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Bangalore/Karnataka
General
Information
About
Bangalore :
Legend
has it that King Veera Ballala of Vijayanagara kingdom was once
lost in the forest and happened to stumble upon a lonely
cottage. An old woman who lived there could offer the starving
king only boiled beans or "benda kalu" and this gave
Bangalore its name.
Draped
over the Deccan Plateau at an altitude of 920 meters, Bangalore
is blessed with the most pleasant climate in India. The
temperatures range from 33 C to 21 C in summer and 25 C to 15 C
in winter. You would need a sweater during winter and monsoon
i.e. between September and February; else light cottons would
work fine.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Gourmet's
Delight
Indulge
your taste buds at these various restaurants offering a palate
as diverse as it gets.
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Karavalli
(Indian Costal) - Residency Road
Ebony (Parsi and Continental) - MG Road
Tandoor (Indian) - MG Road
The Palms (Costal) - Church Street
Sunny's (Continental) - Lavelle Road
Lemon Grass (Thai) - Castle Street
Sigri
(Mughlai) - Castle Street |
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Royal
Afghan (North West Frontier) - Windsor Manor, Sankey Road
Mahjong Room (Chinese) - Windsor Manor, Sankey Road
Memories of China (Chinese)- Taj Residency, MG Road
Paradise Island (Multi cuisine) - Taj Westend, Race
Course Road
Rim Naam (Thai) - The Oberoi, MG Road
Le Jardin (Multi Cuisine) - The Oberoi, MG Road
Schezwan Court (Chinese) - The Oberoi, MG Road
Watering
Holes
The
'Pub Capital' of India, Bangalore has a pub on almost every
road. It is home to United Breweries, makers of Kingfisher beer.
Each pub has its own character, created through a careful choice
of music and décor.
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I-Bar
- The Park, M.G. Road
F-Bar -
Le Meridian, Golf Course Road
Dublin -Windsor Manor, Sankey
Road
Opium - TGIF, Airport Road
Polo Club - The Oberio, MG
Road
Geoffrey's - The Royal Orchid Park Plaza, Airport
Road
Styx - M.G.Road
Tarven Bamboo Shoots - Off Church Street |
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Latitude
- M.G. Road
13th Floor - Barton Center, M.G. Road
Pinch of Jazz - Central Park, Dickenson Road
Hypnos - Infantry Road
SHOPPERS
PARADISE
Sandal
wood, silk, gold and silver jewelry would make the best
souvenirs from Karnataka. Carved Elephants, incense sticks, gems
in artistic design in gold and silver capture the cultural
essence of this part of India. You can shop for these at Brigade
Road or MG Road which are our main shopping areas.
C.Krishniah
Chetty & Sons (jewelers to the erstwhile Maharajas of My
sore) offer their traditional royal designs. You could
also visit Swarna Mahal on Richmond
Road and Pathi Jewelers at
Residency Road.
Cauvery
Emporium and Central Cottage Industries Emporium on MG
Road, are government outlets that are completely reliable for a
host of authentic ethnic handicrafts including sandal wood
carvings that India is famous for.
Deepam,
Nalli and Vijayalakshmi Silks, on MG Road, offer
exquisitely woven silks.
Lifestyle
stores bring together various facets of India under the same
roof. Some of them are….
FabIndia
- Koramangala, for cotton and silk weaves, sandwashed dhurries,
quilts, jacquards, and appliques, clay pottery, jute odds and
ends, all under one roof.
Neemrana - off Brigade Road, for
contemporary artefacts and linen
The Design Store - Koramangala, for
fabric - authentic vegetable dyes, chikan and glassware, wicker
and inlay, lace furnishings, carpets, and household utility
articles etc.
The Bombay Store - M.G. Road
Transport
You
can request for taxis at most of the hotels or you could hail an
auto rickshaw and travel the local way.
Citi
taxi - 5510000
Spot taxi -3320152
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Out
of Bangalore (Mysore)
A
pensioner's paradise, this sleepy city was once the
capital of the Wodeyar Dynasty. It is about 140 kms (a 3
hr drive) from Bangalore. You can experience the grandeur
of the Mysore Palace and Lalith Mahal Palace or enjoy the
scenic beauty of the Brindavan Gardens. The diverse
attractions also include Chamundi Hills, KRS Dam and St
Philomena's Church. |
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