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MAY 1-15, 2022 | VOL. 14. NO. 21

19 COVER STORY

Celebrating Dr. Richa Singh

CONTENTS

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10 TRAVELLER

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

16 CITY MAP

Road & Route Map of Bangalore

24 CITY SIGHTS

Landmarks, Religious Places and Park

30 STAY

Luxury & Budget Hotels, Serviced Apts & Resorts

36 EAT

South Indian, North Indian, Fast Food, Multicuisine, Chinese

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48 PARTY

Lounge Bars, Pubs,Restobars

52 SHOP

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

60 HEALTH

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

66 ENTERTAIN

Amusement Parks, Art Galleries, Auditoria, Sports Organisations

68 GETAWAYS

Mysore, Mudumalai, Thiruvannamalai, Wayanad and more

Travel&Shop FOOD FRIENDLY GOSHT

12.30pm-3.30pm The Oberoi, 37-39, Mahatma Gandhi Road Tel: 2558-5858 A friendly gosht you’ll love to have at home - the martaban gosht and other delicacies from the Lapis experience is your’s to order.

EVENTS

DAAWAT - E - EID WITH

May 3, lunch The Market, Level 3, The Ritz-Carlton, 99, Residency Road, Shanthala Nagar, Tel: 97410-35124

EID AL-FITR FEAST

May 3, 7pm Ssaffron, Shangri-La Bengaluru, 56, 6B, Palace Road, Abshot Layout, Vasanth Nagar Tel: 4512-6100 End the holy Ramadan with an auspicious and celebratory Eid al-Fitr feast with live Dum Biryani Station including Hyderabadi Murgh Dum Biryani, Tali Hui Murgh, Gilafi Sheek Kebab, Sheer Khurma, Medjoul Dates and Rose Sherbet.

LUCKNAVI GHOSHT BIRYANI

Experience the aromas and flavours of Ramadan Kareem with an extravagant lunch buffet at The Market and enjoy favourite delicacies like Irani Kimia Dates, Raan-ESikandari, Purani Dilli ka Shahi Nihari, Kachche Ghosht ki Biryani, Sheermal and Phirni.

BRUNCH CANTON

Every Saturday, 12.30pm-3.30pm The Lantern, The Ritz-Carlton, 99, Residency Road, Shanthala Nagar, Tel: 97410-35124 Enjoy the balmy weather with the finest Cantonese brunch in Bangalore, at the signature, award-winning restaurant, The Cantonese Master Chef, Chef Chow Chee Meng, brings forth a selection of specially handcrafted dumplings, Peking duck, roasted meats, mains and desserts.

BANGALORE

All month, Taj West End, Order now from the #Qmin app.

There are few greater comforts than a steaming, flavourful pot of Lucknavi Ghosht Biryani.

Now savour this and many other culinary specialties from the legendary kitchens of Taj West End delivered straight to your doorstep.

DECCANI CUISINE

Till May 6, 7pm-11pm Sheraton Grand Bengaluru, Prestige Shantiniketan Hoodi, Whitefield Tel: 80710-08100

Enjoy the delights of Deccani cuisine by Hyderabadi Master Chef Siraj Khan.

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EVENTS

All month, all day Conrad Bengaluru, 25/3, Kensington Road, Someshwarpura Tel: 2214-4444 Cooked to perfection in a rich plum sauce, your next choice at Tiamo has got to be the ‘Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli’!duck, roasted meats, mains and desserts.

ROOF TOP BRUNCH

Sunday, 12.30pm-4pm Royal Orchid Central Bengaluru, 47, Manipal Centre, 1, Dickenson Road Tel: 80419-35566

SEA FOOD

All month, all day Shangri-La Bengaluru, 56, 6B, Palace Road, Abshot Layout, Vasanth Nagar Tel: 4512-6100

Head over to Shang Palace and dive into a sea of flavourful broths, fresh seafood, dumplings, noodles and more.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Sundays, 12.30pm-4pm Palette, Taj Yeshwantpur, 2275, Tumkur Road, Yeswanthpur Tel: 80669-00111

Dive into an array of delectable dishes that’s bound to get your taste buds tingling in anticipation and sighing in delectable satisfaction.

CLASSIC MARGHERITA

All month, all day Taj Yeshwantpur, Order now from the #Qmin app.

The lavish buffet brunch features a wide range of options from fluffy pancakes to gooey eggs. Head over to Palette for a Sunday Brunch you will never forget.

DINE UNDER THE STARS

Enjoy the classic Margherita pizza with all its delicious toppings from the comfort of your home.

BANGALORE

Tuesday to Sunday, 6pm-11.30pm The Persian Terrace, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, 26/1 Dr. Rajkumar Road Malleswaram Tel: 4252-1000 Dine under the stars in private cabanas and candlelight, savouring authentic Mediterranean mezze, kebab grills, fresh pitas and desserts.

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INNER WEAR | LINGERIE | NIGHT WEAR | LOUNGE WEAR

It’s what you are on the inside that counts.

#160, COMMERCIAL STREET, BANGALORE - 560 001. PH : 97417-06869

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COMEDY

MINDSCAPES

SUNIL GROVER LIVE

EVENTS

Till May 26, 11am - 8pm Sublime Galleria, 801, Vittal Mallya Road, KG Halli, D’ Souza Layout, Ashok Nagar Tel: 4111-6563

Art is a conversation with oneself. Its is hard to piece the puzzle of the world together. It is a talk between all the senses and whatever else is used to function through the days on Earth. The deepest corners of the perplexing mind by Kami and Pardeep Verma.

MUSIC OPEN MIC MUSIC LIVE STREAM May 8, 7pm Watch on Zoom

Do you want to make your day entertaining by listening to the soothing ‘Sound of Music’? If you do then, you need to join our ‘Open Mic Music’ now, to enjoy 100% entertainment performed by talented musical artists and help yourself keep boredom at bay.

May 21, 7.30pm Forum Shantiniketan Mall, Krishnarajapura, Whitefield Main Rd, Thigalarapalya, Hoodi Tel: 96060 -08104

Come and get your dose of fun and laughterfilled hilarious night.

WORKSHOP POTTERY WORKSHOP

All month, 9am-11am or 11am-1pm (for a single class) Lahe Lahe, 2906, 2907, 80 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Kodihalli Tel: 98862-94444 Trying your hand at pottery will not only help you build up a skill during these difficult times but be of great therapeutic help the need of the hour.

SALSA AND BACHATA

May onwards Lahe Lahe, 2906, 2907, 80 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Kodihalli Tel: 98862-94444

CROSSOVER FT ALEXANDER ALAR

May 7, 7pm Raahi Neo Kitchen & Bar, 15, Shanthala Nagar Tel: 4890-9678 The most trending pop up in town is back this May CROSS/OVER with one of the pioneer techno artist all the way from Bali Alexander Alar.

BANGALORE

Here is your chance to get things started with the help of a great Indian Salsera : Minoti Ramachandra and Khushboo from the Motley Dance Company.

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TRAVELLER

GETTING AROUND TOWN

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

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

Happy travels.

Travel&Shop ARJUN TOURS & TRAVELS Bengaluru has become the first Indian city to have its own logo, joining the club of global metros like New York, Paris and Berlin. The logo was unveiled recently, with letters BE and U highlighted, reflecting the city’s ethos where everyone gets a chance to be oneself.

The new Bengaluru logo will establish Brand Bengaluru on the global tourism map.

CAR HIRE

YUVAN TRAVEL HOUSE

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

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

SANKY TRAVELS

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

17, 7th Main, CMH Road, 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 99000-45245, 9am-10pm CLASSIC CABS

2, Soundarya Excellence, 3rd Main, Old Binny Mill Road, Ganganagar; Tel: 98443-55128.

7am-10pm BANGALORE CABS

646, 2nd Cross, 1st Block, Rajajinagar,Tel:99163-52007 open 24 hours For airport service only.

MEGA CABS

67/A State Highway 104, Baglur Cross, Yelahanka; Tel: 4747-4747, 63669-22296 YES CABS

12/1, 7th Cross, Maruthi Nagar Main Road, Madiwala; Tel: 90364-21999. 24hr AUTORIDERS

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

METRO TRAVEL GROUP

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

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

CLIPPER HOLIDAYS

No 2/1, Wokerlane, Richmond Town Tel: 96322-04141, 4112-8684. 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: 2211-1405, 10am-7pm.

MERU CABS

89/1, Raja Icon Bldg, Opp Park Plaza, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli; Tel: 4422-4422 MOVING AROUND IN BANGALORE APP-BASED CABS

This is a popular and convenient mode of transport for those on the move and an easy-to-book taxi service at your fingertips.

Just download the app from Google Playstore on your Android and iOS smartphones.

Bonuses: No need to look for parking in the city; comparable to autos in fare; some offer option to pay by card or paytm. l UBER: Cabs, autos & share-cabs l OLA: Cabs, autos & share-cabs AUTOS

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

BUSES

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

METRO

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

(See detailed metro route map inside).

TRAVELLER

GETS ITS OWN LOGO

TRAVELLER

HOP-ON HOP-OFF

l Look out for BMTC is operating ‘Bangalore Darshini’ service to facilitate city sightseeing, with 2 AC buses.

Bangalore Darshini-1: Starts from Kempegowda Bus Station at 8.45am and covers Tippu Palace, Dodda Basavanna Temple, Gavigangadareshwara Temple, Banashankari Temple, Lalbagh, Vishveshwarayya Museum, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain, Iskcon, Prasanna Anjaneya Temple, and returns to Kempegowda Bus Station at 8pm.

Bangalore Darshini-2: Starts from Kempegowda Bus Station at 8.45am and covers Iskcon, Prasanna Anjaneya Temple, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Vishveshwarayya Museum, Lalbagh, Banashankari Temple, Dodda Basavanna Temple, Gavigangadareshwara Temple, Tippu Palace, and returns to Kempegowda Bus Station at 7.50pm.

Fare: Adult Rs 400, Child Rs 300.

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

BMTC EZY TRIP Helpline: 1-800-425-1663 JANANI TOURS & RESORTS PVT. LTD.

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

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: 81979-72777, 9.30am-8pm.

MARCOPOLO TRAVELS & TOURS

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

GLOBAL TRAVEL SERVICES

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

SOUTHERN TRAVELS

113/3, JC Road, Opp Salman Hotel, Tel: 2237-5536, 93799-23236 9am-9pm.

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ABOVE GROUND LEVEL LOUNGE

GSE Bldg, 2, Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli; Tel: 80667-87670.

Open 24 hrs. New VIP Lounge designed for passengers to relax and unwind in luxury. With gourmet food, alcoholic beverages, recharging stations, business centre and other thoughtful features.

