprasad Complex, Opposite Ramaiah Hospital, New BEL Road Tel: 4512-8631• Ashrith Corner, Near Ajmera Neeladri Road, Phase 1, Electronic City Tel: 4965-3151. 12noon–1am • 62/02, 4th Floor, Doddanekkundi, Mahadevpura,Marathahalli, Tel: 63649-12033/63649-12034 Avg cost for two Rs 1400.

LIQUID CENTER

Hyatt, 1/1, Swami Vivekananda Road Tel: 4018-7300, 5pm-11.30pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 2400.

FENNY’S

Taj–MG Road, 41/3 Tel: 6660-4444 Extn 4333, 11am-11pm. Avg cost for two,Rs 2800.

3rd Floor, 115, 7th Block, Koramangala Industrial Area Tel: 90360-82911 11.30am-1am. Avg cost for two, Rs 1600.

JW Marriott, 24/1, Vittal Mallya Road, Lavelle Road Tel: 6718-9999, 11pm -11.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 2500.

The Pride Hotel, 93 Richmond Road Tel: 4348-4348, 1pm-1am. Avg cost for two, Rs 1800.

BAR UNO

BANG

The Ritz-Carlton, 99, Residency Road Tel: 4914-8255. 6pm-11.30pm Avg cost for two, Rs 2500.

WAT BAR

Sterlings Mac Hotel, 134, HAL Old Airport Road, Kodihalli Tel: 4249-4949. 11am-12pm Avg cost for twoRs 2400.

JEFF’S

Royal Orchid Hotel, 1, Golf Arcade, HAL, Old Airport Road; Tel: 79803-75965, 11am-1am.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1800.

BLING

The Zuri Hotel, ITPB Main Rd, Maruthi Nagar, KIADB Export Promotion Industrial Area, Whitefield; Tel: 96203-35599, 11am-11.30pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 2100.

TGI FRIDAY’S

Royal Meenakshi Mall, 4th Floor, Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road Tel: 6708-0290, 12pm-11.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1700.

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PLAN B

20, Castle Street, Ashoknagar Tel: 4111-9225 l 13, Rhenius Street, Richmond Town, Tel: 88800-22737 12pm-1am.l 957, 12th Main, Off 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Tel: 88800-22737.

12noon–1am. Avg cost for two, Rs 1300. l

NO LIMMITS

8, 2nd Floor, Allied Grand Plaza, Magrath Road Tel: 4933-3000.

Avg cost for two, Rs 2000.

THE LOUNGE

The Chancery Pavilion, 135, Residency Road Tel: 4141-4141, 12.30pm-2.30pm & 7.30pm11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 2000.

SUTRA

The Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa Road Tel: 6181-9777, 11.30am-11.30pm BANGALORE

FUEL RESTO BAR

THE OPEN BOX

4th Floor, Building 9, Halcyon Complex, St Marks Road Tel: 98800-75277, 12pm12midnight. Avg cost for two, Rs 1400.

SOTALLY TOBER

769, 80 Feet Road, 4th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4096-5500, 12pm-12midnight.

• 65, Residency Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar Tel: 4512-8814. Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.

HARRYS BAR & CAFÉ

1, SJR Primus, Opp Forum Mall Signal, 7th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4965-3094 12pm-1am. Avg cost for two, Rs 1200.

LE ROCK

3, Rest House Road, Off Brigade Road Tel: 4123-1001, 11.30am-1am.

Avg cost for two, Rs 2000.

SHIMMER

Taj Yeshwantpur, 2275, Tumkur Road, Yeshwantpur; Tel: 6690-0111, 3pm12midnight. Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.

I-BAR

14/7, The Park, MG Road; Tel: 2559 4666, 6pm-1pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 3000.

GRAVITY BAR & GRILL

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, 514, Outer Ring Road, Veerannapalya Nagawara Tel: 4512-8744. 11am-12pm Avg cost for two Rs 2000

BIG SHOT

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, 514,Outer Ring Road , Opp Lumbini Garden,Nagawara Tel : 6738-3939, 11am–11pm.

Avg cost for two Rs 1800.

XU

The Collonade, The Leela Palace, Kodihalli; Tel: 95133-44440, weekdays 12.30pm-1am, weekend 5pm-1am. Avg cost for two, Rs 2400.

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Luxury made personal STAY IN FIVE-STAR COMFORT IN A PRIME HERITAGE LOCATION AT THE RESIDENCY TOWERS, PUDUCHERRY

BY OUR CORRESPONDENT

P

uducherry (the erstwhile Pondicherry) is a much sought after tourist destination in South India, a short drive away from Chennai. When you visit this exotic destination for vacation or business, heighten your experience of this old French Colony town by staying at The Residency, enveloped in a world of luxury and amenities.

Located close to the prominent Promenade Beach, The Residency Towers hosts highend services for their guests. From an aesthetically pleasing lobby to hi-tech rooms that offer complete automation with the complete suite of in-room services. The hotel offers all the features of a beautiful home, which ensures that you get solace and comfort in this home away from home, to make your stay at Puducherry one of style and luxury.

Puducherry has a popular biking and cycling culture to move around this small intriguing town. With this culture in mind, The Residency Towers has thoughtfully provided for some cycles parked at the entrance of the hotel. Most tourists prefer using two-wheelers to explore the charming French colonies and riding along the seaside.

Once you step inside the hotel itself, be ready for a wholesome and holistic experience. From the time you set foot in the lobby, you can feast your eyes on profound BANGALORE

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paintings adorning the walls, that can easily absorb you for hours of observation to discover deep understanding of the universe. The interiors are in sublime grey and white, with the hotel décor exuding a magnificent stone and metallic theme that spells grandeur, elegance and luxury in understated tones.

The Residency Towers has wonderful dining choices for guests. There’s The Pavilion for all-day dining – a fine dine restaurant that serves choicest world cuisines including Continental, Oriental, Modern French, and of course Pan Indian. All this delectable fare gets an added boost with French architectural signature high ceilings, creating the perfect ambience for a splendid dining experience.

Then there is the delightful patisserie, Krave – the perfect spot to head to in order to realise your baked fantasies and indulge your gourmet sweet tooth. The patisserie dishes out delicious varieties of daily fresh bakes, crisp croissants, spongy soft bread loaves, pastries, macarons and more, served along with hot brews to complete this decadent picture with oven-fresh wafting aromas taking over your senses.

Can any five-star hotel experience be complete with a pub? To let your hair down and unwind in style, there is Bike and Barrel – encapsulating the lively and vibrant spirit of this quaint town. Bike and Barrel serves premium liquors and choicest spirits with the widest collection, as well as the most exotic cocktails. To complement the well-stocked bar offerings, you have a wonderful variety of starters, snacks, finger foods as well as main food items for a relaxed and lively evening. The pub can seat 56 pax, and some nights you can be entertained by live DJ performances.

Puducherry is a great town to experience on foot. So you have travellers walking along the streets, spending time at the beach and engaging in shopping at a leisurely pace, including all-nighters around town. Once you indulge in the same activity, you will definitely need some

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rejuvenating time. The spa at The Residency Towers, Respa to the rescue! Treat yourself to some great therapy and relaxation, get pampered in luxurious spaces, and reclaim your serenity with massages and bodyworks.

These wonderful spa therapies for men and women, a swimming pool, and a gym that faces the pool surrounded with little spotlights above makes Respa one of the most coveted places to head to within the hotel.

All-amenities, fully-equipped and customised Banquet Halls – The Legend and Senator, as well as the Boardroom serve guests well for official meetings, conferences, corporate functions and social gatherings.

Whether business or private function requirements, you can be assured of the best ambience, service and smooth proceedings here. The well-trained staff will take over the S. Amarnath – Hotel Manager entire operations, backed by the expert kitchen crew, and complete technological equipment as needed to host your gatherings with style and panache.

The third floor has a drawing room with a book shelf with seating surrounding it, under a high ceiling giving one a calm feeling of a library. Right in the centre lays the snooker table to entertain the guests. All the Club Rooms in the hotel face the atrium giving it a feel of Pondicherry architecture.

The hotel has 75 rooms, designed for complete comfort, with remarkable services through their i-pad-control system that allows guests to open the curtains and dim the lights with the touch of a finger while they lounge in bed. The rooms offer a royal yet serene ambience while creating a home away from home kind of comfort level.

Stay at The Residency Towers to get the best experience of your Puducherry visit, with luxury and comfort tailor-made to suit all your requirements in the smoothest manner and service, in a tranquil space and a wonderful locational advantage.

THE RESIDENCY TOWERS PUDUCHERRY 388, Anna Salai, Subbarayapillai Chathiram, Puducherry Tel: 0413 666 2277 BANGALORE

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RETAIL THERAPY

Silk sarees, handicraft, home decor, books...

W

ith the city’s High Street keeping strides with the ever-mushrooming malls, Bengaluru has taken retail therapy to a new high. No longer is the city confined to the central business districts of MG Road and Commercial Street or the traditional business districts of Majestic and KR Market. Malls, boutiques and department stores have mushroomed in every nook and cranny, bringing comfort goods closest to you. If you are new to the city, your visit isn’t complete without a visit to its silk and jewellery hotspots. Not to mention, handicraft stores for their sandalwood and antique masterpieces.

