Bangalore
Bengaluru is India's tech capital and one of the country's fastest-growing urban regions. It sits in southern India, inside the state of Karnataka, and spreads across Bengaluru Urban district with Bengaluru Rural wrapping the edges. This guide follows a location-based format so you can scan the latest news, where the city sits on the map, airport and metro details, weather, top neighborhoods, real estate choices, and answers to the most-searched questions about Bangalore.
Latest News from Bengaluru – August 2025
The Yellow Line began passenger service on August 11 at 6:30 AM. The 19.15 km corridor links RV Road to Bommasandra with 16 stations, including Electronic City and Silk Board. The addition pushes the operational metro network past 96 km, second only to Delhi in India. Initial headway started at about 25 minutes and will tighten in phases.
Three Vande Bharat trains were launched the same day, including a new Bengaluru–Belagavi service. The push helps shrink travel times across major corridors and supports weekend business and leisure trips out of the city.
Gold and silver prices moved up ahead of Raksha Bandhan and Varalakshmi Puja, then corrected on August 12 as global tariffs eased and traders booked profits.
Where is Bengaluru and how to place it on the map
- Bangalore in which state: Karnataka.
- Where is Bangalore in India map: Southern India, on the Deccan plateau, roughly 900 meters above sea level.
- Bangalore district name: Bengaluru Urban (city limits) with Bengaluru Rural in the outer belt.
- Bangalore map, simple mental picture:
- Central: MG Road, Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park.
- East: Indiranagar, Whitefield, KR Puram, Varthur.
- South: Jayanagar, JP Nagar, Kanakapura Road, Electronic City.
- West: Rajajinagar, Malleswaram, Vijayanagar, Nagarbhavi.
- North: Hebbal, Yelahanka, Airport corridor.
The city uses many PIN codes. A few that readers search often:
560001 (GPO), 560008 (Ulsoor), 560034 (Koramangala), 560037 (Marathahalli), 560066 and 560067 (Whitefield belt), 560103 (Bellandur), 560076 (Bannerghatta Road), 560095 (HSR Layout). Always confirm your exact building's PIN before couriering documents.
Population snapshot and city size
- Bangalore population: commonly estimated around 12 to 14 million in the wider metropolitan area in 2025.
- Bangalore population in crores: about 1.2 to 1.4 crore people across the metro.
- The number changes by how you draw the boundary. BBMP limits, urban agglomeration, and the wider commuter belt give different totals. Either way, Bengaluru is one of India's four largest urban economies.
Weather and temperature
- Bangalore weather: mild for most of the year because of elevation.
- Bangalore temperature, by season
- Summer, March to May: afternoons around 30–34°C, evenings cooler.
- Monsoon, June to September: frequent showers, 22–29°C, carry a light rain jacket.
- Post-monsoon, October to November: pleasant, scattered rain.
- Winter, December to February: crisp mornings, 14–17°C at night, 24–28°C by day.
- Air quality improves after showers and during windy months. Even then, main junctions can feel dusty during peak traffic.
Getting in and around: flights, metro, and roads
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) sits about 40 km north of the core. Terminal 2 handles most international flights and several domestic routes. You will find direct links to major Indian metros and many global hubs in the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Airport transfers take 60–100 minutes in typical traffic. Late-night runs are quicker.
- Purple Line: connects Whitefield–Kadugodi and KR Puram to the center and west of the city.
- Green Line: runs north–south through key old neighborhoods.
- Yellow Line: now links RV Road with Bommasandra and Electronic City.
- These three lines cover most daily office flows when paired with last-mile autos, cabs, and feeder buses.
Phase-3 works are planned to push rail deeper into East and North-East Bengaluru, including KR Puram, Varthur, and Hoskote. Watch for station-area retail and parking as each stretch moves from plan to build.
Outer Ring Road ties the tech belt from Bellandur to KR Puram. Old Madras Road leads to Hoskote. Hosur Road and the elevated flyover connect to E-City. NICE Road and the peripheral corridors help on intercity trips.
