Bangalore offers the hard working IT professional a variety of ways to unwind and relax. From watching the latest Hollywood releases in the comfort of some of the best theatres in the country to parasailing at the Jakkur aerodrome, in Bangalore you can do it all.
So whether you prefer outdoor activity, pub hopping, eating out, dancing or just relaxing by the pool at a swanky resort with your family, Bangalore offers you a host of choices.

Bangalore has hotels to suit every pocket. From 5 Star to semi-luxury and Economy Hotels. Most of these are located around the Sankey Road, Kasturba Road, and MG Road area where restaurants and major shopping centres are within easy reach. Most of these hotels insist on a 12 Noon check-in/ check-out time but the budget hotels are more flexible in this regard.

 

5-star Hotels
The Oberoi, Ashok, Windsor Manor Sheraton Towers, Taj Residency, Le Meridien and the Taj West End. Tariffs at these hotels range from Rs.4000 to Rs.7000 per day for a double room and Rs.7500 to Rs.12,000 for a suite.

Semi-luxury Hotels
The Central Park, Harsha Hotel, Woodlands Hotel, Nahar's Heritage Hotel, Hotel Ramanashree, Nilgiri's Nest and Ivory Tower are just some of the semi-luxury hotels in Bangalore. A double room in one of these could cost anywhere from Rs.2000 to Rs.3000 per day.

Economy Hotels
Hotels like Ashraya International, Hotel Algate, Berry's Hotel and New Victoria Hotel etc. can be classified as economy hotels. Tariffs here range from Rs.1000 to Rs.2000 per day for a double room.

Bangalore has a thriving club culture. Some of its clubs have a history stretching as far back as the heydays of the British Raj. Recent times have seen the springing up of a number of weekend resorts in and around Bangalore.
Some of the older clubs in Bangalore are: The Bangalore Club, Century Club and the Bowring Institute.
Some of the newer clubs and resorts include California Resorts, Eagleton Golf Village, Karnataka Golf Association, The Club, Manipal County, and Club Cabana.

Bangalore's list of quality restaurants is endless. The city offers a wide choice of cuisine from the traditional to the exotic. Chinese, Thai, North Indian, South Indian or Continental, Bangalore has it all.
While the restaurants in Bangalore are second to none, what the city is really famous for are its pubs. Wherever you may be in Bangalore, a pub is usually just a stone's throw away. And whether it is a basic, no-frills kind of place or an up-market meeting place for the elite, you can be assured of good beer, good service and a good atmosphere.

Films are a passion with the people of Bangalore. There are more than 90 cinema halls all over the city, which screen movies in many languages. So if you enjoy watching films, Bangalore has a lot to offer you.

 

Recent times have seen the mushrooming of many amusement arcades in Bangalore. These arcades offer facilities like video games, bowling alleys, karaoke parlours, cyber terminals etc. Another recent phenomenon is the concept of amusement parks near Bangalore. These are mainly places for family entertainment and they include facilities like huge swimming pools and water slides. 

The unprecedented IT boom in Bangalore has attracted a large number of young professionals to the city. Barely out of college and with a large disposable income, these youngsters believe in working hard and playing even harder. Come Friday night and they head towards one of Bangalore's many discos to dance their blues away.

Born with the spirit of adventure? Then Bangalore is the place for you. Whether your interest is camping, trekking, kayaking, white water rafting, rock climbing, para-sailing, hang-gliding or parachuting, you can get all your thrills here.