Travel&Shop

UB CITY – THE COLLECTION 24, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: +91 80 0071 1488

EAT

MODERN INDIAN Farzi Café

Tel: 72594-00900; 12pm-1am.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1600.

RAJASTHANI Rasovara

Tel: 2213-3400; 12pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1400.

PAN ASIAN

Tel: 88610-48756; 12.30pm12.30midnight.

Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

SHOP

Tel: 4175-5366; 11.30am-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

Tel: 4120-7331; 11am-9.30pm

Sriracha

EUROPEAN Caperberry

Tel: 87629-33355; 12pm-3pm & 7.30pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2200.

MEDITERRANEAN

Soul City - Oakwood Lounge Tel: 2215-3101; 12pm-3pm & 7.30pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

Fava

Tel: 2211-7444; 12pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

FRENCH Café Noir

Tel: 4098-2050; 10.30am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

ITALIAN Toscano

Tel: 4173-8800; 12noon-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2400.

MEXICAN Sanchez

Tel: 85530-77550; 11.30am-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

CAFÉ

Chocolate D’luxe

Tel: 4121-4925; 9.30am-10.30pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 550.

Keventers

Tel: 88845-16000; 10am-11pm Avg cost for two, Rs 400.

WINE STORE Wine Boutique

Tel: 99000-22092; 10am-8pm

DESIGNER BOUTIQUE The Collective

Emporio Armani

Tel: 4146-9333; 11am-9pm

Avirate

Rolex

Tel: 2211-3976; 11am-8.30pm

Seiko

Tel: 4163-6912; 10.30am-8.30pm

Longines

Tel: 4098-2109; 11am-9pm

Zimson

Tel: 4098-2100; 10.30am-9.30pm

Shimmer

COSMETICS, SKINCARE, LUXURY

APPAREL

Tel: 4099-6677; 11am-9pm

Tel: 4203-2678; 11am-9pm Tel: 97422-06609; 11am-9pm

AM:PM

Tel: 4866-2710; 11am-9pm

MEN’S APPAREL Rare Rabbit

Tel: 4114-3275; 11am-9.30pm

LEATHER & ACCESSORIES Burberry

Tel: 4173-8825; 11am-9pm

Canali

Tel: 4173-8997; 11.30am-10pm

Corneliani

Tel: 4173-8170; 11am-9pm

Jimmy Choo

Centarom

OMORFEE

Tel: 4173-8404, 10am-9pm

HOME DÉCOR Lalique

Tel: 4211-0024; 11am–8.30pm

Lladro

Tel: 4098-5215; 11am-9pm

OMA

Tel: 4099-3415; 11am-8pm

ELECTRONICS Bang & Olufsen

Tel: 93131-23123; 10am-9pm

Imagine

Tel: 4173-8404, 11.30am-9pm

Tel: 1800-3000-0330; 10.30am-9.30pm

Tel: 4246-0000; 10.30am-9.30pm

Floradelic

Louis Vuitton

Michael Kors

Tel: 4097-6633; 11am-9pm

Salvatore Ferragamo

Tel: 4302-0456; 11am-10pm

Lotus Vibe

Tel: 4161-6939; 11am-9pm

TUMI

Tel: 4173-8948; 10am-9pm

FLORIST

Tel: 4094-1870 10am-9pm

DESIGNER BOUTIQUE Villeroy & Boch

Tel: 4173-8941; 11am-9pm

SALONS

Mirrors & Within

Tel: 4173-8023; 10am-7pm

JEWELLERY

AUTOMOBILES

Tel: 4150-2727; 11am-8pm

Tel: 72598-36655 10am-7.30pm

Diani Jewels Minawala

Ducati

Tel: 4131-4045; 11am-8pm

SPA

Ethos - Summit

Tel: 2234-5678; 12pm-9pm

WATCHES

Tel: 4099-9621; 10.30am-8pm

Angsana Oasis Spa

Omega

Tel: 4098-2106; 10.30am-8.30pm

Rado

Tel: 4098-2107; 10.30am-9pm BANGALORE

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Travel&Shop MALLS

ASCENDAS PARK SQUARE

26/1, Dr Rajkumar Road, Brigade Gateway, Malleshwaram West, Tel: 6728-2222,

ESTEEM

ORION MALL

KLM FASHION MALL

518, Varthur Rd, Marathahalli Village, Marathahall Tel: 4374 -6553 1676, 27th Main Road, 22nd Cross Rd, 2nd Sector, HSR Layout Tel: 4374-6552 515, 40, 47th Cross Rd, 5th Block, TMC Layout, 1st Phase, Jayanagar Tel: 4374-6551

ROYAL MEENAKSHI MALL

Opp Meenakshi Temple, Bannerghatta Main Road Tel: 6708-0100, 9.30am-9.30pm.

1 MG MALL

1MG Road, Trinity Circle Tel: 2208-6573.

SHOP

PHOENIX MARKET CITY

Mahadevpura, Whitefield Road Tel: 6726-6300, 333, 10.30am-10pm.

VR BENGALURU

Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevapura Tel: 4931-4000

FORUM SHANTINIKETAN

Whitefield Main Road Tel: 96060-08104

MANTRI SQUARE MALL

Sampige Road, Malleswaram Tel: 3016-0001

TOTAL

Old Airport Road Tel: 4913-1800 Kaikondana Halli, Sarajapur Road Tel: 4076-7856 l BMP Commerical Plaza, Market Road, Madiwala Tel: 4155-9299. l l

THE FORUM

21, Hosur Road, Koramangala Tel: 2206-7803.

THE COLLONNADE

The Leela Palace, 23, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli Tel: 3057-1417.

THE FORUM NEIGHBOURHOOD MALL 62, Whitefield Main Road Tel: 2504-3700.

GOPALAN MALL l l l l

Old Madras Road Tel: 2524-6246 Bannerghatta Road Tel: 2658-0566 Mysore Road Tel: 2675-2122 Raja Rajeshwari Nagar Tel: 2860-2945.

OASIS CENTRE

30, Salarpuria Tech Point, Intermediate Ring Road, Koramangala Tel: 4027-6400.

PARK SQUARE MALL

International Tech Park, Whitefield Road Tel: 4188-0888.

GARUDA

15, 5th Floor, Magrath Road Tel: 4147-8813.

ELEMENTS MALL

100 Feet, Thanisandra Main Road, Near Nagawara Junction Tel: 6729-4444

SIGMA

15, 16, 17, Cunningham Road Tel: 4113-1697.

EVA

60, Brigade Road Tel: 6631-0167.

BANGALORE

International Tech Park, Whitefield Tel: 4188-0550.

127/128, Bellary Road, Hebbal Tel: 4169-9000.

THE GARUDA SWAGATH

4th Block, Jayanagar Tel: 2664-8811.

INORBIT MALL - WHITEFIELD

75, EPIP Area, Whitefield, Tel: 2802-9650.

ORION EAST MALL

26/10, Maruthi Sevanagar Tel: 2309-4444,

SILKS

DEEPAM

MG Road, Tel: 2558-6191, Tel:2558-8760.

Open on Sundays l 393 & 394, Near Cosmopolitian Club, 11th Main Road, 3rd Block, Jayanagar Tel: 40908855/8811. Celebrate the decades-old silken experience with Deepam’s stores in Central and South Bangalore with its stunning range of saris in traditional and contemporary fabrics. From the most exquisite saris, salwar kameezes and lehengas to select sherwanis and rich fabrics, Deepam has a masterpiece to suit every celebration. l

NALLI SILK SAREES

l 8, Magrath Road, Ashoknagar Tel: 4286-6999, 10am-9pm. l 19/1, 46th Cross, 100 Feet Road, 5th Block Jayanagar Tel: 2244-6605/01 l 299, 17th cross Sampige Road, Malleshwaram Tel: 2346-5333/ 5444 l Anand Nagar Layout, Marathahalli Tel: 2523-9190 10.30am-9pm. Open on Sundays.

Nalli’s rich heritage goes back more than 80 years during which time Nalli sarees have adorned women both in India and abroad. Visit for exquisite Kancheepuram wedding silk sarees and all types of Indian silk sarees, cotton sarees, dress materials, salwar sets.

VIJAYALAKSHMI SILKS AND SAREES

l 52, MG Road, Above Raj Dimonds; Tel: 4374-1920 4375-1920, l 125, T Mariyappa Road, 1st Block, Ashoka Pillar Road; Tel: 2657-4341 l F59, 1st Floor Mantri Square, 1, Sampige Road; Tel: 2266-7099 l 42, Richmond Road, Opp Trends; Tel: 95909-00092. 10am-8pm. Open on Sundays. Specialists in bridal wear sarees, partywear sarees, casual wear sarees and dress materials.

AANCHAL - DESIGNER GALLERY

152, Commerical Street,Tel; 41139784, 2558-1417.

Designer Indian wear for the fashionistas.