CHARTERED ACCOUNTS

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, THOMAS COOK INDIA

70, Vimal Chambers, MG Road; Tel: 4566-9566, •720, 1st Floor, Chinmaya Mission Hospital Road,Indiranagar, Tel:4092-7225 • 231, Sampige Road, 15th Cross Road, 2nd Main, Malleshwaram, Tel: 2346-1838 • 8, 1st Floor, 7th Phase, Kothnur Main Rd, J. P. Nagar,Tel:4151 6031 • 1197, GF, Falak Complex 17th & 22nd Cross, Sector 2, HSR Layout, Tel:2572 0590 9.30am-6pm,

R SINGHVI & ASSOCIATES

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

DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS

KSTDC

BANGALORE

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

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

24, 6th, 12th & 13th Floor, Canbera Block, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 4027-5000, 6727-5000 Prestige Trade Tower, Palace Road, High Grounds; Tel: 6627-6387 2022 | MAY FIRST HALF| 12

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BMTC: 1800-425-1663 Traffic Helpline: 1095 Harassed by Auto Drivers: 2558-8444/555 HIV/AIDS: 2354-3333/2222 Animal Welfare: 2341-1181 (SPCA), 2294-7300 (CUPA) Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum: 2221-1137 Suicide Prevention & Emotional Distress: 2549-7777 (9am-5pm, Mon-Sat) Helpline for women: 1091 Helpline for children: 1098 Blood Bank: 94800-44444

A B PROS CONSULTING SERVICES

261, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Road, MS Palya, Vidyaranyapura,Tel:6570-2376

LAWYERS / ADVOCATES

TAXIS GO PINK

A fleet of 10 pink taxis have been deployed recently at KIA (Kempegowda International Airport), in a partnership between KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism Development) and BIAL (Bengaluru International Airport Limited).

These exclusive cabs are driven only by women drivers, and cater only to women passengers, ferrying them to and from the airport.

An applause-worthy example of woman empowerment with safety as its agenda.

TELECOM PROVIDERS

VODAFONE

540, 100 Feet Rd, Krishna Reddy Layout, Amarjyoti Layout, Domlur,Tel:80717-13000 AIRTEL

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

6th Floor, Telephone House, Raj Bhavan Road Tel: 2287-4419, 9.30am-6.30pm l 80 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 2223-1503 l Sanchar Complex, WMS Compound,9th Main, 47th Cross, 5th Block, JayanagarTel: 2691-1773, 2663-9996 l 1760/E, 2nd Stage, Dr Rajkumar Road, D Block, Rajajinagar Tel: 2332-2925 l Bannerghatta Road Tel: 2648-6161, l

KING & PARTRIDGE ADVOCATES

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

LAWYERS INC

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

CONSCIENTIA

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

DUA ASSOCIATES

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

22, 4th ‘C’ Cross Industrial Layout, 5th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 2553-0200

BANGALORE

FOREIGN EXCHANGE CENTRUM DIRECT

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

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

ZAIN FOREIGN MONEY EXCHANGE

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

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Celebrating Dr. Richa Singh

From Bihar to Bangalore – an incredible journey of grit & determination

BY SMITI JAIN NARAYAN

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From then to now, there has been no looking back for her as she evolved from Richa Singh to a leading physiotherapist Dr. Richa Singh with many celebrity clients and several awards under her belt in this incredible journey of courage, hope, dogged determination and the spirit to challenge the status quo and make her mark in the world.

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orn in a remote village in Bihar, Richa Singh did her schooling in Patna, after which she became the first girl in her extended family to break the mould and journey across the country to join MS Ramaiah medical college in Bangalore in 2003.

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Coming from a conservative patriarchal society where women were not expected to harbour any ambitions and dreams outside of home and family, it was a giant leap to step out of the shadows of the prevailing mindsets in the community and larger family to decide on a path of career, that too in faraway Bangalore.

But Richa Singh’s passion and courage of conviction, and the support of her own parents in the face of all around criticism, won over all resistances thrown at her. Her unputdownable can-do, will-do spirit overcame all hurdles and obstacles as she paved her own path through hard work and proved the naysayers wrong.

Such was her journey from a small town girl to a formidable name in the highly specialised world of sports physiotherapy, that today in the same village community she is celebrated as an icon of inspiration for young girls; now they are proud of her achievements and applaud her victories. For her part, Receiving “Einstein of Physio” award from Arjun awardee shooter Jaspal Rana

Indian wheelchair cricket team captain Somjit Singh Gaur

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Dry Needling: An intervention therapy to treat musculoskeletal pain that involves insertion of micro, monofilament needles directly into the tissues.

Cupping: A therapeutic treatment to increase blood flow and loosen connective tissues.

MFR (Myofacial Release): A hands-on technique with gentle sustained pressure to eliminate pain and restore movement.

IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation): Largely manual therapy with specially designed instruments, to provide mobilising effect to scar tissue and myofacial adhesions.

Sports Taping: Dynamic Tape designed to work mechanically and neurophysiologically to address lymphatic drainage and normalise neuromuscular function.

Manipulation, HVT & Mobilisation: Manual therapy and soft tissue massage, High Velocity Thrust and joint mobilisation.

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she has never let any negativity from the past derail her. In fact, she has not only proved her detractors wrong, she has gone one step further and taken her expertise and physiotherapy skills and treatments to the grassroots in her village also to help them understand the power of physio treatments in tackling so many common physical ailments that assail the young and the old there.

Dr Richa Singh is a firm believer that education is the golden key that can open the doors to closed minds. She has played and continues to play a great role in teaching her people the importance of giving girls a good education to empower them to explore the world on their own terms and realise their talents and make a difference to society. She has become the benchmark for them to emulate and a beacon to show the path for aspiring and struggling girls to draw strength from her example of courage and resolve against society’s shackles. She has shown that if you have the spirit and the determination, nothing and nobody can stop you from progressing on your chosen path, however hard it may seem.

Over these years, Dr Richa Singh has relentlessly burnt the midnight oil and worked surely and steadily to achieve laurels and kudos in the dynamic and highly important field of physiotherapy as a significant treatment alternative for a host of problems. Being always inclined towards sports even from school days, Dr Richa Singh took her love for sports into her career as well by specialising in sports physiotherapy to treat players for sports injuries sustained as almost a routine part of their lives.

With years of experience in leading corporates and hospitals in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Bangalore, Dr Richa Singh is an internationally acknowledged physiotherapy exponent who has been invited to different countries to speak on the importance of physiotherapy as well as for specific treatment practice in various forums.

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example of what one can achieve if only one has mental strength, dogged resolve, unstoppable passion and the courage to make one’s dreams come true against all odds.

On Women’s Day, she is an icon all women and girls can look up to – with pride and for inspiration. No fight is too hard, no mountain too high, no chains too strong to hold back the human spirit. More strength to this lady dynamo!

PERFECT BOUNCE HEALTHCARE PVT LTD

• 11/A, 3rd Floor, Outer Ring Road, Sector 6, HSR Layout; Mob: +91 95135-15111 • Landmark, JR Magnum, 1st Floor, 184/A, 22nd Cross, Club Road, Opp HSR Club, Sector 3, HSR Layout; Mob: +91 95134-15111 Email: contact@perfectbounce.in Website: www.perfectbounce.in

CITY SIGHTS

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

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ith Bengaluru, the sobriquets keep getting added up. From Air Conditioned City to Aviation Capital to Garden City, this small town turned technopolis has added a new word to the American lexicon: ‘Bangalored’. It means ‘to lose one’s job’ as a result of off shoring work to India.

That’s not all. The city is emerging as a medical tourism hub in India by offering ‘First World Service at Third World Cost’. What’s more, the best and the brightest multinationals are spicing up the retail scene by test-marketing large format stores like Reebok, Levi’s, Adidas, Esprit and Nautica. It’s become a ‘yuppie heaven’. Now that’s yet another sobriquet for the city.

With the Metro Rail opening in phases, things are getting better by the day. Visit the city and be bowled over.

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BANGALORE PALACE

Sankey Road

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

ATTARA KACHERI

Ambedkar Veedhi, Opp Vidhan Soudha.

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

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU PLANETARIUM

High Grounds,T Chowdiah Road

Founded in 1989, the sky theatre inside comprises a dome that is fifteen metres in diameter and has a seating capacity of 225.

There are two shows held every day.

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GOVERNMENT MUSEUM

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

SHIVA STATUE

Kemp Fort, Old Airport Road

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

WORLD TRADE CENTER

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

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CITY SIGHTS

Dr Ambedkar Veddi Road, North of Cubbon Park Built of granite and porphyry, this is the seat of the Secretariat and the State Legislature.

Built in 1956, it has a dome, Rajasthani Jharokhas and Indo- Saracenic pillars. Things to watch out for: the sandalwood door to the Cabinet Room, and the Speaker’s Chair which is made of Mysore rosewood.

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Laid out by Mysuru ruler Haider Ali in 1740 spread over 240 acres. Its tropical plants were imported by Haider and his son Tipu Sultan from countries as diverse as Afghanistan, Persia, Mauritius, Turkey and Africa. Ogle at the Glass House modeled on London’s Crystal Palace.

There is an annual flower show as well. Climb the rock mountain and take a look at Bangalore from the top.

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JP PARK

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

Timings: 5am-8.30am & 5pm-8.30pm.

BANNERGHATTA NATIONAL PARK

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

ISKCON TEMPLE

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

BULL TEMPLE

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

TAWAKKAL MASTAN DARGAH

Cottonpet, Near Majestic

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

GURUDWARA

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

BAHAI BHAVAN

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

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Travel&Shop ST ANDREW’S CHURCH

Cubbon Road.

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

BRINDAVAN

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

BANGALORE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE (BIEC)

ST MARY’S BASILICA

Shivajinagar

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

JAMIA MASJID

NR Road

One of the biggest mosques in town, it can accommodate over 10,000 people at a time.

Made of pure white marble from Rajasthan, it was built in 1940 and is in the middle of City Market.

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

MATA AMRITHANANDAMAYI MATH

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

CUBBON PARK

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

BIG BANYAN TREE

Village of Ramohalli, near Kengeri, 60Km west of Bangalore The Doda Alada Mara literally translated to Big Banyan Tree, is a giant tree covering 3 acres (12,000sqm) and is one of the largest of its kind. It is said to be at least 400 years old. Buses can be taken from Majestic Bangalore to Kengeri, and Kengeri to Doda Alada Mara.

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CITY SIGHTS

Tumkur Road

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LAP OF COMFORT & LUXURY

Hotels, serviced apartments, resorts...

H

igh tech hospitality is the hallmark of Bengaluru hotels. If The Zuri boasts of an innovative whirlpool jacuzzi on the terrace of its two presidential suites, The Leela’s Maharaja presidential suites take it up a few notches by offering bullet-proof windows, closed circuit television and intruder alarm systems. Vivanta

by Taj Whitefield has drop down screens and projectors, pillar-less halls and night vision cameras.

