Guide for parents relocating to Bengaluru (Bangalore)

Guide for parents relocating to Bengaluru (Bangalore)

Moving to a new city involves rebooting your entire life. If you are parents of school going children, who have just moved into Bengaluru (Bangalore), you might be looking around for facilities to keep your life running smoothly again.   

Bangalore city, officially renamed to Bengaluru, is the state capital of Karnataka. It has a population of 12.7 million. The city was established by Kempe Gowda, a chieftain under the Vijayanagar Empire. In the 19th Century, The British developed a Cantonment, which represented the British Military presence. 

It is famous for iconic food places like Vidyarthi Bhavan and MTR, spaces for theatre enthusiasts like Ranga Shankara & Chowdiah Memorial, shopping hubs such as Brigade Rd. and Commercial Street, and green spaces like Lalbagh and Cubbon Park.  

North Bengaluru is one of the most rapidly developing areas of Bengaluru city, in terms of real estate, tech parks, entertainment, healthcare and other amenities. It includes areas like Hebbal, Jakkur, RT Nagar, Yeshwanthpur, Sahakarnagar, Yelahanka, and Devanahalli. It is located in close proximity to both the airport and railway station. The KIADB Aerospace Park and SEZ is being developed close to the airport. The area will also house new IT parks. Shell, the renowned petrochemical company, has already expanded its presence in India with its global Shell Technology Centre at Devanahalli. 

 

Bengaluru is a preferred destination for higher education because of its learning-centric culture, great educational institutions and safe environment. It is home to prestigious organisations like the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Indian Institute of Management (IIMB), National Centre For Biological Sciences (NCBS), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and National Law School of India University (NLSIU).  

Bengaluru is home to several prestigious international schools too: 

  • Trio World Academy (TWA)
  • The International School Bangalore (TISB) 
  • Mallya Aditi International School 
Some of the reputed institutions for higher education and colleges are as follows: 
Art schools 
  • College of Fine Arts – Karnataka Chitrakala Parishad 
  • Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology 
Agriculture
  • University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK campus 
  • GPS Institute of Agricultural Management 
  • ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research 

Pharmacy

  • KLE College of Pharmacy 
  • Dayananda Sagar College of Pharmacy 
  • Ramaiah College of Pharmacy 

Engineering 

  • Ramaiah Institute of Technology. 
  • International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore. (IIIT-B) 
  • R V College of Engineering. 
  • BMS College of Engineering. 
  • PES University. 

Medicine 

  • St Johns Medical College 
  • MS Ramaiah Medical College 
  • BMCRI Bangalore – Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute 
  • Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) 
  • Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College 

Bengaluru has since then grown rapidly and is famously known for its green spaces and IT industry.  Bangalore is one of the worlds and India’s top destinations for start-ups. It is a hub of pathbre. ng ideas and growth. Some of the most popular start-ups that were launched in Bengaluru were Flipkart, Myntra, BigBasket, Practo, Cred, Razorpay, Yulu, Chumbak, Porter, Nestaway, Dunzo, and Zoomcar just to name a few. 

 

Here is a handy guide of places that are relevant to your life in this part of the city.

Airport

The Kempegowda International Airport, previously known as Bangalore International Airport (Code: BLR) is located at Devanahalli, about 30km from TRIO World Academy, Sahakar Nagar. The travel time from the airport to our school is less than 40 minutes. 
It is easily accessible via the NH7 or Bellary Road. With a high frequency of flights to various cities of India like Kolkata, Hyderabad, Surat, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Guwahati and Mumbai as well as flights to countries like Thailand, South Korea, Bangladesh, Nepal and Malaysia, it offers a quick and convenient way for students to travel during weekends or other events. BMTC provides frequent AC Volvo buses to & from Airport. On-demand taxi services like Ola, Uber can be used via their respective apps or Airport taxi can be hailed from the airport. 

