BLR Sept 2nd half

Where is the accountability from BBMP?

Physician, heal thyself

Bangalore has been in the news lately, for all the wrong reasons.

The incessant rains leading to flooding of low-lying localities has brought the focus back on the abysmal state of the city’s storm water drainage system. Crores of rupees of the honest taxpayers’ hard-earned money are supposedly spent on infrastructure every year by BBMP, and yet there seems to be no improvement.

Which brings me to yet another pet peeve. While the government is quick to slap fines on citizens for every small issue – from not masking up, not wearing helmet, not using seat belt to a myriad other small things on the part of the common man, yet when it comes to taking accountability for its own pathetic infrastructure failures, there seems to be zero accountability.

More than helmets, what will save people are proper roads without a gazillion potholes to be manoeuvred around. And proper pavements where one can actually walk without spraining a foot or getting down on the road after every few steps.

Instead of announcing grandiose plans for new flyovers, first the authorities need to complete the many half-constructed ones languishing for years around town. Like the Koramangala flyover which has been in ruins since over a decade, with trees growing out of the debris, blocking the road space and an eyesore to boot.

Point is, before pointing fingers at the public and penalising them for the smallest oversight, BBMP needs to first get its own house in order, pull up its socks and show some responsibility towards the people and the job they have been entrusted with.

If the government takes accountability for their actions and nonactions, the citizens will automatically fall in line. A case of –Physician, heal thyself before trying to heal others.

SMITI JAIN NARAYAN Consultant Editor

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FOOD

JAPANESE BRUNCH

Every Sunday, 12.30pm-4pm Yataii, Shangri-la Bangalore, 56-68, Palace Road Tel: 4512 6450

Konnichiwa to a spectacular Japanese brunch in town. Be seated at a table full of surprises with handcrafted Sushi Moriawase, tantalising Yakimono grills, crispy Tempura, sizzling staples and more. Cost per head: Rs 2650++

FIND YOUR LOBSTER

Sep 14, 7.30pm-11.30pm

Caraway Kitchen, Conrad Bengaluru, Tel: 88844 28234, 88844 00194

A TASTE OF AUSTRALIA

Sep 16 & 17, 7pm-11pm Lapis, The Oberoi Bangalore, 37-38, MG Road Tel: 2558 5858

Fresh and finest varieties of crab and lobsters, prepared in flavours from across the globe.

Catches of the day: Crab and lobster buffet, gin-based cocktails, love band and lots more. Cost per head: Sober Seafood Buffet Rs 2800++, Alcohol Seafood Buffet Rs 4300++, Kids Buffet Rs 1400++

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Every Sunday, 11.30am onwards

Melange, Radisson Blu Bengaluru, 90/4 Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli Village Tel: 88844 00155

Threecourse dinner with Australian Chef Michael Weldon, deliciously paired with fine wine from Penfolds as part of the Taste of Australia series, celebrating 75 years of India’s Independence. Cost per head: Rs 4500++, With wine Rs 6500++. Prior reservations desired.

LAVISH

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Every Sunday, 12.30pm-3.30pm Hebbal Café, Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal, 2/55, Outer Ring Road Tel: 96064 82968, 6122 6777

Sunday Brunch with near and dear ones is so satisfying. Grab your Sunday attire and gang up with your favourite people.

It’s how your Sundays are meant to be. Enjoy myriad cuisine options, exotic beverages and sinful desserts in a global buffet spread with live counters. Cost per head: Rs 1699 ++, add alcohol at Rs 999.

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CHEERS

BITTERSWEET ITALY

Sep 11-18, all day

Polo Club, The Oberoi Bangalore, 37-38, MG Road Tel:2558 5858

Join in to celebrate one of the most iconic cocktails. Enjoy a mix of classic Negronis and exciting new variations like the pineapple infused Ballet Slipper or Count Negroni with pomelo bitters, and more. Call for details.

EXCLUSIVE 1 ON 1

Sep 12-25, 7pm-9pm

The Ritz-Carlton, 99, Residency Road Tel: 97410 35124, 4914 8000

THEATRE

GHALIB IN NEW DELHI

Sep 25, 3.30pm

Ranga Shankara, 36/2, 8th Cross Road, RK Colony, 2nd Phase, JP Nagar Tel: 2649 3982, bookmyshow.com

Luxuriate in an elegant ambiance at The Ritz-Carlton Bar with the finest selection of Single Malts and soothing tunes. Call for reservations.