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

Travel&Shop THE LALIT ASHOK

Kumara Krupa High Grounds Tel: 6817-7777.

184 contemporary and uberstylish rooms spread over 8 floors, Rejuve Spa, gym, tennis court and 5 conference hall and board rooms. thelalit.com.

SHERATON GRAND BENGALURU WHITEFIELD HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE

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

ITC WINDSOR

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

THE TAJ WEST END

25, Race Course Road; Tel: 6660-5660.

A five star luxury hotel offering the best in decor, service and facilities, including 45 species of butterflies, 38 species of birds and 54 varieties of trees, tajhotels.com.

TAJ BANGALORE

Near Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli; Tel: 6600-3300.

A small walk away from the airport, this new 154-key luxury hotel offers unmatched metropolitan hospitality, with panoramic views.

Strategically located for business travellers, 30 km from city centre. Host of dining options, state-of-the-art conferencing and banquet facilities, taj.bangalore@tajhotels.com VIVANTA BENGALURU, WHITEFIELD

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

TAJ YESHWANTPUR, BENGALURU

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

THE LEELA PALACE

23, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli Tel: 2521-1234.

The theme of Indian opulence is carried though a variety of suites and rooms all offering rich, warm and soothing experience, theleela.com.

THE ZURI WHITEFIELD BENGALURU

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

BANGALORE

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

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL

56-6B, Palace Road Tel: 4512-6100.

In the heart of India’s Garden City, it has an elegant double-height lobby with live piano music. Spacious rooms with luxurious amenities and panoramic city view.

TAJ – MG ROAD

41/3, MG Road Tel: 6660-4444, 6661-4444.

Each room features ergonomically designed mobile work desks, de-stress options, a special Rest Easy menu and dual massage showerheads..

ITC GARDENIA

1, Residency Road Tel: 2211-9898.

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

THE OBEROI

37-39, MG Road Tel: 2558-5858.

A brand new selection of rooms and suites now renovated to deliver a complete new stay experience, 24 hours spa service, BENGALURU MARRIOTT HOTEL WHITEFIELD

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

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL

24/1, Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 6718-9999.

Located in the business district next to UB city, overlooking Cubbon Park. The hotel offers 10,400 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space, a Grand Ball Room, luxury spa, heated pool and a choice of restaurants.

CONRAD BENGALURU

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

HYATT CENTRIC

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

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FIVE STAR

LA MARVELLA

Travel&Shop RADISSON BENGALURU CITY CENTER

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

RENAISSANCE BENGALURU RACE COURSE HOTEL

17 and 17/1 Madhava Nagar Extension Race Course Lane Tel: 6835-5555 COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT BENGALURU HEBBAL

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

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NOVOTEL

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

VIVANTA BENGALURU, RESIDENCY ROAD

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

THE PAUL

139/28, Domlur Layout, Tel: 4047-7777.

An exclusive all-suite luxury hotel with 54 single and double bedroom suites.

THE PARK

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

THE RITZ-CARLTON

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

THE CHANCERY PAVILION

135, Residency Road Tel: 4141-4141.

234 rooms, including executive, presidential, club pavilion, long-stay and theme rooms.

SHERATON GRAND BANGALORE HOTEL AT BRIGADE GATEWAY

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

STERLINGS MAC HOTEL

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

RADISSON BLU

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

BANGALORE

GRAND MERCURE

12th Main, Koramangala Tel: 4512-1212.

THE ROYAL ORCHID REGENTA

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

HILTON BANGALORE EMBASSY GOLFLINKS

Embassy Golf Links Business Park Challaghatta Tel: 6679-9999. Excellent location, proximity to commercial nerve centres of MG Road, Indiranagar and Koramangala.

Efficient and personalised hospitality with state-of-the-art business and leisure facilities.

Spacious 247 studios and suites, 4 dining venues, and round-the-clock services make this the hotel of choice for business travellers and long-stay guests.

THE OTERRA

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

FOUR STAR

COMFORT INN INSYS

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

COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON

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

WELCOMHOTEL BENGALURU

46, Richmond Road Tel: 2500-1700.

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

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

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

MIRAYA

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

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Travel&Shop FORTUNE SELECT JP COSMOS

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

FORTUNE SELECT TRINITY

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

THE CHANCERY

THE ELANZA HOTEL

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

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

LA CLASSIC BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Plot 158, Yadavanahalli, Hosur Main Road, Attibele, Anekal Taluk Tel: 2802-1717. A luxury four-star hotel offering a suite of services for business and client meetings, corporate gatherings, family get-togethers and special events.

THREE STAR

STAY

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

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON

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

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

ROYAL ORCHID CENTRAL

47/1, Manipal Centre, Dickenson Road Tel: 4193-5566. 130 rooms, including four executive suites, one presidential suite, 107 club rooms and 18 studio rooms.

OAKWOOD

ALOFT BENGALURU

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

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

ST MARKS HOTEL

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

ZONE BY THE PARK

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

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

4/1, St Marks Road Tel: 4001 9000 • 66, Infantry Road, Tasker Town Tel: 7123-4567•26 A, 1 Hosur Road, Electronic City Tel: 4040-8888.

THE PRIDE HOTEL BENGALURU

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

CITRUS HOTELS

34, Cunningham Road Tel: 4539-0000.

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

MGM MARK

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

24 TECH HOTEL

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

DAVANAM SAROVAR PORTICO SUITES

LEMON TREE PREMIER RAMADA ENCORE

282-285, 1st Stage, Inner Ring Road, Amarjyoti Layout, Domlur Tel: 4060-2022.

Innovative rooms featuring lifestyle amenities.

IRIS

70, Brigade Road Tel: 4055-5888.

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

THE CURZON COURT

10, Brigade Road Tel: 4121-9646 HIGHGATES HOTEL

33, Church Street Tel: 4022-2999.

OCTAVE HOTEL & SPA

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

RADISSON BLU ATRIA BENGALURU

NALAPAD’S HOTEL BANGALORE INTERNATIONAL

LEMON TREE

MELANGE

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

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

BANGALORE

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

21, Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 4112-0399.

Perfect for both corporate and leisure travellers.

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PREMIER CLUB ` 4990 ` 3000 + GST

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Off. Taj Deccan Road, Erramanzil, Somjiguda, Hyderabad.

Tel: 040-30617181 Fax: 040-30607181 E mail: reservation@nkmgrand.com www.nkmsgrand.com

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FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD

Indian, Chinese, Arabian, Mexican, French, Continental, Italian...

Y

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.

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SOUTH INDIAN AKSHARA

Near

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 700.

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MALGUDI

95/3, Doddanekkundi, Marathahalli,Tel:91080-27748 , 11am – 3:15pm, 7pm – 10:30pm. Four cuisines under one roof : Andhra,Karnataka,Kerala,Tamilnadu,Malgudi is probably the only place in the city where you get the starters from Kerala,the main 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.

VIDYARTHI BHAVAN

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 250.

MTR 1924

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. 

HALLIMANE

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

KUDLA

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 EBONY

13th Floor, Barton Center, 84 MG Road Tel: 4178-3344 12noon-3:30pm & 7pm-11pm, Avg meal for two Rs. 2300 Bangalore’s favourite rooftop destination for lip smacking Indian food since 1993! Dine under the stars with a wide range of kebabs and curries!.

BANGALORE

COPPER CHIMNEY

1st Floor, Phoenix Market City, Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevapura Tel: 6726-6455.

12pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

PAVILION

Comfort Inn Insys, 46, Main Road 1, Gokula Stage 1, Mathikere, Yeshwantpur, Tel:4646-8000,7:30am – 10:30pm, Avg meal for two Rs.1000

BADMAASH

2, R B Arcade, 80 Feet Road,Koramangala 5th Block,Tel:78294-71000 •203, 2nd Floor, The Collection, UB City, 24, Vittal Mallya Road, Lavelle Road,12 noon - 1 am, Tel: 81236-72267.

Avg meal for two Rs. 2,200.

SSAFFRON

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

CINDERS ROOFTOP BARBEQUE

Comfort Inn Insys, 46, Gokula, 1st Stage, 1st Main Road, Mathikere, Tel:73386-97393 11:30am–11:30pm, Avg meal for two Rs.1500

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: 4947-0000, 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, Rs2000.

GUFHA

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

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

THE ROYAL AFGHAN

ITC The Windsor, 25, Golf Course Road Tel: 6140-122, 12.30pm-2.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 6000.

SAFFRON

Radisson Blu, 90/4, Marathahalli, Outer Ring Road Tel: 6707-6909, 12noon-10pm.

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 1400.

JAMAVAR

The Leela Palace, 23, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli Tel: 3057-1234, 12pm-3pm & 7pm11.30pm. 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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THE HUB

THE SPICE BAZAAR

24/7

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

Southern Star Bengaluru, 40/2, Lavelle Road; Tel: 4033-3111, 12pm-3.30pm & 7.30pm12midnight. Avg meal for two, Rs 1000

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.

MULTICUISINE 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 750.

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CINDERS ROOFTOP BARBEQUE COMFORT INN INSYS

46, Gokula, 1st Stage, 1st Main Road, Mathikere, Tel:73386-97393 11:30am – 11:30pm, Avg meal for two Rs.1500

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, 7am-12midnight.

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-9pm Avg meal for two, Rs 2500.

DINDIGUL THALAPPAKATTI

• 18, Ramashree Arcade, MG Road, Tel: 4377-4001, 11am-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 600.

MYNT

Vivanta Whitefield, ITPL Main Road Tel: 6693-3333, 7am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2100.

BANGALORE

Ramada Encore, 282-285, Inner Ring Road, Amarjyoti Layout, Domlur Tel: 4060-2022, 6.30am-11pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 1700.

The Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa High Grounds Tel:99000-64314, 10am-10pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

ASIA ALIVE

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 2700.

20 CHAR

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

THE CRESCENT AVENUE

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 1400.

KOSHY’S

39, St Mark’s Road Tel: 2221-3793, 9am-7.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

CITRUS

The Leela Palace, 23, Old Airport Road.

Tel: 2521-1234, 7am-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 3500.

JW KITCHEN

JW Marriott, 24/1, Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 6718-8950, 6.30am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2200.

ITHACA

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

TIGER TRAIL

Regent Place, 11, Park Road, Shivajinagar Tel: 2286-5566, 7am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 900.

LIME LIGHT

Hotel Royal Orchid, 1, Golf Avenue, KGA Golf Course, Airport Road Tel: 4178-3000, 7am-9pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2200.

