HOW THE CITY GOT IT’ S NAME
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HOW THE CITY GOT IT’ S NAME
Legend has it that king Veera th
Ballala, an 11 Century Hoysala ruler, lost his way around the jungle while on a hunting expedition. Tired and hungry from his wanderings, he came across a poor and old woman who offered him a delicious meal of boiled beans. Touched by her kindness, the ruler christened the town – ' Benda Kaal
�Bangalore ' s pubs, clubs and restaurants shut at 11.30pm, Cinderellastyle. So don ' t start your
Dont’ s evening too late in order to get sufficient time for merriment. �Don ' t fall for demands by auto drivers for excess fare. Pay by the meter, which starts at a minimum fare of Rs 17. After 9pm, however, auto fares go up by 150 %, i. e. one and a half times the meter fare. �Avoid travelling during peak hours as traffic clogs up along arterial roads, ring roads and the main roads leading to the various IT parks. �Don ' t shy away from seeking the help of locals if you are in need of help or directions. Bangaloreans are known to be a warm and friendly race, so do make contact. �Women travelling alone after 10pm
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Ooru ' or the City of Boiled Beans. This boiled bean town may have a long way since Veera Ballala ' s times. But the DNA of the city has remained intact with the same streak hospitality coursing through it even today. A fact made evident by the scores of diverse people from around India who live in Bangalore, and feel at home in it.
should avoid public transport. Opt for cabs instead – Meru Cabs and Easy Cabs operate across the city. Also, avoid walking alone on lonely stretches or dark streets late at night. �Do not leave your bags unattended. Pick-pockets and bag snatchers are known to operate in crowded places like bus stands and on buses too. �Do not head to restaurants without making dinner reservations, especially on weekends. Most lounge bars and restaurants take table bookings. �Do not use unauthorised cabs to ride into the city from the Bengaluru International Airport, even if taxi touts try to court you at the airport. Use only ' airport authorised ' taxi services, which include Easy Cabs, Meru Cabs and KSTDC. The ' Airport Taxi ' signage installed at the baggage claim areas will point you in the direction.
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