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/7Um3jdec5Uq 

Railway Station 
The KSR Bengaluru City railway is centrally located and easily accessible from Hebbal. The station is connected via the Namma Metro Rail Service and the Kempegowda Bus Station. The distance from City Railway station to Trio is 11.6 km and can be reached with 45-50 minutes time. Yeshwanthpur & Bengaluru Cant. are the other major stations close to Trio. Many trains halt or depart from these stations. 

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/y35ioRRMAPS2 

Traveling within the city – Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) 

BMTC provides a highly organised public transportation facility within the city. It has major bus stations at Majestic, Shivajinagar and KR Market and 10 TTMCs at places including Shantinagar, Yeshwantpur, and Kengeri. The buses connect all major localities in the city. They also provide frequent AC Volvo bus services to IT hubs like ITPL, Manyata Tech Park, and Electronic City, and special Airport Services. They offer monthly passes for regular commuters. It is located at 11.7km away from Trio and is a 40-minute commute. 

Intrastate and Interstate road Travel – Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) 

KSRTC offers luxury buses for travel between Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka State and important cities/towns of surrounding states. The KSRTC bus station is adjacent to the BMTC bus stand as well as the City Railway Station. Tickets can be booked 30 days in advance either over their website or mobile app. http://www.ksrtc.in 

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/kcRJxnh34Ck 

Bengaluru Metro 

The Namma Metro project is developing metro connectivity across Bengaluru. Commercial operations began in October 2011 and are further being extended. The current route along the Green Line connects Silk Institute to Nagasandra. 
The Purple Line connects Kengeri to Baiyappanahalli (via Majestic). For the full schematic map, click here: https://english.bmrc.co.in/TravelInfos 
Taxi Service 

Major players in the taxi-on-demand services like Ola, Uber, and Bounce ply in Bengaluru. They offer convenient booking services through mobile apps for autos, taxis and carpooling. These can be hailed from all urban areas. 

If you are looking for a rented flat, Villa or gated community in Bengaluru or near Hebbal area, please visit the below mentioned portals. 

Lookup rented properties currently available in North Bangalore. 
https://www.nobroker.in/flats-for-rent-in-bangalore_bangalore 
https://housing.com/rent/property-for-rent-in-bangalore 
http://property.sulekha.com/property-for-rent/bangalore 
https://www.nestaway.com/properties-in-bangalore 
http://www.magicbricks.com/property-for-rent/ALL-RESIDENTIAL-real-estate-Bangalore 
http://yourownroom.com/message/input/bangalore 
https://www.zenify.in 

Relocation and moving services 

Global / National Relocation Services: 
IGL Relocation : India: +91-22 2222 6666 USA :  +1 (732) 422-3871 
Santa Fe Relocation Services: +91 80 4052 2222 
One Touch Relocation Services: +91 (0)80 2545 0860, +91 (0)80 2545 0868, +91 99000 41715 
Galaxy Relocation and Storage Co. +91 97421 66001, +91 72040 66001 
Fastway Express: Bangalore(Head Office) +91 80414 22222, +91 80 6772 2200, +91 98456 46464 
USA  +1 646 627 8055, UK +44 125 226 8805 
Crown Relocations: +91 80 4969 1700 
Imove Global: Bangalore +91 9538480303, UAE +971-524632727 Singapore +65 86466667 
Agarwal Packers and Movers: (24/7) +91 9300300300, +91 9860015001 

Relocation within India/Bengaluru 
Leo Care Packers and Mover:  080 88555561 
Lion Packers and Movers: +91 9900500000 

Hospitals in North Bengaluru/Hebbal 
Many prominent, multispecialty hospitals have their branches at North Bengaluru. All of the given hospitals are within 2km to 6km radius of Trio. 

