Bring out the silks and feast on traditional sweets
Festivities reloaded
After the long hiatus of the last couple of years, life is beginning to regain its lost sheen.
Like prisoners released from a cage, people are bursting forth with the excitement of newfound freedom once again. The figurative chains have been broken, suppressed emotions have given way to enthusiasm, and the plethora of restrictions have been lifted. We can breathe once more, minus the mask for the most part.
The festive season has come as a breath of fresh air, a new lease of life. Women can be seen congregating in temples and gatherings, decked in their colourful kanjeevarams, shimmering in their beloved golden ornaments retrieved from the forgotten interiors of their cupboards. Children are once more freely indulging in fun activities and looking forward to their food delights and firecrackers. It’s time for families and friends to reconnect.
Diwali beckons with the promise of light all around, and the bounty of feasts and new clothes, fun times for children, traditional and much-loved sweets for the young and the old alike.
Delve in the delights of Diwali and dispel the darkness of the years gone by.
Celebrate, rejoice, reload happiness.
SMITI JAIN NARAYAN Consultant EditorBengaluru Travel & Shop is printed and published by V3 Publishers Private Limited, 80, 11th Cross, 5th Main, 1st Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru 560-038. M: 98450-56103/98450-37232. Coimbatore: 95M, 3rd Floor, Prasad Chambers, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002. Tel: 0422 255 2355. Printed at Prints India Process, Industrial Town, Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru -10 ©2022 All rights reserved worldwide. Unsolicited manuscripts will not be returned unless accompanied by a pre-paid envelope. All the information listed here may not be accurate as things could change at the last minute. Readers are advised to check with the establishments before they make their purchases. RNI No 30155/09
FOOD FESTIVAL
HORN OK PLEASE
Oct 15-16, 12noon-11pm
White Orchid Ground, Manyata Tech Park, Hebbal-KR Puram Ring Road, Nagavara Tel: 98912 28100, 98912 25090
Delhi’s Happiest Food Festival - Horn OK
Please is 2 days of unlimited fun and frolic and a spectacular vibe. Expect exclusively handpicked F&B outlets from Bangalore’s most exciting restaurants, our very own Quirk Bazaar flea market where you can shop till you drop, a live stage with tons of homegrown musical artists, stunning photo-ops dotted across the venue, refreshing beer, and cocktail bars. Plus, super fun activities for kids and adults alike including carnival games, glitter and nail art, face painting, hair braiding and more.
Ticket Link: https://insider.in/horn-ok-please-the-happiest-food.../event
FOOD
WEEKEND BREAKFAST CELEBRATION
Oct 29-30, 9am-11pm
Urban Solace – Cafe for the Soul, 32, Annaswamy Mudaliar Road, Ulsoor Tel: 98450 13055
Get the best English Breakfast in Bangalore only at Urban Solace. Make your weekend special with the chef’s special breakfast platter and enjoy a spectacular view of Ulsoor Lake. Take stock of life, connect with a special someone, and feast on the luxury of a great breakfast and fine service as you celebrate the joy of living. Experience the good life with traditional breakfast treats such as pancakes, hash browns and waffles as you recall happy times gone by.
ALL-STAR SUNDAY BRUNCH
Sundays, ongoing
JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, 24/1,Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 6718 9999, 88844 94037
Join in for an all-star Sunday brunch experience featuring all-time classics and signature delicacies from award-winning fine dining restaurants, accompanied by fun-filled kids activities,
foot-tapping live performances and more, only at JW Kitchen. Call for details.
SPICE ROUTE BRUNCH
Sundays, 12.30pm-4pm
Mynt, Vivanta Bengaluru, ITPB, Whitefield Tel: 6693 3333
An epicurean journey awaits you. From soups and curries to grills and desserts, savour your way through these especially curated, spice-infused delicacies. To book your table, call Sankalp: 95133 00369, Bipin: 88849 89548, 81235 17049.
SUNDAZE
Sundays, Brunch
The Bengaluru Brasserie, Hyatt Centric MG Road, 1/1, Swami Vivekananda Road Tel: 4936 1234
The festivities have just begun, so make this #Sundaze count by relishing some extra delicious food and some nostalgic conversations. Only at #TheBengaluruBrasserie! For reservations, call: 95915 10193.
EXTRAVAGANT BUFFET
Ongoing, 12.30pm onwards
The Market, The Ritz-Carlton, 99, Residency Road Tel: 4914 8000
Whether it’s a team outing with colleagues, a family get-together or just an impromptu catch-up with your friends, elevate your afternoons with an extravagant lunch buffet. For reservations, call: 97410 35124.
SUNDAY FEAST
Sundays, Brunch
Taj Yeshwantpur, 2275, Tumkur Road, Yeshwantpur Industrial Area, Phase 1 Tel: 6690 0111
Make sweet memories with family and friends at The Sunday Feast, with an elaborate brunch spread.
BOLLYWOOD SIZZLING SUNDAZE
Oct 23 & 30, 8pm
Indigo XP, 6th Block, Plot 71/72, 5th Floor, 5th Block, Koramangala, Near Jyothi Niwas College Road Tel: 87925 11311
Looking for Sparkling Punjabi Party? Head to Indigo XP Koramangala. The sparkling festive fire has been switched on and celebrations are popping up all over. Come dance your heart out, DJ Hassan will be showing the magic up his sleeve. Entry free. Age 21 years+
CARNIVAL
SUNDAY SOUL SANTE
Oct 16, 10am onwards
Jayamahal Palace, 1, Jayamahal Main Road, Near Cantt Railway Station Road, Nandi Durga Road Ext
MAGIC OF MALAY
Oct 14-30, 12noon-3.30pm & 7pm-10pm
Oko, The Lalit Ashok, Kumarakrupa Road, High Grounds Tel: 99801 58286
Welcome to the magic of Malay cuisine, prepare to have your taste senses awakened as you explore the varied flavours. The menu is curated by Chef Diwas Gurung and his talented brigade of culinary team which strikes the right balance between innovation and discovery of the delicate flavours from the region.
NIGHTLIFE
BADMAASH WEDNESDAYS
Oct 19 & 26, 8pm
Badmaash Lounge, 23, 1st Floor, 1st Main Road, KHB Colony, Koramangala Industrial Layout bookmyshow.com
The very popular Wednesday’s party night is back. Featuring favourite DJ Hassan who will be spinning loads of singalongs and bollywood chartbusters with a hint of his amazing EDM tracks. Free drinks for ladies and tantalising giveaways and surprises.
SALAAM SOUK –One Night In Istanbul
Oct 29, 12noon onwards
Get happy participating in a full day of fun, food and flea market shopping, with many exciting stalls at the venue at Sunday Soul Sante. Come with friends and family for a fun day of outing, eating and shopping. Entry free.
Jayamahal Palace, 1, Jayamahal Main Road, Near Cantt Railway Station Road, Nandi Durga Road Ext
An open air, culturally immersive bazaar experience, recreating the middle eastern mystical souk right here. Over 120 lifestyle brands for shopping and foods, live showcases and creative talents for the modern and culturally rich across Bangalore.Entry: Rs 49 onwards.
DIWAI SPECIAL
DIWALI HAMPERS @ MARRIOTT
Ongoing, all day
JW Marriott Hotel, 24/1, Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 6718 9999
Light up a smile this Diwali. Pick a thoughtful gift for your loved ones from a range of festive gift hampers and vouchers for Diwali season, showcasing irresistible artisanal chocolates, baked-fresh cookies, macaroons and a lot more. To place an order, call: 78385 02505.
DIWALI HAMPERS @ THE LALIT
Ongoing, all day
The Lalit Ashok, Kumarakrupa Road, High Grounds Tel: 6817 7777
DEAR OMANA
Oct 30, 3.30pm & 7.30pm
Ranga Shankara, 36/2, 8th Cross Road, RK Colony, 2nd Phase, JP Nagar Tel: 2649 3982, bookmyshow.com
The play unfolds as letters exchanged between a struggling writer, Krishna Shastri Devulapalli, and a bestselling author, Omana Banerjee. A savage satire, it spares no one in the literary field—writers, publishers, poets, editors, lit agents, lit fest curators, translators, wastepaper merchants. A tale of passion, revenge and sales returns, this is for anyone on how to be a literary sensation. Ticket: Rs 300.