SOUL

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

BUFF BUFFET BUFF

BluPetal, 60, Jyoti Nivas College Road, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 97424-31818, 7am-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

BARBEQUE NATION 94,

Neeladri Nagar, 14th Cross Neeladri Main Road, Electronic City Tel: 080648-06060 Ascendas Park, ITPL, Whitefield Road Tel: 18001086060 4005, 100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 6480-6060 67, 15th Cross, 3rd Phase, JP Nagar Tel: 80648-06060 86, 1st Cross Road,1st Block Koramangala Tel: 88602-16060,• 67, 15th Cross, 6th Main,MG Road, Tel:6902-8722 2022 | MAY FIRST HALF| 40

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Sheraton Grand At Brigade Gateway, 26/1, Dr Rajkumar Road, MalleswaramRajajinagar Tel: 4965-3280, 6.30am-10.30pm & 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

ONE ATRIA

Radisson Blu Atria, 1, Palace Road Tel: 2220-5205, 24hrs Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

THE MARKET

The Ritz-Carlton, 99, Residency Road Tel: 4914-8255, 6.30am-12.30am. Avg meal for two, Rs 3400.

GOLDEN OAK

La Marvella, 1, 14th Cross, South End Circle, 2nd Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4333-5333, 7am-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1800.

Delectable South Indian fare Malgudi-Restaurant

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Andhra meals (veg)

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FENNY’S LOUNGE & KITCHEN

115, 3rd Floor, 7th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4128-2428, 11am-9pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1600.

CHUTNEY CHANG HM

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

PALETTE

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 1800.

Fish Fry

PUNJABI TREAT

Ground Floor, G.J Complex, Municipal 7/1, Binnamangala Village, Indiranagar,Tel 25253902/2528-2137. 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7pm11pmAvg meal for two, Rs.800.

TANDOOR

28, Centenary Building, MG Road Tel: 2558-4620, 2559-6961, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

PURAN DA DHABA

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

Avg meal for two Rs 1700.

Andhra Chicken Biryani

PARIKA

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

PUNJABI GRILL

• Ground Floor, Forum Shantiniketan, Whitefield Main Road, Hoodi, Whitefield, Tel: 84485-81880 • 26/1, Dr Rajkumar Road, Brigade Gateway Campus, Malleshwaram Tel: 2268-2400, 11am-11pm; Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

BENGALI

ESPLANADE

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.

BANGALORE

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BURMA BURMA

OH! CALCUTTA

THE LONDON CURRY HOUSE

668/B, 6th Block, Koramangala Tel: 2550-3666, 12pm-4.30pm, 7pm-9pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 650.

14, Church Street Tel: 93795-44302, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

SORSE

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

VEGETARIAN

EAT

PAKWAN

No 14, Old Number 72, 2nd Main, Vyalikaval, Sadashiv Nagar, Tel: 99867-99957, 41277600, 12noon-3.30pm;7pm-10.30pm, Avg meal for two Rs. 1000.

NH 8

710, 3rd Floor, 80 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4207-6575 • 8, 2nd Floor, G Block, 60 Feet Road, Sahakara Nagar, Tel: 6366569670. 12pm-4pm & 7pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

STREET STORYSS

3155, Srinivasan Towers,ESI Hospital Road, Indiranagar,Tel: 4748-3466. 12pm-10pm Avg meal for two, Rs.1700

KONARK 50,

Field Marshal Cariappa Road, Residency Road, Tel: 4124-8812 : 8am-10.30pm Sree Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium Main Gate, Kasturba Road, Tel : 2224-8812 7.30am-10.30pm. 11.30am -10.30pm Avg meal for two Rs 600.

RAJDHANI

Mantri Square, Malleswaram Tel: 2266-7345  Phoenix Market City, Tel: 6726-6053 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1000. 

GRAMIN

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

KESARIYA

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

12noon-10pm.

SUBZ

Cosmopolitan Club, Ground Floor, 22nd Cross 3rd Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4166-3006, 12noon -3.30pm & 7pm -11pm Avg meal for two Rs 1000.

1947

Ram

Towers, 100 Feet Ring Road, 4th Phase, 3rd Stage Banashankari Tel: 97399-89446 15th Cross, Malleswaram Tel: 4131-4321, 5, Ground Floor, Industrial Town, West Of Chord Road, Rajajinagar Tel:41321947 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-10.15pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1100.

BANGALORE

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

19/2, Crescent Rd, Kumara Park West, Gandhi Nagar Tel: 2220-9090. Avg meal for two, Rs 1700. 12noon-11pm

DELHI HIGHWAY

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

GO NATIVE

64, 10th Main Road, 5th Block, Jayanagar, Tel : 2664-2552 • 29, 14th Main Road, HSR, Tel: 78998-38219, • 25, Lavelle Road, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar,Tel :4164 3260 •12, Sankey Main Road, Lower Palace Orchards, Sadashivanagar,Tel: 4166 7280.

8am- 10pm, Avg meal for two Rs 1000.

GREEN THEORY

15, Convent Road, Off Residency Road, Residency Road, Tel : 4166-3836, 12noon–9.30pm, Avg meal for two Rs 950.

SATTVAM

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

BHARTIYA JALPAN

•14, Commercial Street, Tel: 4164-9637 • 1138, 13th Main Corner, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4852-5797 8am- 11pm, Avg meal for two Rs 350.

PARSI

SODA BOTTLE OPENER WALA

25/4, Lavelle Road Tel: 70222-55299, 12noon-8.45pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

AYDA

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

COASTAL SEA ROCK

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

KARAVALLI

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

THE FISHERMAN’S WHARF

26, Ambalipura Village, Haralur Road, Off Sarjapur Road Tel: 98440-80000.

12noon-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1400.

VEMBANAD

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 1800.

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1st Floor, 8/6, Kensington Point, Ulsoor Road Tel: 76767-67620, 12noon-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.

COCONUT GROVE

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

ANDHRA / HYDERABADI

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NAGARJUNA

Double

Road, Tel: 4280-0900, 6531-4455 Residency Road Tel: 2559-2233 138, 1st Cross, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4099-6000  174/1, Bannerghatta Main Road Tel: 4130-0400  88, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli Tel: 6120-0400. 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm. Serves authentic Andhra delicacies on a platter. The spices are ground by hand for freshness in flavour. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

SREE NANDHANA PALACE

•4034, HAL 2nd Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Tel:4613-1111, 11.30am -4pm ;6.30pm - 11pm • 7, 4th Block, 100 Feet Road, Near BDA Complex, Koramangala 4th Block, Tel:95134-44813 •1, 5th Main, West of Chord Road, Shivanagar, Rajajinagar Tel:9513444811 • 1101, First Floor, 24 Main Road, JP Nagar, Tel:7899842094 Avg meal for two Rs.1000

MEGHANA FOODS

• 544, First Floor, CMH Road, Near Indiranagar Metro Station, Indiranagar Tel:41757070/41135050• 124, Near Jyothi Nivas College, 1st Cross KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4146-3738 •52, 1st Floor, 33rd Cross, Jayanagar 4th Block Tel: 2244-8080 • Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli Tel: 4169-0999 • 57/1, 1st Floor, Jayalaxmi Chambers, Residency Road Tel: 4130-8080• 5/111, Unnati Arcade, 1st Main Road, Dr. Rajkumar Road, Rajajinagar,Tel:63669-27960 .12noon – 4pm, 6:30pm – 11pm. Avg meal for two Rs.700.

BHEEMAS

31, Asha Building, Church Street Tel: 4112-2535, 11.30am-10.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 650.

CHETTINAD ANJAPPAR

68/7, 100 Feet Road, 4th Block, Koramangala Tel: 2553-4477  54, 3rd Main Road, Defence Colony, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4122-2790, 9, 1st Floor, Curzon Complex, Brigade Road,Tel:4114-2212  90/3, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli,Tel:4302-5577, 11.30am11.30pm.Avg meal for two, Rs 800. 

BANGALORE

NAACHIYAR’S

36/1, Ground Floor, Haudin Road, Ulsoor,Tel:4173-8588,12noon–4pm, 7pm– 11pm, Avg meal for two Rs.600.

CONTINENTAL THE FAT CHEF

Plot 19, Bright Farm Thubrahalli Old Airport, Brookefield Tel:40992981,40992982 11am–3:30pm, 6pm–11pm , Avg meal for two Rs.1500.

GREEN THEORY

5, Convent Road Tel: 4166-3836, 12noon-9.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 950.

THE PIZZA BAKERY

• 2985 12th Main , HAL 2nd stage Indiaranagar Tel: 2520-2225, • 86, Coconut Grove, Spenser Building, Church Street, Tel:63669-52023. 12.30pm–11pm. Avg meal for two Rs. 1000

ITALIAN

BOLOGNA

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

INCANTO

The Zuri, Whitefield Road Tel: 6665-7272, 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2500.

VIA MILANO

80 Feet Main Road, Kormangala, 4th Block, Sony World Junction; Tel: 4130-9997 • La Marvella Sarovar Premiere,Jayanagar 3rd Block, South End Circle; Tel: 4333-5333, 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

TOSCANO

• 2nd Floor, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road,Tel:4173-8800•7th Cross, 1st Block, Ashoka Pillar Road, Jayanagar Tel: 41558423 •Orion Mall, Malleswaram West Tel: 2268-2055, •2nd Floor, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road,Tel:4173-8800 • 2nd Floor, Forum Mall, Koramangala 7th Block Tel:2206-7757 12noon-9pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2400.

LITTLE ITALY

2017, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 2520-7171 • 12/3/2, Ambalipura Village, Sarjapur Road,Tel: 4853-9052. 12noon-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

PASTA STREET

•751,80 Feet Road, Koramangala 4th Block,Tel:43744446 •222/220/A, Ward 82, Sadaramangala Village, Hobli, Whitefield, Tel:77605-36185 •74, Sarakki Industrial Layout, 3rd Phase, 15th Cross Road, JP Nagar,Tel:77951-69530 • 2022,100 Feet Road , HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 4850-1500 •37/2, Chicago Avenue , Cunningham Road Tel: 4097 6578 11am-11pm. Avg meal for two Rs 1500

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CHIANTI

OLIVE BAR AND KITCHEN

•72/1, 3rd Floor, Mall Unit 3,Bilekahalli, Bannerghatta Road,Tel:80679-22473 • 571/630/6/4, Survey 6/4, Ground Floor, Varthur Hubli, Bellandur,Tel: 96065-19222 •12, 5th A Block, Koramangala Tel: 4113-2022 •960, 12th A Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Tel: 4126-5000 •18, Ramanashree Arcade, Ground Floor, MG Road Tel : 4375 5274. 12pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two Rs 2000

16, Wood Street, Ashoknagar Tel: 4112-8400, 12noon-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2400.

AZURE

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

SALVADORES

5th Floor, Bangalore Central Mall, MG Road; Tel: 2558-4075, 9am-9pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

HAE KUM GANG

20, Paul Castle, Castle Street Tel: 4112-7730, 11.30am-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1100.

