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Shampura , R T Nagar Phone : + 91 80 6649 3220
Nova Pavkers & Movers No . 1050 , Sai Dry Cleaners , Hsr Lyt , 7th Sector , 8th B Main Road , Koramangala , Phone : + 91 80 6598 5991 , 2572 5715 Vishal Packers & Movers Opp Kanteerava Studio , Yeshwanthpur Phone : 98456 58547 , 93798 29547
No . 24 , Near Banaswadi Railway Station , 6th Cross , Hutchins Road Phone : + 91 80 6681 5081 Sigma Visa Consultation & Documentary Services
DIY BANGALORE
No 20-9a , Near Wilson Garden , 7th Cross , Someshwara Nagar Phone : + 91 80 6681 6804 Page Overseas No . 77-1 , Rajasa Apartment , Near
Himanshu School , 4th Main , Malleswaram Phone : + 91 80 6649 6633 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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While Bangalore is a safe and friendly city to negotiate , we list some must-dos and just-don ' ts to make your stay more rewarding
VISA ASSISTANCE
UK Visa Facilitation Services 304 , Prestige Centre Point , Cunningham Road Phone : + 91 80 3292 9264 Edwise International rd
305 , Manipal Centre , 3 Floor , 47 , Dickenson Road Phone : + 91 80 2559 0355 Consolidated Support Services th
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21 Floor , Krishvi , Airport Road , Domlur Phone : + 91 80 6559 3357 World Visa Consultants S-211 , Manipal Centre , Dickenson Road Phone : + 91 80 4110 1201 / 02 Global Gateways 59 , Money Point , K H Road Phone : + 91 80 4114 2233 Visa Master No . 103 , Raheja Arcade , Near Forum , Koramangala Phone : + 91 99725 34460 , 98861 98278 Script Legal Service India Pvt Ltd No . 303 , Villa Maria Apt ,
�Opt for the day-long sightseeing tour ,
Do ’ s ' Bangalore Rounds ' offered by the BMTC . This trip , in an air-conditioned Volvo bus , covers the city ' s prominent tourist sights . The tour kicks off at 8am daily from the Kempegowda Bus Stand in Majestic . Call 080-12667 to reserve a seat .
�If street shopping is your thing , then do walk the bylanes of Commercial Street , Brigade Road and Shivajinagar . You can expect to find interesting bric-a-brac , and unusual clothes and jewellery at bargain prices .
�Stop by at MTR on Lalbagh Road and Vidyarthi Bhavan in Gandhi Bazaar to sample a crisp , buttery masala dosa and a cup of super-strong filter coffee . These eateries tend to be rather crowded , but the wait is definitely worthwhile .
�If you are heading to Mysore , make a stop en route at Janapada Loka , a folk art museum on Mysore Road . Round off the tour with a delicious traditional North Karnataka meal at Kamat Lokaruchi , set next to the museum .
�Cubbon Park , Lalbagh and the Bannerghatta National Park are the green lungs of Bangalore . These massive parks are part of the city ' s heritage and a mustvisit on any tourist itinerary .
�Afternoons are well-spent sampling the city ' s numerous cafes . Koshy ' s , India Coffee House and Airlines Hotel are some old favourites , while the new breed includes Café Noir , Café Fresco ' s , Rogue Elephant , Raintree Cafe , Java City , Mocha and Café Cofee Day and Barista outlets . �Catch a play or a dance / music performance at Rangashankara , Chowdaiah Memorial hall or Ravindra Kalakshetra . Local theatre groups as well as those from out-of-town perform at these venues on a regular basis .
�Mall rats can spend an entire day shopping and eating at Bangalore ' s numerous malls – Garuda , Forum , Mantri Square and Sigma are some of the popular ones .
�Do allot ample time to explore the hundreds of restaurants dotting the city , offering a smorgasbord of global cuisines . From gourmet restaurants to small eateries , there ' s something to suit different budgets and food proclivities . Just follow your nose !
�A pub-hop is must-do when in Bangalore . Enjoy beers or cocktails at any of the city ' s pubs and lounge bars . Or just follow the pub trail along the Church Street-Residency Road axis .
�Bangalore is a big wellness destination . So do take time out to indulge in holistic therapies at its numerous luxury spas and Ayurvedic centres . Flip to our ' What ' s the Secret ' section for recommendations .
�To explore the innards of the city , we suggest you try the ' Bangalore Walks '. These guided walking tours are a refreshing way to discover the history and landscape of specific areas . Trails include the Traditional Bangalore walk , the Victorian Bangalore walk , the Lalbagh walk etc . Log onto bangalorewalks . com for details . p 12 whats helpful ?