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North Bangalore covers the city's northern suburbs, home to many gated communities.
Get in
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By metro
[edit | edit source]The Blue Line ( 4 ), opening in stages from 2026, will run along Outer Ring Road and connect the area directly to the Kempegowda International Airport.
By air
[edit | edit source]The Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is located in north Bangalore, making it easily accessible via airport taxis or buses.
Get around
[edit | edit source]By metro
[edit | edit source]The most reliable way to avoid traffic, with major stations connecting areas like Yeshwantpur, Peenya, and Nagasandra.
By BMTC bus
[edit | edit source]An extensive network, including AC Volvo buses (Vajra) for comfort.
By auto
[edit | edit source]Available for shorter trips within the area.
See
[edit | edit source]- 1 Dodda Alada Mara (ದೊಡ್ಡ ಆಲದ ಮರ; Big Banyan Tree). A giant 400-year-old banyan tree about 28 km (17 mi) from central Bangalore. This single plant covers 3 acres and is one of the largest of its kind. Buses can be taken from Majestic to Kengeri and then from Kengeri to Doda Alada Mara. There are direct buses from K. R. Market to Dodda Alada Mara, which stop just beside the tree. The tree is the natural home of numerous monkeys, and you should be careful with food, water, camera bags, and anything else that can be snatched away.
- 2 Indo American Hybrid Seeds (INDAM), 7th Km, Banashankari-Kengeri Link Road, Channasandra, Rajarajeshwarinagar, ☏ +91 80 2861 2783. 8:30AM–6:00PM, Sun 8:30AM–5:30PM. Garden centre.
- 3 Mahatma Gandhi Botanical Garden (within the University of Agricultural Science campus).
- 4 Sri Shivaratnapuri Temple of Health, commune@pyramidtempleofhealth.org. An alternative medicine centre, best-known for the three pyramid-like buildings.
Forts and palaces
[edit | edit source]- 5 Bangalore Palace, Palace Rd, Vasanth Nagar. Built by the Maharajas of Mysore. For many years the building was neglected as a tourist attraction but is now open to the public. This is a run-down building with paint peeling on the interior and is generally a tourist trap to be avoided. ₹100/450 for Indians/foreigners and ₹675 for a still camera. This includes an audio guide that points out rooms, photos and other things.
- 6 Chikkajala Fort. A Hoysala-era fort with Chennakesava temple ruins beside it.
Museums
[edit | edit source]- 7 HMT Heritage Centre & Museum, HMT Colony. 10:30AM-6:30PM (close Tue). The museum of Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT).
- 8 Science Gallery Bengaluru, 10-11, Bellary Rd, Sanjaynagar (bus: CBI). Tue-Thu 10AM-6PM, Fri-Sun 10AM-8PM, closed Mon. Inaugurated in 2024, this museum holds various artistic exhibitions and lectures with a view to science outreach and art-science collaborations. It does not have any permanent collection, but rather a series of temporary exhibitions each year.
Temples
[edit | edit source]- 9 Banaswadi Hanuman Temple (between Sri Uma Maheshwari Temple and Bethel Church, northeast 5 km (3.1 mi) from centre). Constructed in Dravidian style, it attracts numerous devotees, especially on weekends. It has smaller temples dedicated to Lord Rama, Shiva and Ganapati within the walled compound.
- 10 Eshwara Temple, Kengeri. One of the many Chola-era Shiva temples in Bangalore. A Tamil inscription from 1050 by Rajendra Chola depicts details of the grants made to the temple.
- 11 ISKCON Temple, Hare Krishna Hill, Chord Rd (metro: Mahalakshmi 2 ), ☏ +91 99860 77269, +91 80 23471956, +91 80 23578346, fax: +91 80 23578625. 3:45AM-8PM. A huge cultural complex built on a hillock in Rajajinagar atop scenic surroundings, is a perfect blend of modern technology and spiritual harmony. The huge cultural complex was built to promote Vedic culture and spiritual learning and abounds with shops selling devotional items and souvenirs. The annual Krishna and Balarama Rath Yatra is attended by thousands. However, due to the huge flow of foreign visitors, it has mostly become a heavily commercialised place and less of a religious centre.