Find an eclectic collection of ethnic wear.

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Travel&Shop AANCHAL BRIDAL GALLERY

G-01, Prestige Meridian 1, 29, MG Road; Tel: 2532-5315/16/17, 10.15am-8.45pm.

A landmark shop for traditional and modern sarees. Large range of pure silks, embroidered sarees, bridal wear, cottons and casual sarees.

Also shop for salwar kameezes and unstitched suits. Parking available.

149, Commercial Street; Tel: 2558-9642, 4113-2642, 10.30am-9pm.

Bangalore’s only store dedicated to the bride.

A one-stop shop for the finest in bridal and trousseau garments. Choose from the finest collection of designer sarees, lehengas and suits.

Trinity Circle, MG Road; Tel: 2558- 5519.

10am-8.30pm.

Open on Sundays.

Fabulous collection of silk sarees, silver jewellery and accessories, dress materials and ready-to-wear dresses for men, women and children.

520, Sampige Road, Malleswaram; Tel: 2356-7770. l 14th Cross, 2nd Block, South End Circle, Opp Vijaya Composite College, Jayanagar; Tel: 2656-7430.

A range of attractive silk sarees.

SABOO COLLECTIONS

MYSORE SAREE UDYOG

1st & 2nd Floor, Mahaveer Mall, 316, K Kamaraj Road, Opp Commercial Street Entrance; Tel: 4146-4611, 2558-3255, 10.30am-8.30pm. An iconic store.

Wholesalers, retailers and exporters of all varieties of silk sarees and materials.

HOUSE OF TAAMARA

545, 8th Main, Koramangala, 6th Block; Tel: 91085-58485,

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PRASIDDHI

23/2, KH Road; Tel: 2223-6613 l MG Road, Besides Cauvery Handicrafts; Tel: 2559-4586 l 176/1, Commerical Street; Tel: 2532-1545 l 12, Bannerghatta Road;Tel: 2668-9345 l Indiranagar-Koramangala Intermediate Ring Road, Domlur; Tel: 4151-1156, l 9-10, Marathahalli Ring Road; Tel: 2523-6639. 10.30am-8.30pm. l

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SHOP

PRIYA SIMRAN’S

Travel&Shop SAMYAKK

24, Opp Lifestyle, D’souza Circle, Richmond Road Tel: 4111-3330.

KALANJALI

Ground Floor, Sarjapur Road, Total Mall; Tel: 4093-2111

MYSORE SILK - KSIC LTD

Leo Shopping Complex, MG Road; Tel: 2558-2118 l Janata Bazaar KG Road; Tel: 2226-2077 l Geetanjali Talkies Road, Malleswaram; Tel: 2346-5619 l BSR Arcade, Basavanagudi Tel:2660-4097 l Om Shree Plaza, DVG Road, Gandhi Bazar; Tel: 2660-3344l 4th Block, Jayanagar; Tel: 2663-1405 l Siddhaiah Puranik Road, Basaveshwaranagar; Tel: 2322-0578. l41, Sai Arcade,1st Floor DVG Road Basavanagudi; Tel: 4353-3503.

Capturing royal heritage, grandeur and traditional splendour through rich yet delicate motifs. 100% pure silk with pure gold zari.

Finest designer silk sarees, salwar kameez, shirts, kurtas, silk dhoti and ties, 100% pure silk. ksicsilk.com.

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ARRS SILKS - HOSUR

2, Old Bangalore Main Road, Hosur, Tel: 04344-247-474, 10am-9pm. 70 years of silk heritage, known for quality weaving and beauty in textiles. One-stop shop for all occasions, with an exquisite collection from traditional to modern designs.

All available under one roof at the right price range. www.arrssilks.in

SUDARSHAN

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1 Kamaraj Road Tel: 4151-3461.

SAKHI

305, 6th Main, Defence Colony, Indiranagar Tel: 2525-2007, 4115-5551 l 10/1, 1st Floor, Near Ashoka Pillar, Mariyappa Road, Jayanagar Tel: 4145-4644, 6570-3399, 10.30am-8pm. l

M FAZAL AND SONS GHUNGHAT 153, Commercial Street Tel: 2559-7986, 4146-4686, 10.30am-9pm.

APPAREL

STERLING HOUSE

40, Commercial Street, Tel: 2558-8805.10am-8pm.

Open on all days.

An unrivalled collection of an exclusive range of salwar kameezes that are a mix of traditional and modern.

HARSHINI

661,11th Main Road, Jayanagar 4th Block; Tel: 4133-0615, 2664-2946 New store in Jayanagar with vast collection of designer sarees, lehengas and gowns, by Bhavya Gowda and Rajiv Rathod.

SOCH

MG Road, Tel: 2558-5665 l Forum Mall, Koramangala Tel: 2206-7660 l Commercial Street Tel: 2558-8833 l Garuda Mall, Magrath Road Tel: 4091-3719 l Total Mall, Old Airport Road, Tel: 2295-6333 l F-74-75, Second Floor, Mantri Mall, Sampige Road, Malleswaram Tel: 2266-7043. A one-stop shop for women interested in traditional and westernwear. l

FAVOURITE SHOP

23/1, Commercial Street Tel:2558-9814, 2532-1260,4123-2525 l Brigade Road Tel: 4112-2780l Marathahalli Tel: 2540-0105 l 58-59, Mantri Square Mall, 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram Tel: 2266-7042 l JayanagarTel: 2295-6318 l Kamanahalli Tel: 2295-6316. Salwars, kurtas, shirts, trousers, menswear, womenswear, childrenswear including accessories like belts. l

• 45/2A 1, Marathahalli Main Road, Tel: 4569-4569 • 231, Chickpet Tel: 4130-0300 • 9, Margosa Road, 8th Cross, Malleswaram, Tel: 4095-1133, 10.30am-8.30pm.

KALYAN SILKS

Commercial Street, Main Guard Cross; Tel: 2559-0194, 10am-8.30pm.

PRIYADARSHINI

1, Tank Road, Priyadarshini Commercial Complex, Ulsoor Tel: 99000-17278,10.30am-7pm.

TAMANNA

55, Dispensary Road Tel: 2558-5483 10.30am -9pm

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33, Kempe Gowda Road; Tel: 2220-2330/4

RMKV

2nd Floor, Orion Mall, Brigade Gateway Campus, Dr Rajkumar Road, MalleswaramRajajinagar Tel: 2268-2005, 2268-2323.

BANGALORE

FAZALS

153, Commercial Street Tel: 2558-4856 l 4/21, 4th Block, 11th Main, Jayanagar Tel: 4110-1843 l F3334, Mantri Square Mall, 1, Sampige Road Malleswaram Tel: 3016-0100. An exciting store with the most contemporary range of clothing and fabrics for women. From stylish salwar kameezes and churidars to embroidered suits, tussar silks and a wide range of fabrics from just about everywhere, fazalsons.com. l

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Travel&Shop 7/1, GJ Complex, 1st Floor, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Tel: 4098-9777. l No G 01, The Pinnacle,301, Church Street Tel: 41122-550/2559-0886 l 27/2, 2nd Cross, Lalbagh RoadTel:2212-4782,4090-9982 It’s all under one roof - international brands, economically priced and a vibrant variety of clothes, shoes, bags and accessories for men, women and kids. l

AARIDA

759, 1st Floor, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 4152-1574, 11am–10pm.

Dresses, gowns, tops, with trendy designs in bridal wear, fusion, kurtis, blouses, jackets, party wear, bottom wear, ethnic wear with distinctive cuts and styles.

CLOVE

MINT

181, Commercial Street, Tel: 96865-55000 202, 2nd Floor, Garuda Mall Tel: 6664-1177/88.

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MENS APPAREL

VIA MONTE MILANO

74, Commercial Street; Tel: 4854-0479 11th Main Jayanagar; Tel: 4093-4145 7, Kamaraj Road; Tel: 4110-8628. The perfect place to choose your wedding apparel.

A wide range of designs and accessories to choose helping create the perfect outfit for your special day. Stand out from the crowd as you suit up with the best.

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Y&O

Level 1, Jansons Building, 75-76 Commercial Street Tel: 4151-3321. For the world’s best suits & fabrics, personalised and unmatched service coupled with years of experience.

32&33, Commercial Street Tel: 2558 1818.

VASHIS JEAN SHACK

1, Maruthi Commercial Complex, 30, Commercial Street Tel: 2558-6242/ 6243, 10am-10pm. All Sodexo gift coupons accepted. This jean shop has only one motto: “We care how it fits”. Operating since 1980, you get anything from branded jeans and denim jackets to Corduroy and shorts for both men and women. All sizes of jeans up to 52” available.

JEAN JOINT

30,Maruthi Complex, Commercial Street; Tel: 2558 6243

SEQUINS

315, Kamaraj Road, Opp. Commercial Street Entrance Tel: 4148-6876. 11am-9pm.

Sashay in style with dream designer wear for women and kids.

LEVITATE

777/1, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 6452-8190, 11am-10pm.