COMEDY
PUNCHLINERS –PARVINDER SINGH
Oct 16, 5pm Hard Rock Café, 40, St Marks Road Tel: 4124 4444, 99999 23228
Now, Punchliners Comedy Show is featuring Parvinder Singh in Bengaluru. You don’t have to wait in lines to hear the jokes. Book your tickets for Parvinder Singh live performance to tickle your funny bone.
Gift a special Diwali hamper to someone you cherish and value. With beautiful festive treats especially created for Diwali hampers with the best delights of the festive season.
THEATRE
3SOME THREE TIMES THE PLAY
Oct 29 & 30, 7.30pm
Lahe Lahe, 2906, 2907, HAL 2nd Stage, Kodihalli Tel: 98862 94444
Threesome is a collection of three short plays, depicted in the format of clowning. 3 plays of three different magnitudes that make you more than `just an audience`A laugh riot that shouldn`t be missed. Ticket: Rs 299.
STAND-UP
STAND-UP COMEDY LIVE
Oct 17-31, 8pm Bistro Claytopia, 11, 80 Feet Road, 3rd Block, Near Wipro Park, Koramangala 1A Block, SBI Colony bookmyshow.com
After spending 3 months in lockdown for the second wave, comedians are waiting to make you laugh by talking about their misery. Come on down with friends, family, enemies, random strangers, or by yourself for an absurd, edgy, and funny evening as these Bangalore regulars try to crack you up with their jokes. Ticket: Rs 149.
It’s what you are on It’s what you are on the inside, that counts. the inside, that counts.
CONCERT
THE MANGANIYAR SEDUCTION
Oct 28, 7pm onwards
Phoenix MarketCity, Whitefield Main Road, Devasandra Industrial Estate, Mahadevpura bookmyshow.com
POETRY
RUBAIYAT –A POETRY PERFORMANCE
Oct 30, 6.30pm
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The Manganiyars were best known for their folk performances at marriages and birth ceremonies. Today, their soulful music enthralls audiences all over the world with their remarkable vocal talent, extraordinary musical style, and spell-binding melodies. Watch as 38 folk musicians create an enchanting visual spectacle, inspired by the visual brilliance of the Hawa Mahal Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Ticket: Rs 999 onwards.
CLASSICAL
ISHWARA
Oct 21, 7pm
JSS Auditorium, JSS Educational Complex, Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara Circle, 8th Block, 1st Main Road, Jayanagar bookmyshow.com
A dance journey to the self. Presented by Rukmini Vijayakumar. Parvati and Parameshwara, Shiva and Sati, Masculine and Feminine, Purusha and Prakruti, are the many names that describe this mystery of creation. Ishwara is a journey of human emotion, love, loss and realisation through the eyes of Shiva and Parvati. Ticket: R 400 onwards.
MUSIC
WEAVING VOICES
Oct 21, 7.30pm & Oct 22, 11am & 7.30pm
Chowdiah Memorial Hall, 16th Cross, GD Park Extension, 2nd Main Road, Malleswaram
Tel: 2344 5810, bookmyshow.com
A multi-layered tapestry that is an aural and visual treat. Featuring musicians: Bombay
Jayashri, Uday Bhawalkar, MD Pallavi, Deu Khan Manganiyar, Rasika Shekar, Apoorva Krishna, Sumesh Narayanan, and MT Aditya Srinivasan. Sound Design is by Oscar Winner Resul Pookutty. Ticket: Rs 500 onwards.
Dialogues Café, 3rd Floor, 57, 15th Cross Road, JP Nagar, 6th Phase Tel: 63635 56436
Rubaiyat is a platform that supports, encourages and celebrates poetry, and honours poets. For this month’s event, Rubaiyat brings together a selection of poems from all across Bangalore to celebrate poetry that brings about a change – Poetry for a Change. Ticket: Rs 199.
SPIRITUAL
MAHABHARAT RECITAL WITH KASA KAI
Oct 16, 12noon Online on Zoom, bookmyshow.com
Join Kasa Kai Mumbai for a Mahabharata recital on Zoom, for discussions on the epic at large in this session. Come along to learn about the Mahabharata, ask questions and gain valuable insights. Zoom entry fee: Rs 500.
LIMITLESS – PERSONAL GROWTH & HEALING
Oct 22, 10.30am Online on Zoom, bookmyshow.com
What is life but a journey of personal evolution. There is no limit to self-growth and possibilities of abundance are infinite. This workshop aims to help you discover power of healing and its role in accelerating the growth process. Zoom entry fee: Rs 555.
SALE
JUMBO JANARDHANA SALE
Till Oct 28, all day
Janardhana Silk House, Unity Buildings, JC Road Tel: 98863 02937, 98455 04571
For its 70th Anniversary celebration, get up to 40% off on wedding sarees. Great time to buy all your wedding sarees with a name trusted for generations. Brought directly from weaver to wearer.
GETTING AROUND TOWN
Tour operators, forex, visa assistance, helplines...
Bengaluru 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.
GETS ITS OWN LOGO
Bengaluru has become the first Indian city to have its own logo, joining the club of global metros like New York, Paris and Berlin. The logo was unveiled recently, with letters BE and U highlighted, reflecting the city’s ethos where everyone gets a chance to be oneself.
The new Bengaluru logo will establish Brand Bengaluru on the global tourism map.
CAR HIRE
YUVAN TRAVEL HOUSE
2A Main Road, 458, Kasturi Nagar Off Outer Ring Road; Tel: 81234-12344
SUHALAYA TRAVELS
16B, 1st Street, Ulsoor Tel: 99014-44499 open 24 hours.
SANKY TRAVELS
34, 3rd Main, 3rd Cross, RMV 2nd Stage, Dollar Colony; Tel: 2351-5900. 10am-6.30pm
FORTUNE TRAVELS
17, 7th Main, CMH Road, 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 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.
ARJUN TOURS & TRAVELS
8, 1st Floor, St Marks Road; Tel: 2221-7054, 9.30am-7pm.
CLIPPER HOLIDAYS
No 2/1, Wokerlane, Richmond Town Tel: 96322-04141, 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
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
See detailed metro route map inside).
HOP-ON
HOP-OFF Look out for BMTC is operating ‘Bangalore Darshini’ service to facilitate city sightseeing, with 2 AC buses.
Bangalore Darshini-1: Starts from Kempegowda Bus Station at 8.45am and covers Tippu Palace, Dodda Basavanna Temple, Gavigangadareshwara Temple, Banashankari Temple, Lalbagh, Vishveshwarayya Museum, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain, Iskcon, Prasanna Anjaneya Temple, and returns to Kempegowda Bus Station at 8pm.
Bangalore Darshini-2: Starts from Kempegowda Bus Station at 8.45am and covers Iskcon, Prasanna Anjaneya Temple, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Vishveshwarayya Museum, Lalbagh, Banashankari Temple, Dodda Basavanna Temple, Gavigangadareshwara Temple, Tippu Palace, and returns to Kempegowda Bus Station at 7.50pm. Fare: Adult Rs 400, Child Rs 300.
For advance seat reservation, visit www.ksrtc.in or any KSRTC reservation counter.
BMTC EZY TRIP Helpline: 1-800-425-1663
JANANI TOURS & RESORTS PVT. LTD.
L170/171, 6 Sector, Ring Road, HSR Layout; Tel: 4070-8090, open 24 hours.
TOUR OPERATORS
UTTARAKHAND TOURISM
29/2, 2nd Floor, Nanjappa Mansion K.H.Road, Shanthinagar; Tel: 2224-9378, 10.30am-6pm; Sat-10.30am-1pm
COMFORT HOLIDAYS
28A, Michael Palya, Indiranagar 1st Stage; Tel: 2529-5828, 2528-6086, 9.30am-8pm, 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, KSTDC BMTC Bus Depot, Ground Floor, Yeshwantpur; Tel: 4334-4334. 9am-9pm.
HAMMOCK LEISURE HOLIDAYS
3291, 1st Floor, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 4202-3333, 9.30am-6pm.