- 12 Jnanakshi Rajarajeshwari Temple, Rajarajeshwari Nagar (just before Kengeri on Mysore Road). A famous temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati (Raja Rajeshwari). It was built by a renowned spiritual guru, Sri Sri Sri Tiruchi Mahaswaigal. Built in the ancient style with stones, the temple is very spacious. One can feel the peace and satisfaction when visiting. Weekends are very crowded.
- Maruthi Mandir, Mahakalshmi Layout (5 min drive from ISKCON temple). A Hanuman Temple is opposite, in the gate of Mahalakshmi Layout. This is a rock hill with huge idols of Hanuman and Mahalakshmi temples. The annual festival of Hanuman Jayanti during December is very attractive.
- 13 Yelahanka Gate Anjaneya Temple. A Hanuman temple built by Kempe Gowda at Yelahanka, at the site of the Yelahanka Gate of old Bangalore.
Do
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[edit | edit source]- 1 Aero India. Held in the second week of February every alternate year (the next one is in 2027), this is Asia's premier air show. Spanning 5 days but open to the public only on the last 3 days (F-Su), the show at the Yelahanka Air Force Base comprises a defence exhibition and air show. Fighter jets from around the world are on flying and on static display. Normally, there are two air shows every day - one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. Tickets can be purchased online or at select outlets - scan the newspapers for more information. Purchasing a ticket at outlets requires you to show a photo identification and tickets are non-transferable.
- 2 Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), 10th Mile, Tumkur Rd, info@biec.in. Exhibition park.
- 3 Concerts at Bangalore Palace Grounds. Check the local listings to see if any concerts are happening. Most international acts happen at Bengaluru Palace Grounds and the venue has hosted Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Bryan Adams, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Joe Satriani, Mark Knopfler, Aerosmith, Sting, Uriah Heep, Lamb of God, Megadeth, Machinehead, Scorpions among others.
- Flower Show (Biannual). 9AM to 5PM. A bi-annual affair at Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, during the Independence Day (August 15th) & Republic Day (January 26th). Various companies display their floral exhibits in this period, normally held from a week before the above-mentioned days. The main epicentre would be a Rose arrangement representing a theme, or a heritage structure, which attracts major crowd from around Bangalore. ₹50 entry fees.
- Mango Mela. 9AM to 5PM. An annual affair, at the beginning of summer, the season for the king of fruits. Normally, mangoes (raw & ripe), cultivated in Bangalore Rural and Ramanagara, as well as in neighbouring Kolar and Chikballapur, are brought and kept for show as well as sale during this period, at Lalbagh Botanical Gardens. A must-visit for mango fans. ₹30 entry fees.
Lakes
[edit | edit source]- 4 Anchepalya Lake.
- 5 Hebbal Lake (at the interchange of NH 44 and NH 75). One of the three lakes created in 1537 during the rule of Kempe Gowda.
- 6 Hesaraghatta Lake. A freshwater lake created in 1894 across the Arkavati River to meet the drinking water needs of the city. It is an integral part of the Greater Hesaraghatta Grassland Conservation Reserve. It is surrounded by institutions like the Government Aquarium, Government Film and Television Institute, Indian Horticultural Research Institute, Indo-Danish Poultry and Dairy farms, and Nrityagram.
- 7 Sankey Tank. A pleasant lake
Parks
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- 8 Aquarium Paradise, Jayamahal Main Rd, JC Nagar, ☏ +91 96063 11881, info@theaquariumparadise.com. 10:30AM–8:00PM.
- 9 Fun World. An amusement park on the Bangalore Palace grounds.
- 10 HMT Area, BEL Junction (18 km (11 mi)). This area of Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) is dotted with parks and green layouts. Examples are General Ayyappa Park and Kittur Rani Chennamma Park. The J.P.Park is nearby. Lodges are available at Mathikere and Jalahalli.
