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About Bangalore
India's very own IT hub, Bangalore, is the centre for the high-tech industry. The city is undoubtedly one of the best places to live in India thanks to the innumerable employment opportunities and development scope. Already known to be one of the biggest cities in India, Bangalore's charm also comes from the crazy nightlife and grand architectural structures. The flight connectivity from Bangalore to the other metro cities in India as well as international locations is top-notch. Although the traffic might be the biggest concerns for residents or even individuals travelling to Bangalore, the city's vibrant spirit continues to attract more and more crowd. Not to mention how pleasant weather further adds more charm to the city.
Best time to visit Bangalore
Bangalore enjoys the most pleasant weather in the whole country. Considering how the city is in the Southern regions of India, which is usually hot in summers, Bangalore doesn't face the pesky heat. Rather it continues to relish a moderate temperature, making it ideal for every season. The summers in the city are between February to May with April and May experiencing peak temperatures. The max the temperatures soar up to is 36 degree Celsius. Luckily though, since the city does not face humidity, it is mostly got and dry during summers.
Monsoons begin early in Bangalore from late May or early June. The city experiences heavy rains, especially between June to August. However, rains bring about a scenic charm to the city as the greenery is amplified.
Winters can get super cold with the temperatures dropping down to 12 degrees Celsius. The peak winter months in Bangalore are from November to January. December is easily the coldest month in the city. In fact, winter mornings can be pretty chilly but romantic at the same time. Interestingly, Bangalore does face erratic weather which could either be a spike or a drop in the temperature. Nevertheless, you can enjoy the city's vibrant atmosphere all-round the year.
Places to see in Bangalore
Vidhana Soudha and Vikasa Soudha - The two structures are government properties with impeccable modern construction and intriguing architecture. Although the Vidhana Soudha and Vikasa Soudha are separated to handle different legislative avenues of the city, the place brings about a rich charm, making it a must-visit place in the city.
Seshadari Iyer Memorial - The distinctive red sandstone used to construct this building in Cubbon Park easily stands tall as a tourist attraction. It's basically a public library as well as the Bangalore High Court. Aside from the lawful activities that take place, the complex is also given a recreational touch with toy trains and theatres to entertain kids.
Bangalore Palace - Constructed by the illustrious Maharajas of Mysore, the Bangalore Palace has yet again found prominence as a tourist attraction and is open to tourists. The place has had to undergo a string of renovations following which, they have been able to bring forth an eclectic palace with interesting historical artefacts. The location is definitely interesting, especially since it sheds light in the life of Tipu Sultan. Not to mention how the embellished walls and archways further give it a royal feel that would only add to your merriment.
The Bull Temple - Nestled in Basavanagudi is this typical Dravidian-styled temple that is famous for the colossal bull statue. What makes the statue so special is the fact that it has been carved out of a single boulder, making the temple just as legendary as the statue. Every year, local farmers flock over to the temple to offer their prayers and seek blessings for a fruitful harvest.
Maha Bodhi Society Temple - This temple is relatively new in the city and is basically a replica of the historic structure at Bodh Gaya. The Buddhist stupa is famous for its spiritual teachings, training and peaceful ambience. The same can be experienced at this temple too. The temple grounds reverberate a serene tone of comfort while the quaint setting makes for a tranquil experience.
Bannerghatta National Park - A little away from the city centre, the Bannerghatta National Park is the perfect escape you can ask for from the city's excessive traffic. The national park plays home to tigers, bears, elephants, lions and many more wild animals. You can actually sign up for a safari, and the tour guides would take you through the various segments of the national park. The park also comes with a zoo where some beautiful birds, leopards, jackals, etc. reside.
The city of Bangalore is surprisingly filled with a tremendous number of temples and spiritual setting. Aside from the ones mentioned above, there are many more artful temples, churches and structures that will blow your mind. Plus, the national park, zoos, gardens and other such expanses of green spaces would further leave you spellbound.
Things to do in Bangalore
Adventure sports - Bangalore's young crowd with a thirst for adrenaline rush makes is a prime hub for adventure sports. Right from cruising through the highway roads on a motorcycle to taking up camping and dirt bike riding, there is a massive market for such outdoor activities which you will definitely enjoy. Kayaking, rock climbing, go-karting, even hiking, are all things that you can do when in Bangalore.
Cave exploration - From the city, you can meet up a bunch of fellow cave explorers and head to Savandurga, Anthargange or Siddarabetta. These caves are not too far from the city and definitely worth the wanderlust.