Columbia Asia Hospital – Hebbal 

A multispecialty hospital located en route to the International Airport. 
Contact No.  080 4179 1000 
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/yzeGJwaZFzN2 

Motherhood Hospital – Sahakarnagar 
A well-known chain of hospitals for women and childcare, located close to Hebbal, and Jakkur. Contact No.  080 4666 0000 
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/cs2D3WSAkGz 

Aster CMI Hospital 
A multispeciality hospital at Sahakarnagar on Airport Road. Aster has several clinics around the locality including Manyata Tech park, Yelahanka New town, and New BEL Road. It also offers facilities for international patients. 
Contact No. 080 4342 0100 
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/N8k8VZMMirS2 

Bangalore Baptist Hospital 
Bangalore Baptist Hospital is a 340-bed multispecialty mission hospital located on Bellary Road at Hebbal. 
Contact No. 080 2202 4700 
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/evJ1A96nr642 

Emergency Services – 

Police Control Room – 100 
Fire – 101 
Nightingales Elders Helpline – 1090 
Helpline for Children (Makkala Sahayavani)(24/7) – 10924 
Women’s Helpline (Vanitha Sahayavani)(24/7) – 1091 
Electricity Helpline (BESCOM) – 1912 
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) 24 Hr Helpline – 08022238888 
Traffic Helpline – 1095  / 080-2294 3030 / 131 
Suicide Prevention – SAHAI – 080-25497777 
Fire Service Control Room     080-22971500 
Ambulance – 108 / 105711 / 1062 
Karnataka Red Cross 080 2226420 

Blood Banks 
Karnataka Red Cross Blood Bank 080 22268435 
Navrang Blood Bank 080 23521233 
Dr. Shivaji Rao’s Blood Bank 22224044 
HOSMAT 25543746 
M S Ramaiah Medical Hospital 23606545 / 23606524 

Gas Leakage Emergency Numbers 
Bharath Gas:(Search by Locality)  https://my.ebharatgas.com/bharatgas/locate.jsp 
Indane: 1906 

Malls 

Esteem mall 
A well-known mall located at Hebbal. 
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/iAw5dWvzqEF2 

Elements mall 
Elements Mall is located at Nagavara, Bengaluru, close to Manyata Tech Park. It is known for its shops, eateries and movie multiplex. 
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/wepewp3QhEC2 

Orion Mall 
Orion Mall is a premium mall in Bengaluru, housed in the Brigade Gateway alongside the World Trade Centre, Sheraton Grand Hotel and Columbia Asia Hospital. It is located opposite to the renowned Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd. that manufactures the Mysore Sandal Soap. It is the third largest mall in the city with an area of 1.1 million sq. ft. It offers a 11-screen multiplex, bowling alley, gaming zone, food court, lakeside cafes and more. 
Maphttps://goo.gl/maps/PVXHZhZQauN2 

Mantri Mall 
The Mantri Square Mall is located in Malleshwaram. It houses several prominent clothing stores, hypermarket, bowling alley, multiplex and food court. 
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/5PM3P81djvC2 

Parks 

Hebbal Lake Park 
The Hebbal Lake Park is a serene pocket of greenery in the bustling neighbourhood of Hebbal. It is home to many birds. A good location for a jog or early morning walk. The park is open on all days from 9.45am to 6.30pm. 
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/rtjGGKFeK6u 

Lumbini Gardens 
A park on the banks of Nagavara lake at Hebbal. This park offers amusement rides, refreshment stalls, boating and a children’s park. Visitors are charged with an entry fee. It is open on all days of the week from 11am to 7pm. 
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/2LxETgDxfqA2 

Sahakar Nagar Walking Park 
The Sahakar Nagar Walking Park is open to the public between 5am and 8pm. A pleasant location for a daily walk. 

