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The human race is resilient and shall come out stronger
Since the last few weeks the world has been in a corona induced stupor. The globe seems to be spinning slower on its axis. And life as we knew it before March has come to a standstill. While we wait for things to limp back to normalcy, there are too many unknown factors at work with no immediate end in sight. Economic activity is perhaps far lower in the rung of priorities when compared to our very existence being at stake. It’s a challenging toss up between life and livelihood, the devil and the deep sea. For those of us with the privilege of living despite prevailing conditions, one can only be grateful. Many aren’t as fortunate whose survival gets decided on a daily basis. We should find it in our hearts to extend support in whatever form we can. On the flip side, families have been forced to rediscover each other for better or for worse. In the BC (Before Corona) era, everyone was too busy with their own lives, work, school, college, business, travel to spend any meaningful time together. Many latent talents have resurfaced, with a passion for cooking a great fallout of this pandemic. Home chefs are ruling the roost. Kids are learning to cope with less, a great life lesson for this consumerist generation. The human race is resilient and we have fought wars, pandemics and plagues before. And lived to tell the tale. So this too shall pass. Until then, keep spirits up (and not just the liquid kind)! SMITI JAIN NARAYAN Consultant Editor
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CONTENTS
AUGUST 1-15, 2020 | VOL. 14. NO. 03
02 EDITOR’S NOTE 06 TRAVELLER
Car Hire, Tour Operators, Useful Organisations, Foreign Exchange & related services
10 CITY SIGHTS
Landmarks, Religious Places and Park
18 CITY MAP
Road & Route Map of Bangalore
14 STAY
Luxury & Budget Hotels, Serviced Apts & Resorts
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South Indian, North Indian, Fast Food, Multicuisine, Chinese
30 PARTY
Lounge Bars, Pubs,Restobars
36 SHOP
Malls, Silks, Clothes Designer Stores, Jewellery Leather & Accessories Handloom & Handicraft
52 HEALTH
Beauty parlours, Health Clubs, Hospitals, 24-hour Pharmacies and others
56 REAL ESTATE
Builders, Developers, Realtors, Architects
58 ENTERTAIN
Amusement Parks, Art Galleries, Auditoria, Sports Organisations
61 GETAWAYS
Mysore, Mudumalai, Thiruvannamalai, Wayanad and more
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.
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Travel&Shop MEGA CABS Bengaluru has become the first Indian city to have its own logo, joining the club of global metros like New York, Paris and Berlin. The logo was unveiled recently, with letters BE and U highlighted, reflecting the city’s ethos where everyone gets a chance to be oneself. The new Bengaluru logo will establish Brand Bengaluru on the global tourism map.
CAR HIRE HYLO CABS
Tel: 4151-9999, hylocabs.com.
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: 6999-8999. Open 24 hours. AUTORIDERS
1,2 & 3, Survey No 218/2, HAL 3rd Stage, Airport Road; Tel: 4126-5010. Open 24 hours METRO TRAVEL GROUP
38/13, Lake Point, Meanee Avenue, Ulsoor; Tel: 2530-2222, 9am-9pm. ARJUN TOURS & TRAVELS
8, 1st Floor, St Marks Road; Tel: 2221-7054, 9.30am-7pm.
YUVAN TRAVEL HOUSE
2A Main Road, 458, Kasturi Nagar Off Outer Ring Road; Tel: 81234-12344 SUHALAYA TRAVELS
16B, 1st Street, Ulsoor Tel: 6568-3566, 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 BANGALORE TAXI SERVICES
303, 1st Stage, 5th Main, 6th Phase, WOC Rd, Rajajinagar; Tel: 6800-6800, open 24 hours. CLASSIC CABS
2, Soundarya Excellence, 3rd Main, Old Binny Mill Road, Ganganagar; Tel: 23438821. 7am-10pm BANGALORE CABS
1673/A, 2nd Cross, Prakash Nagar, Rajajinagar Tel: 4155-2222, open 24 hours For airport service only.
MOVING AROUND IN BANGALORE APP-BASED CABS
This is a popular and convenient mode of transport for those on the move and an easy-to-book taxi service at your fingertips. Just download the app from Google Playstore on your Android and iOS smartphones. Bonuses: No need to look for parking in the city; comparable to autos in fare; some offer option to pay by card or paytm. l UBER: Cabs, autos & share-cabs l OLA: Cabs, autos & share-cabs AUTOS
Auto-rickshaws are Bangalore’s ubiquitous mode of transport, easy to hail down, with the metre box that declares the fare fairly. Ideal to use for short distances, or even long ones for that matter, or as a transit transport to get to the metro station. BUSES
Bangalore has a vast network of BMTC buses plying within the city. The best way is to check locally for routes and bus numbers to reach a particular destination. Be prepared for some wait time though. METRO
The Bangalore metro rail system offers good connectivity and speed, and is especially useful for cross-city commute to avoid road traffic. Regulars can opt for a metro pass that can be loaded with currency and swiped at stations. (See detailed metro route map inside).
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l Look out for BMTC is operating ‘Bangalore Darshini’ service to facilitate city sightseeing, with 2 AC buses. Bangalore Darshini-1: Starts from Kempegowda Bus Station at 8.45am and covers Tippu Palace, Dodda Basavanna Temple, Gavigangadareshwara Temple, Banashankari Temple, Lalbagh, Vishveshwarayya Museum, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain, Iskcon, Prasanna Anjaneya Temple, and returns to Kempegowda Bus Station at 8pm. Bangalore Darshini-2: Starts from Kempegowda Bus Station at 8.45am and covers Iskcon, Prasanna Anjaneya Temple, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Vishveshwarayya Museum, Lalbagh, Banashankari Temple, Dodda Basavanna Temple, Gavigangadareshwara Temple, Tippu Palace, and returns to Kempegowda Bus Station at 7.50pm. Fare: Adult Rs 400, Child Rs 300.
For advance seat reservation, visit www.ksrtc.in or any KSRTC reservation counter. BMTC EZY TRIP Helpline: 1-800-425-1663
COX & KINGS INDIA
22, BMH Complex, KH Road; Tel: 2207-1000, 2223-9192, 9.30am-6.30pm, THOMAS COOK INDIA
70, Vimal Chambers, MG Road; Tel: 6717-8800/01/02, 9.30am-6pm, KSTDC
BMTC Bus Depot, Ground Floor, Yeshwantpur; Tel: 4334-4334. 9am-9pm. HAMMOCK LEISURE HOLIDAYS
3291, 1st Floor, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 4202-3333, 9.30am-6pm. CONTI TRAVELS
66, Gandhi Tower, Richmond Road; Tel: 2221-1632, 9.30am-8pm.
