See what the experts are saying about Bangalore. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
If you've been in India a while, the capital of Karnataka will probably feel like a long, soothing break from endless commotion. The first city in India to get electricity, Bangalore continues to blaze the trail in terms of the country's ques... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There & Moving On By Air -- Bangalore's airport (8km/5 miles from M.G. Rd.) is the busiest in South India, connected to most of the major cities in India (including Hyderabad). Several international flights to the Far East, Europe, L... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Airlines -- Jet Airways: tel. 080/2522-9873 or airport 080/2522-6576 and 080/4151-1111. Area Code -- The area code for Bangalore is 080. ATMs -- Visit the shop-intensive vicinity of M.G. Road. Bookstores -- Strand Book Stall is at S1... Continue reading »
Bangalore Travel Experiences
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Dumbo and Stone Kamasutra?
"As you know, India is a country with an impressive range of landscapes and cultures spread out all over the sub-continent. Before headin... Continue reading »
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Arriving in India
Thursday 3:30 local time, 1600 homeHere I am on the other side of the world. Unbelievable. Truly. It doesn’t seem possible that I am that... Continue reading »
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Bangalore - By heck it's busy
After a fine breakfast it was time to pack and find a bus to Bangalore. This was far simpler than I'd expected, and the express bus was d... Continue reading »
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Appreciating India..Bangalore a great change of s...
Delhi was hectic and draining, as much as it was an interesting place to live and work. We decided that we needed to get out and ex... Continue reading »
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The Temple Tour - Sankranthi
Sankranthi is the Hindu havest festival here in Karnataka (or the Hindu New Year festival if you live in the neighbouring state of Tamil... Continue reading »
Popular Bangalore Hotels
- The Grand Ashok Bangalore
- The Chancery Pavilion
- The Oberoi Bangalore
- Taj West End
- The Windsor Bengaluru
- West End Hotel
- The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore
- Hotel Royal Orchid
- PALM MEADOWS CLUB
- Comfort Inn Bangalore
Popular Bangalore Things to Do
- Site seeing, walking in the city
- Bird Watching Guide
- Suryani Arts & Crafts Emporium
- Carzonrent
- Biked over to the place
- Bike trip to Nandi Hills
- Hit the Forum Mall
- plenty of bars, clubs, pubs & restaurents
- See the sights
- surfing