CONTI TRAVELS
66, Gandhi Tower, Richmond Road; Tel: 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
l 113/3, JC Road, Opp Salman Hotel, Tel: 2237-5536, 93799-23236 9am-9pm.
AIRPORT LOUNGES
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
R SINGHVI & ASSOCIATES
No 28, RV Layout, Near BDA Head Office, Opp Corporation Bank, Kumara park Tel: 2346-3462, 2346-3465
GV SUNDER & CO 3/5, 4th Unity Building, JC Road; Tel: 2224-4189
ERNST & YOUNG 24, 6th, 12th & 13th Floor, Canbera Block, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 4027-5000, 6727-5000
DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS
Prestige Trade Tower, Palace Road, High Grounds; Tel: 6627-6387
HELPLINES
• Police 100
• Fire 101
• Ambulance 108
• BMTC: 1800-425-1663
• Traffic Helpline: 1095
• Harassed by Auto Drivers: 2558-8444/555
• HIV/AIDS: 2354-3333/2222
• Animal Welfare: 2341-1181 (SPCA), 2294-7300 (CUPA)
• Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum: 2221-1137
• Suicide Prevention & Emotional Distress: 2549-7777 (9am-5pm, Mon-Sat)
• Helpline for women: 1091
• Helpline for children: 1098
• Blood Bank: 94800-44444
A B PROS CONSULTING SERVICES
261, Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Road, MS Palya, Vidyaranyapura,Tel:6570-2376
LAWYERS / ADVOCATES
TAXIS GO PINK
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
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
l 6th Floor, Telephone House, Raj Bhavan Road Tel: 2287-4419, 9.30am-6.30pm
l 80 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 2223-1503 l Sanchar Complex, WMS Compound,9th Main, 47th Cross, 5th Block, JayanagarTel: 2691-1773, 2663-9996
l 1760/E, 2nd Stage, Dr Rajkumar Road, D Block, Rajajinagar Tel: 2332-2925
l Bannerghatta Road Tel: 2648-6161,
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.
Fantasy bridal wear
BY SMITI JAIN NARAYANStarting out in 2009-2010, Western Stores has today become a definitive shopping destination name for fashionable ethnic clothes on Commercial Street, the most happening shopping mecca of Bengaluru.
What started out as dealing in winter wear like sweaters, jackets, thermals, woollens and other conventional warm clothing especially for people going abroad, subsequently Western Stores evolved to promoting ethnic wear with a finer focus on bridal fashions.
Founder-Owner of Western Stores, Mr Farhan Taher is accompanied in this flourishing venture by his wife
Mrs Afshan Farhan – both of whom together form the rock pillars of Western Stores. Their astute business sense has devolved on to the next generation as well, with their dynamic son and family scion Mr Rayyan Farhan bringing in his fresh outlook to the business. The family run store has an abundance of variety and designs to offer, with newer and latest styles racked up regularly for shoppers.
Now the bridal season has started in full swing, and Western Stores has everything in the finest couture for brides and bride’s family. The new thing they have started is now there is also apparel for the bridegroom, not just the bride. So in keeping with today’s style trends of the bride and the groom being outfitted in similar matching attire for their big day, Western Stores has made it possible for both to shop under the same roof, instead of running helter-skelter to different places. So for everything bridal, this is the go-to place, with the most beautiful and trendiest collection of lehengas, bridal gowns along with matching sherwanis to complement the bride and groom as a pair.
Western Stores is soon showcasing the most gorgeous pairs of matching embroidery concepts in 10-20 designs by fashion designers which will be launched soon.
The owner of Western Stores and the main boss Mr Farhan Taher is a wellknown personality since long as woollen kings in Commercial Street, and his wife and son are taking forward the legacy with now the same majestic appeal for bride and groom paired outfits.
The apparel at Western Stores is available in a wide range of ethnic wear, crop tops, bridal lehengas, bridal gowns, groom’s sherwanis, Indo-western wear, kurta-pajama sets, jodhpuris and more, in rich materials like velvet, net, organza and other trendy fabrics. These are embellished with exquisite zari embroideries,
threadwork, mirrorwork, sequins, stone work, zirconia and crystal embellishments, zardozi, dapka embroidery and other fine detailing. The end result of course is the most stylish and finest ethnic fashion with a touch of contemporary grace and elegance. Choose from a vast range of designs, styles, types and looks to make you feel special for the special day.
While they say matches are made in heaven, but matching attire for bride and groom is made at Western Stores. So when it comes to bridal wear, look no further. Western Stores is the perfect place to bring out the “stylish dulhaniya” in every bride, along with her matchingstyled “dynamic dulhe raja”!
Be the stylish duhaniya!
SIGHTS, HIGHLIGHTS, LANDMARKS
Parks, landmarks, places of religious interest...
With
Bengaluru, the sobriquets keep getting added up. From Air Conditioned City to Aviation Capital to Garden City, this small town turned technopolis has added a new word to the American lexicon: ‘Bangalored’. It means ‘to lose one’s job’ as a result of off shoring work to India. That’s not all. The city is emerging as a medical tourism hub in India by offering ‘First World Service at Third World Cost’. What’s more, the best and the brightest multinationals are spicing up the retail scene by test-marketing large format stores like Reebok, Levi’s, Adidas, Esprit and Nautica. It’s become a ‘yuppie heaven’. Now that’s yet another sobriquet for the city. With the Metro Rail opening in phases, things are getting better by the day. Visit the city and be bowled over.
VIDHAN SOUDHA
Dr Ambedkar Veddi Road, North of Cubbon Park
Built of granite and porphyry, this is the seat of the Secretariat and the State Legislature. Built in 1956, it has a dome, Rajasthani Jharokhas and Indo- Saracenic pillars. Things to watch out for: the sandalwood door to the Cabinet Room, and the Speaker’s Chair which is made of Mysore rosewood.
BANGALORE PALACE Sankey Road
Built in 1880 at a cost of Rs 10 lakh, the Bangalore Palace was modeled on Windsor Castle, complete with fortified towers and turreted parapets. It stands amid undulating lawns, partly converted into a formal garden with axial paths.
ATTARA KACHERI
Ambedkar Veedhi, Opp Vidhan Soudha.
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.
Formerly offices of the secretariat, the twostorey 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.
WORLD TRADE CENTER
Rajajinagar
Also known as North Star is a 32-floor building. It was constructed by Brigade Enterprises which also consists of the Sheraton hotel, Colombia Asia hospital, the Orion Mall, and so on. WTC Bangalore is recognised for international trade and opportunities.
LALBAGH
Laid out by Mysuru ruler Haider Ali in 1740 spread over 240 acres. Its tropical plants were imported by Haider and his son Tipu Sultan from countries as diverse as Afghanistan, Persia, Mauritius, Turkey and Africa. Ogle at the Glass House modeled on London’s Crystal Palace. There is an annual flower show as well. Climb the rock mountain and take a look at Bangalore from the top.
JP PARK
Junction of Jalahalli and Mathikere
The Jayaprakash
Narayan Park boasts of 20,000 varieties of plant species, 60,000 flowering plants and shrubs and 5,000 medicinal herbs. It also include a 4.5-km jogging track, bamboo garden, women’s playground with dedicated shuttle and tennikoit court, football court, 1,000-seater amphitheatre and so on. The big lake there attracts migratory birds.
Timings: 5am-8.30am & 5pm-8.30pm.
BANNERGHATTA NATIONAL PARK
Located 22 km from Bangalore, it is a sanctuary for wildlife, bears, reptiles, elephants and deer. Chief attractions include the lion and tiger safari, herbivore safari and the butterfly park. The Bannerghatta Nature Camp offers a package and a guided nature walk. It is closed on Tuesdays.
ISKCON TEMPLE
Hare Krishna Hills, West of Chord Road, Rajajinagar
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness is one of the most sought after destinations in India. The white temple building has gorgeous deities of Lord Radha Krishna.
BAHAI BHAVAN
82, Coles Road
The centre hosts regular ‘firesides’ or discussions among small groups on the teachings of the Bahá’í Faith along with prayer meetings and study groups.