MERAJ DESIGNER STUDIO

161/1, Commerical Street, Tel: 4865-5850. Designer custom-made tailored bespoke creations, extravagant bridal wear collections in lehengas, sarees, anarkalis, Indo-western wear and men’s wedding ensembles, inspired from Indian culture.

PLANET FASHION

CMH Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4098-2286 11th Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4171-3030/ 5050.

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WOW

181, Commercial Street Tel: 2558-5551, 91132-20703. 11am-9pm.

BANGALORE

RITU KUMAR

55, Lavelle Road; Tel: 4112-0278/79.

G-39, PMC, Whitefield Main Road, Tel: 3316-6204, 4962-6203. l G-37, Orion Mall, Brigade Gateway; Tel: 2268-2162. l 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 4952-5465. l l

PARESH LAMBA SIGNATURES

14, Sai Complex, 2nd Floor, MG Road Tel: 2559-6145, 25091626, 4090-0454, 10.30am-8.30pm. A new trendy clothing collection from well-known designer Paresh Lamba. l

MANYAVAR

70, M G Road, Thomas Cook Building, Tel: 4098-1957 l 128, Commercial Street Tel: 4147-3443 l 393, CMH Road, Indiranagar,2nd Stage Tel: 2520-0076 l 5&6, Kamaraj Road Tel: 2559-0339 l Jayanagar 3rd Block Tel: 42198436 l Mantri Square Mall, Malleswaram Tel: 2266-7041, 10.30 am-9.30pm. Signature brand of ethnic men’s wear with vast wedding collection. Regal sherwanis, kurtas, IndoWestern, party wear, accessories. Crafted by the finest fashion designers and artisans using state-of-the-art technology, with high-end quality. l

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SHOP

HUM INDIA

Travel&Shop P N RAO

69, MG Road Tel: 4112-1746, 4112-2417, 99000-82203, pnrmgr@pnrao.com l 116/A, Elephant Rock Road, Jayanagar 3rd Block Tel:4850-7880, 4113-3309, 99000-82204, pnrj@pnrao.com l 494, CMH Road, Indiranagar 1st Stage Tel: 4204-2606/2596, pnri@pnrao.com l Ittina Centre, 380, 16th Main Road, 3rd Block, Koramangala Tel: 98802-36633, pnrkor@pnrao.com l 78, 4th Main, 15th Cross Road, Malleswaram, Tel: 4121-1142, 40952920, 98802-32122, pnrmal@pnrao.com l Chennai: 123/A, TTK Road, Opp Boston School, Near Univercell, Alwarpet, Chennai - 600 018, Tel: (044) 4211-8118, 2466-0560, 98400-15187, pnrttk@pnrao. com, 10am-8.30pm, contactus@pnrao.com.

The choice of gentlemen for over 90 years, P N RAO has an enviable reputation that is hard to match. Home to the leading brands in suit and shirt fabrics. One of the largest collections of branded ready-made suits, blazers, trousers, shirts, ethnic wear and accessories .Bespoke tailoring also undertaken.

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DESIGNER STORES COLLAGE

KORA

21/1, Wood Street, Ashok Nagar Tel: 2556-6818/19, 10am-7.30pm.

A high end store retailing merchandise by some of the top designers from all over the country.

Chintal Richmond, 1st Floor, 42, Richmond Road, Ashok Nagar Tel: 4112-1772

QWIRK DESIGN STUDIO

84, 9th Cross Road, 2nd Stage, Marenahalli, Kadarenahalli, JP Nagar; Tel: 2658 4340.

JEWELLERY BHUSHAN JEWEL CRAFT & VIJAYA SILVERS

31, Commercial Street Tel: 2558-2204, 99454-51076.

Manufacturers of artistic jewellery and silverware. Exporters of handmade gold jewellery and semi-precious stones.

C KRISHNIAH CHETTY & SONS

35, Commercial Street Tel: 2558-8731 l The Touchstone South, 3A, The Touchstone, Main Guard Cross Road, Off Cubbon Road, Tel: 4000-1869 l 25, The Touchstone West, 9th Cross, Margosa Road, Malleswaram, Tel: 3083-2723.Considered one of the world’s finest heritage jewellers. With a legacy dating back to 1869, they have been jewellers to the British, the Royal Houses of India and today are a leading fashion and fine jewellery house. l

JEVAR JEWELLERS

179, Commercial Street Tel: 2558-9862, 2559-4761, 10.30am-7.30pm. Open all days. Specialists in silver, gold and diamond jewellery. One of the oldest stores in the city.

Foreign currencies accepted.

HANDLOOM & HANDICRAFTS MAA FABRIC GALLERIA

36/1, Dickenson Road Tel: 4132-0384, 98860-47111. Unlimited options in textiles, prints and weaves.

CENTRAL COTTAGE INDUSTRIES EMPORIUM

27, Dickenson Road Tel: 2551-0287, 6533-5511, 10am-7.30pm.

144, MG Road Tel: 2558-4083/84.

10am- 8.30pm l 44, 1st Floor, 3rd Block, BDA Commercial Complex, HSR Layout Tel: 2572-5660, 11am-8.30pm. For authentic handicraft, handloom and carpets.

Garuda Mall, 2nd Floor, Ashok Nagar; Tel:4091-3287,73489-80707, 11am-7.30pm

HOME DECOR

FFOLIO

5, Embassy Chambers, Vittal Mallya Road Tel:4073-3001

MANOVIRAJ KHOSLA

INDUSTHANA - PRIYA RAO

FABRIC & TAILORING STERLING HOUSE

materials.

BANGALORE

40, Commerical Street Tel: 2558-8805, 10.30am-9pm.

Open on all days. The choicest destination for dress materials in fashion, jute, silks, chiffons, crapes and bandhini dress

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DRAPES AVENUE

Domlur Ring Road, Amar Jyothi Layout Tel: 4097-7040/41, 2535-1550/51 l Lady Curzon Road, Shivajinagar Tel: 2559-2253 Exquisite furnishing fabrics for curtains and upholstery, bed & bath linen in shimmering shades and textures, for work stations/chairs.

Since 1991

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| curtains | upholstery | home linen | wallpaper | | carpets | mattresses | accessories |

Travel&Shop FURNITURE

LINEN N DRAPES

176/3, Commercial Street, Tel: 2559-9744,4205-8319. 10.30am-8.30pm One stop shop for home fashions with luxury furnishings, elite upholstery, premium designer curtains, blinds, wallpapers, made-ups, hardware and accessories.

DECOR WALLS

No. 117, Sanjay Nagar Main Road, RMV 2nd Stage Tel: 4093-7951

HOME STORIES

97/4, Residency Road, Tel: 4152-5272/ 2224-5272.

SHOP

JUST LINEN

19/3, 2nd Stage, Double Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4115-3429, 10am-8pm.

LINENS STUDIO

54, 1st Floor, Commercial Street; Tel: 98806-66698, 10.30am-8.30pm.

INNERWEAR JOCKEY

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Commercial Street Tel: 2558-1138, 4113-2834 l 43, Commercial Street; Tel: 4866-1772 l Old Airport Road, Murgesh Palya Tel: 4094-7725 l Mantri Mall, Malleswaram Tel: 2266-7352 l Phoenix Market City, Survey No 40 & 41, Dyvasandra Phase II, KrishnarajapuramHobli, Whitefield Road, Mahadevapura,Opp to Mahadevpura BBMP Office Tel: 6726-6163.

The world leader for underwear, shorts & t-shirts for men and women.

APSARA FASHIONS

160, Commercial Street; Tel: 2558-7164, 10.30am– 8.30pm. Quality fashions in lingerie, night wear, lounge wear and other innerwear.

ANTIQUES

THAR HANDICRAFTS GALLERY PVT LTD

534, Intermediate Ring Road, Amarjyothi Layout, Domlur, Opp Dell Office Tel: 2527-4868.

10am-7.30pm. Closed on Mondays.

Manufacturers and exporters of traditional and neo modernist handicrafts and furniture.

Dealers in brass artifacts, stones, white metal, marble and colonial furniture.

KRISHTIE ANTIQUE ARTS GALLERY

93/14, Lakshmi Vilas, 1st Cross, Nandidurga Road, Benson Town Tel: 2353-1199, 2333-7573, Closed on Sundays.

BANGALORE

PETE’S FURNITURE

2023/C, 14th A Main 1st Cross, HAL 2nd Stage Indiranagar Tel: 2520-2115, 6562-9520.

Weekdays: 10am -7.30pm, Sun: 10am–2pm

SIMPLY SOFAS

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Shamarao Compound, Mission Road Tel: 2223-2323, Fax: 2224-7143 l4/2 Bellary Road, Sadashivnagar Tel: 2361-2535. A retail luxury store with some of the world’s finest brands, a variety of choices, and over sixty exclusive designs of sofas and chairs. simplysofas.in

OVION

2, Victoria Road Tel: 4132-1999.

A world of possibilities with no limits to customise your living space with fabric and genuine Italian leather furniture. Think sofas, think Ovion.