LADIES NIGHT

Every Wednesday, 7pm-9pm

Obsidian Bar, Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa Bangalore, 115, Gokula Extension, BEL Circle Tel: 95355 04476, 4300 1000

What better way to spend an evening with your girl gang? Ladies, come along for a night of fun and celebration with delicious cocktails, lively music and much more. Call for reservations.

play – India’s

its

comedy playing since 1997. The play is an extremely funny account of the 19th century renowned poet Mirza Ghalib’s re-birth in 21st century India – his trials and travails, from his birth at the Bus Adda of Delhi to staying in a Servant Quarter with a University Student from Patna, to dealing with the Punjaban Land Lady. Ticket: Rs 350.

COURT MARTIAL

Sep 25, 4pm & 7pm

Vyoma ArtSpace & Studio Theatre, 126/A, 8th Main Road, 3rd Phase, JP Nagar Tel: 99000 68710, bookmyshow.com

A highly obedient soldier is found on the wrong side of the law. His actions have shocked the regiment and the army has ordered a Court Martial to investigate the actions of this soldier. An intense play that explores the less spoken about aspects of the army.

Ticket: Rs 250.

COMEDY

DADDY KOOL

Sep 25, 7pm

Dr BR Ambedkar Bhavan, Millers Road, Kaverappa Layout, Vasanth Nagar Tel: 2235 1835, bookmyshow.com

Fasten your seatbelts and buckle up because Daddy Kool ‘Atul Khatri Live’ is going to take you on a journey of laughter with his kickass comedy. Witness the perspective of a 52-year old comedian who always orders soup one by two even when he’s eating alone.

Ticket: Rs 699 & Rs 999.

Pierrot’s Troupe returns with

most popular

longest-running

ART

ROCKS OF BENGALURU

Sep 23 onwards, all day

Alliance Francaise, Thimmaiah Road, Opp UNI, Kaverappa Layout, Vasanth Nagar Tel: 78995 62404

BUSINESS OP

CITY WEEKEND MARKET

Sep 16-18, all day

Orion Mall, 26/1, Brigade Gateway Enclave, Dr Rajkumar Road Tel: 6728 2222

A unique Art Exhibition by Roshan Sahi, to further explore rock forms in and around Bengaluru.

MUSIC

LUCKY ALI TRIBUTE NIGHT

Sep 24, 9pm

Hard Rock Café Whitefield, Unit G-25 and 26, Ground Floor, Park Square Mall International Tech Park Tel: 6122 4722

A platform where you can put up your stalls and showcase everything luxury and budget, clothing or accessories, natural, homemade and organic products you have to offer, be it vegetables, cosmetics, kitchenware, home décor, handmade products. If you are passionate about selling a good product, book your stall and connect with like-minded vendors and buyers. For stall booking, contact 96321 81167.

CARNIVAL

OKTOBERFEST

Sep 17-18, all day

Bharatiya City, Thanisandra Main Road, Devin Paradise Enclave, Chokkanahalli Tel: 89519 54663, bookmyshow.com

Come and relive the iconic music given by Lucky Ali at the Tribute Night in a live performance by ECHOES. He might be called Lucky, but his audience is actually luckier! Entry: Rs 750.

Unpack a whole lot of entertainment, music, food and fun at the most iconic German Beer Festival featuring the finest beer crafts. Guzzle your beer, enjoy authentic Bavarian food, play beer pong and groove to live music to keep the buzz going. Entry: Rs 499 onwards.

EXHIBITION

THE SOUQ (MARKET)

Sep 16-25, 11am-7pm

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, 1, Kumara Krupa Road Tel: 2226 1816

Colourful Art, Craft and Handlooms exhibition, with textiles, accessories, home décor, and lots of other handicrafts and gift items from artisans across the country. Entry free.

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,

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

TAXIS GO PINK

• Helpline for women: 1091

A B PROS CONSULTING SERVICES

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

LAWYERS / ADVOCATES

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

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

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.