BULL TEMPLE
Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi
This is a typical Dravidian-style temple built by Kempe Gowda I. It is has a monolith bull that is 4.5m tall and 6.5m long. It was apparently built to appease a vagrant bull which persisted in devouring all the groundnuts in the surrounding fields. Once this temple was built, the bull stayed away from the groundnuts. A Groundnut Fair (Kadalekayi Parishe) near the temple premises is held every year.
TAWAKKAL MASTAN DARGAH
Cottonpet, Near Majestic
Dedicated to the Sufi Saint Hazrat Tawakkal Mastan Shah, it is characterised by coloured floor tiles, tinted glass lamps, a green-and-white façade and ornate minarets.
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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) Tumkur Road
ST MARY’S BASILICA Shivajinagar
Best known for the eightday St Mary’s Feast every September, this church started in as a small chapel 1818. Rev LF Kleiner transformed the small chapel into a church in 1874. Boasts of stately arches vaulting towards the ceiling, rich Corinthian capitals of moulded bunches of grapes and artistic stained-glass windows from Paris.
JAMIA MASJID NR Road
One of the biggest mosques in town, it can accommodate over 10,000 people at a time. Made of pure white marble from Rajasthan, it was built in 1940 and is in the middle of City Market.
BIG BANYAN TREE
Village of Ramohalli, near Kengeri, 60Km west of Bangalore
The Doda Alada Mara literally translated to Big Banyan Tree, is a giant tree covering 3 acres (12,000sqm) and is one of the largest of its kind. It is said to be at least 400 years old. Buses can be taken from Majestic Bangalore to Kengeri, and Kengeri to Doda Alada Mara.
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.
LAP OF COMFORT & LUXURY Hotels,
serviced apartments, resorts...
High
tech hospitality is the hallmark of Bengaluru hotels. If The Zuri boasts of an innovative whirlpool jacuzzi on the terrace of its two presidential suites, The Leela’s Maharaja presidential suites take it up a few notches by offering bullet-proof windows, closed circuit television and intruder alarm systems. Vivanta by Taj Whitefield has drop down screens and projectors, pillar-less halls and night vision cameras. Not to mention, La Marvella’s iTouch device that lets you control the lights and the blinds at the push of a button. Not to mention, the TV set, air conditioner and room service. Wow, indeed.
FIVE STAR
THE LALIT ASHOK
Kumara Krupa High Grounds Tel: 6817-7777.
184 contemporary and uberstylish rooms spread over 8 floors, Rejuve Spa, gym, tennis court and 5 conference hall and board rooms. thelalit.com.
SHERATON GRAND BENGALURU WHITEFIELD HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE
Prestige Shantiniketan, Hoodi, Whitefield; Tel: 7100-8100. A perfect blend of the local aesthetic with international levels of quality hospitality and comfort. 360 fully AC double rooms and suites with fine dining restaurants, lobby lounge, state-of-the-art health spa and gym, swimming pool, lobby and retail spaces.
ITC WINDSOR
Windsor Square, 25, Golf Course Road Tel: 2226-9898. 240 wood-panelled rooms, 22 suites, Presidential Suite, beauty salon, gift store, currency exchange, babysitting services and cocktail lounge, itchotels.in.
THE TAJ WEST END
25, Race Course Road; Tel: 6660-5660.
A five star luxury hotel offering the best in decor, service and facilities, including 45 species of butterflies, 38 species of birds and 54 varieties of trees, tajhotels.com.
TAJ BANGALORE
Near Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli; Tel: 6600-3300.
A small walk away from the airport, this new 154-key luxury hotel offers unmatched metropolitan hospitality, with panoramic views. Strategically located for business travellers, 30 km from city centre. Host of dining options, state-of-the-art conferencing and banquet facilities, taj.bangalore@tajhotels.com
VIVANTA BENGALURU, WHITEFIELD
ITPB, Whitefield Tel: 6693-3333. 199 stylish guest rooms and a spectrum of facilities, including natural mood lighting, interactive TVs, Internet Protocol (IP) telephones, home-theatre surround system, tennis courts, spa, retail stores and al fresco sections.
TAJ YESHWANTPUR, BENGALURU 2275, Tumkur Road, Yeshwantpur, Tel: 6690-0111. Modern architecture marks 327 cosmopolitan rooms. Relax in leisure where today meets tomorrow, and business meets pleasure, vivantabytaj.com.
THE LEELA PALACE
23, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli Tel: 2521-1234. The theme of Indian opulence is carried though a variety of suites and rooms all offering rich, warm and soothing experience, theleela.com.
THE ZURI WHITEFIELD BENGALURU 244, Hoodi Village, Near ITPL, Whitefield Road, Whitefield Tel: 6665-7272. A luxury business hotel with five different F&B options, 162 rooms.
LA MARVELLA
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.
GOKULAM GRAND HOTEL & SPA 115, Gokula Extension, BEL Circle Tel: 4300-1000 Ideally situated 30 minutes from the International airport and 20 minutes from city centre. The nine meeting rooms and outdoor venue can host meetings and events for up to 600 guests. Facilities include 182-rooms, an excellent all-day dining restaurant My Place, Obsidian Sports and Music Bar, gym, swimming pool and spa. The ideal stay for relaxation after a long day at work.
TAJ – MG ROAD 41/3, MG Road Tel: 6660-4444, 6661-4444. Each room features ergonomically designed mobile work desks, de-stress options, a special Rest Easy menu and dual massage showerheads..
ITC GARDENIA 1, Residency Road Tel: 2211-9898. Envisioned as a building set in a garden; this hotel offers 292 large and well equipped rooms, including 13 suites and the largest Presidential Suite in India. All rooms are a study in elegance and are a perfect balance between style and comfort, itchotels.in.
THE OBEROI 37-39, MG Road Tel: 2558-5858. A brand new selection of rooms and suites now renovated to deliver a complete new stay experience, 24 hours spa service,
BENGALURU MARRIOTT HOTEL
WHITEFIELD
8th Road, Plot No 75, EPIP Area, Whitefield Tel: 4943-5000. Contemporary style, 324 guest rooms, including 17 suites, spread over 10,000 square feet, hotel restaurants offers Thai, Italian, Deli, tapas and Continental food.
JW MARRIOTT HOTEL
24/1, Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 6718-9999. Located in the business district next to UB city, overlooking Cubbon Park. The hotel offers 10,400 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space, a Grand Ball Room, luxury spa, heated pool and a choice of restaurants.
CONRAD BENGALURU
25/3, Kensington Road, Ulsoor; Tel: 2214-4444. Stunning high-rise hotel on the edge of MG Road, overlooking the iconic Ulsoor Lake, globally inspired architecture, a blend of old world detailing and modern embellishments, offering style and luxury. Spacious rooms, premium furnishings and bath amenities.
HYATT CENTRIC
1/1, Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor Tel: 4936-1234. It offers 143 well-appointed guestrooms as well as a selection of world class dining, available in the hotel’s two restaurants and bar.
RADISSON BENGALURU CITY CENTER
2, Gangadhar Chetty Road, Yellappa Chetty Layout, Ulsoor; Tel: 2558 8550. Boutique hotel on the banks of Ulsoor Lake. Amenities like all-day dining, free Wi-Fi, round the clock fitness centre, on –site spa. Scenic city skyline view from rooftop pool. Convenient location, near shopping centres, malls, restaurants and temples.
RENAISSANCE
BENGALURU
RACE COURSE HOTEL
17 and 17/1 Madhava Nagar Extension Race Course Lane Tel: 6835-5555
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT BENGALURU HEBBAL
2, 55, Outer Ring Road, Jogappa Layout, Nagavara Tel: 6122-6777
NOVOTEL
Opp Intel Campus, Sarjapur Outer Ring Road Tel: 6670-5000.
VIVANTA BENGALURU, RESIDENCY ROAD 66, Residency Road Tel: 6660-4545, 6661-4542, 98 rooms, including 4 suites.
THE PAUL 139/28, Domlur Layout, Tel: 4047-7777. An exclusive all-suite luxury hotel with 54 single and double bedroom suites.
THE PARK 14/7, MG Road Tel: 2559-4666. Characterised by its chic Italian restaurant and a bar lounge, this 109-room boutique hotel serves Mediterranean, South East Asian and Indian cuisine.