STANLEY BOUTIQUE

lAnchor store: 12/7, Shamarao

Compound, Mission Road Tel: 2210-0750/51 l 37, State Bank of India Road, St Mark’s Road Tel: 2559-9088 l4000/2A, 100 feet Road, HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar Tel: 2535-7374. India’s largest home lifestyle boutique showcasing the best of Indian, International designs and brands.

CANE BOUTIQUE

273, Amarjyothi Layout, Intermediate Ring Road,Domlur 2nd Stage.

Tel: 4115-2093/2891. Manufacturers of custom-made furniture using imported/ handpicked rattan, wicker, seaweeds &fibres in combination with wood, steel, metal& antiques.

MATRIX

Prestige Nishat,6, Lady Curzon Road Tel: 2559-3322/44.

Exclusive home and office furniture, dining sets, sofa sets, centre tables. beds, side tables, TV racks, wall units, shoe racks, computer tables and chairs. Specialising in custom-made furniture.

FURNITURE FORUM

111/2, 1st Floor, Hafeeza Chambers, KH Road Tel: 2222-8081, 10.30am-9pm

FEATHERLITE

16/A, Millers Road, Vasanthnagar, Tel: 4020-9600/9640/9631.

AURA FINE LIVING

106, Oxford Towers, 139, Airport Road Tel: 4114-4444, 4117-7777, 2221-5626.

DURIAN

Durian House, 6&7, Venkatswamy Naidu Road, Tasker Town, Shivajinagar Tel: 2286-7545.

3/4, Setlur Street, Langford Road Tel: 2668-4821, 10am–6.30pm.

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HEALTH FEATURE

An affliction called fibromyalgia

The holistic approach to its diagnosis and treatment by Dr Richa Singh of Perfect Bounce

BY SMITI JAIN NARAYAN

Dr Richa Singh, a leading exponent of physiotherapy and a well-known authority on non-surgical solutions for many health ailments, throws light in this feature on a relatively lesser known condition called fibromyalgia and the treatment protocol needed for it.

Fibromyalgia is a fairly common chronic pain illness, but is little understood by most of the people suffering from it. It starts as a “touch pain”, with hyper sensitivity to touch in a particular part of the body and can slowly spread to other parts and takes over the whole body where a patient would be in constant pain, starting from mild to moderate and going on to become chronic.

The common mistake that people make is to put it down to muscle pain but fibromyalgia is more pervasive and can be traced to neurological cum orthopaedic issues. The first step to dealing with it is correct prognosis and diagnosis.

“The management of fibromyalgia involves a combination of pain management, BENGALURU

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treatment of the condition through physiotherapy, dry needling and other therapies, medication, as well as lifestyle management and counselling, all depending on the patient’s individual state which has to be customised on a case to case basis,” explains Dr Richa Singh.

The biggest challenge today is lack of awareness of fibromyalgia in India because of which people go undiagnosed. There are 6 million fibromyalgia patients in the USA. So, it is common in developed and developing countries and has been found to affect people across all socioeconomic strata. Women seem to be more prone to it but attribute it to muscular or psychosomatic pains, depression and decreasing productivity. Emotional and hormonal imbalances or post-delivery issues can also be factors.

So the first step is awareness, then diagnosis and then the line of treatment.

Recovery can be up to 100% depending on whether it is moderate or chronic.

Patient’s lifestyle changes, environmental factors and their own will power also helps in best results. History of the patient needs to be clearly noted by the competent authority for ascertaining aggravating factors, emotional imbalances and depression before a treatment path is chalked out.

Treatment includes a combination of muscle relaxants, anti-depressives, exercise, pain management, chiropractic treatments, physiotherapy protocols, anti-inflammatory diets – all these need to be fine-tuned to each individual’s case.

Counselling, as well as food, lifestyle and mindset changes are needed with close follow-ups.

If in doubt, reach out for Dr Richa Singh of Perfect Bounce, to beat fibromyalgia and bounce back to health and life!

SERVICES

 Chronic Pain Management  Sports and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation  Sports Massage/ Deep Tissue Massage  Post Surgery Rehabilitation  Weight Loss Program  Gait Analysis

PERFECT BOUNCE HEALTHCARE PVT LTD

# 11/A, 3rd Floor, Outer Ring Road, Sector 6, HSR Layout; Mob: +91 95135-15111 I Timing : 6am to 11pm Email: contact@perfectbounce.in Website: www.perfectbounce.in BENGALURU

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HEALTH FEATURE

Travel&Shop

HEALTH

Travel&Shop

EMBRACE WELLNESS

Health clubs, gyms, beauty salons, spas...

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he city heals you from sole to soul with its eclectic mix of health and wellness centres.

From helplines to help you in emergencies to state-of-the-art health clubs and spas, it’s a health freak’s paradise. While you are in the city, don’t forget to drop by the many nail bars, tattoo parlours, herbal saloons, skin clinics, fish and fruit spas, among others. Not to mention, the many yoga clinics and centres of alternative medicine. In other words, you are in good hands. And that’s what counts when you are in a new city.

Travel&Shop O2 HEALTH STUDIO

95/3, Doddanekundi, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli Tel: 2540-1900.

GOLD’S GYM HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB

Mirza House, 2, Convent Road, Richmond Town Tel: 4147-7626/628 l RMZ Infiniti, Old Madras Road Tel: 4165-7218 l JK Plaza, 2nd Floor, 12th Main Road, 788, HAL 2nd Stage, Tel: 74004-09827. l

ONEUP FITNESS

2012, Shreyas Plaza, 100 Feet Road, 12th Main, Indiranagar, Tel: 2521-3660, 2521-4717

ZELA WELLNESS

Ground Floor, The Residency 133/1 Residency Road, Tel: 4334-7000 l Prestige Tech Park ,Sarjapur – Marthahalli Ring Road Tel: 4931-3333 l

FIGURINE FITNESS

3167, ESI Hospital Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 2529-4019, 98450-32994 l 24,3rd Floor,Shankar Plaza, 80 Feet Road,S T Bed Layout, 4th Block, Koramangala, Tel: 99000-00715 l 3rd Floor, 319, 7th Main ,2nd Block, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar Tel: 72596-33777l 4th Floor, 610, 60 Feet Main Road, C Block, AECS Layout, Brookefield; Tel: 6565-2777. l

BODYCRAFT

32, ND Nath Armadale, Whitefield Main Road Tel: 4115-3234, 4115-4234 l 1/3, Civil Station, Assaye Road, Near Ulsoor Lake, Fraser Town, Tel: 4157-3044, 2551-4596 l 2nd Floor, Bodycraft Annexure building, 10/1, Mariyappa Road, Ashoka Pillar, 1st Block, Jayanagar Tel: 40933371 / 72 l

MIRRORS AND WITHIN

The Leela Collonade, The Leela Palace, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli; Tel: 3057-1389 l UB City, 24 Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 4173-8023. l

JEAN CLAUDE BIGUINE lGround

Floor, 25/, 3, Lavelle Road, 1st Stage, Ashok Nagar, Tel: 4151-4000, 4099-4401. l1214, 100 Feet Road, Near, Domlur Flyover, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Tel: 2520-2520. l2nd Floor, 115, Koramangala 7th block, Tel: 2570-2222

POSH STYLING ZONE

64, 13 Cross, West Park Road, Opp Seva Sadan, Malleswaram, Tel: 2346-4643.

LIMELITE UNISEX SALON

554, 10th A Main Road, 5th Block Jayanagar Tel: 2244-3205.

PEACHES

12, Off Ulsoor Road, Aga Abbas Ali Road Tel: 4113-1234, 2532-3922.

LAKME BEAUTY SALON

36, NR Chambers, Richmond Road Tel: 2556-7488 l 80 Feet Road, 6th Block, Koramangala, Tel: 4169-8592

80, 1st Floor, 80 Feet Main Road, 4th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4125-4449 l 85, Sheriff House, Richmond Road Tel: 2229-4521 l 7/1, Ground Floor, 1st Main, Service Road, 100 Ft Road, Domlur 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 4125-6417 l 27, 9th Main, 3rd Block, Above Nokia Showroom, Jayanagar Tel: 2664-3897

126, KHB Colony, Koramangala Layout Tel: 4206-8635/36.

18/3, Ali Asker Road, 1st Floor, Cunningham Road Tel: 2220-1549.

OZONE CLUB

6291, Prestige Ozone, Varthur Kodi, Whitefield Main Road Tel: 2593-6291/93.

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SHAHNAZ HUSAINS HERBAL JEN LA SALON

794, 9th A Main Road, Indiranagar, 1st Stage; Tel: 2312-8881.

