My City, Bengaluru

We all are emotionally attached to a city we grow up in. Be it a small village or a big metro city, our
home town always remains close to our heart. And then there comes a place which embraces one and
all; the expats, migrants, people from other cities and of course those who belong here.

When I first moved to Bengaluru after my marriage (2007), I was amazed by the drizzle and cool weather
as it was the same throughout the year. Literally! The city became a close part of my life as it made me
feel always close to nature!

The first lunch at MTR and shopping at Forum Mall and commercial street. From “Kannada gothilla” (I
don’t know Kannada) to “nanu Kannada kalita-iddini” (I can speak Kannada), I have traveled a long way!

If we are talking about The Garden City then it is impossible to skip the huge lung spaces like Cubbon
Park spread across 100 acres of area with various species of plants and trees.

Lalbagh! Have you been to the flower show? It houses India’s largest collection of tropical plants.

Bannerghatta National Park – 25,000 acre park is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru is no doubt the birthplace of Coffee Days. With at least one CCD at every corner of the street,
you will never have to look for hangout places in Bengaluru.

But it is still the wafting aroma of piping hot filter kaapi that drives us crazy. And nothing can beat the
value of the “by2” coffee, where you get almost 2 cups for the price of 1! Hatti Kaapi offers a hot cup of
South indian coffee at just Rs. 8

The incredible bus service – Yes, BMTC buses carry 40 lakh passengers every day. The Volvo is all you
need to travel in a hot summer day and Vayu Vajra will make sure you never miss a flight!

A walk down Brigade Road will let you know how inclusive the city is - Bengaluru is truly cosmopolitan
from a young crowd of students from north India to a group of foreigners who are working here for a
couple of years now. From west to north east Indians, Bengaluru has a place for all.

Women feel safer here than in most other cities in India

I can go out for dinner with my friends at any time without having a constant fear of being harassed
unlike some other cities. With women opting for unconventional careers like bus conductors and even
drivers, Bengaluru is much more advanced when it comes to women empowerment.

Bengaluru Aero Show

Every 2 years, Bangaloreans are treated to a visual spectacle as a host of combat and civilian aircrafts
from around the world showcase their prowess in the skies. Held at the Yelahanka Air Force Base, don’t
miss the next one in 2021!
And in the morning, we flock to the hole-in-the-wall eating joints which are legendary

Who hasn’t relished the softest idlis at Krishna kuteer, the bakery shops egg puff and the heavenly upma
and delectable kesari bath at Brahmin’s cafe, Veena Stores, Janatha hotel, etc? Or walked down eat
street (VV Puram) for some of the season’s best fare.

Stating the obvious- Weather, of course!

Don’t even get me started with that!!. When the rest of the country is trying to figure out ways to
escape from the brutal heat, Bangaloreans are busy enjoying a walk in the drizzle and the cool weather
in the night.

Career Prospective –

When our generation plans on moving into a certain city the first thing they consider is the job
prospective. With most of the big IT companies moving into Bengaluru you will not have to feel worried
about missing out on any career growth when you move to Bengaluru.

All in all, Bengaluru is definitely one of the best cities in India to settle in. From a long walk in Cubbon Park
to hundreds of cafes, from trails of trees everywhere to the amazing weather, you can’t help falling in
love with the city.

Written By:-
Rooma Srivastava