THE RITZ-CARLTON 99, Residency Road Tel: 4914-8000
Luxury hotel located within easy access to prominent business districts and shopping destinations. Spacious rooms and suites, with fine dining restaurants, spa with luxury treatments, ideal venue for meetings and events.
THE CHANCERY PAVILION
135, Residency Road Tel: 4141-4141. 234 rooms, including executive, presidential, club pavilion, long-stay and theme rooms.
SHERATON GRAND BANGALORE HOTEL
AT BRIGADE GATEWAY
26/1, Dr Rajkumar Road, MalleswaramRajajinagar Tel: 4252-1000. Enjoy city views and relaxation from 230 spacious rooms and suites, designed with your comfort in mind, and offering amenities to suit the needs of both business and leisure travellers.
STERLINGS MAC HOTEL
134, HAL Airport Road, Kodihalli Tel: 4249-4949. Luxury hotel with a good blend of business and leisure, offering features and comforts for both professional and personal stays,with 40 premium rooms,60 deluxe rooms and 45 executive rooms.
RADISSON BLU 90-4, Marathahalli Outer Ring Road Tel: 6707-6909, 4909-4909. With an outdoor pool, sun deck and poolside bar, 24-hour fitness fentre, business centre, spa and beauty salon.
GRAND MERCURE 12th Main, Koramangala Tel: 4512-1212.
THE ROYAL ORCHID REGENTA 1, Golf Avenue Tel: 4178-3000 Close to the International Tech Park and over-looking a golf course, it has 195 rooms, including nine executive suites and several serviced apartments.
HILTON BANGALORE EMBASSY GOLFLINKS
Embassy Golf Links Business Park Challaghatta Tel: 6679-9999. Excellent location, proximity to commercial nerve centres of MG Road, Indiranagar and Koramangala. Efficient and personalised hospitality with state-of-the-art business and leisure facilities. Spacious 247 studios and suites, 4 dining venues, and round-the-clock services make this the hotel of choice for business travellers and long-stay guests.
THE OTERRA 43, Velankani Software Campus, Behind Infosys, 1st Phase, Hosur Main Road, Electronic City Tel: 3003-0303, 4266-6666.
FOUR STAR
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.
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.
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.
THE CHANCERY 10/6, Lavelle Road Tel: 4118-8888, Corporate hotel with 100 rooms, a common pool table, and bathroom music.
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.
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.
ALOFT BENGALURU
17C, Sadaramangala Road, Whitefield Tel: 6670-7777. High-tech entertainment centre, with free Wi-Fi and connectivity station that recharges your gadgets and links to the LCD TV for optimal sound and viewing.
ST MARKS HOTEL
4/1, St Marks Road Tel: 4001 9000
ZONE BY THE PARK
• 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.
LEMON TREE 23, EPIP Zone, 2nd Phase, Whitefield Tel: 4331-1555, 4331-1556.
24 TECH HOTEL
Prestige Technology Park, Sarjapur-Marathahalli Outer Ring Road, Kadubeesanahalli Tel: 2254-5100.
RADISSON BLU ATRIA BENGALURU 1, Palace Road Tel: 2220-5205, 2225-6850, 160 rooms and 8 suites.
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
OAKWOOD
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.
DAVANAM SAROVAR PORTICO SUITES
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.
LEMON TREE PREMIER 2/1, St John’s Road, Ulsoor Tel: 4480-2000.
RAMADA ENCORE 282-285, 1st Stage, Inner Ring Road, Amarjyoti Layout, Domlur Tel: 4060-2022. 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.
NALAPAD’S HOTEL BANGALORE
INTERNATIONAL
2A-2B, Crescent Road, High Grounds Tel: 2226-8011.
MELANGE
21, Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 4112-0399. Perfect for both corporate and leisure travellers.
FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD
Indian, Chinese, Arabian, Mexican, French, Continental, Italian...
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.
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•Alcohol may not be served at some of these place, as per Supreme Court regulation. Please call the pub/restaurant to confirm.
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.
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.
KUDLA
16, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Richmond Road Tel: 4135-0000, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.
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.
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!.
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.
KABAB STUDIO
Goldfinch Hotel, 32/3, Crescent Road Tel: 4129-1300, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.
THE SPICE BAZAAR
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.
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.
Koshy’s
39, St Mark’s Road Tel: 2221-3793, 9am-7.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.
MYNT
Vivanta Whitefield, ITPL Main Road
Tel: 6693-3333, 7am-11pm.
Avg meal for two, Rs 2100.
THE HUB
Ramada Encore, 282-285, Inner Ring Road, Amarjyoti Layout, Domlur Tel: 4060-2022, 6.30am-11pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 1700.
24/7
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.
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.
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.
ONE ATRIA
Radisson Blu Atria, 1, Palace Road Tel: 2220-5205, 24hrs
Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.
EAT
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
FEAST
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.
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.
FENNY’S LOUNGE & KITCHEN
115, 3rd Floor, 7th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4128-2428, 11am-9pm.
Avg meal for two, Rs 1600.
PALETTE
Taj Yeshwantpur, 2275, Tumkur Road, Yeshwantpur; Tel: 6690-0111, 24 hours. Avg meal for two, Rs 1800.
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.
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.
BHOJOHORI MANNA
668/B, 6th Block, Koramangala Tel: 2550-3666, 12pm-4.30pm, 7pm-9pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 650. OH! CALCUTTA
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 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.
BURMA BURMA
607, Ground Floor, 12th Main, Hal 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Tel : 4300-8120 12noon-3pm & 7pm -11pm. Avg meal for two Rs 1500.
THE LONDON CURRY HOUSE
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.
CARNIVAL DE GOA
1st Floor, 8/6, Kensington Point, Ulsoor Road Tel: 76767-67620, 12noon-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.
COCONUT GROVE 86, Spencer Building, Church Street Tel: 2559-6149, 12noon-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.
ANDHRA
/ HYDERABADI 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.
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.
ZEN
The Leela Palace, 23, Airport Road, Tel: 2521-1234, 12pm-3pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 3500.
KAZÉ BAR & KITCHEN
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.
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.
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.
NAACHIYAR’S
36/1, Ground Floor, Haudin Road, Ulsoor,Tel:4173-8588,12noon–4pm, 7pm–11pm, Avg meal for two Rs.600.
CONTINENTAL
GREEN THEORY
5, Convent Road Tel: 4166-3836, 12noon-9.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 950.
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.
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
CHIANTI
•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
KOREAN
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.
MEDITERRANEAN
OLIVE BAR AND KITCHEN
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.
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.
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
NOODLE BAR
1st Floor, Phoenix Market City Mall, Whitefield, Tel: 86574-10222, 12noon-4pm,7pm-11pm Avg meal for two, Rs1400.
BEIJING BITES
• 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:41645888•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.
CAFE
KRAZZY FOLDS
278/A, 5th Floor, Avanti, 9th Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar Tel:88617-91277. 11am -10pm, Avg meal for two Rs.800.
BYLI – BET YOU LOVE IT
G-1/2, First Avenue, 5th Main, 2nd Block, HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar Tel: 4099-9909 8am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.
URBAN SOLACE 32, Annaswamy Mudaliar Road Tel: 98450-13055, Mon-Fri: 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun: 8am-11 pm. A café on the one hand and an oasis of abundance on the other. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.
THE CRUST FACTORY
Comfort Inn Insys 46,1St Main Road, Mathikere,Yeshwanthpur, Tel: 4646-8000
B CAFE
Shangri-La Hotel, Palace Road Tel: 4512-6420, Only Sundays 12.30pm-4pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 3400.
D’HIDE 130, 1st Cross, 5th Block, Koramangala Tel: 72041-9666, 9am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 600.
CAFÉ TREAT
The Pride Hotel, 93, Richmond Road, Langford Gardens Tel: 4348-4348, 7am-9pm.
Avg meal for two, Rs 900.
CAFFE PASCUCCI
690/8, 14th Main, JP Nagar Tel: 4120-0431, 8.3am-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.
THE HOLE IN THE WALL 4, 8th Main Road, 4th Block, Koramangala Tel: 4094-9490, 8am-9pm.