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NATURALS

YLG

Mantri Square, 17-18, 1, Malleswaram Tel: 2266-7070/ 71 l 2A,2B Lower Ground Floor, Phoenix Market City: Tel: 80672-66363

Century Quadra, First Floor, 139, Between 13th & 15th Cross Road, 1st Floor,8th Main Road, Malleshwaram Tel: 4165-4777, 4174-3777l 124, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugeshpalaya Tel: 2522-1234, 99724-12345

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HAKIM AALIM

4/1, Brunton Road 1st Cross, Off MG Road Tel: 4175-8278/79 l 4/1, Lavelle Heights, Vittal Mallaya Junction, Lavelle Road, Tel: 4211-0380/81/82. l

ANOO’S

SV Tower, Dairy Circle Road, Hosur Main Road, Near Forum Mall, Koramangala Tel: 2550-2626 BANGALORE

1153, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar: Tel: 4148-1267/8 l148,

8th Main, 16th Cross, Malleswaram Tel: 3016-0061 l13, 1st Foor, Kalyana Mantapa Road, Koramangala 6th Block; Tel: 4092-2004 l55, 5th Main Road, Old Airport Road, Tel: 4355-0050 l434, 27th Main Road, HSR Layout; Tel: 4213-4462 l37,2nd floor, Adams corner, Coles Road, Frazer Town; Tel: 41251403 l32/2, 1st floor, MCC centre, Varthur main road, Whitefield; Tel: 4113-4227 l1st Floor RK Towers, 11th Main road, Jayanagar; Tel: 4890-4356 .11am-8pm.

LIPS STITCH

579, 20th Main, Opp Bethany School, 8th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 2571-0653.

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Travel&Shop BOUNCE

36, 1st Floor Magnolia, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 4132-9100/9200. l 580, Aswan Plaza, 20th Main Road, 8th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 2552-0444. l

VISAGE

SG Salons Pvt Ltd, 3, Manandi Plaza, St Marks Road; Tel: 2211-2000/4146-6660.

10am-8pm.

GREEN TRENDS

488, CMH Road, 1st Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 4123-3727 l 152, 5th Block, RK Complex, KHB Colony,Koramangala; Tel: 4162-8777 l 123, 13th Cross, Margosa Road, Malleswaram; Tel: 4111-5111 l 764/44, 37th Cross, 4th T Block, Jayanagar; Tel: 4222-9555, 9.30am-8pm.

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537, CMH Road, 1st Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 2521-2288, 10am-9pm.

SPAS REJUVE – THE SPA

The LaliT Ashok, Kumara Krupa High Grounds; Tel: 3052-7777.

Redefining and recreating a holistic experience for the mind, body and soul.

GOLD SPA

Hotel Gold Star, 17, Queens Road; Tel: 2220-6662/3.

NIRVANA SPA & SALON

2012, 4th Floor, Shreyas Plaza, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 2521-4717, 99000-67512.

CHARISHMA SPA & SALON

107, Art Arcade, 2nd Floor, 80 Feet Road, 4th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 4131-3530, 9.30am-10pm.

SEVENTH HEAVEN

Clarks Exotica, Swiss Town Hollywood Town, Pioneer House, Sadahalli Post, Devanahalli, Near Bengaluru Airport; Tel: 80717-77000.

ORYZA REJUVENATION SPA

l 19, Lavelle Road; Tel: 4132-8320 l4th Floor, Aswan Plaza, 580,

20th Main Road, 8th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 2552-9992, 9.30am-8pm.

CLOUD 9 SPA

Fortune Select JP Cosmos, 49, Cunningham Crescent Road; Tel: 4243-4243.

SPA.CE THE SPA

70, Embassy Woods, Cunningham Road; Tel: 83107-66993, 9am-9pm l 3627/A, 1st Main, 7th Cross, Domlur Service Lane, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 83107-26944. l

SPA – ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS Hyatt Bangalore, 1/1 Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor; Tel: 2555-8888.

JIVA SPA

La Marvella, 1, 14th Cross, South-End Circle,2nd Block, Jayanagar; Tel : 4333-5333

Vivanta by Taj – Whitefield, ITPB, Whitefield; Tel: 6693-3333 l Vivanta By Taj – MG Road, 41/3, MG Road; Tel: 6660-4444. l Vivanta by Taj – Yeshwantpur, 2275, Tumkur Road, Yeshwantpur; Tel: 6690-0111.

The Zuri Whitefield Bengaluru, Whitefield Road, Whitefield; Tel: 6665-7272.

383, 3rd Floor, 12th Main,100 Feet Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 99023-65365, 11am-9pm.

SOHUM SPA MAYA SPA ELAN

Lakeview Farm, Near Shell Petrol Pump, Varthur Main Road, Ramagondanahalli, Whitefield; Tel: 2854-2633.

THE 5TH ELEMENT

489, 8th Main Road, Amarjyothi Layout, Inner Ring Road, Domlur Tel: 4126-8111 l 5, Rest House Crescent, Off Church Street Tel: 4091-7771l 9, Crescent Road, Off Race Course Road; Tel: 4131-1140 l

BIRLA KERALA VAIDYASHALA

2291, 14thMain, Indiranagar Tel: 2525-5152 l 304, 5th Main, 2nd Block, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar; Tel: 6539-5566, 2545-5877.. Mon closed.

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ANGSANA OASIS SPA

UB City, 24, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 2234-5678 l 302, Prestige Ozone, Varthur Kodi,Whitefield Main Road; Tel: 2593-6291l Main Doddaballapur Road, Addevishwanathapura Village, Rajanukunte; Tel: 2846-8892, 3240-8370, 5.30am-9pm l

CHI – THE SPA

Shangri-La Hotel, 56-6B, Palace Road; Tel: 4512-6385 BANGALORE

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THAI REFRESH SPA

THE FOUR FOUNTAINS

22/1, First Floor, Above Bombay Dyeing Showroom, 5th Cross, 5th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 4121-5656 l Signature Square, 1st Floor, 484, Binnamangala 1st Stage, CMH Road, Near KFC Circle, Indiranagar; Tel: 4142-5848 l 664, 1st Floor, 11th A Main Bangalore Central Road, 5th Block, Jayanagar; Tel: 4205-6666 8am-9pm. l

BODY RAAGA

1096, 12th A Main Rd, Indiranagar Tel: 80500-02828 l 14, Whitefield Main Road, Opposite Ganesh Temple, Sathya Sai Layout, Whitefield; Tel: 74110-02999 l 381, 11th Main Rd, Jayanagar East, 4th T Block East Jayanagar; Tel: 74060-42999, 10.30am-9pm. l

ESCAPE SPA

Escape Hotel, 770, 100 Feet Road, 12th Main, Indiranagar; Tel: 4241-5555.

LANNA WELLNESS

94-P, 8th Cross, 11th Main Road, RMV Extension, Sadashivnagar; Tel: 2361-1444

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Travel&Shop Vittal Mallya Road, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar; Tel: 99023-31966 l 295 Ayshwarya , HAL 2, 6th Main Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 96329-96193 l Forum Koramangala, No.21, Hosur Road Koramangala; Tel: 90350-00427 l Hilton Bengaluru Embassy GolfLinks Embassy Golf Links Business Park, Off Intermediate Ring Road; Tel: 91485-39944, 9am-5.30pm.

TATTOO PARLOURS

29, 10th Cross, 15th Main, RMV Extn, Sadashivnagar; Tel: 77955-92229, 2361-2229.

OM TATTOOS

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GRANT HIGH SPA

SHINE – THE SPA

399, Opp Raheja Residency, 7th Cross Road, 4th Block East, Koramangala; Tel: 6546-9900, 9am-8pm.

AYURVEDIC CENTRES

AYUSH AYURVEDIC THERAPY & REJUVENATION CENTRE

37, 3rd Cross, Judicial Officer’s Layout, (Next to ISRO) RMV 2nd Stage, (Off New BEL Road) Sanjaynagar; Tel: 4174-8384, 4174-8385.

Web: www.ayushayurvedic.com

BIRLA AYURVEDA

304, 5th Main Road, Near Bescom, HDRD Layout, 2nd block, Kalyan Nagar; Tel: 65395566, l 96, Ground Floor, 1st Block, 3rd Main Road, RT Nagar, Near BDA Complex, RT Nagar; Tel: 2355-3322.

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AYUSHMAN AYURVEDIC THERAPY CENTRE

INKPRIK TATTOO STUDIO

3A,3rd Floor GouthamiNest 1st Cross Cambridge Layout Indiranagar; Tel: 3305-2232 /97317-56903

MAYAN TATTOOS

12, 28th C Cross, Jayanagar 4th Block; Tel: 3920-0425

ETERNAL EXPRESSION

14/1, Wood Street, Richmond Road; Tel: 97428-63993, 2530-9090 50, Oil Mill Road, Kammanahalli; Tel: 99455-68655, 99003-15546.

BRAMHA TATTOO

Shivananda Circle, Kumara Park East, Sheshadripuram; Tel: 2235-4167.

SPIRITUAL / GUIDANCE CENTRES ISHA FOUNDATION

33, 10th Main Rd, Jayanagar East, Jaya Nagar 1st Block, Bairasandra Extension; Tel: 80951-63111

ART OF LIVING l2nd

Floor, Ashirwad Building, Above health & glow, Near Saibaba temple, Cambridge Layout; Tel: 96635-77699 l2137, 1st B Cross, 16 B Main, Near Liitle Flower School and Rotary Club, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 90364-29050

INDIAN HERITAGE ACADEMY

20th Main, 6th Block, Near Police Station, Koramangala; Tel: 92427-62074.

