Discovered ‘The Tree-lined’ Green Bangalore
Indranagar is a dainty neighbourhood in Bangalore. I’d say it’s a much-needed escape from the bustle and chaos of Commercial Street and Brigade Road, which are more popular shopping and hangout hubs in the city.
Bangalore has always been one of the most liveable cities in India. It has appealed to people for its gentle weather and green spaces. However, just like any other city in India, it has also got trapped in the layers of pollution and over-commercialisation. Although I still like it, I get a different picture of it whenever I talk to somebody who has lived here for ages. The city has certainly lost its true charisma with the passage of time. It isn’t as green and inviting as it used to be a couple of decades ago.
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Nevertheless, I’d still recommend Bangalore any day. After I discovered Indranagar, I feel there is still a space in the city that is cool and easygoing, green and beautiful.It’s a commercial and residential neighbourhood with tree-lined streets and spacious pedestrian lanes. Indranagar is happening and lively with its many cafes and restaurants, shops and designer labels, yet has a laidback and peaceful atmosphere.
Things to do in Indranagar –
Shop
Of course, shopping is quite an obvious thing to do when you have so many brands and labels lined up. Although I did not go there with an intent of shopping, I could comprehend the presence of all kinds of shops to appease a shopaholic. So, splash out!
Eat
It’s got tons of options for foodies too. I, along with my family, had breakfast at Creme and Crust restaurant, which is a nice, ambient place. They serve all kinds of cuisines, which are prepared quite authentically. We chose to have Spanish and American platters. I’d say it was completely my kind of a restaurant – elegant and chic. The Grill House, The French Loaf, The Island, Copper Chimney and Smoke House Deli are also some good choices.
Hang out, sip coffee
Indranagar is a perfect place to hang out and have coffee with a friend or two. There are so many cafes, some known and some pretty new, which promise great coffee-sipping and conversational times. Matteo Coffea, Chaipatty, Crisp Resto Café, Gloria Jean’s Coffees, Starbucks Coffee and Breadworks are some of the cafes that I noticed while sauntering.
Stroll along
While the city of Bangalore is getting more and more crowded every year leaving little spaces to walk, Indranagar has plenty of neat and tidy lanes to stroll. Thus, if you enjoy strolling along the shops and stores, old residences and settlements, Indranagar is going to beckon you.
Do nothing
Yes, doing nothing and simply savouring the greenery and the urbane ambiance is worth your time. Indranagar is a kind of place where you will end up doing many things on impulse like checking out an art exhibition or stopping by to admire a church building. The idea is to enjoy the open, clean and green spaces that are extant in the city of Bangalore.
Well, I was inspired to write this post because I have been discouraged to visit Commercial Street and Brigade Road as they are no more the places that they used to be. They have lost their charm in the wake of metro construction work and the growing crowd and vehicles. But after I discovered Indranagar, I realised that the ‘real Bangalore’ – the clean, green and spacious city isn’t a thing of the past.
So, what do you say? Can we preserve green and open spaces in our cities?
