Title: Marathanali -It Passage
1Marathahalli-The IT Passage
2- Marathahalli, a burgeoning neighbourhood in
Bangalore, prides itself as the confluence of the
IT passageWhitefield and Electronics City. - This neighbourhood got its name after a fighter
aircraft, called Marut, crashed in the area.
Halli in Kannada signifies village. - Earlier, a nondescript area Marathahalli is now
a leading choice for IT professionals and expats
in the city, thus adding to its cosmopolitan
allure.
3- The frenetic rise of housing complexes, office
buildings and shopping malls have undoubtedly
compromised on the green space, but it is soon
turning out to be one of the preferred
residential choices for locals as well because of
its good amenities and hospitals like Vydehi
Hospital and Genesis Hospital. - Its comprehensive transportation facility the
Outer Ring Road passes through this locality and
the six-lane railway over bridge links HAL
Airport to Kundalahalli also adds to the charm
of this locality
4- The main city centres like Indiranagar (7.8 km),
Whitefield (8.2 km), Koramangala (12.5 km),
Madiwala (15 km), Majestic (16 km), Bangalore
City Railway station (17 km) and Bangalore
International Airport (45 km) are very well
connected to this locality.
5The busy Marathahalli junction
6- Buses are the best way to navigate to and fro
this area, as it is fast, regular and reasonable.
Besides the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport
Corporation (BMTC) buses, private operators like
Kallada Travels,Universal Travels,Madurai Radha
Travels,SVR Travels,Kaleswari Travels,Greenline
Travels,VRL Travels,KPN Travels and SRS Travels
run their buses in the area. - Autorickshaws are available in plenty, but you
must always insist on the driver to ply on metre.
7- This area does not lag behind when it comes to
satiating the taste buds. Its a foodies
paradise as the options are limitless. - From fine-dining to casual eateries to dhabas,
you have it all here. Punjabi Tarka, Mainland
China, Spice Garden, Rumali with a View, Resto
Italia, Yo China, H2O, Beijing Bites and Purple
Haze are a few choices you can opt for. If you
love South Indian delicacies, Salt and Pepper,
Madurai Idli Dosa Shop, Malgudi, Chettinad Food
Paradise, Bumble Bee and Aadyar Ananda Bhavan are
some of the places, which you will definitely love
8- It is also a haven for shoppers, as several
factory outlets are located in the area. - You name it, and you have it all at discounted
prices. - Whats more fascinating is that after you are
done with your shopping, you can catch the latest
movie at the Innovative Multiplex, the citys
very first.
9- There is also the HAL Aerospace Museum, 2.5 km
from the neighbourhood, which you can visit. You
will get to see various helicopters and aircraft
displayed at the centre. - So, whether you want to catch your bus, or catch
up with old friends, or shop or dine,
Marathahalli is your one-stop destination, which
will never fail to surprise you.