SEOUL

309, 7th Main, HRBR Layout, 2nd Block, Kalyanagar Tel: 4093-4000 11am-3pm & 6pm-9.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

SOO RA SANG

Himalayan Inn Hotel Roof Top, 332, Indiranagar Double Rd, Indira Nagar II Stage, Tel: 4130-3435, 12noon-10pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

ARIRANG KOREAN RESTAURANT

13, NK Enclave Bldg, Chinnappa Layout, 4th Cross, Kammanahalli Tel: 4173-2581, 12pm-3pm & 5.30pm-10pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1400.

PAN ASIAN

ASEAN ON THE EDGE

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 1800. The very best of Thai and South Asian cuisine. open air seating with a birds eye view of the city to go with your meal!

YAUATCHA

1 MG Road Mall, MG Road Tel: 92222-22800, 12noon-9.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

THE TAO TERRACES

5th Floor, 1 MG Road Mall Tel: 98866-40445, 12pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2100.

Southern delights

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Andhra Chicken Biryani

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Akshara-Restaurant

55/2, Hosur Main Road, Near Vidya Nagar, Bommasandra, Bengaluru - M: 96866-75515 Mutton roast

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KOREAN

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NOODLE BAR

KAZÉ BAR & KITCHEN

BEIJING BITES

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 3500.

21st Floor, 909 Skaav, Lavelle Road Tel: 4302-0299, 12.30pm-1am. Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

MAMAGOTO

949, 12th Main, Off 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4093-7237, 12pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1400.

EAT

THE FATTY BAO

•610, 3rd Floor, 12th A Main, Off 80 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 4094-2569,•25/4, Opposite Harley Davidson, Lavelle Road, Tel:99017-64711.

12noon – 10:30pm 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

SRIRACHA

204, 2nd Level, Comet Block, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 4175-5366 • 608, 12th Main Road, HAL, 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Tel: 4220-0082, 11.30am–8pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 1500

MISU

•594, 12th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel:2520-0055•77, Ground Floor, Prestige Trade Towers, Palace Road,Seshadripuram, Tel:9148875228 • 4th Floor, Building 9, Halcyon Complex, St. Marks Road, Tel: 4128-0055, • 228, Kempegowda Service Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Doopanahalli, Indiranagar Tel: 80252-00055, 12noon -3.30pm,7pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1700.

CHINESE

MEMORIES OF CHINA

Taj MG, 41/3, MG Road Tel: 6660-4444, 12noon-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

THE LANTERN

The Ritz-Carlton, 99, Residency Road Tel: 4914-8000, 12pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 3700.

MAHJONG ROOM

Welcomhotel Bengaluru 46, Richmond Rd, Ashok Nagar Tel: 2500-1700. Average meal for two, Rs 1200.

SHANGRILA BAR & RESTAURANT 181, Brigade Road Tel: 84489-71184, 12noon-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 600.

HUNAN

10, 1st Main, New BEL Road Tel:2341-3337, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm.

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MAINLAND CHINA

• 233, 5th Block, 9th Main, 40th Cross Road, Jayanagar Tel: 2653-2525 • 28/2, Primus Bldg, Siddapura Main Road, Whitefield Tel: 2847-5486, • 1st Floor, 14, Church Street, Tel: 93435-29202. 12pm-3pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1800 BANGALORE

1st Floor, Phoenix Market City Mall, Whitefield, Tel: 86574-10222, 12noon-4pm,7pm-11pm Avg meal for two, Rs1400.

• 2738, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR, Tel: 97315-17990 • 10th Main, Near Telephone Exchange, HAL 3rd Stage, Jeevan Bhima Nagar, Tel: 4126-8088 • 11, 1st Cross, A Block, Koramangala 5th Block, Tel: 4224-6688 •11/2 Ground Floor, Sigma Trident, Off Richmond Road, Richmond Road, Tel: 4124-6933 • 57/21, Ground Floor, 8th Cross, Kaggadasapura Main Road, CV Raman Nagar,Tel: 4228-6088, 11.30am-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

CHUNG WAH

•45/1, Leo Complex, Residency Cross Road, Tel:2558-2662 •48, 2nd Main Road,Vyalikaval, Sadashiv Nagar,Tel;2356-7888•22, Saunders Road, Frazer Town,Tel:4123-4738•64, 1st Floor, 80 Feet Road, RMV, New BEL Road,Tel:4164-5888•3rd Main Road,Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, JP Nagar,Tel:4121-5557. 12noon–3.30pm, 6pm–10:30pm, Avg meal for two Rs.800

THAI

SHAO

Radisson Blu, 90-4, Marathahalli, Outer Ring Road Tel: 6707-6909, 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2800.

BO TAI

J W Marriot , 24/1, Vittal Mallya Road, Tel: 78998-00900, 11am-8pm.

Avg meal for two Rs 2800.

RIM NAAM

Oberoi Hotel, 37-39, MG Road Tel: 2558-5858, 12noon-5pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 4000.

NASI AND MEE

974, 80 Feet Road, 4th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4151-3456 •Plot C3, The Bay,Sarjapur Marathalli Outer Ring Road, Bellandur, Tel:88672-97633 12pm-3.30 & 7pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

24 HR COFFEE SHOP M CAFÉ

Marriott Hotel, 75, 8th Road, EPIP Area, Whitefield Tel: 4943-5000.

7am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2500.

MONSOON

The Park, 14/7, MG Road Tel: 2559-4666.

6.30am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

NORTHERN GATE

Gateway Hotel, 66, Residency Road Tel: 6660-4545. 6.30am- 3pm,7pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1900.

CUBBON PAVILLION

ITC Royal Gardenia, 1, Residency Road Tel: 2211-9898. 24hrs. Avg meal for two, Rs 2500.

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For a good meal, it ought to be Shezan

Continental• Mughali • Chinese Steaks, Biryani, Kebabs, Pies & other desserts

For a good meal, it ought to be Shezan

Home Delivery Available

Steaks, Kababs, Biryani, Pies & Other desserts

Shah Sultan Complex, Cunningham Road Tel: 228-7895, 2226-2195

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

T

he city is famous for its bars and pubs.

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

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

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

Please call the pub/restaurant to confirm.

Travel&Shop THE 13TH FLOOR

84, Barton Centre, MG Road Tel: 4178-3355, 12noon-12 midnight. Avg cost for two, Rs 2000. Bangalore’s favourite rooftop bar with a view like no other, to go with a specially curated cocktail menu and award winning food!

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.

BADMAASH

• 2, R B Arcade, 80 Feet Road,Koramangala 5th Block, Tel: 78294-71000 • 203, 2nd Floor,UB City, 24, Vittal Mallya Road, Tel:81236-72267, 4 am-1am, Avg for meal two Rs.2200.

SKYYE LOUNGE

16th Floor, Uber Level, Canberra Block, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road,Tel: 4909-0000, 12noon-1pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 2500.

HOUSE OF COMMONS

• 122/B, Opp Empire Hotel, Jyothi Nivas College Road, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 78990-59518, •37/141, 2nd Floor, R.K Colony, 24th Main Road, Marenahalli, 2nd Phase, JP Nagar, Tel:63663-84699 •1085, 14th Main, 18th Cross, Sector 3, HSR, Tel:78998-00503 • 1131, 1st Floor, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar,Tel:89519-26488 10.30am-9pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1400.

DRUNKLING SIZZLERS & PUB

145, 60 Feet Road, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 98871-57272. 11am-10pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.

DUBLIN

ITC Windsor, 25, Golf Course Road Tel: 2226-9898, 12pm-8.45pm.

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.

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 11am-5pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 3000.

HIGHLAND NECTAR

ITC Royal Gardenia, 1, Residency Road Tel: 2211-9898, 5pm-1am. Avg cost for two, Rs 2500.

BANGALORE

CHAMELEON

Comfort Inn Insys 46,1St Main Road, Mathikere,Yeshwanthpur, Tel: 4646-8000 . 11am-11.30pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1400.

HAKUNA MATATA RESTOBAR

1231/35/2, 24th Main, Opp Brigade Palm Springs, JP Nagar 7th Phase Tel: 97411-33866, 12noon-12 midnight.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1400.

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:8657406121•Sarjapur Main Road, Saket Callipolis, Opp Wipro; Tel: 86575-23587, 9am-1pm.

• 37, 80 Feet Road, HAL 3rd Stage, Indiranagar, Tel:25283043 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.• 60/1, Coles Road, Frazer Town,Tel:9972353144 •5M, 413, 2nd Block, HRBR Layout, 5th Main Road, Kalyan Nagar Tel;41235489 •1, Green Avenue, ITPL Main Road, Brookefield,Tel:9731567291 12noon-11.30pm. Avg meal for two Rs.1500.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.

SKYDECK BY SHERLOCK’S

52, MG Road, Ashok Nagar Tel: 97381-84163.

11am - 1pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.

MIRAGE

1, 6th Floor, Sobha, Shanthala Nagar, St. Marks Road,Tel:95389-41981. 12noon – 10pm.

Avg cost for two Rs.2500.

HYDEOUT BAR & LOUNGE

4th Floor, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel, Brigade Gateway, Malleshwaram,6pm -10pm, Tel:95919-96953,Avg cost for two Rs.3200.

HOPPIPOLA

3rd Floor, 14, Church Street Tel: 96202-16162.

• 5AC-430, 4th Floor, 5th A Cross, HRBR 2nd Stage, Kalyan Nagar,Tel:97391-18123.

12noon-9pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.

TEASE

Vivanta Whitefield, ITPB Whitefield Tel: 6693-3333, 3pm-10pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1800.

HARD ROCK CAFE

• 40, St Marks Road, Opp LIC Building Tel: 4124-2222, • Unit G 25 & 26, Ground Floor, Park Square Mall, Pattandur Agrahara, Varthur Main Road, Whitefield,Tel:80612-24722 12noon-1am.

Avg cost for two, Rs 2800.

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PUBS, LOUNGES & RESTO-BARS

Travel&Shop 1131 BAR & KITCHEN

1131, 100 Feet Road, 12th Main Junction, Indiranagar; Tel:78998-00522, 11.30am-1am.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.

BAR UNO

JW Marriott, 24/1, Vittal Mallya Road, Lavelle Road Tel: 6718-9999, 5pm -11.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 2500.

BANG

The Ritz-Carlton, 99, Residency Road Tel: 4914-8255. 6pm-1am Avg cost for two, Rs 3000.

WAT BAR

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

PARTY

JEFF’S

Royal Orchid Hotel, 1, Golf Arcade, HAL, Old Airport Road; Tel: 99866-94971, 11am-1am.

Avg cost for two, Rs 2400.