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.

Travel bug bites again

BY SMITI JAIN NARAYAN

27th of September has been designated as World Tourism Day, and the world can hardly wait. After a couple of good years lost to the pandemic and being closeted inside their homes, people are out to travel with a vengeance now. Flights, hotels, tourism

spots are all seeing unprecedented bookings with everyone trying to make up for lost time. Yes, the travel bug has bitten people once again and the world is coming alive with travellers of all hues planning holidays, vacations and trips.

But it’s not just fun and games. Tourism is serious business, and plays a huge role in the development and economy of nations across the world.

In fact, the World Tourism Day is commemorated each year to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value worldwide. It is very important to raise awareness regarding the tourism sector as it provides employment to millions of people and some countries’ economies are solely dependent upon tourism. If you delve in the history of World Tourism Day, it was Late Ignatius Amaduwa Atigbi

Tr el TIME

from Nigeria, who proposed the idea of marking September 27 as World Tourism Day.

World Tourism Day was designated by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in September 1979, with the commemoration to commence in 1980. This date was chosen to coincide with an important milestone in world tourism: the anniversary of the adoption of the UNWTO Statutes on 27th September 1970. The adoption of statutes is considered a big milestone in global tourism.

The Theme for World Tourism Day 2022 is “Rethinking Tourism.” This year’s celebration will be hosted by Indonesia. This is the opportunity to rethink how the tourism sector can be more sustainable, inclusive and resilience.

to

World Tourism Day aims to:

• Provide a platform for inclusive dialogue to identify solutions to realise tourism’s potential as a vehicle for recovery and transformation in the postpandemic world.

• Amplify the message of tourism as an inspirational and transformational force.

• Mobilise political will and cooperation to ensure tourism is a central part of policy making.

• Ask big questions and identify solutions to realign tourism for the future.

Travelling to different countries is fun and fascinating of course, but people also need to consider sustainable travelling in today’s day and age. As the tourism sector’s recovery gets underway, it is important to rethink how one undertakes tourism. This means putting people and the planet first and bringing everyone from governments and businesses to local communities together around a shared vision for greater sustainability.

So travel you must, but travel responsibly as a woke citizen of the world, keeping local and global sustainability in mind.

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.

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serviced apartments, resorts...

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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.

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.

KOSHY’S

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

CITRUS

The Leela Palace, 23, Old Airport Road. Tel: 2521-1234, 7am-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 3500.

JW KITCHEN

JW Marriott, 24/1, Vittal Mallya Road Tel: 6718-8950, 6.30am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2200.

ITHACA

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

TIGER TRAIL

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

LIME LIGHT

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

SOUL

Svenska Design Hotel, 56D, Electronic City Phase 1 Tel: 78299-91110/03, 7am-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

BUFF BUFFET BUFF

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

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.

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.

Dine around-the-clock

Delicious multicuisine family dining at My Place restaurant at Gokulam Grand

BY SMITI JAIN NARAYAN

Enjoy delicious fare at the multicuisine restaurant My Place, at Gokulam Grand 24 x 7. Feast on freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks around the clock. My Place is a restaurant that works like a coffee shop at Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa, open not just for in-house guests but open to the public through the day and night.

A lavish breakfast buffet spread awaits guests from 7am to 10.30am with live counters for egg omelettes, dosa, waffles, breads and more. International and Indian breakfast favourites are served at the buffet, with lots to choose from. A la carte options are also available for breakfast if needed.

Lunch at My Place is a la carte with all the multicuisine options served from 12.30pm to

3.30pm. The food is fresh and satisfying and flavourful, prepared in a central open kitchen in the middle of the restaurant, so guests can watch their meal being prepared, and also customise it. Dinner is served from 7pm to 11pm with buffet spread as well as a la carte options available in all the different cuisines, churned out freshly. The buffets follow a cyclic menu with fixed items for each day of the week, apart from other dishes which can be made to order. Soup and salad counters, dessert counters, live counters and much more are set up to ensure there is variety to suit everyone’s palate and taste.