Hiking and trekking - Bangalore is surrounded by some pristine hills with gorgeous waterfalls. You can probably take a day from your trip to spend on trekking up one of the peaks. Nandi Hills is the closest to the city and can easily be completed in a day. Perhaps you can also set camp and enjoy the cool mountain breeze.
Brewery hopping - One of the best things about the city is the plethora of breweries and clubs. Bangalore certainly has a nightlife that can well be on par with that of Mumbai or Delhi. Toit is one of the famous breweries that seems to be expanding its roots from the IT city to other metropolitan cities.
Food and Restaurants in Bangalore
Just head straight to Indira Nagar and go exploring! Delve into the hip vibe of Indira Nagar as the street with its impeccable dining and dynamic nightlife serenades you. All you've got to do is just walk up 100 Feet Road and let the fancy pubs anAd food hubs entice you with their popularity. Some important names to know though, Arbor, Toit, Windmills, Brewklyn Brewery, while you're in Bangalore.
How to reach Bangalore
By Air
One of the major challenges of Bangalore is the transportation. More like, the excessive traffic that makes travelling to the city and within the city a tad bit difficult. By air, you can reach Kempegowda International Airport, which is located in Devanahalli. The airport is 40 km away from the central city (MG Road); however, due to their terrible traffic, reaching the city from the airport gets challenging. The airport has close to 10 domestic airlines and about 21 international airlines with flights coming in and leaving the city. This has enabled Bangalore's flight connectivity ideal with the rest of the cities in India and the world. Bangalore covers close to 50 destinations, within India as well as internationally. Further, the airport also serves as a focus city for three major domestic airlines , namely, SpiceJet, GoAir and IndiGo.
From the airport, there are numerous ways of transport options that one can choose from. There are regular government-affiliated bus services as well as AC Volvo buses to the city. Plus, cab services De also prevalent, so travelling to the city is not an issue.
By Rail
There are two central railway terminals in Bangalore namely Bangalore City Railway Station and Yeshwantpur Junction. The two railway stations are well-connected with the rest of the country's major cities. Although the travel time by train is a little more as compared to flights, the railway is usually the last resort considered by people. A traveller from Mumbai will spend 24 hours on the train to reach Bangalore whereas if the individual will spend only 18-20 hours if travelling from a bus. You must find out which railway station would be ideal for your trip and accordingly book your tickets to Bangalore on the Indian Railways' website. You can also make your bookings on other platforms or visit the railway station to purchase it from the counter.
By Road
Travelling to Bangalore by road might actually be a fun trip. You can either get your own vehicle out to drive down to the city, or you can opt for public transport such as private or public buses. Cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Madurai, Coimbatore, Madgaon have sleeper buses available that could take less of your travel time as opposed to trains. The last stop is the Kempegowda Bus Station, popularly known as KSRTC or Majestic Bus Stand. The vast bus stand has intercity buses as well as transport facilities for interstate travel.
About Nepal Airlines
Nepal Airlines Corporation or formerly called Royal Nepal Airlines. It is the national flag carrier of Nepal. The airline was founded in 1958 and is known to be the oldest airline in the country. The airline's main base is at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. All domestic operations within Nepal take place from the airport. Nepal Airlines also has designated medium-haul services across Asia. Following its genesis, the airline roped in Douglas DC-3 for its domestic route operations. The airline also started serving a few Indian cities. Nepal Airlines brought in its first jet aircraft, a Boeing 727s, in 1972. As of 2019, the airline hosts a fleet of thirteen aircraft that includes an Airbus as well. In 2013, Nepal Airlines found itself on the list of European Union's banned air carriers. Due to the failure in meeting with the regulatory standards of the European Union, the airline has been banned from entering the EU airspace.
In the 1980s, Royal Nepal Airlines faced tremendous competition with Indian Airlines as the newest entrant in the aviation business. The two airlines also faced severe competition from other major airlines in the industry for market shares. These players included Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa, who provided a direct flight service from Kathmandu to Frankfurt in 1987. This special international route service was started in cooperation with Royal Nepal Airlines. Following this, various other airlines also opted to make such flight accommodations. The airlines connected to about 38 domestic route destinations and ten international cities as well. A direct flight flying to and from Nepal to Hong Kong were also chartered in 1988 where they used the Boeing 757. In the same year, the Civil Aviation Administration of China accommodated to provide a dedicated service between Kathmandu and Lhasa that is present in the autonomous province of Tibet. Between the year 1988-89, the airline reported revenue of USD54.3 million, producing a profit of USD17 million.
