Bangalore is the home of silks and you can find many retail stores selling exquisite pieces. Bangalore is also famous for its rosewood and sandalwood handicrafts and brass and ivory products. Located in the Cantonment area, the G-Road is the main shopping hub, with many big label stores. The...

This old no-frills restaurant that began life as a bakery in the 1940’s serves excellent food and is a favorite among the locals. Must-haves include Koshy’s cold coffee, the favorite “local delicacy” of fish ‘n’ chips and the hamburgers or lamb burgers. For...

"The best Chinese in the city.” Sample the filling buffet, with a wide choice of soups, starters such as wontons and momos, main courses with tasty chicken and seafood dishes, as well as rice and noodles and a choice of desserts. The a la carte menu is slightly more expensive, but has...

This restaurant is “a haven for top Mughlai cuisine in Bangalore, leaving you licking your lips for more.” British Raj meets Mughal opulence in the décor and certainly the food. As you walk into this restaurant, you are transported back in time to the 1850s, when the first...

Lalbagh Gardens is one of India's most beautiful botanical gardens, laid out by Hyder Ali and Tippu Sultan in the 18th century. Within the Gardens lies a beautiful lake, dotted with picturesque tiny islands – making it an ideal spot for a leisurely picnic. Bull Temple (Dodda Basavanna) -...

The BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation) manages all buses in the city and the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operates buses within the state. Buses are efficient, but recommended only for the knowledgeable or adventurous as you may well get lost on your first...

Bengaluru International Airport is located 35 kilometers north of Bangalore city center (M.G. Road). The cheapest option to get to and from the airport is via the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) airport shuttle service, which operates between the airport and 12 different...

Indien hat die Bestimmungen für die Beantragung von Business Visa geändert. Ein Visum der Kategorie „Business“ wird nur noch ausgestellt, wenn die betreffende Person zu einem Meeting oder einer Konferenz einreisen möchte, bzw. für investitionsbezogene Reisen und...

Eine Auto-Rikscha in Bangalore muss man sich ungefähr so vorstellen, wie ein Moped mit einem Rad vorne und zwei Rädern hinten, überspannt mit gelber Plane und hinten dann Platz für zwei Leute zum Sitzen. Der durchschnittliche Abgas-Wert so eines Gefährts...