What Bengaluru is famous for
- India's startup and deep-tech hub with a large pool of engineers.
- Garden City legacy: Cubbon Park, Lalbagh, and tree-lined older layouts.
- Microbreweries, filter coffee culture, and a thriving indie music scene.
- Top schools, research labs, and design programs that draw students nationwide.
- Year-round weather that makes outdoor life easy.
Garden City and Silicon Valley of India.
Neighborhoods and how they feel
- Indiranagar and Domlur: cafés, boutiques, tree cover, fast drives to CBD.
- Koramangala and HSR Layout: startups, co-working, restaurants, young crowd.
- Whitefield, Hoodi, Kadugodi: IT campuses, malls, Purple Line stations.
- Bellandur and ORR belt: large business parks and quick office hops.
- Jayanagar, JP Nagar, Basavanagudi: classic markets, temples, and green lanes.
- Hebbal, Yelahanka, Airport Road: new housing clusters and expressway links.
- Sarjapur Road and Varthur: township living, school belt, strong launches.
Real estate and living choices in 2025
Most buyers choose 2 BHK or compact 3 BHK homes near work hubs or near a metro gate. Families who want more storage and study corners pick 3 and 3.5 BHK formats. Rents stay firm near ORR and Whitefield because offices and schools anchor demand.
These sit in belts like Sarjapur Road, Varthur, and North-West edges. Owners like the low-rise feel, private gardens, and bigger parking. Entry prices are higher, but the lifestyle is calmer.
Plots remain available on the Hoskote side and in select southern and north-western pockets. Gated layouts with clear title and basic club courts sell faster than stand-alone sites.
Integrated communities are popular because they bundle parks, clubhouses, and safer inner roads. In Nambiar District 25, buyers compare stacks facing inner greens against stacks beside the clubhouse for everyday convenience. The project sits off Sarjapur Road in the East–South- East influence zone, with a long jogging loop, wide internal roads, and multi-block club spaces. If you tour, ask for sun path, service-lift locations, and the shortest grocery walk inside the master plan.
Tourist places and days out
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden: glasshouse shows and old trees.
- Cubbon Park and Vidhana Soudha loop: a classic morning walk.
- Bangalore Palace: Tudor-style architecture and events.
- Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace: history in the old city.
- Ulsoor Lake and Sankey Tank: evening strolls and photography.
- Nandi Hills: sunrise runs outside the city.
- Church Street and MG Road: books, cafés, street music on weekends.
- Phoenix Marketcity and VR Mall: malls with events and food streets.
- National Gallery of Modern Art: quiet galleries, a café, and shaded lawns.
- There is no beach in Bengaluru. Weekend beaches sit on the Karnataka coast near Mangaluru and Udupi, or farther at Puducherry and Chennai.
Food, shopping, and gifts
Bisi bele bath, dosas and idlis, chow chow bath for breakfast, Mysuru-style meals, Mangalorean seafood in coastal restaurants, filter coffee, craft beers, and a growing pan-Asian scene.
Mysore silk sarees, sandalwood carvings, rosewood inlay, handloom stoles, filter-coffee blends, spices, artisanal chocolates, and indie brand collectibles.
The city's signature pick is Mysore silk sarees, sold widely in Bengaluru. You will also see cotton handlooms and ikat from across the South.
Within Karnataka, Mysuru is known for silk. In India at large, Surat is a textile powerhouse, Tiruppur is knitwear central, and Jaipur is known for block prints.
Students and young professionals
Yes. The city hosts top engineering, design, and management programs, plus strong research institutes. The startup scene adds internships and industry projects.
A paying guest hostel that rents to all genders. Many run separate wings or floors and set clear entry and visitor rules. Always check safety, distance to your campus or office, and the food plan.
It depends on your routine.
