Saturday, 1 November 2025

Bangalore (17 - 27 November 2024) : Day 5 : Bangalore City Centre

 


Bangalore Palace

19th century royal palace built in tudor revival designs. No wonder I thought I saw a castle!

Vidhana Soudha, state administrative office

High Court, Karnataka

Statue of Sir Mark Cubbon at Cubbon Park.

Cubbon Park is named after the longest British commissioner in Bangalore

Tornadoes on Royal Enfield since 1967 is a landmark monument dedicated to the Army Services Corporation's stunt team

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Tejas Fighter Jet

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024

Visitors lounging under the tree shades at Bengaluru Tech Summit

After a nice dinner of Hyderabad Chicken Briyani and chicken kebabs, the water company came to deliver water! Epic Dining @ https://maps.app.goo.gl/s589p8arreYnXNsJ6

The restaurant owner was quick to assure us the water is used for washing only NOT drinking. Apparently the water company comes around every 2-3 days. Strange when the restaurant is located in a neighbourhood shoplot surrounded by high rise condominium with gated and guarded security



Another day of exploration and discovery. This time, I went right into the heart of the city. Let's just say, I wouldn't come back to this area and especially so by bicycle!
Somethings to share :
1. Traffic in Bangalore city center is super crazy. Navigation is tough when there are so many roads and flyovers crisscrossing each other. On such occasions, I preferred to stop at every interchange and used the zebra crossings. Better be slow and safe than sorry!
2. Bangalore's Vidhana Soudha, the state administrative office is super impressive. Imagine if you are a staff and have to walk from 1 end to the other....T.I.R.E.D!
3. India is super serious on defence. They have a huge army complex located within 3 km to the city center. Plus international hotel entrances comes with strict security checks and X-ray scans
4. Always say a prayer after every meal. I learnt that choosing a well rated neighbourhood restaurant located in an upper class area and surrounded by high rise condominiums may not necessarily come with piped in water supply.