With the liberalisation of the country's domestic air market in 1992, new competitors such as Necon Air, Buddha Air, Sita Air, Everest Air, Yeti Airlines and Cosmic Air emerged. Nepal Airlines did undergo some losses due to which, the government of Nepal had to sell off about 49 per cent of its stakes in Nepal Airlines to a private sector and also give up on management control. The idea was to get the airline out of significant debt. In 2005, the airline's former chairman, Ramagya Chaturvedi was jailed over corruption charges. The airline witnessed quite a few accidents too. To ensure that there are no further casualties faced, the airline actually conducted a sacrificial ceremony to appease a Hindu god.
Interestingly, for an entire decade, Nepal Airlines didn't have any accidents or other technical concerns. In 2014, the airline also revealed a new livery consisting of the flag of Nepal on the tail. With this, they replaced the original red and blue stripes livery that was predominantly present on all aircraft.
Fleet size of Nepal Airlines
Established as Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation, the airline started with one Douglas DC-3. The airline's services catered to domestic routes of Nepal with cities such as Simara, Pokhara. Simultaneously, Nepal Airlines also operated international routes of India with destinations such as Kolkata, Patna and Delhi. In 1961, the airline added Pilatus Porter STOL aircraft to its fleet followed by a Chinese Feng Shou-2 Harvesters in 1963. Although the airline started with a mixed fleet, in 1970, it acquired its first Hawker Siddeley HS-748 along with Twin Otters that joined in 1971. In 1972, the airline further added a Boeing 727 to its fleet. In 1987, the airline replaced its Boeing 757s with Boeing 727s. At the Dubai Airshow in 2009, Nepal Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding and acquired two Airbus A320-200 aircraft. The aircraft were acquired to operate flights to cities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. In 2015, Nepal Airlines acquired its first Airbus A320 aircraft called Sagarmatha. The same year, the airline acquired its second Airbus A320 called Lumbini, which landed in the capital city.
Following 2015, the passenger traffic witnessed a spike as the airline flew about 253,658 travellers. In comparison with the previous year, the passenger traffic witnessed a 22.87 per cent growth. Domestic passenger numbers also saw a growth as the airline catered to 42,535 travellers in 2015, a 21.06 growth compared to the previous year. After providing services for three whole decades, Nepal Airlines' Boeing 757-200 retired over non-profitable operations and an exorbitantly high maintenance costs. The aircraft was sold to BB Airways. Currently, Nepal Airlines has only two Airbus A320-200s and two A330-200s in its fleet. Plans to expand the airline's international presence and to connect to cities such as Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo with operations of wide-body jets, Nepal Airlines has been working on acquiring the same.
Baggage Allowance
Baggage allowance of Nepal Airlines is quite decent. The airline has laid out a few rules and regulations that the passengers need to adhere to for a smooth transit. The hand baggage protocols include the weight of the baggage not to exceed 7 kg. The baggage dimensions that the passenger needs to follow should be no more than 22"x 18" x10". Additionally, the passenger can also carry a handbag or a laptop bag, etc., as part of the hand baggage. Senior citizens and physically disabled passengers can carry crutches. A special reservation is made for travellers with infants. The airline allows passengers with infants to carry a piece of extra baggage with baby products.
The checked baggage allowance varies according to the cabin class of the passengers. Travellers of business class are allowed a baggage allowance of 40 kg in Nepal Airlines. However, if the baggage exceeds the set range, the airline charges a certain tariff per kg. Similarly, the passengers travelling from the economy class are allowed a piece of free baggage of 30 kg. Interestingly, the baggage allowance by Nepal Airlines for flights to specific cities in India have different policies. While the flights to Mumbai and Bangalore have more baggage allowance, the same is restricted to cities such as Delhi and more. The range changes yet again for cities such as Doha, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and more. It is advised to carefully peruse through the airline's official website to get an idea of the final baggage allowance that can be carried by passengers. Flights to Osaka have a completely different baggage allowance as they allow about 50 kg for business class. As for the economy class, the airline offers 46 kg weight that cannot be exceeded. In-flight baggage weight should not be more than 10 kg, according to the airline's website.
In-flight services
Nepal Airlines offers phenomenal in-flight services. The airline offers exquisite and comfortable seating in both business class and economy class cabins. The services are also exemplary as there are dedicated stewards and stewardesses who help out passengers. The in-flight meal services witnessed in Nepal Airlines is also quite decent. You can pre-book your meal, or the airline would serve it as complimentary, depending on your ticket-type and the journey's duration. Each seat is equipped with a personal HD screen from which you can browse through entertainment content while you prepare for the journey. The airline also has dedicated lounge services for its business class passengers that are available at Tribhuvan International Airport, the hub of Nepal Airlines. Further, you can also request for specific meals onboard and receive assistance with respect to baggage and other such facilities.