603 5th Main OMBR Layout Kasthurinagar ,Banaswadi; Tel: 6561-1212/6561-1313

YOGA

3367/8, 8th Cross, 13th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 2528-8630.

1000 YOGA

ARTH - AN AYURVEDA HEALTH CENTRE

PRANAVAM AYURVEDIC CENTRE

3776, 12th Cross, 13th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 4099-0666 l 115, 1st C Main, Jakkasandra Extension, 1st Block, Koramangala; Tel: 2553-0132, 8am-8pm. l

SHATHAYU

111, 2nd Cross, 4th Main, 3rd Stage, New Tippasandra; Tel: 4125-5075 l 432, National Games Village Main Road, 6th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 2550-0444 l 620, 1st Main Rd, AECS Layout – C Block, AECS Layout, Marathahalli; Tel: 2847-5777 l

KERALA AYURVEDA LIMITED

400, 18th Main , 6th Block, Kormangala; Tel: 4169-9699. 7am-7pm

ASHTANGA YOGA KENDRA

677, 27th Main, 13th Cross Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout; Tel: 87622-84207, 5.30am-10am & 5pm-8.30pm.

No.42, Sumeru, 4th Floor. HAL III Stage, 80 ft rd, Indiranagar; Tel: 90191-01000 l 25, 1st Main Rd, Kundalahalli, Brookefield; Tel: 4114-4225. l

AKSHAR POWER YOGA ACADEMY

4004, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 4166-6317 l Krishna Wellness Centre, 20, 9th Cross, 6th Main, Malleswaram; Tel: 4151-1933 l 3, 18th Main Road, 35th Cross, 4th T Block, Jayanagar; Tel: 4091-5504

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BHARAT THAKUR ARTISTIC YOGA

Rotary Club Indiranagar, 2143, 16th E Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Kodihalli, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 1-800-102-1000.

NEW AGE WELLNESS THE OSTARA SHOP

10, Sai Baba Temple Road, Cambridge Layout, Ulsoor; Tel: 4203-6012, 10am-8pm.

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Travel&Shop

UNWIND TIME

Amusement parks, art galleries, auditoria, sports orgs...

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he city entertains you like no other. From Go Karting tracks to Paintball; horse racing to death-defying bungee jumping, roller-coaster rides and white water rafting, the city has much to offer.

And that includes bird watching clubs and outfits well-versed in adventure sports like para gliding, hang gliding and microlight flying. Not to mention, 4D theatres that get you closer to the sights, sounds and smells of a haunted house, moon landing and an alien planet, among other things. Kill time, your way.

Travel&Shop WONDER LA

Road, Hejjala Tel: 99455-57777, 2201-0333, wonderla.com. Weekdays: 11am6pm, Weekends: 11am-7pm. Rates: Regular days- Normal: adult 890++, child 720++; Fastrack: adult 1490++, child 1190++Peak day- Normal: adult 1120++, child: 890++; Fastrack: adult: 1890++, child: 1490++

LUMBINI GARDENS

Nagawara Lake, Hebbal, Outer Ring Road Tel: 093434-44646, 11am-7pm.

INNOVATIVE FILM CITY

Bidadi, Bangalore-Mysore Highway Tel: 2209-9999.

AMOEBA

22, HM Leisure, Church Street Tel: 2532-7983, 2532-7981, 11am-11pm. 90 video games, 12-lane bowling alley.

PATEL’S INN & RACE PACE GO KARTING

1, 15th Cross, Govindraj Garden, 2nd Block, RT Nagar Tel: 2333-7575/0182, 11am9.30pm. 15 go-karts, karts for kids. Facilities for cricket, basketball and table tennis.

FUNWORLD

Palace Ground, Opp TV Tower, JC Nagar Tel: 2343-0496/1651, 11am-7.30pm.

Open on all days. Dry: 700++, Water: 750++, Combo: 900++

ART GALLERIES MAGNITUDE GALLERY

140/13, 13th Main, 27th Cross, Jayanagar 3rd Block Tel: 99001-17201, 2245-3742, 10am-8pm.

CRIMSON ART GALLERY

32, The Hatworks Boulevard, Cunningham Road Tel: 2234-2634, 6537-9223, 2234-0036, 11am-7.30pm.

GALLERIE SARA ARAKKAL

156, 4th Main Road, BEML Layout ITPL Road Tel: 4116-2622, 10am-6pm.

SUBLIME GALLERIA

8th Floor, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 2222-1667. Mon-Sat, 11am-8pm

LEELA GALLERIA

The Leela Palace, 23, Old Airport Road Kodihalli, Tel: 2521-1234. 11am-7pm

GALLERYSKE

2, Berlie Street, Langford Town Tel: 4112-0873, 11am-7pm.

GALLERY G

38, Maini Sadan, 7th Cross, Lavelle Road Tel: 2221-9275, 10am–6pm.

MAHUA – THE ART GALLERY

344/8, 1st Floor, Above Vijaya Bank, IV Main Road, Sadashivnagar Tel: 2361-6971.

GALLERY FIVE FORTY FIVE

545, 6th Main, 4th Cross, Indiranagar Tel: 99001-56020, 11.30am-6.30pm.

BANGALORE

THALAM

FB 403, Spandana Appt, Chellaghatta Tel: 99452-43130, 9am-9pm.

GALLERY MANORA

55, 100 Feet Rd, First Stage, Hoysala Nagar, Indiranagar, Tel: 91483-65444, 11am-7pm

KARNATAKA CHITRAKALA PARISHATH

Art Complex, Kumara Krupa Road Tel: 2226-1816, 10am-7pm.

RENAISSANCE GALLERIE

Regency Chandra, 2nd Floor, 1/1 Cunningham Cross Road Tel: 2228-8708, 98450-17520, 11am-7pm.

MAX MUELLER BHAVAN

716, CMH Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 2251-1300.

GALLERY SUMUKHA

24/10, BTS Depot Road, Wilson Garden Tel: 2229-2230/31; 10.30am-6pm.

VENKATAPPA ART GALLERY

Kasturba Road Tel: 2286-4483, 10am–5pm.

INDIAN CARTOON GALLERY 1, Midford House, Midford Garden, Off MG Road Tel: 4175-8540.

URBAN SOLACE

32, Annaswamy Mudaliar Road.

Tel: 98450-13055 98450-13055,

PABLO ART & GALLERIE PVT LTD

18, Edward Road, JRV Court Off Queens Road Tel: 4151-2950, 11am-5pm.

APAULOGY

15, Richards Town, Clarke Road, Opp Indiradarshini, Richards Park Entrance Tel: 81054-36700, 11am-7.30pm.

GALLERY THIRD EYE

292, 3rd Floor, 7th Cross, Domlur 1st Stage; Tel: 4164-0471. 10.30am-6pm

MUSEUMS NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART 49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Road Tel: 2234-2338.

GOVERNMENT MUSEUM

Kasturba Road Tel: 2286-4483.

VISVESHWARIAH INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM

Kasturba Road Tel: 2286-4009, 2286-4114, 10am-6pm.

HAL HERITAGE CENTRE & AEROSPACE MUSEUM

Near HAL Police Station, Old Airport , Marathahalli,Road Tel: 2231-8341.

AUDITORIA JAGRITI THEATRE

Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road, Whitefield Tel: 4124-2879.

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE BANGALORE

108, Thimmaiah Road, Vasanthnagar Tel: 4080-8181.

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AMUSEMENTS

Travel&Shop CHOWDIAH MEMORIAL HALL

HORSE RIDING

RANGA SHANKARA

Bangalore Turf Club, Race Course Road Tel: 2226-2393/2391, 6.30am-8.30am & 3.30pm-4.30pm; Closed on Tuesdays.

16th Cross, GD Park Ext, Vyalikaval, 2nd Main Road, Malleswaram Tel: 2344-3956, 8am-9.30pm 36/2, 8th Cross, JP Nagar 2nd Phase Tel: 2649-3982, 2659-2777.

RAVINDRA KALAKSHETRA

EQUESTRIAN CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE

HERITAGE WALK

THE EMBASSY INTERNATIONAL

Near Town Hall, Jayachamaraja Road Tel: 2222-1271.

BANGALORE WALKS

ENTERTAIN

BANGALORE AMATEUR RIDERS’ INSTITUTE

bangalorewalks.com 98450-68416 Green Heritage Walk in Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Victorian Heritage Walk on MG Road.

Traditional Bengaluru Walk in Basavangudi and Medieval Bangalore Walk which starts at KG Road.

Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Road, Ayurvedic College Campus Tel: 98202-90599 6am-9.15am & 3pm-6.15pm, Mondays closed 149/223, Next To Stone Hill International School, Tarunhunse Village; Tel: 073537-79533

THE PRINCESS ACADEMY OF EQUITATION Kumara Krupa Road, Jayamahal; Tel: 098861-30167

SPORTS ORGANISATIONS

SWIMMING

4, KBA Stadium, Jasma Bhavan Road, Vasantha Nagar Tel 99457-80298 2228-3747, 2235-0789, Open 10am-6pm.