Avg meal for two, Rs 600.
INDIAN COFFEE HOUSE 19, Church Street Tel: 2558-7088, 8am-8.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 200.
CAFÉ COFFEE DAY
MSK Plaza, HAL 2nd Stage, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 94486-29690.
Avg meal for two, Rs 600.
WHITEFIELD BAKING COMPANY
Marriott Hotel, 75, 8th Road, EPIP Area, Whitefield Tel: 4943-5000, 8am-10pm.
Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.
PORTLAND STEAKHOUSE AND CAFÉ
1, Brunton Road, 1st Cross, off MG Road, Ashok Nagar Tel: 2559-3405, 11.30am-11pm
Avg meal for two, Rs 1800.
WOODFIRED CAFÉ
32/2, Angadi Papanna , Circle Chairme, Sonappa Road, Hennur ,Tel: 90358-89777
ONESTA
• 63, Koramangala Industrial Layout,Koramangala 5th, Block,Tel:95137-36274
• 706, 3rd Floor, W.C.R, 2nd Stage, 9th Cross, Basaveshwara Nagar,Tel:95137-36257
•215, 3 Floor, Shashi Arcade, Sanjay Nagar, New BEL Road,Tel:9513736256
• Site 15, 15th Cross, 4th Phase, 100 Feet Road, JP Nagar,Tel:95137-36268
• 4th Floor, 7M-414, HRBR 1st Block Extension, 7th Main Road, Kammanahalli,Tel:95137-36261
• 90/3, Outer Ring Road,Marathahalli, Tel:95137-36273. 11am-12midnigh. Avg meal for two Rs. 750.
TEA HOUSE INFINITEA
• 26, ESI Hospital Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 4151-4100 • 2, Shah Sultan Complex, Cunningham Road, Tel: 4114-8428, 11am–10pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 1300.
MY TEA HOUSE 572, 30th Main, 3rd Stage, Banashankari, Tel: 2679-3315, 11.30am-10pm. Avg meal for two Rs 800.
CHOCOLATE
ZOROY 44, Church Street Tel: 4112-6811, 11am-9.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 300.
RAGE CHOCOLATIER 134/1, Residency Road Tel: 4090-0910, 10.30am-7pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 400.
SMOOR
1131, 100 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 2521-1901, • Ground Floor, Forum Mall, Hosur Road, Koramangala 7th Block, Tel: 2206-7901• Floor 2, Orion Mall, Brigade Gateway, Dr. Rajkumar Road, Malleshwaram, Tel: 2268-2150. 8am10.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 900.
ICE CREAM
CREAM STONE
• 89, 17th Main Road, HSR, Tel: 70222-52204
• 90/3, Opposite to Innovative Multiplex, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli, Tel: 80486-54165
• 621/B, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Tel: 76767-65885• Ground Floor, 489/1, KHB Colony, Koramangala 5th Block, Tel: 6573-0006. 10.30am-2am. Avg meal for two Rs. 300.
CORNER HOUSE
• 67, 1st A Main Road, 7th Block, Koramangala; Tel: 98459-23734, • 45/3, GK Complex, Residency Road; Tel: 2558-3262, • 532, 36 Cross, 5 Block, 10 Main Road, Jayanagar,Tel:99453-44463 •3283, 2nd Stage, Off Double Road, Indiranagar,Tel: 98808-46251.
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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.
PUBS, LOUNGES & RESTO-BARS
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.
CLUB VII RESTOBAR
Dr Puneeth, Rajkumar Road, Opp Dell Exclusive Store, Krishna Reddy Layout, Domlur Tel: 12pm-12.30am
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.
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.
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.
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.
THE OPEN BOX
4th Floor, Building 9, Halcyon Complex, St Marks Road Tel: 98800-75277. 12noon9.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1400.
SHIMMER
Taj Yeshwantpur, 2275, Tumkur Road, Yeshwantpur; Tel: 6690-0111, 3pm12midnight. Avg cost for two, Rs 1500.
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
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.
DAFFY’S BREWGARDEN
48, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel:96060-64303, 12 noon-1 am
Avg meal for two Rs.1200.
RETAIL THERAPY
With
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.
UB CITY – THE COLLECTION
24, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: +91 80 0071 1488
EAT
MODERN INDIAN
Farzi Café
Tel: 72594-00900; 12pm-1am.
Avg meal for two, Rs 1600.
RAJASTHANI
Rasovara
Tel: 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
SHOP DESIGNER BOUTIQUE
The Collective Tel: 4120-7331; 11am-9.30pm
Emporio Armani Tel: 4146-9333; 11am-9pm
Shimmer Tel: 97422-06609; 11am-9pm
APPAREL
AM:PM
Tel: 4866-2710; 11am-9pm
MEN’S APPAREL
Rare Rabbit
Tel: 4114-3275; 11am-9.30pm
LEATHER & ACCESSORIES
Burberry
Tel: 4173-8825; 11am-9pm
Canali Tel: 4173-8997; 11.30am-10pm
Corneliani Tel: 4173-8170; 11am-9pm
Jimmy Choo Tel: 4173-8404, 11.30am-9pm
Louis Vuitton Tel: 4246-0000; 10.30am-9.30pm
Michael Kors Tel: 4097-6633; 11am-9pm
Salvatore Ferragamo Tel: 4302-0456; 11am-10pm
Lotus Vibe Tel: 4161-6939; 11am-9pm
TUMI
Tel: 4173-8948; 10am-9pm
JEWELLERY
Diani Jewels
Tel: 4374-4869; 11am-8pm Minawala Tel: 4131-4045; 11am-8pm
WATCHES
Ethos - Summit
Tel: 4099-9621; 10.30am-8pm Omega Tel: 4098-2106; 10.30am-8.30pm
Rado
Tel: 4098-2107; 10.30am-9pm
Rolex Tel: 2211-3976; 11am-8.30pm Seiko Tel: 4163-6912; 10.30am-8.30pm Longines Tel: 4098-2109; 11am-9pm Zimson Tel: 4098-2100; 10.30am-9.30pm
COSMETICS, SKINCARE, LUXURY
Centarom Tel: 4099-6677; 11am-9pm
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 Tel: 1800-3000-0330; 10.30am-9.30pm
FLORIST
Floradelic 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
MALLS
ORION MALL
26/1, Dr Rajkumar Road, Brigade Gateway, Malleshwaram West, Tel: 6728-2222, GLOBAL MALLS (LULU MALL)
Gopalapura, Binnipete Tel: 4560-7788
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.
PHOENIX MARKET CITY
Mahadevpura, Whitefield Road Tel: 6726-6111, 333, 10.30am-10pm.
VR BENGALURU
Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevapura Tel: 4669-3469
NEXUS SHANTINIKETAN
Whitefield Main Road Tel: 2501-8225
NEXUS WHITEFIELD
62, Whitefield Main Road Tel: 2504-3800.
NEXUS KORAMANGALA
21, Hosur Road, Koramangala Tel: 2206-7803.
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 COLLONNADE
The Leela Palace, 23, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli Tel: 2521-1234
GOPALAN MALL
l Old Madras Road Tel: 96112-87681
l Bannerghatta Road Tel: 2658-0566
l Mysore Road Tel: 2675-2122
l 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
ORION EAST MALL 26/10, Maruthi Sevanagar Tel: 2309-4444,
SILKS DEEPAM
l 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.
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
• 52 MG Road • 42 Richmond Road
• 125 Ashoka Pillar Road, Jayanager.
• 290 Sampige Road, Malleshwaram. Ph: +91 95909-00092. 10.30am to 8.30pm (Open on Sundays). Valet Parking Available. Specialists in bridal wear sarees, partywear sarees, casual wear sarees and dress materials.
AANCHAL
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DESIGNER GALLERY 152, Commerical Street,Tel; 41139784, 2558-1417.
Designer Indian wear for the fashionistas.
Find an eclectic collection of ethnic wear.
SHAMIKA HERITAGE WESTERN STORES
• 4/3/1, Shubhasri Towers, 1st Floor, Above Nike, 11th Main, 3rd Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4093-9413, 99806-75009, 96065-93333
• 334, 27th Main, 2nd Sector, HSR Layout Tel: 97397-01680.