PLAN B

•20, Castle Street, Ashok Nagar, Brigade Road, Tel:81975-71726 •2, Ground Floor, Industrial Layout, Koramangala 5th Block, Tel:97319-56226 •957, 12th Main, 100 Feet Road, Near Gold Gym, Indiranagar,Tel:99803-68260 •62/1 Third Floor, 80 Feet Road, RMV 2nd Stage,New BEL Road,Tel:99861-86808 12 noon – 9pm , Avg meal for two Rs.1300.

SUTRA

The Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa Road, Tel: 96869-48500. 11am-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two Rs.1300.

NO LIMMITS

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

Avg cost for two, Rs 2000.

GILLY’S RESTOBAR

•122/103, Kodihalli Village, Murugeshpalaya, Old Airport Road,Tel:96069-34556 •4th - 5th Floor, Sree Premprasad Complex, New BEL Road, Tel:2341-3345 •75/176, 6th Floor, The Pavilion,Bannerghatta Road,Tel:96069-34553 12noon–1am,Avg cost for two Rs.1400

FENNY’S LOUNGE AND KITCHEN 3rd Floor, 115, 7th Block, Koramangala Industrial Area Tel: 90360-82911 11am-9pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1600.

FUEL RESTO BAR

The Pride Hotel, 93 Richmond Road Tel: 4348-4348, 12noon-11.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1800.

NUAIR PEBBLE

3, Gate 9, Princess Academy, Ramana Maharshi Road, Sadashiv Nagar,Tel:74069-66415 12 noon - 1am. Avg cost for two, Rs 2000.

TIPSY BULL

•603, 15 Cross - 6th Phase, JP Nagar Outer Ring Road, Tel: 88844-42009•2008, 100 Feet Road , Indiranagar Tel: 74060-90000 12noon- 1 am, Avg cost for two, Rs 1200

BAR STOCK EXCHANGE

Near LIC Building, Off MG Road, St Marks Road; Tel: 72080-72555, 12noon-10pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1300.

INDIGO XP

5th Floor, 6th Block, Elite Building, Industrial Layout, Koramangala 5th Block; Tel: 87925-11344, 12.30pm-10pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 1400.

BOHO

• 105, 1st A Cross, Koramangala 5th Block, Tel:95870-29700 • 4th Floor, Brookefields Mall, ITPL Main Road, Brookefield,Tel:81978-60102 12noon-12midnight, Avg cost for two Rs1700.

THE TILT BAR REPUBLIC

655, 3rd Floor, Viansh, 10A Main, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Tel:90084-03914/96324-64535 1pm-1am Avg cost for two Rs 1700.

1522 - THE PUB

•65, Shanthala Nagar, Residency Road,Tel:93537-01522 •3, 80 Feet Road, 4-C Block, Koramangala 4th Block,Tel:99809-85527 •1522, 17th Cross, Malleshwaram,Tel:99863-51522 •613, 15th Cross, 6th Phase, 100 Feet Road, JP Nagar,Tel:78291-18909 •23, 3rd Floor, Devaraja Arcade, ITI Layout, MSR Nagar, New BEL Road Tel:78993-21522.

11am–9pm, Avg cost for two Rs.1500

PECOS STONES

765, 1st Floor, 2nd Stage HAL, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar,Tel:99865-24411 10.30am-11.30pm, Avg cost for two Rs 1100.

THE RESERVOIRE

No 15, 17th Main Road,Koramangala 5th Block, Tel:91489 09148, 11am-11pm Avg cost for two Rs 1400.

MICRO BREWERIES VAPOUR

4th Floor, Building 9, Halcyon Complex, St Marks Road Tel: 98800-75277. 12noon9.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1400.

773, 100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 91646-00610.

•7th Floor, Bren Mercury, Kaikondrahalli Junction, Sarjapur Road, Tel: 98736-04777.

12 noon- 9pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1400.

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

48, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel:96060-64303, 12 noon-1 am Avg meal for two Rs.1200.

THE OPEN BOX

SHIMMER

BANGALORE

DAFFY’S BREWGARDEN

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Travel&Shop

RETAIL THERAPY

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

W

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

Travel&Shop UB CITY – THE COLLECTION

EAT

SHOP

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 1600.

The Collective

MODERN INDIAN Farzi Café RAJASTHANI Rasovara

Tel: 4210-9252; 12pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1400.

PAN ASIAN Shiro

Tel: 4173-8864; 12.30pm-12.30midnight.

Avg meal for two, Rs 3000.

Sriracha

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

MEDITERRANEAN

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

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: 4175-3266; 11.30am-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

WINE STORE Wine Boutique

Tel: 99000-22092; 10am-8pm

DESIGNER BOUTIQUE

Rado

Tel: 4120-7331; 11am-9.30pm

Tel: 2211-3976; 11am-8.30pm

Emporio Armani

Tel: 4146-9333; 11am-9pm

Shimmer

Tel: 97422-06609; 11am-9pm

APPAREL AM:PM

Tel: 4098-2107; 10.30am-9pm

Rolex Seiko

Tel: 4163-6912; 10.30am-8.30pm

Longines

Tel: 4098-2109; 11am-9pm

Zimson

Tel: 4098-2100; 10.30am-9.30pm

MEN’S APPAREL

COSMETICS, SKINCARE, LUXURY

Tel: 4114-3275; 11am-9.30pm

Tel: 4099-6677; 11am-9pm

Tel: 4866-2710; 11am-9pm

Rare Rabbit

LEATHER & ACCESSORIES Burberry

Tel: 4173-8825; 11am-9pm

Canali

Tel: 4173-8997; 11.30am-10pm

Corneliani

Tel: 4173-8170; 11am-9pm

Jimmy Choo

Tel: 4173-8404, 11.30am-9pm

Louis Vuitton

Tel: 4246-0000; 10.30am-9.30pm

Centarom

OMORFEE

Tel: 81000-00202, 10am-9pm

HOME DÉCOR Lalique

Tel: 4211-0024; 11am–8.30pm

Lladro

Tel: 4098-5215; 11am-9pm

OMA

Tel: 4099-3415; 11am-8pm

ELECTRONICS Imagine

Michael Kors

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

Salvatore Ferragamo

Floradelic

Tel: 4097-6633; 11am-9pm Tel: 4302-0456; 11am-10pm

Lotus Vibe

Tel: 4161-6939; 11am-9pm

TUMI

Tel: 4173-8948; 10am-9pm

JEWELLERY Diani Jewels

Tel: 4374-4869; 11am-8pm

Minawala

Tel: 4131-4045; 11am-8pm

WATCHES

Ethos - Summit

Tel: 4099-9621; 10.30am-8pm

Omega

FLORIST

Tel: 4094-1870 10am-9pm

DESIGNER BOUTIQUE Villeroy & Boch

Tel: 4173-8942; 11am-9pm

SALONS

Mirrors & Within

Tel: 4173-8023; 10am-7pm

AUTOMOBILES Ducati

Tel: 72598-36655 10am-7.30pm

SPA

Angsana Oasis Spa

Tel: 2234-5678; 12pm-9pm

Tel: 4098-2106; 10.30am-8.30pm BANGALORE

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24, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: +91 80 0071 1488

Travel&Shop MALLS

ORION EAST MALL

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

SILKS

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: 2249-6600.

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PHOENIX MARKET CITY

Mahadevpura, Whitefield Road Tel: 6726-6111, 333, 10.30am-10pm.

VR BENGALURU

Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevapura Tel: 4669-3469

FORUM SHANTINIKETAN

Whitefield Main Road Tel: 2501-8225

MANTRI SQUARE MALL

Sampige Road, Malleswaram Tel: 3016-0001

TOTAL

l Old Airport RoadTel:4076-7800 l BMP Commerical Plaza, Market Road, Madiwala Tel: 4155-9299.

THE FORUM

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

THE COLLONNADE

The Leela Palace, 23, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli Tel: 2521-1234

THE FORUM NEIGHBOURHOOD MALL 62, Whitefield Main Road Tel: 2504-3800.

GOPALAN MALL l l l l

Old Madras Road Tel: 96112-87681 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.

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: 99026-22668.

ASCENDAS PARK SQUARE International Tech Park, Whitefield Tel: 4188-0888

THE GARUDA SWAGATH

4th Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4130-9058

BANGALORE

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

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.

PATHI SILKS

No 9/1, Classic Court , Richmond Road, Tel: 99801-33737 Indulge in the finest Kanchivarams, Kalamkari Kanchivarams, Ikkat Digital prints, Anitique gold Banarasi’s and many other unique weaves.

VIJAYALAKSHMI SILKS AND SAREES

l 52, MG Road, Above Raj Dimonds; Tel: 4374-1920 4375-1920, l 42, Richmond Road Tel: 95909-00092 l 125, T Mariyappa Road, 1st Block, Ashoka Pillar Road; Tel: 2657-4341 l Malleshwaram Tel: 95909-00092.

10am-8pm. Open on Sundays. Specialists in bridal wear sarees, partywear sarees, casual wear sarees and dress materials.

AANCHAL - DESIGNER GALLERY

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

Designer Indian wear for the fashionistas.

Find an eclectic collection of ethnic wear.

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Travel&Shop 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.

BANGALORE

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

PRASIDDHI

23/2, KH Road; Tel: 2223-6613 l MG Road, Besides Cauvery Handicrafts; Tel: 2559-4586 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

SAMYAKK

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

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.

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SABOO COLLECTIONS

Travel&Shop MYSORE SILK - KSIC LTD

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

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

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

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KALYAN SILKS

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

POTHYS l

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

RMKV

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

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

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

SOCH

•MG Road Tel:4123-9859 •Commerical street Tel :2558-8844 •765, 100 Feet Rd,Indiranagar Tel:4958-0284 •Forum Mall ,Koramangala Tel: 2206-7660 •Garuda Mall,Magrath Rd Tel:4091-3718 •Mantri Mall ,Sampige Road ,Malleswaram Tel:2266-7340•Kemp Fort Mall,Old Airport Road ,Tel:4152-3305 A one-stop shop for women interested in traditional and westernwear.

BANGALORE

WOW

21, Commercial Street Tel: 91132-20703.

11am-9pm.

MINT l

152, Commercial Street, Tel: 96865-55000

FAVOURITE SHOP

23/1, Commercial Street Tel:4123-2525 l Brigade Road Tel: 4112-2780 l Marathahalli Tel: 2540-0105 l 58-59, Mantri Square Mall, 1, Sampige Road, Malleswaram Tel: 2266-7042 l Jayanagar Tel: 2295-6318 l Kamanahalli Tel: 22956316. Salwars, kurtas, shirts, trousers, menswear, womenswear, childrenswear including accessories like belts. l

FAZALS

153, Commercial Street Tel: 2558-4856 l 4/21, 4th Block, 11th Main, Jayanagar Tel: 4110-1843. 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

CLOVE

32&33, Commercial Street Tel: 2558 1818.

SEQUINS

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

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

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 l

MERAJ DESIGNER STUDIO

161/1, Commerical Street,Tel: 4865-5850.