- 11 J. P. Park (Jayaprakash Narayan Biodiversity Park), Mathikere, Near Yashwanthpur Railway Station (11 km (6.8 mi)). The third largest park in Bangalore, covering 85 acres. There are many statues of animals and provision for children's' games. The park includes four lakes, 25 acres of lawns, over 250 varieties of trees and shrubs (including select exotic and aquatic species, and a nursery), a nature centre, an exhibition plaza, and an amphitheatre.
- Lumbini Garden. A public park along the Nagawara Lake. It contains an eco-friendly boating park and a 12,500 ft² (1,160 m2) artificial beach and children's pool.
Spas
[edit | edit source]- The 5th Element, Inner Ring Rd (near Dell office). Spa. All practitioners are from Thailand and offer authentic Thai massage, scrubs, and wraps.
- Ayur Sukha, Malleswaram. Very nice, clean and professional spa in a nice neighbourhood. 1 hr basic Ayurvedic treatment (massage and steam) is about ₹1,000.
Sports
[edit | edit source]- 12 Three Ovals KSCA Stadium, Aluru. A cricket venue with three grounds, namely Platinum Oval, Golden Oval and Silver Oval.
Theatres
[edit | edit source]- Sampige Theatre, Sampige Road, Malleswaram (next to Mantri Mall). One of the oldest theatres of Malleswaram, and an important landmark.
Learn
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- 1 Nrityagram, Hesaraghatta (28 km (17 mi) NW of city centre), ☏ +91 80 8466313, fax: +91 80 8466312, nrityagram@vsnl.com. This unique experimental village is dedicated to gurukula tradition of dance (nr̥tya), music, choreography and painting. The residential school offers training in Indian classical dance forms, Odissi, Mohiniattam, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali and Manipuri, eight hours a day, six days a week for seven years, following the ancient guru-shishya tradition. It is also a winner of rural architecture award.
Buy
[edit | edit source]- 1 Sampige Road. The heart of Malleswaram, connecting Sheshadripuram to IISc. Sampige Road is around 2 km (1.2 mi) long, has a wide range of shops that sells books, electronic items, silk sarees, handicrafts, cloth materials, Hindu pooja materials, sweets and all the trivial things you can buy on earth. Also try Malleswaram 8th cross on Sampige road (aptly named Brigade Road of Malleswram) for a vibrant shopping experience. Sampige Road is also home to best flower market and fruits market in Bangalore. If you are tired of going to individual shops you can go to department stores such as Fabmall, Foodworld and Nilgiris.
Books
[edit | edit source]- Tata Book House, IISc Bangalore. Has a large collection of technical books, on which it offers a flat 20 per cent discount. Lots of books in a small place. Also worth visiting just because it is in IISc Bangalore.
Handicrafts
[edit | edit source]- Kala Madhyam Store', 2nd floor, Flat No 2, Benson Town #77/8, Nandidurga Rd (Benson Cross Rd corner), mail@kalamadhyam.org. Folk and tribal art paintings, handicrafts from across India, clothing for women. Specialises in wall murals of folk and tribal art as well as terracotta.
- Royal Arts & Crafts, ☏ +91 80 2248 4797. 21 K.H. Rd. Has a particularly wide selection of silk carpets and papier-mâché products.
Shopping malls
[edit | edit source]- 2 Element Mall.
- 3 ETA Namma Mall, Tank Bund Rd.
- 4 Galleria Mall.
- 5 Golden Heights, Dr. Rajkumar Rd.
- 6 Gopalan Legacy Mall, Mysore Rd.
- 7 GT World Mall, Magadi Rd.
- 8 Lulu Hypermarket. A grocery store with the biggest variety of products in Bangalore.
- 9 Mantri Square, Malleswaram (metro: Sampige Road 2 ).
- 10 Orion Mall (near Yeshwanthpur railway station and ISKCON temple).
Eat
[edit | edit source]- Yogi's, #86, 21st Main, Banashankari 2nd Stage (near BDA Complex), ☏ +91 98 4584 9025, +91 98 4539 7363. The "Sakkat Burger" and "Sakkat Mexican" are a must have. Wide range of burgers, sandwiches, ice creams, shakes and sundaes available.