Celebrate with exquisite collections of pure zari kanchivarams, bridal and office wear, ethnic handloom silks, handloom bandini, kadi georgette bandini, digital prints in handloom and mysore crepe silk sarees, unstitched suits, fabrics and more.
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.
SABOO COLLECTIONS
Trinity Circle, MG Road; Tel: 2558- 5519. 10am-8.30pm. Open on Sundays. Fabulous collection of silk sarees, silver jewellery and accessories, dress materials and ready-to-wear dresses for men, women and children.
MYSORE SILK - KSIC LTD
• M G Road Jubliee Showroom, Leo Shopping Complex Tel: 2555-0473
•FKCCI Building,KG Road Tel: 2226-2077•Malleshwaram- Joythi Plaza Tel: 2346-5619 •Basaveshwara Nagar 63, 1st floor,Siddhaiah Puranik Road, Tel:2990-5799 •Jayanagar- Benaka Complex, 4th Block Tel: 2663-1405 •Gandhi BazaarBSR Arcade Tel: 2660-4097. 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. www.ksicsilk.com.
RMKV
2nd Floor, Orion Mall, Brigade Gateway Campus, Dr Rajkumar Road, MalleswaramRajajinagar Tel: 2268-2005, 2268-2323.
KALYAN SILKS
Commercial Street, Main Guard Cross; Tel: 2559-0194, 10am-8.30pm.
POTHYS
l 33, Kempe Gowda Road; Tel: 2220-2330/4
PRASIDDHI
l 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.
MUGDHA
•2321,17th Cross Road, 1st Sector, HSR Layout, • 29/1, 3rd Main Road , Malleshwaram, Margosa Road,•Plot No. 507,46th Cross, 5th Block, Jayanagar Tel: 93534-53176
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.
SAMYAKK
24, Opp Lifestyle, D’souza Circle, Richmond Road Tel: 4111-3330.
SANSKRUTI SILKS
l 1 Kamaraj Road Tel: 4151-3461.
SAKHI
l 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.
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. 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.
HARSHINI
661,11th Main Road, Jayanagar 4th Block; Tel: 4133-0615, 2664-2946
WOW
21, Commercial Street Tel: 91132-20703. 11am-9pm.
FAVOURITE SHOP
l 23/1, Commercial Street Tel:4123-2683
l Kamanahalli
Tel: 2295-6316 l Brigade Road l Marathahalli
l Kathriguppe l Basaveshwarnagar
l Jayanagar. Salwars, kurtas, shirts, trousers, menswear, womenswear, childrenswear including accessories like belts.
FAZALS
• 153, Commercial Street Tel: 2558-4856
• 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.
ASMA
• 89 & 90, Commercial Street Tel: 96066-72103
• 9, 11th Main Road, 3rd Block, Jayanagar Tel: 63642-70973• 88, Between 6th & 7th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram Tel: 63642-71045. Asma meaning “High Status” and that’s the quality of products offered to clients.
WESTERN STORES
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.
VIA MONTE MILANO
l 74, Commercial Street; Tel: 4854-0479 l 11th Main Jayanagar; Tel: 4093-4145 l 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.
P N RAO
WESTERN STORES
BEST IN ETHNIC FASHION
No 176/2, Commercial Street Tel: 96209-21912. Monte Carlo, Manyavar, Oswal, Thermals, Jackets, Sweaters, Wollens, Kurtas, Sharwanis and Lehanga.
SEQUINS
315, Kamaraj Road, Opp. Commercial Street Entrance Tel: 4148-6876. 11am-9pm. Sashay in style with dream designer wear for women and kids.
CLOVE
32&33, Commercial Street Tel: 2558 1818. MINT
l 152, Commercial Street, Tel: 96865-55000
HUM INDIA
l 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
PLANET FASHION
l143, Commercial Street,Tel: 2558-6266
l11th Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar Tel: 4121 0117 lThe Forum Mall Koramangala Tel:2206 7727.
• 69, MG Road Tel: 4112-1746, 4112-2417, 99000-82203, pnrmgr@pnrao.com • 116/A, Elephant Rock Road, Jayanagar 3rd Block Tel:4850-7880, 4113-3309, 99000-82204, pnrj@pnrao.com• 494, CMH Road, Indiranagar 1st Stage Tel: 4204-2606/2596, pnri@pnrao. com • Ittina Centre, 380, 16th Main Road, 3rd Block, Koramangala Tel: 98802-36633, pnrkor@pnrao.com • 78, 4th Main, 15th Cross Road, Malleswaram, Tel: 4121-1142, 40952920, 98802-32122, pnrmal@pnrao.com
• 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.
GUPTAS TEXTILES ANNEXE
• 110, Commercial Street Tel: 4127-3461
• 9, 11th Main Road, 3rd Block, Jayanagar
Tel: 2663-3003•88, Between 6th & 7th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram Tel: 2346-2203. Wedding clothing store for men, dealing with the finest fabrics for suits and also with wedding ethnic wear, sherwanis and much more.
PARESH LAMBA SIGNATURES
l 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.
MANYAVAR
l 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.
DESIGNER STORES
COLLAGE
21/1, Wood Street, Ashok Nagar Tel: 2556-6818/19, 10am-7.30pm.
RITU KUMAR
l 55, Lavelle Road; Tel: 4112-0278/79. l 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
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
MERAJ DESIGNER STUDIO
161/1, Commerical Street,Tel: 4865-5850.
FABRIC & TAILORING
STERLING HOUSE
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 materials.
JEWELLERY 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.
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
l 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.
HANDLOOM & HANDICRAFTS MAA FABRIC GALLERIA
36/1, Dickenson Road Tel: 4132-0384, 98860-47111. Unlimited options in textiles, prints and weaves.
LINENS STUDIO
54, 1st Floor, Commercial Street; Tel: 98806-66698, 10.30am-8.30pm.
An exclusive home furnishing boutique, offering wide range of outstanding made-to-order designer curtains and blinds which are perfect for all types of windows, in all types of rooms.
CENTRAL COTTAGE INDUSTRIES
EMPORIUM
l 44, 1st Floor, 3rd Block, BDA Commercial Complex, HSR Layout Tel: 2572-5660, 11am-8.30pm.
HOME DECOR DRAPES AVENUE
Since 1991 l 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.
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.
INNERWEAR APSARA FASHIONS
160, Commercial Street; Tel: 97417-06869, 10.30am–8.30pm. Quality fashions in lingerie, night wear, lounge wear and other innerwear.
MATRIX
Prestige Nishat,6, Lady Curzon Road Tel: 2559-3322/44.
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.
DURIAN
JOCKEY
l112, 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
l12, 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.
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.
Durian House, 6&7, Venkatswamy Naidu Road, Tasker Town, Shivajinagar Tel: 2286-7545. 10am–6.30pm.
ANTIQUES
THAR HANDICRAFTS GALLERY PVT LTD
534, Intermediate Ring Road, Amarjyothi Layout, Domlur, Opp Dell Office Tel: 4887-7286. 10am-7.30pm
BABY CARE POPEES
Evaan Marketing and Trading, 3/5, 1st Floor, Arekere Main Road, Bannerghatta Road Tel: 98864-04150.
THE BABY SHOP 3164, ESI Domlur Service Road, Indiranagar Tel: 4211-5129.
APPLE OF MY I l 135, His Grace Building, 60 Feet Road, Domlur Layout, Indiranagar, HAL 2nd Stage Tel: 4115-4031. 10am-8.30pm.
INSTRUMENTS
MUSIC HOUSE
l78, Al Azeez Mansion, Brigade Road,Tel:90191-59525;78290-04343
l25, Marenahalli Cross, Jayanagar 9th Block, Tel:78290-04321
ARUNA MUSICALS
•6A, Vanivilas Rd, Basavanagudi, Shankarapura,Tel:2660-6163
•2nd floor, 90/1, 1st D Main Rd, 1st Block Koramangala,Tel:98869-91666
THOMSUN MUSIC HOUSE
l 3274, 11th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar Tel: 96208-22263
FURTADOS
116/C, 5th Block, KHB Colony, Koramangala Tel: 4110-4304/05/06, 78294-38777.