Popular routes and top cities for Nepal Airlines
Nepal Airlines has excellent flight connectivity with international routes surrounding its neighbouring country, India. Some of the international destinations that Nepal Airlines caters to include Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Doha, Bangkok and Dubai. As for domestic routes, Nepal Airlines has a slew of destinations that it connects to within the country. These cities include Baglung, Bhadrapur, Biratnagar, Bhojpur, Dhangadhi, Dolpa, Jomsom, Jumla, Khotang Bazar, Lukla, Phaplu, Pokhara, Rara, Ramjatar, Simara, Simikot, Tulsipur, Tumlingtar and Nepalgunj, to name a few. Earlier, the airlines did cater to European cities such as Paris and Frankfurt along with London and Amsterdam, these services were terminated as the EU banned the airlines over failure to follow the EU protocols.
Why travel by Nepal Airlines?
Nepal Airlines has witnessed tremendous growth after several controversial incidents. Over the years, it has managed to grow as an airline that can match with competitions and surpass its contemporaries. With time, Nepal Airlines enhanced its domestic routes and international routes by adding more cities and connectivity. Simultaneously, they have also expanded their venture to cater to a more passenger-friendly service. The airline recently introduced a mobile app for passengers to use when travelling to Nepal. The airline's app has updated flight schedules of Nepal Airlines as well as the flight status. Not to mention, travellers can do web check-ins on the app and even book a Nepal Airlines flight. The flight tickets are also quite cheap and affordable.
About Bangalore Airport
The Bangalore Airport, popularly known as the Kempegowda International Airport, is the international airport that serves the city of Bangalore, which is the capital of the state of Karnataka. It has completely replaced the HAL airport which previously served the city of Bangalore. The airport is spread across 4,000 acres and is about 40 km from the Bangalore city centre. In fact, it is close to the Devanahalli village. The airport has been christened after the person who founded the city of Bangalore, Kempe Gowda I. The Kempegowda International Airport is the country's first fully solar-powered airport, which is serviced by CleanMax Solar. The Bangalore Airport is known to be the third busiest airport in India, with respect to passenger traffic. It stands behind Delhi and Mumbai in the race. The Kempegowda International Airport is also the 29th busiest airport, as recorded by Asia. The airport has recorded to accommodate approximately 33 million passengers. There are two runways and a passenger terminal that the Bangalore Airport harbours. The domestic and international services and operations take place at T1 while T2 (second terminal) is in the works for expansion.
About Bangalore Airport Terminals
The airport has an integrated terminal which connects both domestic and international passenger operations. The single integrated terminal can accommodate 20 million passengers on a yearly basis. While the check-in counters and baggage claims are on the ground level, the departure gates are all located on the first level. The gates have been segregated in such a way that one side of the segment is dedicated to domestic departures while the other side is reserved for international departures. The gates 41 and 42 accommodate to serve the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380. The ground level also has Plaza Premium Lounge and VIP rooms available. The airport also has facilities of a day hotel, in case there are flights or layovers that will take more than 10 hours. Currently, the airport is undergoing expansions for the second phase. They are working to build Terminal 2. The project has been undertaken by a renowned architectural firm, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The construction of the second phase is being undertaken by Larsen & Toubro. The plan is to extend the airport's capacity to accommodate an additional 20 million passengers in a year.
About airport authority
The Bangalore Airport is owned and operated by Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), which is a public limited company. BIAL has been granted permission to operate the airport for 30 years by the Government of India. The airport does have the option to work for 30 additional years depending on whether the venture wishes to take it forward. The consortium is co-owned by private and public ventures where the Karnataka State Industrial Investment and Development Corporation (government entity) owns 13 per cent. At the same time, the Airports Authority of India has 13 per cent. Meanwhile, the 74 per cent is taken over by private entities, Fairfax Financial holding 54 per cent and Siemens Projects Ventures with 20 per cent.
Facilities at the Bangalore Airport
WiFi services: The Bangalore airport has good WiFi connectivity, which you can avail from all terminals. The WiFi service is available for 45 minutes, and the procedure to acquire it is quite simple too. There are paid WiFis as well, which you can avail at the airport.
