Instagram might be changing its business model, but that shouldn’t stop the excitement of
#wanderlust, but where will the energy come from to sustain that wanderlust? Obviously, #foodie
, and what better place to start exploring than our very own garden city – Bangalore.
In addition to all the hashtags, there are 2 ways to understand a culture – language and food, we’ll
Be focusing on the latter because YouTube ads with a certain jingle is like Pavlov pulling an
Experiment with us, making us hungry.
1. Pav Bhaji
Seasoned Indians now and those who came before know that Pav Bhaji is the go-to dish
while on the run. Pav Bhaji is one of the famous foods in Bangalore, the delicacy made from
soft bread and served with thick vegetable curry. A Desi mom will have no problems with
this one!
Famous Location: Village – The Soul of India, Sukh Sagar, Sikori, and Chaat Street
Price: Rs. 20-200
2. Gobi Manchurian
Crispy, tangy, and spicy – just like the nightlife Bangalore has to offer, this pocket-friendly
delicacy is one of the best street foods in Bangalore, especially preferred by the youth.
What’s better? It is available as a dry snack or with its gravy variant.
Famous Location: Murli in Bellandur, Spicy Corner in Jeevanbheema Nagar and Srinathji in
Marathahalli
Price: RS. 50-200
3. Chaat and Pani Puri
It is impossible that there be a mention of street food and this combo doesn’t make it to the
list, in India. Bangalore too has adopted the chaat culture. Nothing beats classic.
Famous Location: Puchka in Marathahalli, Rakesh Kumar Pani Puri stall – #rd block, Jayanagar
Price: Rs. 20-200
4. Uttapam
It is a “Bangalore special food”, very similar to dosa but a lot softer. It is a mouthwatering
delicacy, especially with fresh Coconut chutney. Uttapam can be found almost everywhere in
the city.
Famous Location: The Filter Coffee, Madurai Idly Shop, Sai Sagar.
Price: Rs. 20-200
5. Dal Obbattu
Dal Obbattu is a local dish of the Mysore region, it is “the Kannad Delight”, locally knonwn as
bobbatlu or puran poli and is made of toor dal, flour, jaggery, cardamom powder and rava,
best when served piping hot with ghee sprinkled on it.
Famous Location: Holige Mane in Malleshwaram
Price: Rs. 20-200
Are foods important when it comes to visiting a place? Looking at pictures and reading about them is
just not enough.
TRAVEL
Instagram might be changing its business model, but that shouldn’t stop the excitement of
#wanderlust and what better place to start exploring than our very own garden city – Bangalore.
We’ve curated a list of 5 top destinations to visit while you pack your bags and wander around the
city and its surrounding areas to satiate your curiosity.
1. Lal Bagh Botanical Garden
Spread across an area of over 240 acres, the LalBagh is not only one of the largest botanical
Gardens in Indian but it is also a unique presence with glasshouses, planned routes, and
Ornamental flowers are growing throughout the area.
It was commissioned by Hyder Ali and completed by his son – Tipu Sultan but that is not the
only reason why it is historically significant. The Garden displays exotic flowers from
countries like Persia, Arabia, Afghanistan, France, etc., which were imported by him for the
first time in India. These imported biological lives can still be witnessed growing here.
Along with the exotic flowers, rare birds such as the pond heron, moorhen, Brahminy kites
can also be found here.
2. Bangalore Palace
The Tudor style Bangalore Palace is a perfect example of the historical heritage of the city
which co exists with the futuristic Silicon Valley of India.
It is a delight for any admirer of classical architecture and artistry with its bright interiors,
kingly grounds, towers and massive courtyards.
3. Jakkur
Who said anything about covering the entire city on foot? The Microlight Flying ride at
Jakkur offers an experience to witness the aerial view of the city, at approx. 40,000 feet up in
the air, at the starting price of Rs. 3,300.
4. Kunti Betta
If there is one thing which comes to mind on seeing #wanderlust, it’s hiils, perhaps trekking?
Especially since the pandemic has taught us the importance of health. Trekking Betta is the
perfect place where health and wanderlust meet, taking 3 hours trek to reach an elevation
of 2,882 meters.
5. Bheemeshwari
Situated at a distance of about 100 km on the Kanakapura road from Bangalore, this place is
the “angler’s paradise”. An ideal place for unwinding all that stress away and finding your
inner peace.
The list doesn’t even begin to cover what Bangalore has to offer. Now, only if travel bans get lifted,
which would be possible if we take proper precautions and stand together, walking towards a better
future, just like Bangalore.