Know your neighbourhood: Mysore Road

The 15 km stretch from Bangalore Central to Kengeri NICE Road Junction is known as Mysore Road. It is a part of State Highway 17 which connects Bangalore and Mysore (149 km). Located towards south west Bangalore, Mysore Road passes through prominent localities such as Dodpete, Gori Palya, Guddadahalli, Avalahalli, Nayandahalli, Bangalore University, Kenchenhalli, Kengeri, Banashankari and Rajarajeshwari Nagar.
Accessibility:
Mysore Road in Bangalore has witnessed decent real estate activity over the last 3-4 years. Like other stretches across the city, Mysore Road covers massive ground –going from the outskirts of Chamrajpet right up to Nayanadanahalli and further down towards Kengeri. Phase 1 of Namma Metro’s Purple Line will have a station at Mysore Road and this will connect the locality with other parts of the Bangalore. A broad gauge railway line runs parallel to Mysore Road and has stations at Nayandahalli, Gnanabarathi Halt and Kengeri. The area is well served by buses, taxis and auto rickshaws. Major roads like Tank Bund Road, Pipeline Road, Chord Road, Outer Ring Road, Bangalore University Road, Kenchena Halli Road, Dr. Vishnuvarthan Road and NICE Ring Road are the roads which pass through or connect to the Mysore Road. The Purple Line will be extended from Mysore Road to Kengeri.
Education:
A part of the famous Bangalore University lies here. The locality has a number of educational institutions like international schools and schools affiliated to various boards of education like Orchids The International School, Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul International School, Tattva School etc. The area has z number of famous institutes like R.V. College Of Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Management Studies (BIMS) and Indian Statistical Institute.
Hospitality:
The area has a number of star hotels like Metro View Inn, Transit Hotel, Kadamba Guestline and Hotel Dreamland. The region has serviced apartments and resorts like Transit Home Stay, Stopovers Serviced Apartments, The Club, Eagleton – The Golf Resort, Shakthi Hill Resort and Wonderla Resort. The locality has a number of restaurants like Rasta Cafe, Kamat Lokaruchi, epulo – Vineyard Restaurant etc. where a wide variety of cuisines are served.
Retail:
Gopalan Arcade Mall and Gopalan Legacy Mall are located here. The locality has a number of standalone retail outlets of both national and international options like The Raymond Shop, Woodland, People, Health & Glow, Deco Designs, etc. Electronics stores, supermarkets, general stores, provision stores, shopping complexes and grocery stores are located here.
Entertainment:
The famous Wonderla Amusement Park is located here. Theatres and multiplexes like Gopalan Cinemas, Vijay Theatre, Nalanda theatre etc. are found here. Irido 6D theatre is present here.
Healthcare:
Famous multi specialty, super specialty and general hospitals like Victoria Hospital, Indus Westside Hospital, Brookefield Hospital and Sanjeevani Hospitals are present here. The locality has a number of other hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
Places to worship:
Panchamukha Ganesha Temple, Gali Anjaneya Temple, St Peter & Paul Church, Qudaadaad Masjid and Masjid – E – Taha are some of the places of worship located here.
Real Estate:
The micro market, once an agricultural land has now turned into an industrial hub with rapidly growing residential development. The locality is one of the most important and sought after residential localities and has gained importance as a commercial real estate market as well. Presence of social infrastructure like good educational institutions and proximity to industrial areas have contributed to the growth of real estate. The locality is known for low and mid segment residential projects. The area is considered to be the next investment destination. The growth of real estate market of the locality is going to remain positive with the proposed and under construction projects like:
Nandi infrastructure corridor (NICE) is under construction Proposed elevated expressway The western extension of the metro line from Mysore Road Terminal to Kengeri (6.5 km) will have stations at Nayandahalli, Rajarajeshwari Arch, Bangalore University Gate and R V College of Engineering Amy Anstey for IndiaProperty.com
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