About Vidyaranyapura, Bangalore

Presumably a battlefield once and later owned by an affluent landlord who still has a mango garden here, Bangalore’s Vidyaranyapura is today a composite locality with multiple sub-blocks and layouts. Situated in the northern part of the city, this township is home to some prominent personalities like former Indian cricketer, Sreesanth and Padma Bhushan awardee and former Indian scientist, Nambi Narayanan.

Vidyaranyapura enjoys proximity to government-sector factories, such as Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT). Many premier higher education and research institutions are also located close by, including University of Agricultural Sciences and Indian Institute of Science. A highlight of staying at Vidyaranyapura hotels is the greenery, beautiful lakes and rich biodiversity in the area.

Shopping and Dining in and around Vidyaranyapura

There are a few stores near hotels in Vidyaranyapura, such as Shopping City and RR Plaza where one can find readymade garments and other essentials. Lulu Centre (2.3 km), AFWWA Shopping Complex (3.6 km) and Yelahanka New Town Shopping Complex (4.5 km) are other nearby options. Those who wish to explore popular malls in Bangalore like Mantri Square and Elements will have to take at least a 30-minute drive. Vidyaranyapura Main Road is lined with many restaurants in Bangalore serving a variety of food and drinks. Majaa Thindi, Beijing Bites, Goli, Sweet Truth, Donne Biryani Mane, Cheta’s Kitchen, Firangi Bake, The Good Bowl, Rigan Hyderabadi Bawarchi, Behrouz Biryani, Ovenstory Pizza and Faasos are a few of the best options.

Places to Visit in and around Vidyaranyapura

Sri Kalika Durga Parameshwari Temple in Vidyaranyapura is one of the city’s finest Hindu shrines and definitely a must-visit places in Bangalore. Another magnificent ancient shrine near hotels in Vidyaranyapura, Bangalore is Sree Veerabhadraswamy Temple. Other popular tourist attractions located about a 30-minute drive away from the locality are Lumbini Gardens, ISKCON Temple, Bangalore Palace, Hebbal Lake Park, Cubbon Park, St. Mary’s Basilica and Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium.

How to Reach Vidyaranyapura

Vidyaranyapura is well-connected to different localities, transit hubs and major landmarks across the city by BMTC buses. App-based taxis and auto rickshaws are the popular transport means to directly reach any of the hotels in Bangalore including the ones in Vidyaranyapura. Bangalore’s air gateway, Kempegowda International Airport, is located 30 km from the area, and the major railheads – Bangalore City and Yesvantpur – are around 16 km and 8 km respectively. Majestic Bus Station (KSRTC Bus Stand) is at a distance of 17 km. The nearest metro station to Vidyaranyapura is Peenya Industry (on the Green Line of Namma Metro), about 8 km away.

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