The open kitchen is the highlight of My Place, located in the centre of the restaurant, all food is prepared in front of the guests with maximum hygiene and efficiency by the chefs and staff. This is very helpful to adjust any ingredients or spice levels for individual tastes. Lunch and dinner offers vast number of choices in Indian, Chinese, Continental, Tandoor which is a hot favourite, and lots more.

Every Saturday, Gokulam has started a theme dinner concept where one type of cuisine’s specialities are served, like North West Frontier cuisine, and others on rotation. Sunday there is an elaborate brunch with a huge spread of varieties across different cuisines and many live counters. The signature dishes at My Place include pan-seared grilled salmon, suva-mahi tikka, nalli rogan josh, in vegetarian hare matar ka paneer tikka and lots more. The biryani at My Place is also very popular.

My Place restaurant has 180 covers and is the perfect place to visit with family and friends. Come and enjoy the most scrumptious freshly prepared food, at any time of day or night.

Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa

115, Gokula Extension, BEL Circle Tel: 4300 1000, 81053 90057

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

THE FAT CHEF

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

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

THE PIZZA BAKERY

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

ITALIAN

BOLOGNA

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

INCANTO

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

VIA MILANO

80 Feet Main Road, Kormangala, 4th Block, Sony World Junction; Tel: 4130-9997

• La Marvella Sarovar Premiere,Jayanagar 3rd Block, South End Circle; Tel: 4333-5333, 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

TOSCANO

• 2nd Floor, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road,Tel:4173-8800•7th Cross, 1st Block, Ashoka Pillar Road, Jayanagar Tel: 41558423 •Orion Mall, Malleswaram West Tel: 2268-2055, •2nd Floor, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road,Tel:4173-8800

• 2nd Floor, Forum Mall, Koramangala 7th Block Tel:2206-7757 12noon-9pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2400.

LITTLE ITALY

2017, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar Tel: 2520-7171 • 12/3/2, Ambalipura Village, Sarjapur Road,Tel: 4853-9052. 12noon-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

PASTA

STREET

•751,80 Feet Road, Koramangala 4th Block,Tel:43744446

•222/220/A, Ward 82, Sadaramangala Village, Hobli, Whitefield, Tel:77605-36185

•74, Sarakki Industrial Layout, 3rd Phase, 15th Cross Road, JP Nagar,Tel:77951-69530

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

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

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

The

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 - 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.

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

ART OF LIVING

l2nd Floor, Ashirwad Building, Above health & glow, Near Saibaba temple, Cambridge Layout; Tel: 96635-77699

l2137, 1st B Cross, 16 B Main, Near Liitle Flower School and Rotary Club, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar; Tel: 96635-77699

INDIAN HERITAGE ACADEMY

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

YOGA

ASHTANGA

YOGA KENDRA

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

1000 YOGA

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.

COSMETOLOGY

SKINLAB BY DR JAMUNA PAI

7/1, 2nd Floor, The Rack, Vittal Mallya Road; Tel: 72592-00200. India’s premier skincare destination. At SkinLab, we’ll see you through your first pimple right up to your first wrinkle and beyond. This is probably why we enjoy the distinction of being called India’s foremost skincare providers.

COSMETIC STUDIO

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

VLCC

l Indiranagar Tel: 4214-1726

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

CURLS & CURVES 49, 1st Floor, 6th Phase, Mahaganapathi Nagar, West of Chord Road, Rajajinagar; Tel: 90080-31216, 94485-71216.

DR GVG AESTHETIC CLINICS

647, 5th Main, RBI Layout, 6th Phase, JP Nagar; Tel: 4174-4222, 8123-600-600

DR SHETTYS AESTHETICS

Prestige Delta, St Marks Road Tel: 4911-9000/ 4112-5227/4112-5228

KOSMODERMA

l 67/2, Lavelle Road l 268, 3rd Cross, 2nd Stage, Domlur–Indiranagar l 6, Varthur Main Road, Whitefield l Vinyas Tower, 41, Ring Road, 4th Phase, JP Nagar; Tel: 76767-57575, 9.30am-7pm

COSMODERMACARE

474, 1st Floor, 1st Cross, 5th Block, KHB Colony, Koramangala; Tel: 98457 16926

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!

Hogenakkal Falls

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