Apartments 
Here are some of the significant apartments and gated community located in north Bangalore. 
TRIO World Academy offers bus pick & drop from most of apartment complexes in the following localities.To know about our bus routes & timings, visit – https://trioworldacademy.com/transport.html 

  • Apartment Name    Locality 
    Fortuna Grand    Canara Bank Layout, Sahakar Nagar 
    Purva Park Apt    Cox Town 
    SOBHA Moonstone    Dasarahalli Outer Ring Road 
    Sobha Lifestyle    Devanahalli 
    Prestige Golfshire    Devanahalli 
    Bcil Zed Woods    Doddaballapura Main Road, Avalahalli 
    Prestige Oasis,    Doddaballapura Main Road, Rajankunte 
    Pebble Bay    Dollars Colony 
    Msr House    Gokula 
    Shobha Althea    Harohalli 
    Godrej Woodsman    Hebbal, Airport road 
    Godrej Platinum    Hebbal, Airport road 
    Mantri Webcity    Hennur Main Road 
    Salarpuria Goldsummit    Hennur Main Road 
    Sobha Emerald    Jakkur 
    Tata Aquila Heights    Jalahalli 
    Prestige Kenninington Park    Jalahalli 
    Prestige Wellington Park    Jalahalli 
    Purva Pavilion    Kempapura 
    Manthri Green    Malleswaram 
    Purvankara    Near Attur Layout Bus Stop 
    Ncc Aster Park Apt    Near Mother Dairy 
    Embassy Habitat    Near Mount Carmel College 
    Century Apartment    Near Sobha Amber 
    Nagarjuna Meadows    New Town Yelahanka 
    HM Builder    Next to BDA RT Nagar 
    Embassy    Next to BDA RT Nagar 
    G corp / Ramaiya    Next to Elements Mall 
    Krishna Villa    Opp Sobha city 
    Hoysala    Opp Vaibhav Theatre 
    RMZ Latitude    Opp Yelahanka Police station 
    Hanging Gardens    Opposite to Manyata Business Park 
    Living walls    Outer ring road 
    White House    R.T .Nagar 
    Brigade Gateway    Rajaji Nagar 
    Sterling Park    Sahakar nagar 
    Century Corbel    Sahakar nagar 

Century Ethos Sahakar nagar 

Parkside North Hesarghatta Bangalore Pipe Road 

Prestige Apartments Bagalur 

Purva Atmosphere Thanisandra main Road 

Vajram Newtown Thanisandra Main Road 

Bollineni Astra Kogilu 

Adarsh Pinecourat Chikkagubbi village 

Oscar Orchid    Sahakar nagar 
Krishna Diamond    Sahakar Nagar 
Beary’s Lakeside Habitat (Twin Tower)  Sahakar Nagar 
Sobha City    Thanisandra Main Road 
Bhartiya City    Thanisandra Main Road 
Sobha Chrysanthemum    Thanisandra Main Road 
Prakruthi Apt    Thindlu Main Rd 
Sriram Apartment    Virupakshapura 
Heritage App    Yelhanka 

Hotels 
Below are some of the hotels, located around Bangalore. 

  • Chairman’s Club Resort 
  • Mövenpick Hotel & Spa Bengaluru 
  • Hotel Ivory Inn 
  • Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Hotel at Brigade Gateway 
  • Vivanta by Taj – Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru 
  • The Royale Senate 
  • Rio The Hotel 
  • Royal Orchid Resort and Convention Center 
  • Liwa 

Tech Parks
Kirloskar Business Park 
The Kirloskar Business Park is located behind Columbia Asia Hospital at Hebbal. Some of the companies at this business park are Tata Global Beverages, Strand Life Sciences, Mahindra Comviva Tech, and Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. 
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Yee5vEiEAEB2 

Manyata Tech park 
Manyata Embassy Business Park is one of the most prominent tech parks in the city. It is located on the Outer Ring Road at Nagavara and is easily accessible from Hebbal. It houses companies such as IBM, Cognizant, ANZ, L&T Technology Services, Fidelity Investments, Target Corporation India, Via.com, NVIDIA Graphics Pvt. Ltd. and so on. 
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Jv4WULZ2SsN2 


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