EMBRACE WELLNESS
Health clubs, gyms, beauty salons, spas...
Thecity 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.
HEALTH CLUB/GYMS
ONEUP FITNESS
2012, Shreyas Plaza, 100 Feet Road, 12th Main, Indiranagar, Tel: 99000-67511.
FIGURINE FITNESS
l 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
OZONE CLUB
6291, Prestige Ozone, Varthur Kodi, Whitefield Main Road Tel: 96111-12415.
CHISEL
l 36, NR Chambers, Richmond Road Tel: 91640-28998.
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
l Mantri Square, 17-18, 1, Malleswaram Tel: 2266-7070/ 71 l 2A,2B Lower Ground Floor, Phoenix Market City: Tel: 4962-6363
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
l 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.
MIRRORS AND WITHIN
l The Leela Collonade, The Leela Palace, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli; Tel: 4210-5086
l UB City, 24 Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 4173-8023.
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
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
•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
MAYA SPA
The Zuri Whitefield Bengaluru, Whitefield Road, Whitefield; Tel: 6665-7272.
ELAN
Lakeview Farm, Near Shell Petrol Pump, Varthur Main Road, Ramagondanahalli, Whitefield; Tel: 99451-55889.
ANGSANA OASIS SPA
l UB City, 24, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 2234-5678 l Main Doddaballapur Road, Addevishwanathapura Village, Rajanukunte; Tel: 2500-1153, 5.30am-9pm
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
l 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.
SPA – ANANDA IN THE HIMALAYAS
Hyatt Bangalore, 1/1 Swami Vivekananda Road, Ulsoor; Tel: 4936-1234.
JIVA SPA
l 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.
THAI REFRESH SPA
383, 3rd Floor, 12th Main,100 Feet Road, Indiranagar; Tel: 99023-65365, 11am-9pm.
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
l 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.
BODY RAAGA
l 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.
AYURVEDIC CENTRES
AYUSH
AYURVEDIC THERAPY & REJUVENATION CENTRE
37, 3rd Cross, Judicial Officer’s Layout, (Next to ISRO) RMV 2nd Stage, (Off New BEL Road) Sanjaynagar; Tel: 4174-8384, 4174-8385. Web: www.ayushayurvedic.com
AYUSHMAN AYURVEDIC THERAPY CENTRE
603 5th Main OMBR Layout Kasthurinagar ,Banaswadi; Tel: 4235-1313
ARTH - AN AYURVEDA HEALTH CENTRE
3367/8, 8th Cross, 13th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 96112-24123
PRANAVAM AYURVEDIC CENTRE
l 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.
SHATHAYU
l 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
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.
ETERNAL EXPRESSION
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
SPIRITUAL / GUIDANCE CENTRES
ISHA
FOUNDATION
33, 10th Main Rd, Jayanagar East, Jaya Nagar 1st Block, Bairasandra Extension; Tel: 80951-63111
INDIAN HERITAGE ACADEMY
20th Main, 6th Block, Near Police Station, Koramangala; Tel: 2553-0121.
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
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
l 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
AKSHAR POWER YOGA ACADEMY
l 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
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.
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 l 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
MAHAVEER MEDICAL & SURGICALS. 25/3, Lady Curzon Road; Tel: 96868-96313, 2558-6444.
MS RAMAIAH COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
MSR Nagar, MSR IT Post; Tel: 4536-6666.
Thecity 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.
AMUSEMENTS
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++
ART GALLERIES
MAGNITUDE
GALLERY
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.
GALLERIE SARA ARAKKAL
156, 4th Main Road, BEML Layout ITPL Road Tel: 88922-70781, 10am-6pm.
SUBLIME GALLERIA
8th Floor, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 4111-6563. Mon-Sat, 11am-8pm
LEELA GALLERIA
The Leela Palace, 23, Old Airport Road Kodihalli, Tel: 2521-1234. 11am-7pm
GALLERY G 38, Maini Sadan, 7th Cross, Lavelle Road Tel: 2221-9275, 10am–6pm.
MAHUA – THE ART GALLERY 344/8, 1st Floor, Above Vijaya Bank, IV Main Road, Sadashivnagar Tel: 2361-6971.
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.
VISVESHWARIAH INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Kasturba Road Tel: 2286-6200, 10am-6pm.
HAL HERITAGE CENTRE & AEROSPACE MUSEUM
Near HAL Police Station, Old Airport , Marathahalli,Road Tel: 2231-8341.
AUDITORIA
JAGRITI THEATRE Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road, Whitefield Tel: 4124-2879.
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE BANGALORE 108, Thimmaiah Road, Vasanthnagar Tel:73380-26885.
CHOWDIAH MEMORIAL HALL
16th Cross, GD Park Ext, Vyalikaval, 2nd Main Road, Malleswaram Tel: 2344-5810 8am-9.30pm.
RANGA SHANKARA 36/2, 8th Cross, JP Nagar 2nd Phase Tel: 2649-3982, 2659-2777, 2224-1325
RAVINDRA KALAKSHETRA
Near Town Hall, Jayachamaraja Road Tel: 2224-1325
HERITAGE WALK
BANGALORE WALKS
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Green Heritage Walk in Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Victorian Heritage Walk on MG Road. Traditional Bengaluru Walk in Basavangudi and Medieval Bangalore Walk which starts at KG Road.
Bangalore 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
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
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
KOTILINGESHWARA
CHANNAPATNA
Crafts village hub for indigenous wooden toys, lacquerware and silk.
Distance: 60 km Location: Bangalore-Mysore Highway Best time to visit: Oct-May
MEKEDATU
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
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
MYSORE
THIRUVANNAMALAI
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
Ideal for a relaxed weekend with trekking, nature walks, boating. Punganoor artificial lakecum-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
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
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
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
MUDUMALAI
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
BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK
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.
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
Enchanting 247 square-mile park in coffee land of Coorg, with Asian elephants, marsh crocodiles, monitor lizards, rock pythons, aquatic and terrestrial tortoises, frogs, toads, tree frogs, a myriad insects and butterflies. Distance: 222 km Location: Part of Nilgiri biosphere reserve Best time to visit: Oct-May
BELUR AND HALEBID
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
HAMPI
WAYANAD
World Heritage Site, ruins of the glorious Vijayanagar Empire with over 500 monuments.
Nearby attractions include Anegondi, Pampa Sarovar, Gagan Mahal, Hospet and Tungabhadra Dam.
Distance: 350 km Location: Bellary district
Best time to visit: Oct-Mar
CHIKMAGALUR
Full of hills, valleys, streams and snow-white coffee blossoms, nestled in Baba Budan hills. Trekker’s delight with rugged mountain trails, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Kemmanagundi hill station, Hebbe Falls, Kalhatti Falls and Kudremukh hill station. Distance: 235 km
Location: In Chikmagalur district Best time to visit: Oct-May
SHIMOGA
Colourful district with attractive landscape, waterfalls, forests, river valley, bountiful areca palm and paddy fields, with world famous rivers and waterfalls. Rice bowl of the state fed by Tunga, Bhadra, Sharavathi, Varada and Kumudvathi rivers.
Distance: 277 km Location: Karnataka Best time to visit: Oct-Mar
Unspoilt expanse of virgin rainforests in Western Ghats with misty environs, famous for trekking, plantation visits and wildlife tours.
Distance: 255 km Location: Western Ghats
Best time to visit: Oct-May
MANGALORE
A city of multiple cultures on Konkan coast known for its temples and beaches. Sightseeing includes Sultan Battery watchtower, Mangalore Port, beaches of Ullal, Taneerbhavi and Panambur.
Distance: 347 km Location: Southern tip of Karnataka coast Best time to visit: Dec-Feb
GOKARNA
A pilgrimage centre and beach lover’s paradise. Distance: 485 km
Location: North Karnataka, close to Goa Best time to visit: Oct-Mar
MAHABALIPURAM
Also called Mammallapuram, historic 7th-9th century monuments, classified as World Heritage Site. Spotlighted recently with Prime Minister Modi and Chinese Premier Xi’s meeting ground.
Distance: 330 km
Location: North Tamil Nadu coast Best time to visit: Oct-Mar