PLANET FASHION

l143, Commercial Street,Tel: 2558-6266 l11th Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4121 0117 lThe Forum Mall

Koramangala Tel:2206 7727.

MENS APPAREL 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.

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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

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.

DESIGNER STORES

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

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

KORA

COLLAGE

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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

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

BANGALORE

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

FFOLIO

5, Embassy Chambers, Vittal Mallya Road Tel:4124-6053.

MANOVIRAJ KHOSLA

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

INDUSTHANA - PRIYA RAO

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

FABRIC & TAILORING STERLING HOUSE

materials.

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

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

JEWELLERY

BHUSHAN JEWEL CRAFT & VIJAYA SILVERS

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

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

C KRISHNIAH CHETTY & SONS

35, Commercial Street Tel: 2558-8731 l The Touchstone South, 3A, The Touchstone, Main Guard Cross Road, Off Cubbon Road, Tel: 4000-1869. 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

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Travel&Shop JEVAR JEWELLERS

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

Foreign currencies accepted.

HANDLOOM & HANDICRAFTS MAA FABRIC GALLERIA

LINENS STUDIO

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

SHOP

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

CENTRAL COTTAGE INDUSTRIES EMPORIUM

44, 1st Floor, 3rd Block, BDA Commercial Complex, HSR Layout Tel: 2572-5660, 11am-8.30pm.

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HOME DECOR

DRAPES AVENUE

Domlur Ring Road, Amar Jyothi Layout Tel: 4097-7040/41, 2535-1550/51 l Lady Curzon Road, Shivajinagar Tel: 2559-3029 Exquisite furnishing fabrics for curtains and upholstery, bed & bath linen in shimmering shades and textures, for work stations/chairs.

Since 1991

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LINEN N DRAPES

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

DECOR WALLS

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

HOME STORIES

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

ANTIQUES

THAR HANDICRAFTS GALLERY PVT LTD

534, Intermediate Ring Road, Amarjyothi Layout, Domlur, Opp Dell Office Tel: 4887-7286. 10am-7.30pm

INNERWEAR

APSARA FASHIONS

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

BANGALORE

JOCKEY

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

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

FURNITURE

PETE’S FURNITURE

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

Weekdays: 10am -7.30pm, Sun: 10am–2pm

SIMPLY SOFAS

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Shamarao Compound, Mission Road Tel: 2223-2323, l 4/2 Bellary Road, Sadashivnagar Tel: 2361-2535. A retail luxury store with some of the world’s finest brands, a variety of choices, and over sixty exclusive designs of sofas and chairs. simplysofas.in

OVION

2,Victoria Road Tel:99000-12218/ 984553-13001.

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

STANLEY BOUTIQUE

lAnchor store: 12/7, Shamarao Compound, Mission Road Tel: 96111-28236 l Hosur Road Tel: 74064-44444 l4000/2A, 100 feet Road,

HAL 2nd stage, Indiranagar Tel: 96639-42300.

CANE BOUTIQUE

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

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

MATRIX

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

FURNITURE FORUM

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

FEATHERLITE

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

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#237 Kunnathu, Ground Floor, 7th Cross, 1st Stage, Indira Nagar Bengaluru - 560 038 Tel: +91 80 4123 0206 E: info@206.life

www.206.life

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EMBRACE WELLNESS

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

T

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

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

Travel&Shop ONEUP FITNESS

2012, Shreyas Plaza, 100 Feet Road, 12th Main, Indiranagar, Tel: 99000-67511.

FIGURINE FITNESS

3167, ESI Hospital Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 2529-4019, 98450-32994 l 3rd Floor, 319, 7th Main ,2nd Block, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar Tel: 72596-33777 l

OZONE CLUB

6291, Prestige Ozone, Varthur Kodi, Whitefield Main Road Tel: 96111-12415.

CHISEL

36, NR Chambers, Richmond Road Tel: 91640-28998.

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CONTOURS

126, KHB Colony, Koramangala Layout Tel: 97315-32676.

A3 PERFORMANCE

Level 3,#620, 2nd Main Road, Indiranagar 1st Stage, Tel:4151 4378 .

ICONIC FITNESS

43, Safa Corner, 5th A Main, Koramangala 1st Block,Tel:4374 2626,94800-00248.

METABOLIX FITNESS STUDIO

Ksha Premises, Rhenius Street, Langford Town Tel:79472-47511.

BEAUTY SALONS BODYCRAFT

•1/3, Civil Station, Frazer Town Tel:4157-3044 •653, 100 Feet Rd, Defence Colony, Indiranagar Tel:99002-48358 •414A, 7th Main, 1st Block, HRBR Layout Tel: 4890-3412 •52 & 53, Lavelle Road Tel:4890-3312 •118, Ganapathi Temple Road, Koramangala 7th Block Tel:4092-6544•10/1, Mariappa Road, Jayanagar 1st Block, Tel:4095-1444 •403, 13th Cross, 8th Main, Sadashivanagar Tel:4206-0004•1778, 1st Floor,19th Main, 13th Cross, HSR Layout Sector 1, Tel:99024-99522•42, 2nd & 3rd Floor, 100 Feet Road, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Tel:4111-0585

PLAY SALON

Mantri Square, 17-18, 1, Malleswaram Tel: 2266-7070/ 71 l 2A,2B Lower Ground Floor, Phoenix Market City: Tel: 4962-6363

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NATURALS

• 1306, 10th Main Road, Hal 3rd Stage, Jeevan Bima Nagar Tel:96322-03594 • 24, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugeshpalya Tel: 2522-1234 • 4, C 329, 1st Floor, 4th Cross, HRBR Layout, Tel: 4098-8935• 11/22A, Cunningham Road,Tel:88610-06543 • 148, 60feet Road 5th Block Koramangala,Tel: 4149-4494

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

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MIRRORS AND WITHIN

The Leela Collonade, The Leela Palace, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli; Tel: 4210-5086 l UB City, 24 Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 4173-8023. l

LIMELITE UNISEX SALON

•22/11, Park West Building, Ground Floor, Vittal Mallya Road,Tel:4372-3188 •126, 33rd Cross, 11th Main Road, Jayanagar 4th Block,Tel:4372-6588

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.

PEACHES

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

LAKME BEAUTY SALON

•36, Coles Road, Frazer Town, Tel:98458-40251 •95/3, Gowrasri Arcade, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli, Tel: 6569-0800 •396, 13th Cross Road, Upper Palace Orchards, Sadashivanagar, Tel:6565-1120 •1446/A, 1st Floor, 30th F Cross, 4th T Block, Jayanagar,Tel:4582-7048

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

YLG

•720, Cmh Road, Indira Nagar 1st Stage, Tel:4115-7550 •43, 2nd Cross, Saibaba Temple Road, Cambridge Layout,Tel:4099-3035 •6, 2nd Floor, Gopalan Signature Mall, CV Raman Nagar,Tel:6714-2150 •37, 2nd Floor, Adams Corner, Coles Road, Frazer Town Tel:4125-1403 •503, 2nd Block, 4th Cross, Kalyan Nagar, HRBR Layout, Tel:4209-4040 •54, Ground Floor, City Mansion Appartment, Langford Town, Tel:480-2302 •13, 1st Floor, Kalyanamantap Road, Koramangala 6th Block,Tel:4092-2004 •30/1, Ground Floor, 13th Cross Road, Upper Palace Orchards,TeL:4153-0500 Green Trends •488, 1st Floor, Cmh Road, Indira Nagar 1st Stage,Tel:4123-3372•5/1, Kaggadasapura Main Road, C V Raman Nagar,Tel:78991-13001 •152, 1st Floor, RK Complex, 5th Block, Koramangala,Tel:4162-8777•1/1, 1st Floor, RT Nagar Tel:2343-3660 •764/44, 1st Floor, 37th Cross, Jayanagar 4th Block,Tel:78991-07909 •123, 13th Cross, 3rd Main, Margosa Road, Malleswaram,Tel:2331-1111

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HEALTH CLUB/GYMS

Travel&Shop SALON MOUSSE

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

LIPS STITCH

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

BOUNCE

HEALTH

•36, 1st Floor Magnolia, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 4132-9100/9200.

•511, 2nd Floor, Kammanahalli Main Rd, HRBR Layout 3rd Block, Tel:90360-03742 • 610, 12th Main Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar,Tel:88809-03903 •580, I Floor, 20th Main Rd, Koramangala 8th Block, Tel:90195-92902

SPAS

REJUVE – THE SPA

The LaliT Ashok, Kumara Krupa High Grounds; Tel:6817-7777 Redefining and recreating a holistic experience for the mind, body and soul.

SOHUM SPA

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

CLOUD 9 SPA

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

Oryza rejuvenation Spa l 19, Lavelle Road; Tel: 4132-8321

THE FOUR FOUNTAINS

22/1, First Floor, 5th Cross, 5th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 96061-75533. l Signature Square, 1st Floor, 484, Binnamangala 1st Stage, CMH Road, Near KFC Circle, Indiranagar; Tel: 4142-5848 l 664, 1st Floor, 11th A Main Bangalore Central Road, 5th Block, Jayanagar; Tel: 4205-6666• 30, 1st Floor, 13th Cross, Upper Palace Orchards, Sadashivanagar,Tel:2361-3344 8am-9pm. l

BODY RAAGA

1096, 12th A Main Rd, Indiranagar Tel: 80500-02828 l 93, Richmond Rd, Langford Gardens,Tel:78299 95050 l 381, 11th Main Rd, Jayanagar East, 4th T Block East Jayanagar; Tel: 74060-42999, 10.30am-9pm. l

AYURVEDIC CENTRES

AYUSH AYURVEDIC THERAPY & REJUVENATION CENTRE

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

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

Web: www.ayushayurvedic.com

Lakeview Farm, Near Shell Petrol Pump, Varthur Main Road, Ramagondanahalli, Whitefield; Tel: 99451-55889.

603 5th Main OMBR Layout Kasthurinagar ,Banaswadi; Tel: 4235-1313

MAYA SPA ELAN

ANGSANA OASIS SPA

UB City, 24, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 2234-5678 l Main Doddaballapur Road, Addevishwanathapura Village, Rajanukunte; Tel: 2500-1153, 5.30am-9pm l

CHI – THE SPA

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

CHARISHMA SPA & SALON

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

SPA.CE THE SPA

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

SPA – ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS Hyatt Bangalore, 1/1 Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor; Tel: 4936-1234.