MARCOPOLO TRAVELS & TOURS
2, Janardhan Towers, Residency Road; Tel: 4242-5858, 9.30am-7.30pm. GLOBAL TRAVEL SERVICES
11, First Floor, Infantry Road; Tel: 2286-8077, 4113-0380, 9.30am-6pm. SM TRAVELS
733/1, 10th Cross, 10th Main, 2nd Stage, (Opp to HDFC Bank) Indiranagar; Tel: 4853-0351, 90087-80821, 10am-10pm SOUTHERN TRAVELS
Hotel Rajkamal Complex, Kumara Park(E) Tel: 2226-2633, 2237-5536, 93799-23236 l 3D, Yeshwanthpur Metro Rail Station, Near Govarthan Theater, Tel: 4124-3268, 93799-23236, 9am-9pm. l
AIRPORT LOUNGES
CLIPPER HOLIDAYS
Hamd Buliding, 12/3 Alexander Street, 2nd Floor, Richmond Town; Tel: 4112-3480 10am-6pm SURABHI TOURS & TRAVEL
13th Main, Palace Road, Vasanthnagar; Tel: 2220-2911, 8am-7pm. SKYWAY INTERNATIONAL TRAVELS
8, Tourism House, Papanna Street St Marks Road; Tel: 2211-1401, 10am-7pm. MERU CABS
89/1, Raja Icon Bldg, Opp Park Plaza, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli; Tel: 4422-4422
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, 8 |AUGUST FIRST HALF|2020
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. PLAZA PREMIUM LOUNGE
Level 1, Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli; Tel: 6678-4833. Open 24 hrs. Awarded as World Best Independent Airport Lounge. With state-of-the-art lounge services, transit hotel, concierge, meeting facilities, airport dining, spa, massage and beauty services.
CHARTERED ACCOUNTS R SINGHVI & ASSOCIATES
Sai Complex, 2&3rd Floor, MG Road , Next to Corporation Bank; Tel: 2228-1573. BENGALURU
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. BENGALURU
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Dr Ambedkar Veddi Road, North of Cubbon Park Built of granite and porphyry, this is the seat of the Secretariat and the State Legislature. Built in 1956, it has a dome, Rajasthani Jharokhas and Indo- Saracenic pillars. Things to watch out for: the sandalwood door to the Cabinet Room, and the Speaker’s Chair which is made of Mysore rosewood.
BANGALORE PALACE
Sankey Road
Built in 1880 at a cost of Rs 10 lakh, the Bangalore Palace was modeled on Windsor Castle, complete with fortified towers and turreted parapets. It stands amid undulating lawns, partly converted into a formal garden with axial paths. ATTARA KACHERI
Ambedkar Veedhi, Opp Vidhan Soudha.
Formerly offices of the secretariat, the two-storey structure of stone and brick structure is now home to the Karnataka High Court Built in Greco-Roman style, this bright-red building is spread over 1.95 lakh sq ft of space. JAWAHARLAL NEHRU PLANETARIUM
High Grounds,T Chowdiah Road
Founded in 1989, the sky theatre inside comprises a dome that is fifteen metres in diameter and has a seating capacity of 225. There are two shows held every day.
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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.
BENGALURU
176/3 Commercial Street, next to Woody’s Tel: 4205-8319, 2559-9744 M: 96867-99744. Email: linensanddrapes@gmail.com www.linensndrapes.com
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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.
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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.
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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. 16 | AUGUST FIRST HALF|2020
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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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Digital Celebration of Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2020 August 11th and 12th, 2020
on ISKCON-Bangalore YouTube channel
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n the current situation of the pandemic in the country, and the uncertainties surrounding the local situation in Bangalore, we wish to inform all the devotees, donors and well-wishers of ISKCON-Bangalore, we will be performing the various Sri Krishna Janmashtami related sevas to Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Krishnachandra in the temple at Hare Krishna Hill. Depending on the prevailing guidelines of the government during Sri Krishna Janmashtami, in the interest of public safety, the devotees, donors, sponsors of the various sevas, and well- wishers will be informed if they will be able to participate in the sevas in the temple, or may have to participate online. However, to spread the joy and blessings of Sri Krishna Janmashtami among the devotees, we have planned digital celebration of Sri Krishna Janmashtami - a series of activities to be webcast on both the days on the ISKCON-Bangalore YouTube channel. We invite all of you to participate in these activities and celebrations, in the comfort and safety of your homes. More details of this joyous and exciting event will be given in our website and social media in the coming days.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DIGITAL CELEBRATION: 1. Nearly 20 hours of programs to be webcast on ISKCON-Bangalore official YouTube channel on the two days of Sri Krishna Janmashtami (Aug 11th and 12th). 2. Live webcast of Nauka Vihar (boat festival or theppotsava) for Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Krishnachandra at the crack of dawn. 3. Live webcast of Grand Abhishek of the Deities of Sri Sri Radha Krishnachandra. The Abhishek will consist of pancha-gavya, pancha-amrita, varieties of aushada (herbal waters), varieties of phala rasas (fruit juices), sandal water, varieties of deepas (lamps), pushpa vrishti (showering of flowers), chaamara seva and Jhulan seva (swing festival). 4. Music concerts by renowned artistes: a. Anup Jalota - an Indian singer, musician and actor best known for his performances in the Hindu devotional music, bhajan, and the Urdu form of poetry, ghazal. He is popularly known as the “Bhajan Samraat” (Emperor of Bhajans). b. Anuradha Paudwal - an Indian playback singer who works in Bollywood and the Marathi cinema. She was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, by the Government of India in 2017. She is a recipient of the National Film Award and a four-time winner of the Filmfare Award. c. Great Granddaughters of MS Subbalakshmi - The ‘Nightingale of India’ MS Subbulakshmi (1916-2004), who was the first musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, had accomplished several firsts in the field of music. Taking her legacy forward are her great granddaughters, S Aishwarya and S Saundarya, who are presenting both popular and less-heard renditions of Subbulakshmi’s to the world. The young sisters were invited to perform at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence in October 2017. d. Agam - contemporary Carnatic progressive rock band on Krishna songs. e. Bhajans and kirtans by devotees of ISKCON-Bangalore temple and congregation. f. FOLK Band and Aikya Band – the youth empowerment initiatives of ISKCONBangalore – sing Krishna songs set to contemporary music. 5. Panel discussions with eminent persons of the country on various themes: a) The Inspiring Journey and Message of ISKCON-Bangalore – informal chat with Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa, President of ISKCON-Bangalore and Chairman of Akshaya Patra Foundation along with thought leaders and influencers in the country like Dr Kasturi Rangan, Shri Anupam Kher, Smt Hema Malini. 22 | AUGUST FIRST HALF| 2020
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b) Magic of Little Krishna – Reminiscing the making of the world renowned animated series with the makers of the series. c) Secrets of ISKCON Kitchens – country’s food experts discuss what makes ISKCON food so delicious! d) No One Shall Go Hungry – Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa and other visionary leaders of the country discuss the extraordinary vision of Srila Prabhupada (the founderacharya of ISKCON) that led to the creation of Akshaya Patra program and how hunger and starvation are unacceptable features of a civilized and compassionate society. e) Krishna Talk with the Leaders of ISKCON-Bangalore – a phone-in event where public can interact and ask questions on the life and message of Lord Sri Krishna. 6. Classical dance performances by renowned artistes that depict the transcendental pastimes and qualities of Lord Sri Krishna. a) Rukmini of Radhaa Kalpa fame will perform Bharatanatyam specially for the occasion. b) More dance groups under discussion. 7. Message to public by renowned spiritual leaders and mahants of famous Krishna temples of the country on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. 8. Online premiere of two short films on the ancient but timeless stories of Indian heritage. Also screening of one music and dance video. 9. Children’s program: a) Krishna Story telling by expert story tellers. b) Bhajans and kirtans by children of Basil Woods School (an ISKCONBangalore initiative). 