About Anekal, Bangalore
Located about 35 km from the city centre, Anekal is a suburban taluk-cum-municipal town in the Bangalore Urban District. The taluk, which is in the southern part of the Bangalore Metropolitan Area, is home to Electronic City, one of the major IT hubs in India. It is also located close to the Tamil Nadu border, about 18 km away from Hosur. The town enjoys excellent connectivity to all major parts of Bangalore and provides easy access to some of the key industrial and commercial hubs such as Attibele, Jigani, Sarjapur, Bommasandra and Veerasandra. Many MNCs including Wipro, Biocon, Infosys and Accenture have set up their offices in and around the taluk. Over the past few years, the area has also grown into a real estate hotbed. Besides, Anekal houses some of the famous pilgrimage sites and tourist attractions in Bangalore and is frequented by business travellers as well as tourists alike. There is a good range of hotels in Anekal, Bangalore that offer them all modern amenities at pocket-friendly rates.
Shopping and Dining in and around Anekal
Anekal taluk and its surrounding localities have several shopping zones, from local markets to shopping complexes to standalone stores. Those who want to shop like a local should visit Chandapura Market, which is held every Saturday. Fruits, vegetables, home-cooked pickles, wooden handicrafts, traditional garments and home décor pieces - you name it and the market has it all. Many shopping hubs in Electronic City can also be easily accessed from your Anekal hotels.
While staying at Bangalore hotels in Anekal, you can enjoy a delightful gastronomic experience at the restaurants and pubs in and around the area. Food Club, Raghavendra Bhavan, Mohabbat Desi Restaurant, Nair’s Restaurant and Mayura Nisarga are among the best restaurants in Anekal, Bangalore. Hard-core foodies can also explore the numerous eateries spread across Electronic City. Those who want to stay inside can also dine at the in-house restaurants in hotels in Anekal, Bangalore.
Places to Visit in and around Anekal
Muthyala Maduvu, also known as Pearl Valley, is one of the top tourist attractions near Anekal. The waterfall, trekking trails, scenic vistas and the rich concentration of birds all come together to make it a popular picnic spot in Bangalore. The Kambada Ganesh Temple, which is known for its monolithic statue of Lord Ganesha, is another key attraction here. If you are looking for a unique experience, plan a visit to Navadarshanam, a small and eco-friendly community located about 11 km from Anekal. Shree Parshwa Susheel Dham Swetambar Jain Temple (16 km) and Bannerghatta National Park (23 km) are other popular places to visit while in Anekal.
Many key things to do in Bangalore are over 30 km away from the town. However, you can use your hotels in Anekal as a base to explore these attractions as the area is well-connected to all parts of Bangalore by road.
How to Reach Anekal
At a distance of about 90 km, Kempegowda International Airport is the nearest airport to reach the locality. KSR Bangalore City Junction (40 km) is the major railhead for outstation travellers while Hosur Railway Station is about 20 km away. The town has a small railway station of its own, namely Anekal Road, which serves passenger and DEMU trains running from and to Bangalore. The area is also served by frequent buses operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).
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