JIVA SPA

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

THAI REFRESH SPA

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

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AYUSHMAN AYURVEDIC THERAPY CENTRE ARTH - AN AYURVEDA HEALTH CENTRE

3367/8, 8th Cross, 13th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 96112-24123

PRANAVAM AYURVEDIC CENTRE

3776, 12th Cross, 13th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 4099-0666 l 20/2, Cambridge Cross Rd, Cambridge Layout, Ulsoor, Tel:93419 53910. 8am-8pm. l

SHATHAYU

111, 2nd Cross, 4th Main, 3rd Stage, New Tippasandra; Tel: 90083-07344 l 77, 7th A Cross Road, 4th ‘B’ Block,KHB Block Koramangala,Tel:98861 61618 l 620, 1st Main Rd, AECS Layout – C Block, AECS Layout, Marathahalli; Tel: 88848-88919 l

KERALA AYURVEDA LIMITED

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

TATTOO PARLOURS

INKPRIK TATTOO STUDIO

3A,3rd Floor Gouthami Nest, 1st Cross Cambridge Layout Indiranagar; Tel:97317-56903

MAYAN TATTOOS

12, 28th C Cross, Jayanagar 4th Block; Tel: 78990-30803.

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Travel&Shop 14/1, Wood Street, Richmond Road; Tel: 2530-9090.

OM TATTOOS

50, Oil Mill Road, Kammanahalli; Tel: 99455-68655, 99003-15546.

BRAMHA TATTOO

50, Church St, Haridevpur, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar,Tel:94482-00155

IREZUMI TATTOO

805, 7th Main Road, 1st Cross Road, Indiranagar:Tel:98407-98487

PRITHVI NATURAL HEALING & YOGA CLINIC

841, 10th Main, 5th Cross, 2nd Stage, Near Cauvery School, Indiranagar; Tel: 4116-1666.

24 HOUR PHARMACY MALLIGE PHARMACY

31/32, Crescent Road, Madhavanagar, Gandhinagar; Tel: 2226-7662.

APOLLO PHARMACY

504 Floor, 17th A Main Rd, Koramangala 1A Block, 6th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 1860 500 0101 •24th Main, Jayanagar 9th Block, Tel:4612-4444•68, Dr DVG Road, Basavanagudi,Tel: 98502-33628

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SPIRITUAL / GUIDANCE CENTRES

MAHAVEER MEDICAL & SURGICALS.

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

MS RAMAIAH COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

ISHA FOUNDATION

ART OF LIVING l2nd

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

INDIAN HERITAGE ACADEMY

20th Main, 6th Block, Near Police Station, Koramangala; Tel: 2553-0121.

YOGA

ASHTANGA YOGA KENDRA

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

1000 YOGA

No.42, Sumeru, 4th Floor. HAL III Stage, 80 ft Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 90191-01000 •167, Whitefield, Opposite To Neev School, Tel:90365-31000 •74, 3rd Floor, MASS Complex, 15th Cross Road, JP Nagar 3rd Phase,Tel:4126-9555

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AKSHAR POWER YOGA ACADEMY

4004, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 4166-6317 l Krishna Wellness Centre, 20, 9th Cross, 6th Main, Malleswaram; Tel: 4151-1933 l 3, 18th Main Road, 35th Cross, 4th T Block, Jayanagar; Tel: 4091-5504 •4/1, 1st Cross, Brunton Road, Tel:4175-8275 •23, Confident Aquila, 1st Main Road, 4th Block, Koramangala,Tel:4116-2479

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BHARAT THAKUR ARTISTIC YOGA

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

NEW AGE WELLNESS THE OSTARA SHOP

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

25/3, Lady Curzon Road; Tel: 96868-96313, 2558-6444.

MSR Nagar, MSR IT Post; Tel: 4536-6666.

DERMATOLOGY/ TRICHOLOGY SKINLAB BY DR JAMUNA PAI

7/1, 2nd Floor, The Rack, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 72592-00200.

Make yourself more confident at this state of the art facility and get an acne free skin, everlasting glow, and a beautiful body.

OLIVA

•496,Salarpuria House,1st Floor,CMH Road, Indiranagar,1st stage Tel:4275-7575 •First Floor, No.810, 27th Main Road, Sector 1, HSR Layout,Tel:92055-80590 •Siddam Setty Complex, 1st Floor, Prestige Pinnacle, 7th Block,Koramangala, Tel:92055-80590 •1st floor, No #641, 11th Main, 46th cross, 5th Block, Jayanagar,Tel:92055-80590 •31, 2nd Main Road, Bashyam Circle, Vyalikaval, Malleshwaram West, Sadhasivanagar,Tel:92055-80590 •406, 7th Main, Hennur Road, Banaswadi, 1st Block, Kalyan Nagar, HRBR Layout, Tel:92055-80590 •Shop No 5, A & A1, Arya Hub Mall, NO.12/2, 13/1B, ITPL Main Rd, Prasanth Extension, Whitefield,Tel:92055-80590

COSMETOLOGY

COSMETIC STUDIO

373/2, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 97390-50020, 89043-22770, 10am-7pm.

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Indiranagar Tel: 4214-1726 Jayanagar Tel: 4120-4700/ 766 Cunningham Road Tel: 4113-1761 Whitefield Tel: 4171-4880/ 81/ 82.

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Area: 10.9 km² Population: 25,851 Weather: Approx 31°C Languages: Kannada, Konkani, English Distance from Bangalore: 517 km Best time to visit: Oct-Mar

Historical temples, beaches & more HEAD OUT TO GOKARNA BY THE KARWAR COAST, AN ALL-IN-ONE HOLIDAY DESTINATION

BY SMITI JAIN NARAYAN

F

ar from the madding crowds, on the western coast of Karnataka, lies Gokarna that makes for a perfect getaway for the entire family. This small unspoiled town is a temple town and holiday destination rolled into one.

A town of contrasts, Gokarna on the one hand is known as one of the seven important Hindu pilgrimage centres. And on the other, you have unspoiled beaches, full of coconut, banana and other trees, blue seas and clean sands, along the Karwar coast by the Arabian Sea. Religious significance Located near the estuary of river Aghanashini, the town is a centre of pilgrimage with a great number of devotees visiting to worship Lord Shiva. The Lord Shiva deity in the main temple is also known as Mahabhaleshwara. This temple houses what is believed to be the original image of Lord Shiva’s lingam, or the atmalinga. Several other temples also dot this small town.

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Beached landscapes The drive up the winding path that leads to Gokarna is scenic, with rocky mountains and the Western Ghats on one side, and the Arabian Sea on the other.

Swaying palm trees, colourful tropical fruit and flower trees add to its natural beauty. The main Gokarna beach with its fine white sand forms the coast of the town and is followed by the long, open main beach which is popular with surfers. Kuddle and Om beaches are around 6 km from Gokarna town and the best way to get there is by rickshaw or on foot.

Half Moon and Paradise beaches are beyond Om beach and are accessible only by foot or boat.

Nirvana beach is accessible by boat and road from Kumta town. Interestingly, Om beach gets its name from its shape which looks like the auspicious Om symbol.

Historical legacy Culturally, Gokarna is considered an important centre of Sanskrit learning and houses the Bhandikeri Math and the Toggu Math. It is a place where Sanskrit knowledge is passed down the generations in Brahmin families. Many Hindus also come here to perform last rites. Gokarna finds mention in the Shrimad Bhagavata Purana as being the home of two brothers Gokarna and Dhundhakari and their exploits. Historically speaking, a sect of Brahmins fled from Gomantak to escape forcible conversions by the Portuguese and the British, and settled in and around Gokarna in the 15th century which was part of the Sodhe and Vijayanagar kingdoms. Later, when the Konkan region was occupied by the Portuguese, it became part of their rule.

Get away to Gokarna for an unusual mix of spirituality, leisure and history.

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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.

Travel&Shop WONDER LA

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

INNOVATIVE FILM CITY

24/26, Kiadb Estate, Bidadi,TeL: 96931-67615

AMOEBA

• Amoeba Complex, Chruch Street, Tel:93413-21360.

•Mantri Mall,Malleshwaram,Tel:99805-03666 •Garuda Mall,Tel:97420-68230 •Cosmopolitan Club,Jayanagar Tel:93799-18189 •Phoenix Mall,Whitefield Main Road Tel: 93414-54648 •ITPL,Whitefield Tel:8073021842

PATEL’S INN & RACE PACE GO KARTING

1, 15th Cross, Govindraj Garden, 2nd Block, RT Nagar Tel: 2333-0182, 11am-9.30pm.

15 go-karts, karts for kids. Facilities for cricket, basketball and table tennis.

FUNWORLD

Palace Ground, Opp TV Tower, JC Nagar Tel: 84311-10000, 11am-7.30pm.

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

KARNATAKA CHITRAKALA PARISHATH

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

MAX MUELLER BHAVAN

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

GALLERY SUMUKHA

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

VENKATAPPA ART GALLERY

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

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

URBAN SOLACE

32, Annaswamy Mudaliar Road.

Tel: 98450-13055 98450-13055,

APAULOGY

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

GALLERY THIRD EYE

A-1, 2nd Floor,Epsilon Office Building,Yemalur Main Road,Tel:99165-86941/4164 0471.

10.30am-6pm

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

GOVERNMENT MUSEUM

Kasturba Road Tel: 2286-4483.

ART GALLERIES

VISVESHWARIAH INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM

MAGNITUDE GALLERY

HAL HERITAGE CENTRE & AEROSPACE MUSEUM

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

CRIMSON ART GALLERY

32, The Hatworks Boulevard, Cunningham Road Tel: 98450-06644, 6537-9223,11am-7.30pm.

Kasturba Road Tel: 2286-6200, 10am-6pm.

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

AUDITORIA

GALLERIE SARA ARAKKAL

JAGRITI THEATRE

SUBLIME GALLERIA

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE BANGALORE

156, 4th Main Road, BEML Layout ITPL Road Tel: 88922-70781, 10am-6pm.

8th Floor, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 4111-6563. Mon-Sat, 11am-8pm

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

LEELA GALLERIA

108, Thimmaiah Road, Vasanthnagar Tel:73380-26885.

GALLERY G

16th Cross, GD Park Ext, Vyalikaval, 2nd Main Road, Malleswaram Tel: 2344-5810 8am-9.30pm.

The Leela Palace, 23, Old Airport Road Kodihalli, Tel: 2521-1234. 11am-7pm 38, Maini Sadan, 7th Cross, Lavelle Road Tel: 2221-9275, 10am–6pm.

MAHUA – THE ART GALLERY

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

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

PEARL VALLEY

SHIVANASAMUDRAM

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

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

RAMANAGARAM

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

Also a silk centre.

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

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CHANNAPATNA

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

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

MEKEDATU

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

YERCAUD

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

Botanica gardens, boating and trekking.

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

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

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MYSORE

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

YELAGIRI HILLS

THIRUVANNAMALAI

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

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

BHEEMESHWARI

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

KABINI

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

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

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

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

OOTY

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

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

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

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

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

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

NAGARHOLE

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

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

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

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COORG

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

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

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

PONDICHERRY

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

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

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