10. Janmastami Celebrations in orphanage: Celebrating Janmastami in “Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled” with gifts, prasadam, music, celeb greetings and many other surprises. Join us to join their happiness 11. Conversation with Amish Tripathi. POINTERS FOR THE GIVING A SRI KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI MESSAGE: 1. In the current situation of the pandemic in the country, we are planning, in the interest of public safety, how to take the blessings and joy of Sri Krishna Janmashtami to the lakhs of devotees of Krishna all over the world. Hence we have planned a series of online events on August 11th and 12th, 2020. 2. As a well-wisher of ISKCON-Bangalore and Akshaya Patra, we value and appreciate your relationship with us. 3. As a respected and accomplished person in our country, we invite you to share your thoughts and aspirations on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, especially in the current situation of gloom and despair in the country. 4. The world needs positivity and optimism. The human society looks up to leaders and influencers. The virtues you embody and the confidence you radiate is especially relevant to humanity today. And we are trying to use the opportunity of Sri Krishsna Janamashtami to convey your thoughts and enthuse people all over the world with hope and new energy. 5. You may also share your experiences during your various visits to and interactions with ISKCON-Bangalore temple and Akshaya Patra. 6. We also request you, if this is appropriate, to share how Sri Krishna and His message has influenced your life and thinking. BANGALORE
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Travel&Shop 7. Lakhs of viewers who are all devotees of Lord Krishna will also wish to hear your message for all devotees on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Your message will give a new inspiration especially during these times of gloom and despair. This video recorded message of yours will be webcast in the ISKCON-Bangalore YouTube channel on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami to be viewed by lakhs of devotees, well-wishers and supporters of the temple all over the world. This online event will be promoted and publicized widely through all our social media channels. We are confident your message will inspire lakhs of viewers and bring cheer to their lives.
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ADDITIONAL POINTERS: To stimulate your thinking further, ISKCON have composed a few pointers that you may wish to cover: 1. How Lord Sri Krishna and his message have shaped your values and thoughts in life? 2. How do you think Lord Krishna’s message is relevant especially in the face of challenges and uncertainties of our contemporary society? 3. What is your message of hope, positivity and optimism on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami? 4. Is there any particular leela of Sri Krishna that has inspired and buoyed your spirits that you wish to share with the viewers? 5. Do you have any memorable experience of celebrating Sri Krishna Janmashtami – now or as a child – that you like to share with the viewers? ABOUT ISKCON-BANGALORE: ISKCON-Bangalore temple on Hare Krishna Hill, Rajajinagar, was inaugurated formally by the then President of India in May 1997. Since then the temple has made stellar contributions to the people of Bangalore city in various fields of religious, spiritual, social and cultural development of the society. ● The iconic temple is one of the most visited places of the city, a pride of every citizen of Bangalore. It is an architectural marvel – combining the elements of traditional temple architecture and elements of modern architecture. In the year 201920, about 42.8 lakh visitors visited the temple. ● The temple has been a centre of learning and dissemination of the message of Lord Sri Krishna and the congregational chanting of the holy names of Lord Sri Krishna: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare/Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare – for personal and collective wellbeing. ● The temple gave birth to the Akshaya Patra mid-day meal program in the year 2000 that is currently serving 18.7 lakh children in 13 states of the country, in partnership with the government of India and various state governments. ● The ISKCON-Bangalore temple also housed the world-class animation studio and produced Little Krishna – a 13 episode TV serial which became a prime time show in Nickelodeon TV channel and has millions of views on the YouTube. ● The ISKCON-Bangalore has also been a centre for cultural activities. Hosts of music, dance and plays have been performed on several occasions all through the year. The most notable performers from Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai, Sri Birju Maharaj, Sri Srikanthan, and several others have performed. ● ISKCON-Bangalore is also known for the colourful religious festivals all through the year. Thousands of devotees participate and revel in the festivities. 24 | AUGUST FIRST HALF| 2020
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● ISKCON-Bangalore also conducts several children’s and youth programs all through the year. The objective is to instil the values and message of Sri Krishna so that their lives are founded on the solid bedrock of spirituality and morality. We believe such a foundation will guide them in their lives to make right choices and decisions for their personal good and also for the good of their family, society, nation and planet. ● ISKCON-Bangalore temple is a landmark in the city and has set a benchmark in temple cleanliness. The temple is also renowned for the tranquil spiritual atmosphere it provides to the millions of visitors. Our beloved former President of India, Sri APJ Abdul Kalam heartily remarked during his visit to ISKCON-Bangalore remarked: “I can feel the spiritual power in this temple.” ABOUT AKSHAYA PATRA FOUNDATION: ● The Akshaya Patra Foundation serves mid-day meals as a part of the Government of India’s flagship school feeding programme, the Mid-Day Meal Programme. Our vision is ‘No child in India shall be deprived of education because of hunger.’ ● We started our school lunch programme in the year 2000 with the feeding of 1,500 children in five schools in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was our humble attempt to address the issue of classroom hunger in the country and support the health and education of the children by providing them hot, nutritious, and tasty mid-day meals. ● The popularity of the initiative prompted many school authorities to write to us asking us to serve mid-day meals in their schools. Over the period, many like-minded individuals and organisations came forward and helped us reach more and more children. ● In 2003, the Foundation signed an MoU with the Government of Karnataka for Akshara Dasoha, thus becoming the first organisation to forge a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the Government to implement the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. ● Since then, we have been working closely with the Government of India and various State Governments, providing children a quality, nutritious, and tasty mid-day meal as an incentive to come to school. ● Today, we serve more than 1.8 million children studying in over 19,000 Government schools in 51 locations across 12 states and two union territories of the country. We have cumulatively served over 3.3 million mid-day meals since inception. ● We operate 52 centralised kitchens in 12 states and 2 union territories across India. These kitchens prepare meals for approximately 1.8 million school children. The semi-automated kitchens have the capacity to undertake large scale feeding, typically up to 100,000 meals a day whilst ensuring safe handling, preparation, and delivery of the food. ● The scale and operational efficiency of centralised kitchens help Akshaya Patra play a crucial role in maximizing the impact of the Mid-Day Meal Programme. The approach also works as far as accountability is concerned because thousands of meals are prepared at one location with due adherence to safety and hygiene and the whole process is monitored with due diligence. ● Along with the Government (Central and States) and donors (corporate and individual), we have formed a strong system to tirelessly feed children and provide them an incentive to come to school. ● In the last four months (March to June 2020), we have served 6.8 crore meals as part of the Covid relief feeding program in about 50 locations in 15 states of the country. BANGALORE
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Indian, Chinese, Arabian, Mexican, French, Continental, Italian...