Sleeping lounge: The good thing about the Bangalore airport is how it has a special sleeping lounge. The airport has made sleep pods available which is located close to the arrival check-in hall. If you have flight delays or a lot of time to kill before boarding, you can head to the sleeping lounge and take a power nap. The information desk can guide you to the pods.
Multi-faith rooms: The airport also provisions multi-faith rooms for prayers. You can ask the information desk to direct you to the prayer rooms. They have been strategically located within the terminals to make connectivity easy for passengers.
Smoking zone: There are a few smoking zones in the airport. To keep the terminals smoke-free, the airport has reserved some rooms for smoking. You can also find shops selling cigarette boxes.
Buggy services: The airport has special buggy services to traverse within the terminals. The buggy services are usually for senior citizens, passengers with mobility issues, expectant mothers and more. You might even get to receive some complimentary buggy service which you can find at the departure gates and security check area.
Baby care rooms: For people travelling with children and infants, there are baby care rooms also available. For women who need to tend to their baby's needs and require some privacy for the same, you can visit the child care centre. The place has been maintained perfectly. Not to mention, the services also include a changing table and products to help with infants.
Wheelchair assistance: Aside from buggy services, you can also find wheelchair assistance. These can be found at the gates of all the terminals. A dedicated drop-off zone is also available at specific points in the departure and arrival gates.
Restaurants and cafes: Bangalore airport has many food establishments and joints. From the famous ones such as KFC, Burger King, Subway, Domino's, McDonald's to local restaurants with impeccable food, you can find them at the airport.
Local connectivity: If you are a passenger of foreign descent, you can get hold of local SIM cards and burner phones. The positive of getting hold of a temporary Indian SIM is that you can avail the WiFi services at the airport too. Plus, it would be easy to connect with the required contacts outside of the city as well.
Baggage Services: The airport offers baggage services too ranging from trolleys, luggage porter services and baggage wrapping services. Basically, you wouldn't have to worry about your luggage at Bangalore airport.
VIP lounge: Bangalore airport has reservations for VIP lounges and upscale lounge services. VIP lounges are usually reserved for passengers who have a specific premium membership with airlines. You can get access to some of the other upscale lounge and areas where one can wait and relax. The services in these places are quite top-notch, and the experience is mostly extravagant. VIP rooms and a Plaza Premium lounge is available at the airport. It is reserved for premium travellers with first-class and business class flight tickets.
Top airlines flying from the Bangalore Airport
After New Delhi and Mumbai, Bangalore's Kempegowda airport is the third busiest airport in India, in terms of passenger traffic. Over the year, the airport actually witnesses over 33 million passengers, which explains why the demand is so high. Not to mention how the aircraft movement is close to 658, with domestic and international airlines flying in and out of the city. The airport is divided into two terminals and has domestic and international airlines operating from the airport. The Bangalore airport serves as a pivotal space for domestic airlines such as AirAsia India, Alliance Air and IndiGo operating from the city. The airport also witnesses strong connectivity with airlines such as Air India and SpiceJet, flying in and out of the city. It is their focus city. Cities such as Agatti Island, Gulbarga, Bagdogra, Port Blair, to name a few, have direct flights flying from the Bangalore airport with dedicated airlines. The top domestic airlines operating from the city are Air India, Air Asia, GoAir, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Star Air, TruJet and Vistara.
The city also favours as a hub to various international airlines. There are many airlines that fly in and out of Bangalore airport. The international airlines such as Air Arabia, Air France, Air India Express, Air Mauritius, British Airways, Cathay Dragon, Emirates, Ethiopian Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Nepal Airlines, Saudia, Silkair, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Air Asia Thai and Thai Airways, operate from the Kempegowda International Airport.
How to reach the Bangalore Airport
Kempegowda International Airport lacks a connection with the main city as it is approximately 40 km away from the city centre. In fact, due to immense traffic on the road, it is quite challenging to reach the airport from the city. Hence, it is essential to book a vehicle or use some of the domestic modes of transport to reach the city. Currently, the road is the only way to reach the Bangalore airport. The government had planned to bring forth a link between the city and the airport with metro stations. Called Namma Metro, the link was supposed to cut down the travel time tremendously and avoid the road traffic. However, the project never took off and was eventually scrapped.
By Road
To reach the Bangalore airport, the city's National Highway 44 is the route to pick. A few years ago, a six-lane flyover was built, which enhanced the connectivity and reduced the travel time too. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), as well as the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), have reserved buses operating from the city to reach the Kempegowda International airport.