- Office near ORR or Whitefield: pick a 2 BHK within a short last mile to Purple Line or close to your campus gate.
- Hybrid work and young family: look at townships with larger clubhouses and school access.
- Students: PG or co-living near your college cuts commute time and costs.
Work, salaries, and quality of life
For a single person living in a shared 2 BHK near a metro gate, ₹70,000 per month can cover rent, utilities, food, transport, and leave some savings. For a family with school fees and a car loan, it will feel tight. Your neighborhood and commute decide the final math.
Compensation varies by role and company. A broad marker for the top bracket in tech and finance can cross ₹50 lakh per year and go beyond ₹1 crore with bonuses and stock. Senior leadership and founders sit far higher.
Pros: climate, jobs, schools, cafés, parks, and a creative scene. Cons: traffic at peak hours and local water stress in fast-growing pockets. Choosing the right micro-location and last mile matters more than the pin on the map.
Weather, jobs, and a friendly, cosmopolitan culture. The city blends old neighborhoods with new parks, breweries, and study hubs. It is easy to meet people and build networks.
It is a metro city by India's urban classification and it runs a metro railway. The name officially changed to Bengaluru, but both names are used.
Nightlife and things to do alone
Check out microbreweries in Indiranagar and Sarjapur Road, live music in Koramangala, bookshops and dessert stops on Church Street, and late shows at select venues. Closing hours are firm, so plan timing.
Walk Cubbon Park, cycle in older layouts on weekend mornings, join a lake cleanup at Kaikondrahalli, browse indie stores in Indiranagar, try a filter coffee crawl, and book a live gig night.
Museum afternoons at NGMA, quiet reading at public libraries or cafés, heritage walks in Basavanagudi and Fraser Town, and sunrise drives to Nandi Hills.
Ten quick points about Bangalore city
- Capital of Karnataka and India's tech hub.
- Elevation near 900 meters keeps summers softer than coastal cities.
- Two big parks in the core: Lalbagh and Cubbon Park.
- A young city demographically, with high student and migrant share.
- Startup capital with active VC, product, and deep-tech communities.
- Large IT campuses line the Outer Ring Road and Whitefield.
- Kempegowda International Airport offers wide domestic and global reach.
- Namma Metro now spans Purple, Green, and Yellow lines.
- Strong school and hospital network across the east and south belts.
- Café, craft beer, and indie music culture that draws weekend crowds.
Common questions answered
Karnataka.
Place it in southern India on the Deccan plateau, with ORR circling the core and corridors shooting east to Whitefield and south to Electronic City.
About 12 to 14 million across the metropolitan region in 2025.
Search for BLR. Terminal 2 handles most international routes. Airport transfers take 60–100 minutes in typical traffic.
Kannada is the official language. English, Hindi, and several Indian languages are widely spoken in daily life.
Kannada leads, with English common at workplaces and in higher education.
Weather, parks, startups, filter coffee, and a friendly, open civic culture.
Bengaluru participates in international city partnerships. San Francisco is often cited in sister- city initiatives and exchanges.
Technology, research, education, gardens, and food and beverage culture.
Mysore silk sarees are a classic pick, along with cotton handlooms found in city markets.
No. Bengaluru is inland. The closest beaches are on the Karnataka coast or in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Sandalwood carvings, filter coffee blends, silk sarees, and artisanal chocolates.
Mild most of the year, summer afternoons 30–34°C, winter nights 14–17°C.
The city uses many PINs. 560001 is the GPO. Check your exact building's code.
Final word
Bengaluru blends jobs, study options, and weather that makes daily life easier. The metro now crosses three lines and keeps growing. Airport reach is strong. If you want a township lifestyle with greens, parks, and easy routines, place Nambiar District 25 on your shortlist alongside other East and South-East options. If you want a five-minute office hop, live close to your campus gate or a metro station. In every case, pick a home that fits your daily route and your weekend plans, not just a point on the map.
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