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our visit to Bengaluru isn’t complete if you haven’t sampled its cuisine. And your journey begins with Vidyarthi Bhavan. If their dosas and idlis aren’t filling enough, dropping 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.
*Alcohol may not be served at some of these place, as per Supreme Court regulation. Please call the pub/restaurant to confirm. BENGALURU
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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
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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. AUGUST FIRST HALF|2020
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141, Thanisandra Main Road, Nagawara Junction, Tel: 88845-167722010, 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.
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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.
THE SPICE BAZAAR
Southern Star Bengaluru, 40/2, Lavelle Road; Tel: 4033-3111, 12pm-3.30pm & 7.30pm12midnight. Avg meal for two, Rs 1000
RIWAZ
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. 28|AUGUST FIRST HALF|2020
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.
MONSOON
The Park, 14/7, MG Road Tel: 2559-4666, 6.30am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.
BOMBAY BRASSERIE
• 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
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.
THE HUB
Ramada Encore, 282-285, Inner Ring Road, Amarjyoti Layout, Domlur Tel: 4060-2020, 6.30am-11pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 1700. BENGALURU
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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. BENGALURU
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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.
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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: 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: 49653459. 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: 4150-1414, 10.30am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1500. 32| AUGUST FIRST HALF|2020
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.
TILT GASTRO LOUNGE
99, Ground Floor, 4th B Cross, 5th Block, 1st Main Road, Koramangala Tel: 98865-03432, 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: 4241-5575, 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: 4965-2957, 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: 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. Avg cost for two, Rs 1800.
ZANZIBAR
Ohri’s, Level 3, The Total Mall, Madiwala, Koramangala Tel: 4000-3333,11am-11pm Avg cost for two, Rs. 1200. BENGALURU
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Sattvik food as a path to higher consciousness ISKCON introduces Bangalore’s first sattvik cuisine restaurant – The Higher Taste BY SMITI JAIN NARAYAN
A higher consciousness awaits you as you enter the imposing structure of ISKCON temple located in Rajajinagar. It’s a different world – one of serenity and peace and a timeless appeal where you can suspend all your stress in these holy precincts away from the harsh hustle-bustle of the city outside. Pure white marble steps lead you up to the main temple complex through thoughtfully laid out pathways in an organised manner with good signages everywhere. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), otherwise known as the Hare Krishna movement, includes five hundred major centers, temples and rural communities with nearly one hundred affiliated vegetarian restaurants worldwide. ISKCON has expanded widely since its founding by His Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda in New York City in 1966. After darshan in the main temple, you mustn’t leave until you have a taste of the purest, lightest, most flavourful food at The Higher Taste, Bangalore’s first full sattvik cuisine restaurant. Here, food is a philosophy and vegetarianism a way of life. Discover the health giving and spiritually uplifting properties of pure sattvik food as exemplified at The Higher Taste. The Higher Taste combines the wisdom of the vedas, with the flair of modern day cooking to create signature sattvik meals – pure, wholesome meals prepared without any use of ingredients like garlic, onion, eggs, caffeine or too much spice. All the 34 | AUGUST FIRST HALF| 2020
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food feels light and gentle and wholesome on the palate as well as the stomach, and yet so tasty and flavourful to satisfy your appetite. The whole concept of sattvik food is explained in the Bhagavad-Gita as being juicy, wholesome and pleasing to the heart, thereby providing subtle nourishment to the body and mind for positive vitality. Each dish cooked at The Higher Taste by their in-house devotees-cum-cooks is first offered to Lord Krishna and thus in effect whatever food you consume at the restaurant is prasadam. The pure food served here is meant also to inspire people to understand that for health, taste and spiritual advancement, there is no better way of eating than to eat vegetarian food. Not only is it easy, it’s also thoroughly enjoyable and easy to Visionary behind Sattvik Food: digest as well. Madhu Pandit Dasa, President of At The Higher Taste, the ambience, like the ISKCON Bangalore, Chairman of cuisine, is a refreshing mix of old and modern The Akshaya Patra Foundation, & Chairman of Vrindavan Chandrodaya India. Rich mauve and purple motifs reflect the Mandir. intricacies of Indian art and are complemented The Govt of India has recently by dark mahogany and clean lines of the modern design aesthetic, with a soothing environment made conferred the prestigious Padma Shri Award upon him, in recognition perfect with gentle, lilting music of the restaurant. of distinguished service rendered by Nestled on top of the Hare Krishna Hill, The Akshaya Patra Foundation for the Higher Taste offers visitors a menu which is children of India. absolutely divine with a plethora of wonderful dishes to choose from – all prepared with purity using freshest ingredients and with utmost hygiene. It’s the perfect finish to round out your visit to the temple. Once you experience the satisfaction of eating food prepared with the consciousness of pleasing Lord Krishna, you will know at you have acquired a ‘higher taste’ in life. Mango Rasgulla Chaat Vetrilai Thakkali Satham Paan Ice Cream
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International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Founder-Acharya: HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada) Hare Krishna Hill, Chord Road; Tel: 2347-1956 www.iskconbangalore.org BANGALORE
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Silk sarees, handicraft, home decor, books...
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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. BENGALURU
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UB CITY – THE COLLECTION 24, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: +91 80 0071 1488
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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
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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 BENGALURU
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Shiro
Travel&Shop MALLS
ESTEEM
26/1, Dr Rajkumar Road, Brigade Gateway, Malleshwaram West, Tel: 6728-2222,
THE GARUDA SWAGATH
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.
ASCENDAS PARK SQUARE
127/128, Bellary Road, Hebbal Tel: 4169-9000. 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.
International Tech Park, Whitefield Tel: 4188-0550. 38|AUGUST FIRST HALF |2020
BENGALURU
Travel&Shop PRIYA SIMRAN’S
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.
SHOP
SABOO COLLECTIONS
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.
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.
AANCHAL BRIDAL GALLERY
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.
PSR
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. l
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
ASIAN ARTS EMPORIUM
8, Cunningham Road,Tel: 2220-8963/4/5 ; 98454-01994/94484-88296. 10am- 9pm
HOUSE OF TAAMARA
545, 8th Main, Koramangala, 6th Block; Tel: 91085-58485, 10.30am-7.30pm. 40|AUGUST FIRST HALF |2020
KUBERAN SILKS
226, Chickpet Tel: 2220-6514, 10.30am-7.30pm
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. l
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
• 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 BENGALURU
Travel&Shop RMKV
2nd Floor, Orion Mall, Brigade Gateway Campus, Dr Rajkumar Road, MalleswaramRajajinagar Tel: 2268-2005, 2268-2323.
SANSKRUTI SILKS l
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.
SHOP
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
PLANET FASHION
CMH Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4098-2286 11th Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4171-3030/ 5050.
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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
HUM INDIA
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
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.
BENGALURU
| curtains | upholstery | home linen | wallpaper | | carpets | mattresses | accessories |
Travel&Shop 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.
KHWAISH
6, Maruthi Mansion, Bhuvanappa Layout, Forum Mall, Hosur Road; Tel: 2206-7927, 10.30am-9pm.
PANTALOONS
SJR Junction, 80 Feet Road, Ejipura, Koramangala Tel: 2563-0222 l Phoenix Market City, Mahadevpura, Whitefield Road Tel: 6726-6384, 10am-10pm.
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WOW
181, Commercial Street Tel: 2558-5666, 4111-0350. 11am-9pm.
MINT
181, Commercial Street, Tel: 96865-55000 202, 2nd Floor, Garuda Mall Tel: 6664-1177/88.
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SUNIL’S – FASHION CREATORS
316, Sree Krupa, Shop 1, 15th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleswaram Tel: 4202-4061.
MUSTARD CLOTHING COMPANY
The Forum Mall: 136, 1st Floor, Hosur Road, Koramangala Tel: 3272-2260,74111-63048, l Garuda Mall: 219, 2nd Floor, Magrath Road Tel: 4111-3391l Commercial Street Tel: 4093-1949 l l Phoenix Market City, Mahadevpura, Whitefield Road Tel:80496-26503, 10.30am-9pm, l
MUJI
Shop 3, VR Mall, Mahadevpura, Whitefield Main Road; Tel: 4256-5928, 11am-9.30pm.
PRESIDENTS GROUP
Hindustan Complex, BVK Iyengar Road; Tel: 4147-0910, 11am-8.30pm & 11am 2.30pm (Sundays). An all-under-one-roof men’s speciality store for designer suits, fabrics, kurta sets, sherwanis, party shirts or trousers.
PEOPLE
67, 80 Feet Road, 7th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 4091-7272 l 205 & 206, Forum Value Mall, Whitefield Main Road; Tel: 4165-6444 l 1/2, Church Street, Richmond Town; Tel: 4209-2244, 10am-9.30pm. l
ALLEN SOLLY
777 C, HAL 2nd Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 4209-2734 lS37, 2nd Floor, Phoenix Market City; Tel: 6726-6389 l 91, 19th Main, 6th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 4161-6112 10am-9.30pm. l
VAN HEUSEN
194, Brigade Road; Tel: 4112-1772 760, 100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 4211-5478 l 53, Ground Floor, Commercial Street; Tel: 2559-4677 lJayanagar; Tel: 4174-9411 l l
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ANITA DONGRE
155, Commercial Street Tel: 95385-77788,
ZARA
Phoenix Mall, Mahadevpura, Whitefield Road Tel: 6726-6121
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LIFESTYLE
l Mantri Square, Malleswaram Tel: 2265-8934 l Adarsh Opus Building , Chambell Road, Austin Town Tel: 2556-0464 l Gopalan Signature Mall, Old Madras Road Tel: 2534-0171 l Oasis Centre, 100 Feet Road, SalarpuriaTech Point, Intermediate Rind Road, Koramangala Tel: 4027-6400, 11am-9.30pm.
NEERU’S
380, Ground Floor, 10th B, Main Road, 4th block, Jayanagar Tel: 90009-93354 l F-02, 1st Floor, Mantri Mall, Sampige Road, Malleswaram Tel: 6546-0514 l Commercial Street Tel: 6578-3333 l 102, Forum Value Mall, Whitefield Main Road Tel: 2504-3700 l 2015, 100 Feet Main Road, Indiranagar Tel: 99025-22333, 10am-10pm. l
GLOBAL DESI l l l l
Mantri Square Tel: 95388-99789 Phoenix Market City Tel: 95388-94291 1 MG Road Mall Tel: 95388-94297 Inorbit Mall Tel: 95388-94293
TAILORMAN
l Commercial Street; The Touchstone - Annexe
No. 2 Bowring Hospital Road Mon - Sun: 11.30am - 8.30pml JayanagarR; 1/7, Ashoka Pillar Road, 1st Block, Mon - Sun: 11.30am - 8.30pm l Whitefield: Unit 2, No 153, Biere Street , Hagadur Main Road; Tue-Sun: 12.00noon - 9.00pm Monday Holiday l Indiranagar: 1201, Divya Shakti, 100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage,Tel: 1800 30001575 Mon - Sun: 11.30am - 8.30pm
AND
155,Commercial Street Tel: 95385-77788 Mantri Square, 1st Floor Tel: 95388-99789 Phoenix Market City, LG-41, Lower Ground Floor Tel: 95388-94290, 11am-9pm.
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H&M
VR Bengaluru Mall, Devasandra Industrial Estate, KR Puram; Tel: 4652-4245 10am-9pm. l 1/4, Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor, Trinity Circle, Old Madras Road, Tel: 2208-6609, 10am-11pm. l
FABINDIA
34/1, Commercial Street Tel: 90718-32233 503, Ground Floor, CMH Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4110-5719 l 231, 2nd Floor, Garuda Mall Magrath Road; Tel 3221-6151 l 1 MG Mall, Trinity Circle Tel: 90718-32225 l Phoenix Mall, G-39, Mahadevapura Tel: 6726-6090; l Forum Mall, Opp Food Court, Koramangala Tel: 2206-7773 l l
MARKS & SPENCER
1 MG-Lido Mall, Bhaskaran Road, Someshwarpura, Ulsoor; Tel: 89511-52479. l 1, 3rd Main Road, Ashwini Layout, Ejipura; Tel: 4151-0896, 11am-9pm. l
BENGALURU
Travel&Shop 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.