- Kadambam, West of Chord Rd (near Modi Eye Hospital in Rajajinagar).
- Maiya's, 11th Cross Malleswaram, ☏ +91 80 4341 4400. Features a great amount of South Indian cuisine, and then lets you buy some more to take home. And in case that you don't like it, there are more places upstairs that have different cuisine (Jayanagar branch only).
- Nalapaka, Rajajinagar. Serves special N Karnataka meals with jowar (Sorghum) rotis, Holige (stuffed sweet rotis). Known for the distinctive butter dosa and different varieties of coconut chutneys.
- UpSouth, Mantri Square, Mallesharam; Orion Mall, Malleshwaram, ☏ +91 80 2266 7378. A quick service restaurant with an upbeat, contemporary look. Be it the vibrant, youthful interiors or the presentation of food in the form of combos, Upsouth is all set to break the dull clutter.
Budget
[edit | edit source]- 1 Central Tiffin Room (CTR) (Shri Sagar), 152, 7th Cross, 3rd Main, Margosa Rd, Malleswaram, ☏ +91 80 2331 7531. Another landmark hotel, dishing out some divine 'Benne masala dosa', which literally melts in the mouth. Famous for its butter masala dosa.
- 2 Halli Mane, 3rd Cross, Malleswaram (close to Malleswaram Circle). Truly authentic and traditional Kannada style food.
- 3 Hotel Janatha, 8th Cross, Malleswaram. Another great place, famous for its butter masala dosas and vadas.
- Kerala Restaurant (near Syndicate Bank, Yeshwantpur Railway Road), ☏ +91 9895760965.
- Phalaamritha Ice Cream Parlour, 8th Cross, 14/1 West Park Road,Malleswaram, ☏ +91 80 6567 5755. Serves 25 super smooth home-made ice cream flavours along with health drinks, varieties of kulfis, milk shakes, ice tea, ice cream, novelties and chaats.
- 4 Veena Stores, Margosa Rd, 15 Cross, Malleswaram. This place has some of the best Idlis and Vadas in this part of the world. They also make other dishes but Idli and Vada are mainstay. Don't expect to sit and eat because there is no seating. Stand and eat. Best time to go is mornings for breakfast before they run out of the day's stock. Try before 8AM although they are open some part of the day and evening.
Mid-range
[edit | edit source]- Grill Maximus, 17th cross 4 main HSR Layout. Famous for the Mediterranean cuisine.Also serve Arabian Indian and Italian Food. Only À la carte menu is available. ₹200-500
- Sahib Sindh Sultan, Level 2, Nexus Mall, Hosur Rd, Koramangala, ☏ +91 80 2206 7878. Train-themed restaurant with a delicious, upscale menu. It is supposed to showcase NWFP. Their kakori kebabs are excellent. It also serves wine with the food. Expect a long wait. Or book ahead and roam around the mall or grab a few drinks from the adjoining Firangi Paani. ₹150-500
Drink
[edit | edit source]MId-range
[edit | edit source]- J'Cubez, Banashankari 2nd Stage, opp. BDA complex. For rock lovers
Splurge
[edit | edit source]- Fuga, Richmond Town. The best place for house music lovers. Expensive and fashionable.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under ₹1,500 |
| Mid-range | ₹1,500-4,500 |
| Splurge | Over ₹4,500 |
Budget
[edit | edit source]- Address 24 Inn, #54, Hebbal Kempapura, Behind Esteem Mall, ☏ +91 95177 79377.
- Art of Living Hostel, Kanakapura Road, ☏ +91 8026080204, housing@vvmvp.org. Free food is given three times a day. Accommodation is shared between four people. The campus is undulating in terrain, and a free shuttle service is available between the numerous hostels and meditation centres. Very green campus with winding footpaths. Beware of snakes. (This hostel is two hours away from Bangalore city railway station in peak traffic.). ₹400.
- Balaji Residency, First Cross Rd, Behind RTO, L N Colony, Yeswanthpur, ☏ +91 124 620 1730. ₹700.
