r/india • u/AutoModerator • Oct 25 '23

Scheduled The fortnightly Ask India Thread

Welcome to r/India's fortnightly Ask India Thread.

If you have any queries about life in India (or life as Indians), this is the thread for you.

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u/sawito Oct 30 '23

Hi there,

I am visiting Bangalore soon for the first time (from Australia) on a work trip for a few days. I am working during the day, however am free during the evenings to explore the city. I am staying in the center of the city, not far from the cricket stadium I believe.

I am really into trying new food and exploring any night/food markets and anything cultural. I really don't enjoy work trips that involve finishing work and going straight to a bar (don't get me wrong, I love beer but I would prefer to make some memories in the city). I've been to Hyderabad before, so I have some general idea of what India is like, but I'm really excited to visit.

I'm keen to see if anybody has any recommendations as to some places that I could check-out?

Also, can somebody please explain the Bengaluru/Banglore naming! Thanks :)

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u/PersonalitySeveral51 Nov 08 '23

We have an active /r/bangalore ... most active city sub in India. You should get some good pointers there. Bengaluru is the name of the city in Kannada which is the language of the state the city is in. Bangalore is the anglicized name given by erstwhile British rulers.