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
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
REID & TAYLOR
346, 27th Cross Rd, 4th T Block East, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Tel: 4219-8435 /8394 l 1 3/20, Mahendra Plaza, Aurobindo Marg, 4th Block, 11th Main, Jayanagar, Tel: 2244-3852. The Raymond Shop l 591/592, Avenue Road Tel: 4122-5455 l 85, Mahatma Gandhi Road Tel: 2558-6153 l 25, Commercial Street Tel: 2558-8599 l 2009, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 2525-2875, 11.30am-7pm. l
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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
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. l
PETER ENGLAND
75/76, Commercial Street Tel: 4113-2792 209, Devasandra, RMV 2nd Stage, New BEL Road Tel: 4167-4942 l C-6, CG Mansion, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4217-0505l Balaji Towers, 382/75-19, Old No 75, 30th Cross, Geetha Colony, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Tel: 4122-7633 l Gopalan Innovation Mall, 22, 3rd Phase, JP Nagar Tel: 2659-4242, 10am-9.30pm. l l
LOUIS PHILIPPE
15,17,18 & 27, Garuda Mall, BMP Ward No-76, Magrath Road Tel: 4153-1021 l 777C, 100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Opp Methodist Church Tel: 4207-4426 l G 010A, Royal MeenaksiI Mall, Bannerghatta Main Road Tel: 6708-0183 l 71, Old No 123, Commercial Street Tel: 4098-8539 l KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4095-8043l 193 & 195, Brigade Road Tel: 4163-3872, 10am-10pm. l
RAMP
201, 1st Floor, MGECHBS Layout, New BEL Road, Tel: 2360-2255, 10.30am-8.30pm
BENGALURU
#273, Amarjyothi Layout, Intermediate Ring Road, Domlur II Stage, Bangalore - 560071 Tel: +91 80 4115 2093, 4115 2891 E-mail: info@caneboutique.com www.caneboutique.com
Travel&Shop 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.
FFOLIO
5, Embassy Chambers, Vittal Mallya Road Tel:4073-3001
SHOP
MANOVIRAJ KHOSLA
27, Dickenson Road Tel: 2551-0287, 6533-5511, 10am-7.30pm.
INDUSTHANA - PRIYA RAO
Garuda Mall, 2nd Floor, Ashok Nagar; Tel:4091-3287,73489-80707, 11am-7.30pm
PAYAL PRATAP SINGH
C7, The Collonade, The Leela Palace, HAL 2nd Stage, Kodihalli; Tel: 4090-0180, 10.30am-7.30pm.
RAJESH PRATAP SINGH
The Leela Palace, Shop C-16 & 17, The Colonnade, 23 Old Airport Road Tel: 4132-9314, 10.30am-7.30pm.
PLANTATION HOUSE
B14, The Leela Palace, The Collonade, 23, HAL 2nd Stage, HAL, Old Airport Road Tel: 4207-1028.
MOGRA
B-24, Leela Galleria, The Leela Palace, Old Airport Road Tel: 4115-2457.
PLAY CLAN
C3, The Collonade, The Leela Palace, HAL Airport Road, Kodihalli Tel: 4093-2299. 10.30am-8pm.
KIDSWEAR SEQUINS
EVOLUZIONE
315, Kamaraj Road, Opp. Commercial Street Entrance Tel: 4148-6876. 11am-9pm Sashay in style with dream designer wear for women and kids.
AVIRATE
34, Commercial Street Tel: 2558-2324.
GAURANG
Flat 67/1B, 1st Floor, Lavelle Road, 4th Cross Tel: 95357-93217, 4148-1255. 14, Embassy Clasic, Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 4112-1088, 10.30am-7.30pm.
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NEEDLE EYE • 89/2, Dickenson Road, Rukmani Colony,
BABY CARE
589, 12th Main Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4203-2678/679, 11am-9pm. l G40, Phoenix Market City Mall, Whitefield Main Road Tel: 6726-6196. Sivanchetti Gardens Tel: 4112-2110 • 6, Padma Complex, Near Commercial Street, 2nd Cross, Kamraj Road Tel: 4112-2121 • Sangeeta Pearl, 4C-162, 2nd Floor, 2nd Main, 4th Cross, Kasturinagar Tel: 4112-2110/ 4112-2121
58/A, 4th Main, 3rd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 2521-4847, 10am-7.30pm.
POPEES
Evaan Marketing and Trading, 3/6, 1st Floor, Arekere Main Road, Bannerghatta Road Tel: 4115-5550, 98864-04150.
MOGRA PRÊT
Royal Meenakshi Mall, Bannergatta Road, Tel: 6708-0289
ABRAHAM & THAKORE
C12, The Collonade, The Leela Palace, HAL 2nd Stage, Kodihalli; Tel: 4132- 9316, 11am-8pm.
THE BABY SHOP
C19, The Collonade, The Leela Palace, HAL 2nd Stage, Kodihalli; Tel: 99280-90110, 11am-8pm.
APPLE OF MY I
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NAMRATA JOSHIPURA
C23, The Collonnade, The Leela Palace, HAL 2nd Stage, Kodihalli; Tel: , 11am- 8pm.
PUDU LIFESTYLE
3169/1, Service Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Tel: 6533-2400, 6568-3781. 10.30am-8pm
PANKAJ & NIDHI
The Leela Palace, Shop C-08, 23, The Collonade, Old Airport Road; Tel: 4093-7707, 11am- 8pm. 48 |AUGUST FIRST HALF |2020
3164, ESI Domlur Service Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4211-5129. 135, His Grace Building, 60 Feet Road, Domlur Layout, Indiranagar, HAL 2nd Stage Tel: 4115-4031l 575, C Block, AECS Layout, BrookefieldsTel: 4116-2048, 4116-2051, 10am-8.30pm. l
FIRSTCRY - MAHINDRA RETAIL
101/209 & 210, Apollo Cradle, ITPL Main Road, Kundalahalli, Brookefield Tel: 9900435533 l 63, The High Street, 11th Main, Jayanagar, 4th Block Tel: 4099-7946 l 9, 17th Main, 5th Block, Koramangala, Tel: 4200-4271l 545, CMH Road, Indira Nagar 1st Stage Tel: 4151-8368 l
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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
PC CHANDRA & SONS
Phoenix Pinnacle, 46, Ulsoor Road, Near Manipal Centre Tel: 4934-4444.
LALITHA JEWELLERY MART 45, RPP Arcade, Sampige Road, Malleswaram Tel: 2356-8888.
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SRISHTI
9th Main, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 2520-2208, 2521-0176, Fine handcrafted jewellery in gold and diamond, with solitaire collections, timeless antique ornaments and regal kundan jadau. 11am-7pm. Open on Sundays. Also at Leela Palace Galleria, HAL Airport Road.
ARNAV & CO
17(251), 9th Main, 7th Cross, 2nd Block, Jayanagar Tel: 2657-8778/79, 98861-79145, 10.20am-7.30pm
SULTHAN
47, Ulsoor Road Tel: 2559-9916 8, 16th Cross Road, 3rd Block, Jayanagar Tel: 2653-5916.
