Travel and Living in Bangalore in the Age of Information
Let’s go back in time about a couple of decades ago. The metro city of Bangalore would attract tech experts, geeks, and technology enthusiasts from all over the country, as well as from international destinations, contributing to the ever-flourishing Silicon Valley of India. The lifestyle of this southern metro had evolved around this population.
Bangalore 2.0
Standing in the Information Age, we can clearly see a major change in the way the lifestyle has shaped up for Bangaloreans. And by Bangaloreans, we not only refer to those settled here but also those who have moved their bases to the Garden City and have embraced its cosmopolitan culture as their own. Majority citizens of this southern metro are the millennial Indians who comprise about 70% of the country’s population today.
Bangalore today is an interesting medley of history, heritage, diversity, the foreign influence that makes the city a melting pot of cultures- just what the millennial seeks. This largely influences the shifting perspectives towards the city’s lifestyle trends and activities like getting around, travel and leisure, and so on. The millennial professional, techie or otherwise, love to travel, explore unexplored places, learn new things, discover new destinations, and travel in a fashion that their preceding generations haven’t or could ever think of! From rock music to brewhouses, the city has seen quite a journey in its lifestyle offerings. Innovative concepts like themed book-cafes, experiential farm tours, or microlight flying, the Garden City of the Information Age has everything on offer.
Travel and Living in Bangalore today
A few interesting observations about the millennial version of Bangalore and Bangaloreans are worth mentioning here:
The present-day Bangalore is not just about the technology industry but one of the most sought-after destinations for start-ups, rising creative businesses, marketing, and similar industry spaces, driven by the millennial professionals.
Social media has opened up the modern traveller to exotic and unusual destinations. Places around the city, which were unknown to travellers even a couple of decades ago, have evolved as ‘lesser-known destinations’ and attracting the contemporary traveller. You can easily book a taxi in Bangalore for any outstation destination and explore these unique places, without much ado.
Intra and intercity travel from Bangalore has never been easier before. You can expect to book or hail a cab as late as 2 am in the morning and without hassle. With radio cabs and affordable and dependable car rental services in Bangalore like Savaari, you can explore the city to your heart’s content.
The modern traveller is also environmentally conscious and does their bit to go green, whenever they can. This leads to increased use of public transportation, whether for work, errands, or weekend getaways. This is supported by the growing number of radio cabs and car rental companies like Savaari, catering to every kind of travel need.
There has been a rising trend for solo travellers, especially women. And the city leaves no stone unturned to offer the maximum safety to women.
Further, airport pickups and drops have become so much more convenient with the consumer being provided with a host of options. With Savaari, one can even book an airport taxi in Bangalore for any outstation destination.
The trend of adventure sports is rising. Bangalore and its surrounding natural locales are hot spots of outdoor adventures like rock climbing, hot-air balloon ride, microlight flying, paragliding, ATV Rides, and much more.
On a parting note…
While travelling was considered luxury or a privilege earlier, today it has evolved more as a psychological, emotional or spiritual need. Those living in or around Bangalore find themselves fortunate enough to be surrounded by endless opportunities to explore and enjoy refreshing experiences every time.
Do you want to de-stress yourself at the Pyramid Valley Meditation Center, right within the city? Or are you looking for a rejuvenating weekend amidst the smell of organic coffee at a coffee plantation stay in Coorg? You can experience myriad places, people, and see life from a whole new perspective while living in the heart of Karnataka!
