Clarks Exotica Airport Hotel

Bangalore Packing lst for Gringas

by mccannkate

Don't pack more than a weeks worth of clothes. Laundry is readily available and cheap. Lightweight rain jacket or umbrella. Shoes with good traction. I wore heels to the office but they are completely impractical for walking on many or the sidewalks. Also shoes that slip on and off easily for the TSA security stops as well as removal before enterring temples.
If you want to fit in, T-shirts with at least cap sleeves, haven't seen anyone wearing sleeveless tops. Sweater. Most hotels provide a robe and slippers and hari dryer, small soap shampoo and conditioner. Bring your own if you need more.
My doctor provided an antibiotic in case I got tourista. It was very welcome and I did not lose any time working or playing as a result. Wet Wipes are very welcome especially at wildlife reserves where the facilities are very basic and generally no paper is provided. Don't forget the telephoto. I have digital zoom but wished I had remembered my telephoto lens. The power converter if you have a rechargable camera and an extra battery. A small flashlight because power outages are frequent but usually very short.
A power converter escpecially if you bring your own hair dryer.
Binoculars for bird watching and wildlife parks.
Good sunglasses and a packable hat, long sleeve shirt or sun screen. mc / visa and ATM card. Passport and business card or ID. Business cards
Plastic forks.
A good street map. GPS
Calculator. To convert currency and it is useful to communicate prices. You can hand it to the vendor and they can enter the numbers. Works in Japan, Peru or Thailand just as well.
Travel Alarm, phone num\bers, calling card, GSM quad band phone.(e.g. Blackberry / T-mobile)
Pens. Instead of giving begging children cash which gathers a crowd, bring along mini candy bars or pens to give to them. They are inexpensive and small to pack. Kids appreciate them.

The Botanical Garden - Lalbagh

by Kumarjit

The Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bangalore is a place which is worthy of a visit. The garden is big and well-planned and has a large variety of plants and flowers. The glass house in the garden is very nice and every year a flower show is organised here usually in the month of August. You can also climb up the small hill which was used as a watch tower by King Kempegowda several years ago. It will really be a nice experience for you.

Foreign Exchange

by letusdraw

"Foreign Exchange"

Central Bangalore

Nucleus Securities
103 Infantry Court, 130 Infantry Rd,1st floor,
Opp. Medinova
286-1485
Open: 0930-1800 Closed on Sun
Money transfers and foreign exchange.


Pheroze Framroze & Co
G-1 Richmond Plaza, Richmond Road


222-7194/ 221-1025
Open: 0930 - 1900 Sat0930-1800 Closed on Sun


Thomas Cook - MG Road
55 M G Road
558-1337
thomas@hotmail.com
Open: 0930 - 1800 Closed on Sun
Foreign Exchange dealers


Weizmann Limited
Center Point, 005-Ground Floor, 56 Residency Road
559-5379 / 6380, 558-2148
weizblr@mantraonline.com
Open: 1000 - 1800 Sat 1000 - 1600 Closed on Sun
Foreign exchange and banking services.


East Bangalore

Vijayalaxmi Silks
20/J/61,Bluemoon Complex
558-7937, 530-0996
Open: 1000-2000 Open on all days.
MC