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Ground Floor, Suraj Ganga Arcade, 14th Cross Road, Near South End Circle, 2nd Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4166-6842. Davanam Jewellers Private Limited l 8, Kamaraj Road, Commercial Street Junction Tel: 4141-8181 l 10, AB Arcade, West Park Road, 8th Cross, Malleswaram Tel: 4141-6161 l 506/507, Avenue Road Tel: 4343-8383 l UG 21/22, Mantri Square, Sampige Road, Malleswaram Tel: 4242-3333 l
GANJAM
22/12, Vitthal Malya Road, Tel: 2226-1233.
PRATHIBHA JEWELLERY
1/1, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Sampangi Ramanagar, Richmond Circle Tel: 4114-5500.
KIRTILAL
04, Ground Floor, Neeladari Plaza, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road Tel: 2210-3311/6012.
GRT JEWELLERS
529, 33rd Cross Road, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Tel: 2665-1515 l 530, Old No 1794, 1st Cross, Sampige Road, 2nd Main, Malleswaram Tel: 2292-1515, 2346-0096/7, 2346-1031/32.
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12, Dickenson Road Tel: 4123-0116 154, 9th Main, 3rd Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4153-9900.
SRI KRISHNA DIAMONDS & JEWELLERY
SHREE MENGHRAJ & BROS
D7, Unity Buildings, JC Road Tel: 2222-9840, 2223-5032, 4146-3840, 4147-3840.
TANISHQ
121, Dickenson Road Tel: 2555-0907, 2559-4993 l 623, Balaji Arcade, 4th Block Koramangala Tel: 4131-3611, 2559-4993 l Sri Lakshmi Complex, 11th Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4048-8966 l 234/1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram Tel: 4206-7160.
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.
NAVRATHAN JEWELLERS PVT LTD l87,
1st Floor, Almas Center, MG Road Tel: 4093169/68 l 6, 33rd Cross Road, 4th Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4942-5550/55
ABHARAN
16/2, Commissarate Road, Off MG Road, Opp Garuda Mall Tel: 2532-8600/01/02 l 92, West of Chord Road, Opp ISKCON, Mahalaxmi Layout Tel: 2359-8600, 2349-1300, 10.30am-7.30pm. l
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ALICE
Kammanahalli Main Road, Kalyan Nagar, Tel: 2544-1145/46 l 50, Alice Junction, Dispensary Road, Parellel to Commercial Street Tel: 2559-1378/2070.
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KALYAN JEWELLERS
17, Dickenson Road Tel: 2555-0533.
JOS ALUKKAS JEWELLERY
Dickenson Road Tel: 3299-6916 9th Main Road, Jayanagar 3rd Block, Opp Cloudnine Hospital, Tel: 4153-9801 l Opp GD Naidu Hall, West of Chord Road, 2nd Stage, Rajajinagar Tel: 3295-6916. l l
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HEALTH
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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.
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Travel&Shop NATURALS
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
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
OZONE CLUB
6291, Prestige Ozone, Varthur Kodi, Whitefield Main Road Tel: 2593-6291/93.
CHISEL
36, NR Chambers, Richmond Road Tel: 2556-7488 l 80 Feet Road, 6th Block, Koramangala, Tel: 4169-8592 l
CONTOURS
126, KHB Colony, Koramangala Layout Tel: 4206-8635/36.
BEAUTY SALONS PLAY SALON
Mantri Square, 17-18, 1, Malleswaram Tel: 2266-7070/ 71 l 2A,2B Lower Ground Floor, Phoenix Market City: Tel: 80672-66363
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ANOO’S
SV Tower, Dairy Circle Road, Hosur Main Road, Near Forum Mall, Koramangala Tel: 2550-2626
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
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 l
SHAHNAZ HUSAINS HERBAL 18/3, Ali Asker Road, 1st Floor, Cunningham Road Tel: 2220-1549.
JEN LA SALON
794, 9th A Main Road, Indiranagar, 1st Stage; Tel: 2312-8881.
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HEALTH
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Travel&Shop SALON MOUSSE
GOLD SPA
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SOHUM SPA
1153, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar: Tel: 4148-1267/8 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.
HEALTH
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LIPS STITCH
579, 20th Main, Opp Bethany School, 8th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 2571-0653.
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.
Hotel Gold Star, 17, Queens Road; Tel: 2220-6662/3. La Marvella, 1, 14th Cross, South-End Circle,2nd Block, Jayanagar; Tel : 4333-5333
MAYA SPA
The Zuri Whitefield Bengaluru, Whitefield Road, Whitefield; Tel: 6665-7272.
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
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. l
CLUB CITRUS
537, CMH Road, 1st Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 2521-2288, 10am-9pm.
SPAS
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
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.
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.
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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
BENGALURU
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Builders, developers, realtors, architects...
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engaluru is a metaphor of an India that has arrived on the global scene. And this begins with worldclass self-sustaining ‘mixed use’ townships. Not to mention, smart digital homes that let you control your household appliances, lights and even the garage door from the comfort of your office. All you need to do is press a button or swipe a card. That’s making the most of smart technology where Wi-Fi enabled houses can automatically take care of all your household needs like dusting, cooking, laundry, bathroom, security and entertainment. You can not only watch what’s happening at home through Wi-Fi enabled webcams but also control the temperature of your fridge and microwave. This is your very own Utopia. Make the most of it.
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Travel&Shop PRESTIGE CONSTRUCTIONS 1, Falcon House, Main Guard Course Road Tel: 2559-1080, 2559-1045. BRIGADE GROUP 29th & 30th Floors, World Trade Center, Brigade Gateway Campus, 26/1, Dr Rajkumar Road, Malleswaram-Rajajinagar Tel: 4647-4044. TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 78 ITPL Main Road Whitefield, EPIP Zone; Tel: 4245-3000 PROVIDENT HOUSING LIMITED 8, Ulsoor Rd, Yellappa Chetty Layout, Sivanchetti Gardens; Tel: 4455-5544 PURAVANKARA PROJECTS LTD 130/1, Ulsoor Road, Tel: 4455-5555. SHOBHA DEVELOPERS Sarjapur - Marthahalli Outer Ring Road, Devarabisanahalli, Bellandur Post Tel: 4932-0000. STERLING DEVELOPERS PVT LTD 8, Prestige Nebula, Cubbon Road, Tel: 4341-3333. SALARPURIA GROUP 100, KH Road, Tel: 4120-6000. ALPINE HOUSING 002, Alpine Arch, 10, Langford Road Tel: 4047-3500. DIVYASREE CONSTRUCTIONS 11, O’Shaugnessy Road Tel: 2221-3344. EMBASSY GROUP 150, Infantry Road Tel: 4179-9999. RMZ CORP Level 12-14, The Millenia, Tower B, Murphy Road, Ulsoor Tel: 4000-4000 UPKAR DEVELOPERS Upkar Towers, 28, 9th Cross, 2nd Block, Jayanagar Tel: 2698 0900. DS MAX PROPERTIES 1854, 17th Main, 5th Block, 1st stage HBR Layout Tel: 2543-9990. SHRIRAM PROPERTIES 40/43, 8th Main, 4th Cross, Sadashiv Nagar Tel: 4022-9999. ARTHA PROPERTY 110/37, 1st Floor, Solitaire Building, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli Tel: 4600-0000. GOPALAN ENTERPRISES 5, Richmond Road Tel: 4931-4931.
