Getting around Bangalore

Bangalore is a city rich with excellent spots for tourists to visit and enjoy. Boasting good roadways, this garden city makes it a pleasure hiring a car and getting around Bangalore.
You have options to choose from the ultra modern technology hubs to historical or natural marvels, from the gigantic Banyan Tree, the flora and fauna rich Banerghatta National Park, the picturesque Nandi Hills, the thrilling Mekadatu and so the list goes on.

If you arrive in Bangalore by airways, you can book a prepaid taxi from the KSTDC counter at Terminal II where arrival of flights is situated. Ambassador, Maruti Van or Maruti Esteem, Tata Sumos are among the available cars which operate 24 hours round the clock. The rates differ for non-ac cars and are applicable according to distance traveled basis.

There are numerous taxi or car hire agencies which can be used for half day or full day tours or outstation traveling around Bangalore. Some of them are

  -   Adiga's Travel Inc.- 6611856, 6601993, 98450-30234
  -   Cauvery Car Rental -2276815, 2239054, 5272258, 98450-29553
  -   Classic Cabs India (P) Ltd.-3334544, 3331422, 98440-93446
  -   Europcar-2219502, 2994008, 2225645
  -   Hertz Rent A Car-5599408, 5594854, 5584759
  -   Varsha Tours & Travels- 3368785, 2203375, 3316734
  -   Vijai Tours & Travels-629573, 6619181, 6670102, 6670103, 98440-59573, 6605000

The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) manages all buses in the city and the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operates buses within the state as well as outside. Buses are recommended only for the knowledgeable or adventurous as you may well be lost in the first few occasions, though the bus services in the city are very efficient. Also you will get to see and know the real people of Bangalore.

The best way in getting around Bangalore amidst the chaotic traffic may be the autos. Smaller than regular vehicles they can slip through the traffic with relative ease. A pre-paid auto facility, popular due to its charge benefits, is available at Bangalore City railway station 24 hours.

Metered autorickshaws are the most efficient forms of transportation, though associated with a few loopholes. Some of them may try to cheat you in taking the longer route to destination, if aware that you are ignorant of directions. A 50% or in some cases 100% surcharge may also be demanded at night. The new electronic meters provide accurate fare to be paid, though it is always preferable to take a prepaid auto.

So just check out the places you like and get rolling.