- Bangalore Residency, AT Street, Yeswanthpur (opposite Railway Platform One), ☏ +91 8136821110, +91 6360125946. Lift facility. Party hall attached. ₹1,200.
- Bluebell Residency, A. T. Street, Yeshwanthpur (opposite Platform No. 1), ☏ +91 8618412300. New building with lift. ₹1,200.
- Habitat Comforts, Railway Parallel Road Yeshwanthpur (opposite Platform One), ☏ +91 83102 12521. Lift facility, party hall, parking facility and grand reception sofas. ₹1,400.
- Hotel Grand Park, OTC Road, Cottonpet, ☏ +91 80 22374786. ₹900.
- , Cottonpet Main Road, ☏ +91 80 222 55609. ₹550.
- Manjunatha Paradise Delux Inn, First Main, Cottonpet, ☏ +91 80-22386909, +91 80223 86910. ₹700.
- Sri Gajanana Lodge, Cottonpet Main Road, ☏ +91 89044 61010.
Mid-range
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- 1 Chairman's Club & Resort, No. 14/1, Kodigehalli Main Road, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal (near Twin Tower), ☏ +91 80-40703703, reservation@chairmansresort.com. Check-out: 24 Hours. AC and Suites rooms. It has a lounge bar (Lock N' Load), indoor swimming pool, Badminton court, garden restaurant, indoor AC restaurant free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Rooms & Suites, ₹2,500-7,000.
- Hotel Presidency, No. 22 Sadahalli Gate, ☏ +91 80 2846-7175, enquiry@hotelpresidencyblr.com. 24/7 reception.
- 2 Howard Johnson by Wyndham Bengaluru Hebbal, 132, Thanisandra Main Road, Nagawara Junction (near Manyata Embassy Business Park), ☏ +91 8046 4670 00, reservations@hojobangalore.com. ₹4,000-5,000.
- 3 Jayamahal Palace Hotel (Arni Hall), 1, Jayamahal Main Rd, ☏ +91 80 4058 0444. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. A heritage hotel with a formal restaurant and a Formula racing-themed bar. It was originally owned by the Jagirdar of Arni in Tamil Nadu around 1892. ₹3,200–4,200.
- Maple Suites, #142 & 143, Dollar Layout. 4th Main, BTM II Stage (off Bannerghatta Road opp to Mantri Elite.), ☏ +91 80 4282 2428. Check-in: noon, check-out: noon. Long and short-term stay. ₹1,999.
- Prakruthi Club & Resort, Plot no. 12A, Hegganahalli village, Kundana Hobli (11 km (6.8 mi) from the airport), ☏ +91 80 2849 4002, contactus@prakruthiclub.com. Accommodation for couples, family, or corporate bookings. A conference hall that can seat 120 people and meeting facilities. Coffee shop. Lounge bar, Wi-Fi. Cottages and rooms, ₹2,500-9,000.
- 4 The Sun Suites, Vinayak Nagar, Kattigenahalli, ☏ +91 90086 45090. Check-in: noon, check-out: 11AM. ₹2,350-₹3,200.
Splurge
[edit | edit source]- 5 Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru Rajajinagar.
- 6 Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy ONE.
- 7 Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park, 1, Outer Ring Rd, Manayata Tech Park, blrem_res@hilton.com. ₹18,000-21,000.
- 8 Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park, 1, Outer Ring Rd, Manayata Tech Park, blrem_res@hilton.com. ₹13,570.
- 9 Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, 26/1, Dr Rajkumar Rd, Rajajinagar, ☏ +91 80 42521000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. ₹23,800.
- 10 Taj Yeshwantpur Bengaluru, 2275, Tumkur Rd, Phase 1, Yeshwanthpur Industrial Area (metro: Goraguntepalya 2 ), ☏ +91 80 66900111. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. A step above the average business hotel, with live music in the lobby and a more than average onsite restaurant. ₹11,210.
- 11 The Fern Residency Bengaluru, Seshadripuram, Series by Marriott, 213, Gubbi Veeranna Rd, ☏ +91 93648 99600. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon.