About Basavanagudi, Bangalore 

Basavanagudi is a major residential and commercial area in South Bangalore. It is one of the oldest localities in the city that derives its name from the 16th century Dodda Basavana Gudi, also known as Bull Temple or Nandi Temple. Furthermore, this neighbourhood is home to several retail businesses that are mostly concentrated along DVG Road. Towards the centre of this arterial road lies the famous Gandhi Bazaar that remains packed with shoppers and vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers. There are also many parks, banks, schools, hospitals, restaurants including the legendary Vidyarthi Bhavan and hotels in Basavanagudi, Bangalore. The fact that the locality shares a border with the affluent neighbourhood of Jayanagar further adds to its popularity. 

Shopping and Dining in and around Basavanagudi 

Gandhi Bazaar in Basavanagudi is a must-visit to soak in the old-world charm of Kolkata. Other than fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers, travellers can find hawkers selling condiments, clothes, footwear, etc. in this market. There are several stores, supermarkets, and shopping complexes in this locality as well. Popular malls like Garuda Mall, Bangalore Central, Mantri Square Mall, UB City, ETA Namma Mall, Grand Majestic Mall and GT World Mall are located within a 10 km radius of Basavanagudi hotels.
One restaurant that travellers staying at any of the hotels in Basavanagudi, Bangalore must not miss to visit is the historic Vidyarthi Bhavan, which was opened in 1943. Other than this legendary South Indian restaurant, the area is home to many more dining venues like Brahmin’s Coffee Bar, Grand Village, SLV Corner, Szechuan Dragon, Mini Punjabi Dhaba, House of Kebabs, Nisarga Garden Restaurant and Venkateshwara. The Rogue Elephant, Café Aira, Café Mondo, Soho Bar & Grill, South Point Pub, Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR), Kabab Magic, Puliyogare Point and VK Bakery are among other popular places to eat in and around Basavanagudi. 

Places to Visit in and around Basavanagudi 

There are many amazing tourist attractions that one can visit during a stay at Bangalore hotels in Basavanagudi. Among the must-visit places are Dodda Basavana Gudi (Bull Temple), Bugle Rock Park and M.N. Krishna Rao Park. In addition, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Bangalore Fort and Cubbon Park are the most popular attractions within 5 km radius. 

How to Reach Basavanagudi 

Basavanagudi is well-connected to different parts of the city by bus, taxi, auto-rickshaw and metro. The locality is situated close to Namma Metro Green Line; travellers can reach South End Circle, Lalbagh, Jayanagar and National College stations within 10 minutes. Further, tourists can reach Basavanagudi in 20-25 minutes from KSR (Bengaluru City) Railway Station (5.5 km). It takes over an hour to reach here from Kempegowda International Airport via Bellary Road, which is the shortest route covering a distance of 40 km.

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