GLOBAL SWIM CENTRE

PRAKASH PADUKONE BADMINTON ACADEMY

THE LALIT ASHOK Kumara Krupa High Ground Tel:2225-0202, 3052-7777. 6am-7pm

KARNATAKA STATE BILLIARDS ASSOCIATION

Sadashivnagar, Tel: 2361-0774/9558.

6am-10am & 12:30pm-3:30pm & 3:30pm-4:30pm for ladies. Closed on Fridays

MOUNTAINEERING

National College Grounds, Basavanagudi Tel: 2661-2675. 6am-4:30pm; Ladies 3:30pm-4:30pm

5/1, Miller Tank Bed Area Tel: 4322-3222, 9am-11.30pm.

KARNATAKA MOUNTAINEERING ASSOCIATION

205, 1st Floor, Kasturba Road, Tel: 2211-3333 98450-93836, kmaindia.org, 6pm-8.30pm

CRICKET

BRIJESH PATEL CRICKET ACADEMY

1-B, Lavelle Mansions, 1/2 Lavelle Road Tel: 98800-43858, Venue: Palace Grounds.

6am-9.30am; 4.30pm-6.30pm; Sundays: 6.30am-9.30pm.

IMTIAZ AHMED CRICKET ACADEMY

75, Coles Road, Cleveland Town, Pulikeshi Nagar Tel: 4124-0280 Venue: St Johns College Grounds. 3pm-6pm on Saturday.

8am-11.30am on Sunday.

GOLF

BANGALORE GOLF CLUB

2, Sankey Road Tel: 4349-4949, 6.30am-6pm.

KARNATAKA GOLF ASSOCIATION

1, Golf Avenue, Kodihalli, Off Airport Road, PO Box No 817 Tel: 4009-0000/1. Golf Course: 5:30am-6pm; Club: 6am-12am. www.kga.in

BASAVANAGUDI AQUATIC CENTRE

TENNIS

KARNATAKA STATE LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Cubbon Park Tel 2286-9797/3636.

Venue: Kanteerava Stadium - 6:30am-8am; Cubbon Park - 4:30pm-6:30pm

TENNIS AND MORE SPORTING

Patel Narayanswamy Layout, Siddapura, Whitefield, Tel: 98863-11077

GARDEN CITY TENNIS CLINIC

Opp. Ramana Maharishi Ashram, Bellary Road Tel: 98440-05588, 2346-7421.

7am-9:30am & 3pm-6pm

ROHAN BOPANNA TENNIS ACADEMY 53, Venkatala Village, Canadian International school road, Yelahanka, Venkatala Village, Chowdeshwari Layout, Yelahanka, Tel: 98452- 88264 6:30am-9am & 3pm-6pm

ADRENO ADVENTURES

57, 2nd Cross, 7th C Main, RPC Layout, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage Tel: 94481-66970

HORIZON ADVENTURES

B24/12, DRDO Complex, CV Raman Nagar, Nagarathna Nilaya, 6th Cross, Kullappa Colony, Murugeshpalya Tel: 98445-03713, 98455-01455.

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GET AWAY FROM IT ALL

Discover places, explore destinations...

B

angalore has some great places for a quick getaway, whether you’re a local Bangalorean or a visitor passing through the city. From Bannerghatta National Park with its zoo, butterfly park, safari and biological reserve; to Shivanasamudram for its cascading waterfalls. From hill station Devarayanadurga; to Ramohalli with its historic big banyan tree spread over 4 acres. From Shivaganga hill for trekking and mountain climbing; to Channapatna for its colourful native wooden toys. From Mekedatu with the scenic river Cauvery; to Kolar Gold Fields, the famed erstwhile gold mines of India. Explore, experience, enrich!

PEARL VALLEY

SHIVANASAMUDRAM

A tranquil picnic spot with waterfall, rocks and a pool. Distance: 44 km Location: Anekal Best time to visit: Aug-Nov

Picturesque waterfalls cascading 90 meters down. Source of Asia’s Second Hydro Electric Power Station called Shimsa. Distance: 129 km Location: Skirts Cauvery wildlife sanctuary Best time to visit: Jul-Sept

RAMANAGARAM

Famed for its rock formations where the cult film Sholay was shot. Great for rock climbing.

Also a silk centre.

Distance: 50 km Location: BangaloreMysore Highway Best time to visit: Oct-Mar

KOTILINGESHWARA

CHANNAPATNA

Crafts village hub for indigenous wooden toys, lacquerware and silk.

Distance: 60 km Location: Bangalore-Mysore Highway Best time to visit: Oct-May

MEKEDATU

Temple with one of the largest Shivalingas in the world. Peaceful and green retreat with huge Shivalinga of 108 ft, 35 ft tall Basava, surrounded by lakhs of small shivalingas spread over 15 acres. Special festival Maha Shivaratri. Distance: 94 km Location: Kammasandra Village, Kolar Best time to visit: All year

YERCAUD

Popular hill station 4920 feet above sea level. Coffee plantations, orange groves, and orchidarium run by Botanical Survey of India.

Botanica gardens, boating and trekking.

Distance: 227 km Location: Sheveroy Hills, Tamil Nadu Best time to visit: Feb-Jun & Sept-Nov

A narrow gorge through which River Cauvery passes. Enjoy trekking, coracle rides and waterfalls. Distance: 90 km Location: Kanakapura (towards Sangama) Best time to visit: Aug-Jan BANGALORE

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MYSORE

City steeped in history with world famous Mysore Palace, other palaces, Mysore zoo, Karanji and Kukkarahallu lakes, Krishnarajasagar Dam and adjoining Brindavan Gardens with musical fountain. Distance: 139 km Location: 12 km from Srirangapatna Best time to visit: Oct-Mar

YELAGIRI HILLS

THIRUVANNAMALAI

Sacred temple town in Tamil Nadu, significant for pilgrims, peace-seekers and tourists from around the world. Frozen in time, and abound with legends of Lord Shiva and Parvati.

Distance: 206 km Location: Beyond Krishnagiri Best time to visit: Oct-Mar

BHEEMESHWARI

Fishing camp with jungle lodge in the forests of Karnataka, nestled along the Cauvery, sacred river of South India. Distance: 100 km Location: Banks of Cauvery Best time to visit: Dec-Mar

KABINI

Ideal for a relaxed weekend with trekking, nature walks, boating. Punganoor artificial lake-cum-park, Jalagamparai waterfalls, Swamimalai (the highest peak in the area), Murugan Koil temple and Telescope House.

Distance: 170 km Location: Near Jolarpet station, Tamil Nadu Best time to visit: Nov-Feb

One of the most popular wildlife destinations, with a large scenic lake, elephant and bird sightings, spread over 55 acres of forestland.

Distance: 208km Location: Backwaters of Kabini River Best time to visit: Oct-May

OOTY

Short for Ootacamund or Udhagamandalam, it South India’s best known hill station, set among the Nilgiris, with green forests, valleys, tea plantations, streams and mountains.

Tea plantation visit, trekking, botanical gardens, sightseeing in scenic natural beauty.

Distance: 297 km Location: Niligiris, at a height of 7440 feet Best time to visit: Apr-Jun & Sept-Nov

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Mudumalai National Park lies on northwest of Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), in Nilgiri District.

Elephant Feeding Camp, Moyar river, Kallatty falls, Pykara lake, Elephant Safari.

Distance: 220 km Location: Northern Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu Best time to visit: Feb-Jun

NAGARHOLE

One of India’s best known sanctuaries at Western Ghats foothills. It is home to tigers, Asian elephants, leopards, dholes, gaur and sloth bears. Distance: 218 km Location: Forests of Mudumalai Best time to visit: All year, but preferably in monsoon with wildlife and greenery in abundance.

Enchanting 247 square-mile park in coffee land of Coorg, with Asian elephants, marsh crocodiles, monitor lizards, rock pythons, aquatic and terrestrial tortoises, frogs, toads, tree frogs, a myriad insects and butterflies.

Distance: 222 km Location: Part of Nilgiri biosphere reserve Best time to visit: Oct-May

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COORG

Dubbed as Scotland of India, one of the most beautiful hill stations with verdant trekking routes amidst lush forests and hills. Madikeri Fort, Raja’s Seat, Nagarahole National Park, Iruppu Falls, Abbey Falls, Brahmagri hills, Dubare forest, Elephant Camp and white water rafting.

Distance: 252 km Location: Heart of Coorg’s coffee country Best time to visit: Oct-May

Twin temple towns, world famous for their historical sculptures, Hoysala architecture and very intricate carvings cut from soft stone. They are comparable to Khajuraho temples of Madhya Pradesh. Distance: 226 km Location: Foothills of Western Ghats Best time to visit: Oct-Feb

PONDICHERRY

Union Territory of Pudhucherry (earlier Pondicherry), with quaint French charm, cobbled streets, elegant restaurants and houses, statues of Dupleix and Joan of Arc. Famous for Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville with its pretty native crafts.

Distance: 296 km Location: Bay of Bengal, south of Chennai Best time to visit: Oct-Mar

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