Bengaluru often finds itself at the centre of online conversations over traffic congestion, rising rents, infrastructure problems and long commutes. However, a Chennai man who has been living in the Karnataka capital for around one-and-a-half years has shared a refreshing take on the city, highlighting several everyday things he believes people often overlook.
“Traffic, garbage issues and corruption are rampant there too, just that the system hasn’t been overloaded with migrants like me. This is the case with most Indian cities. Anyway, here’s my list,” he wrote while comparing Bengaluru with his hometown, Chennai. Among the things he appreciates most are Bengaluru’s smaller BBMP parks located within residential neighbourhoods. He also highlighted Bengaluru’s temples and traditional markets, saying they offer a different side of a city widely associated with IT companies and pubs. A third user agreed with his point about public transport, saying, “KSRTC connectivity is genuinely amazing. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)
he said an AC bus arrives every few minutes and gets him to work for ₹ 30 While some of his colleagues depend on cabs and bike taxis. Take a look here at the post: (Also read: Chennai entrepreneur recalls L&T job with 10-14 hour workdays, 6.5-day weeks: ‘This was from 1986-94’ ) Another remarked, “The weather makes those evening walks special.
Unlike popular destinations such as Lalbagh and Cubbon Park, he said these compact parks with trees and benches have become part of his daily life. “I’ve been on dates, gone for jogs or just meandered around on lazy weekend afternoons when the weather is nice,” he said. (Also read: ‘If your salary is less than ₹ 1 lakh, don’t come to Bangalore’: 9-to-5 employee’s advice ) Another highlight for him is the 500-series bus network along the Outer Ring Road. “No surge pricing, nothing,” he added. “I just want to spread some positivity,” he concluded. Another summed up the sentiment around the post, writing, “This is the Bengaluru I love too.” (Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media.
He also praised the city’s Darshini and Udupi food culture, particularly for offering affordable and hygienic vegetarian meals.
Recalling his time as an intern, he added, “When I used to be an underpaid intern, the ₹ 80 meals in Udupi saved my life.”