BANGALORE REALTORS ASSOCIATION INDIA G-9, Copper Arch, 83, Infantry Road Tel: 2532-0839. 9am-6pm PROPERTY WORLD 90/3, Mosque Road,Frazer Town Tel: 98450-62608. 10am-6pm MAXWORTH REALTY 12/2, KMP House, Yamuna Bai Road, Madhavnagar Tel: 4245-9999.
ARCHITECTS
INSPIRING SPACES 28, 3rd Floor, Manvi Complex, Jayanagar 9th Block Tel: 98454-69700. 9am-6.30pm MATHEW & GHOSH ARCHITECTS PVT LTD. 4B, Temple Trees Row, 1st Cross, Vivek Nagar Tel: 2552-0824. KHOSLA ASSOCIATES 646, 1st D Main, Domlur Layout, Tel: 2535-3131, 2535-8186. ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN FORUM 735, 7th Cross, 3rd Block Koramangala Tel: 2552-5456. THE BODHI TREE 226, 1st C Cross, 18th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 2521-7543. 9.30am-6.30pm SANKALP ARCHITECTS 53, 11th Main Road, 27th Cross, BSK 2nd Stage Tel: 2671-3591. MONTIMERS ARCHITECTS 12, New No 3, Kurichethu, Chandra Reddy Layout,, Viveknagar, 3rd Main, 4th Block, Koramangala Tel: 2553-4834.9.30am-6.45pm MONNAIE ARCHITECTS & INTERIORS 1st Floor, Door No., 7, 80 Feet Main Road, Koramangala 1A Block, 1st Block Koramangala Tel: 96250-80808 BETWEENSPACES 473, 16th B cross Rd, Muneswara Nagar, Sector 6, HSR Layout Tel: 4090 2769 STAPATI BANGALORE 186/3rd Cross, 18th Main Rd, 6th Block, Koramangala Tel: 2550 3796
REAL ESTATE AGENCIES MATHRU SREE REAL ESTATE 10, 22nd Cross, 6th Block, Koramangala, Ejipura Main Road Tel: 99005-68947, 99809-29841, 9am-9pm. FEROZE ESTATES AND PROPERTIES 74, Cunningham Road Tel: 98450-18800 9am-7pm NITESH ESTATES 8, MG Road Tel: 4017-4000.
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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.
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Road, Hejjala Tel: 2201-0333, wonderla.com. Weekdays: 11am-6pm, 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++
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
LUMBINI GARDENS
Art Complex, Kumara Krupa Road Tel: 2226-1816, 10am-7pm.
INNOVATIVE FILM CITY
Regency Chandra, 2nd Floor, 1/1 Cunningham Cross Road Tel: 2228-8708, 98450-17520, 11am-7pm.
Nagawara Lake, Hebbal, Outer Ring Road Tel: 093434-44646, 11am-7pm. Bidadi, Bangalore-Mysore Highway Tel: 2209-9999.
AMOEBA
22, HM Leisure, Church Street Tel: 2559-4631, 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: 2245-3742, 10am-8pm.
CRIMSON ART GALLERY
32, The Hatworks Boulevard, Cunningham Road Tel: 2234-2634, 6537-9223, 2234-0036, 11am-7.30pm.
RENAISSANCE GALLERIE
MAX MUELLER BHAVAN
716, CMH Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 2520-5305.
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, 11am-11pm.
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
GALLERIE SARA ARAKKAL
MUSEUMS
SUBLIME GALLERIA
49, Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Road Tel: 2234-2338.
156, 4th Main Road, BEML Layout ITPL Road Tel: 4116-2622, 10am-6pm. 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.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART 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.
MAHUA – THE ART GALLERY
AUDITORIA
GALLERY FIVE FORTY FIVE
Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road, Whitefield Tel: 4124-2879.
344/8, 1st Floor, Above Vijaya Bank, IV Main Road, Sadashivnagar Tel: 2361-6971. 545, 6th Main, 4th Cross, Indiranagar Tel: 90360-01081, 11.30am-6.30pm.
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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: 98865-43254 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 2228-3747, 2235-0789, Open 10am-6pm.
KC REDDY 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
NATIONAL COLLEGE SWIMMING POOL
205, 1st Floor, Kasturba Road, Tel: 2211-3333 98450-93836, kmaindia.org, 6pm-8.30pm
TENNIS
CRICKET
Cubbon Park Tel 2286-9797/3636. Venue: Kanteerava Stadium - 6:30am-8am; Cubbon Park - 4:30pm-6:30pm
BRIJESH PATEL CRICKET ACADEMY 1-B, Lavelle Mansions, 1/2 Lavelle Road Tel: 2221-5384 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: 98866-51939 Venue: St Johns College Grounds. 3pm-6pm on Saturday. 8am-11.30am on Sunday.
GOLF
BANGALORE GOLF CLUB
2, Sankey Road Tel: 2228-1876, 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
KARNATAKA STATE LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION
GARDEN CITY TENNIS CLINIC
Opp. Ramana Maharishi Ashram, Bellary Road Tel: 98440-05588, 2346-7421. 7am-9:30am & 3pm-6pm
KENSRI SCHOOL TENNIS ACADEMY 1348/ 444A, Mariya Sreet, HA Farm Post, Mariyannapalya, Next to St. James Church Tel: 2353-7665. kensri.com 6:30am-9am & 3pm-6pm
ADVENTURE SPORTS ADRENO
57, 2nd Cross, 7th C Main, RPC Layout, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage Tel: 5128-8056, 5695-5044.
ANGEL ADVENTURE
850, 13th Cross, 2nd Main, Mahalakshmi Layout Tel: 2349-5789, 94483-81732 angeladventure.org 10am-8pm
CARE ADVENTURE
Vijayashree Building, 1, 3rd Floor, 18th Cross, Malleswaram Tel: 5128-1478, 98456-95350. careadventure.com. 24 hours. FOR ADVERTISMENTS CALL: 080 2521-6588/89 | 98450-56103
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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! BENGALURU
Travel&Shop PEARLVALLEY
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
GETAWAYS
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
KOTILINGESHW ARA
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 62|AUGUST FIRST HALF|2020
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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
BHEEMESHWAR I
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
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BANDIPURNATIONALPARK
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
BELUR ANDHALEBID
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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